For Those who Doubt The Effects of Halloween On Britain...
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:16 pm
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.
>
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.
>