Police urge T In The Park festival goers to stay safe

Tayside Police have issued a number of tips and safety advice for this Friday’s T in the Park Festival at Balado Airfield in Kinross.

In a statement, the police have advised festival goers to to wear suitable clothes and shoes and pack waterproofs.

Campers are advised to bring warm clothes for when the temperature drops overnight.

Police said that music fans should not bring valuables with them and they should look after their mobile phones.  Tickets for the festival should not be flashed about and should be kept in campers’ sleeping bags with them during the night.

As in previous years, Tayside Police will not tolerate illegal drug use. Drug amnesty bins will be placed at the entrance to the campsites, where people can dispose of any illegal substances without being excluded from the event or prosecuted. There will be a zero tolerance approach within the venue and anyone caught dealing or carrying drugs will be arrested. Plain clothes officers and specialist drugs dogs will be at the festival.

Ch Supt Craig Suttie, who heads the policing operation at T in the Park, said: ”I would appeal to everyone who is coming to T in the Park to enjoy the occasion, take care of themselves and their friends and help us to provide a safe environment for everyone to revel in what is an outstanding event.

”Before they arrive people should plan their trip to T in the Park, whether it is for one day only, or for the weekend’s duration.”

T In The Park Festival Tips

1. Look after yourself
2. Only bring what you need
3. Don’t make it easy for a thief
4. Look after your mobile phone
5. Be aware of pickpockets
6. Don’t use ticket touts
7. Leave nothing on display in your car
8. Tell a police officer or steward if you spot something
9. Think ahead
10. Be prepared

T in the Park 2009 takes place from Friday 10th July to Sunday 12th at Balado Airfield in Scotland.  Headlining are Kings of Leon, The Killers, Blur and Snow Patrol.   Tickets for T In The Park sold out in record time, although some last minute tickets may still be available through fan exchange sites such as Seatwave.com and of course eBay.co.uk

Have a great festival and stay safe.