Halloween
Calls to the police about anti-social behaviour have traditionally tended to increase during October and November, the Halloween and fireworks season.
Not everyone enjoys Halloween and the anti-social behaviour that comes from people playing pranks. The message is simple, have fun but if your behaviour is anti-social, it won't be tolerated. Some guidelines for people planning to trick or treat are: ·
Parents or a responsible adult should always accompany children to make sure they stay safe ·
Parents should identify neighbours who are willing to have "trick or treat" calls and make them aware of the time you plan to call ·
Discuss what tricks are acceptable with your children ·
Trick or treating is an activity for very young children and parents should discourage older children and teenagers.
As a general rule, if youngsters are old enough to trick or treat on their own, they are too old to do it. ·
Keep your tricks within the law - anything that results in damage is an offence and will be dealt with as such.
Do NOT approach houses with the 'NO Trick or Treating' signs. They are there for a reason.
Always keep to well-lit areas.
Wear bright clothing and always carry a torch.
Remember road safety
Lastly, Do not answer the door to unexpected or uninvited callers keep doors and windows closed and locked at all times of the day and night
Bonfire Night
Fireworks in the run up to Bonfire night, people who are thinking of playing with fireworks this year could get their fingers burned in more ways than one.
It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under 18 years of age. Maximum penalty of £5000 and/or six months in prison
It is illegal to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am (Bonfire night extended until 12 midnight)
It is illegal for a member of the public to possess a "display" style firework (Category 4 fireworks, can only be used by professionals)
It is illegal to let off any firework in a public place and this carries a fine of up to £5000. Police may also issue an £80 Fixed Penalty Notice
All fireworks sold to the public must comply to British Safety Standard BS 7114
The Police have the power to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying fireworks
The sale of bangers, mini rockets, fireworks that fly erratically (Squibs, helicopters etc), aerial shells and maroons is illegal
Fireworks can only be stored for private use for up to 14 days, subject to them being stored in a safe place
It is illegal to cause unnecessary suffering to animals with fireworks. Maximum penalty £5000 and/or six months in prison
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By daylight_gambler >> 30 Oct 2009 11:06 am
Further information from the police regarding Halloween:
Those people determined to make Halloween a ghoulish event for other people are being given the warning that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated this weekend.
Officers will be hitting the streets across the county to make sure those people who want to celebrate Halloween can do so safely and that those people who do not want to participate do not become the victims of anti-social behaviour
Assistant Chief Constable Martin Jelley, Force lead for anti-social behaviour and territorial policing, said there would be dedicated operations across Northamptonshire throughout the weekend.
ACC Jelley said: "Historically during this time of year we experience an increase in offences of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour and we are determined to tackle this challenge head on this weekend.
Members of our 41 Safer Community Teams will be carrying out high-visibility patrols and we will be contacting those people who have previously caused anti-social behaviour during this period to advise them about their conduct".
"During the weekend officers will be using camcorders to capture evidence of anti-social and drunken behaviour and this will be used to support prosecutions and also shown to the parents of offenders where applicable.
"We will also be working with our colleagues in local authorities across Northamptonshire, in particular the CCTV operatives who will work closely with officers, passing on details of incidents and offenders."
Officers will also be making use of technology that is new to the force this year, including climbing cameras and knife arches.
The specialist cameras climb up lampposts and can take footage of anti-social behaviour and will be deployed to those areas where there are increased levels of criminal damage.
WB/CMS/1118/09.
Thank you
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