For Those who Doubt The Effects of Halloween On Britain...

[Oscar Namechange]

We received this today from our Local Police. As It did not come with 'Restricted', I am free to post this here.

This Is just one area of Great Britain and the effects of Halloween on our Country.



Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:55 PM

Subject: Police news bulletin: Mischief Week set to launch



>

> Mischief Week set to launch (Bristol)

> 26/10/2010 13:53

>

> Police in Bristol are urging parents, young people and retailers to play

> their part in reducing anti-social behaviour this Halloween and Bonfire

> Night.

>

> In the run-up to what has historically been one of the busiest periods of

> the year for the police, officers are working hard to ensure the number of

> people affected by anti-social behaviour and other incidents continues to

> fall.

>

> In 2006, police received nearly 2,800 non-emergency calls across the Avon

> and Somerset area on Halloween. This number has fallen year-on-year, with

> a total of 1,700 calls received last Halloween.

>

> Together with the Safer Bristol Partnership, a range of activities has

> been organised for Mischief Week, which runs from Friday October 29 to

> Saturday November 6, to keep young people safe and encourage responsible

> behaviour.

>

> Special events will take place to occupy young people in potential problem

> areas, educate school children about 'trick or treat' and firework safety,

> ensure retailers sell eggs, flour and fireworks responsibly, and remove

> rubbish or fly-tipped waste that could be set alight.

>

> Superintendent ****** ****, in charge of Community Safety for Bristol,

> said, "Our current three-month Relentless campaign, which runs until

> November 30 is focusing on children and young people, so Mischief Week is

> an extension of that.

>

> "Halloween and Bonfire Night have historically placed huge demand on the

> emergency services, but we have turned this around in the past few years

> by running a really effective operation to keep our young people safe and

> out of trouble.

>

> "This operation isn't just about young people. We need parents to make

> sure their children follow the 'Halloween Street Code' and retailers to

> refuse to sell eggs, flour and fireworks to anyone under the age of 18 who

> is not accompanied by an adult.

>

> "We want people to have fun this Halloween and Bonfire Night, just not at

> the expense of others."

>

> 'Halloween Street Code' postcards have been given out to schools across

> the city. Advice includes to only 'trick or treat' as part of a group,

> only to knock on the doors of people you know, to wear bright clothing and

> stay in lit areas, and never to go into a stranger's house.

>

> Older children are being encouraged to respect those people who do not

> want to take part in 'trick or treat' activities.

>

> A poster for residents to display in their windows stating whether they

> want trick or treat callers has been distributed by Neighbourhood Teams

> and is available by following the link on this page.

>

> One side states: 'We welcome Halloween callers in costume!' while the

> other reads: 'Halloween callers! Sorry no trick or treat here. Enjoy your

> evening.'

>

> Superintendent ******* **** said, "We would encourage residents to think

> about their more vulnerable neighbours and relatives and ask them to

> display the poster.

>

> "Putting up this poster gives a clear indication to 'trick or treaters'

> whether they are welcome or not and means that those people not

> comfortable with opening the door to strangers have made their feelings

> clear before the night begins."

>

> Members of the public are reminded to use the police's non emergency

> number – 0845 4567000 – to report non urgent incidents and not to abuse

> the 999 system.

>

> Bristol is running Mischief Week, in conjunction with the Safer Bristol

> Partnership, from Friday October 29 to Saturday November 6.

>

[koan]

I'm unsure what you're saying about Halloween here.

Are you against it?

[koan]

I'm all for it. It's the one chance men have to dress up in drag without getting the crap beat out of them. Most of the men I know have used Halloween to do this.

[Oscar Namechange]

koan;1341103 wrote: I'm unsure what you're saying about Halloween here.

Are you against it?


TBH I am not sure If I am against It or not. I am all for young children having a reason to have fun and I mean this In no way a slight on the USA but I dis-agree with Imported traditions that have nothing to do with British history that drain our Police our Emergency services.

The E Mail from our Local Police gives an Insight Into the Sheer Man-power that is needed to Police Halloween Night.

Whilst the Majority are young children you love to dress up In costume, It leaves a nasty blight on our country when Teenagers use the Imported tradition to demand money from the vulnerable and damage property In the name of Halloween.

In your country, the 'Trick' part of Trick or Treat may be an Innocent prank but here It can get Criminal with property and cars being damaged and elderly people frightened out of their wits.

[Oscar Namechange]

koan;1341104 wrote: I'm all for it. It's the one chance men have to dress up in drag without getting the crap beat out of them. Most of the men I know have used Halloween to do this. In this country, men openly dress In drag without fear and I have to say some are better at applying Make - Up than I am.