October 30, 2021 - 1003 views
With celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire Night upon us, North Wales Police are once again working with partners including the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service to help ensure a safe and enjoyable time for everyone.
Pumpkin-carving, fancy dress and watching fireworks are often highlights in the family calendar, however Halloween and Bonfire Night are not fun for everyone and leave many members of our community feeling anxious, intimidated and fearful.
With a small minority using Halloween and Bonfire as an excuse to commit anti-social behaviour, North Wales Police are urging parents and carers to take an interest in their children’s plans to ensure they’re acting responsibly and not risking falling foul of the law.
The consequences of antisocial behaviour and criminality can have a lasting impact on a young person’s life, and on those affected by their actions.
The period is traditionally busy for the emergency services across Wales and Police Officers, PCSO’s and Special Constabulary will continue to be visible in our communities in the run up to, and during the festivities to help prevent and detect antisocial behaviour.
For the vulnerable or older members of our communities, the Halloween and Bonfire Night period can be distressing and intimidating. Therefore two Halloween posters have been created for the public to display, indicating whether they welcome trick or treaters. These are available to download and print off.
A small number of posters will also be distributed by local policing teams amongst the more vulnerable communities.
Once again our local policing teams are working closely with local authority partners and retailers, and over the previous few weeks our School Community Police Officers have be visiting schools and educating pupils of the consequences of antisocial behaviour as well as educating on the dangers of the misuse of fireworks and bonfires.
Concerns around antisocial behaviour and public safety is a matter for the police. If it’s not an emergency, you can contact Police via their website. In an emergency always dial 999
Concerns about noise, the sale of fireworks and other related items, and littering/fly-tipping should be directed to Conwy or Denbighshire County Councils, dependent on where you live.
Spooktacular tips for Trick or Treaters:
- Young children should always go trick or treating with an appropriate adult
- Plan your route and let people know where you are
- Do not take short cuts
- Make sure you stay in areas that are well lit with street lamps, and take a torch with you
- Never go into a stranger’s house
- Please respect residents who choose not to take part
- Don’t talk to strangers on the street
For further information and to download activity packs or posters either inviting trick or treaters please visit https://www.northwales.police.uk/police-forces/north-wales-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/2021/protectrespectenjoy--op-bang-2021/
