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Halloween and Bonfire Night

Halloween and Bonfire night are rapidly approaching. This time of year can be great fun and an exciting time for many people, especially for kids. Whether going out Trick or Treating, having Halloween and Bonfire Night parties at home or going out to a pre organised event, this season has lots to look forward to.  

 

As much as it is great to see people young and old enjoying themselves, we must be conscious that there are people within our communities that do not find this time of year fun and it can cause significant worry and upset.

 

The Kirk Ella Neighbourhood Policing Team have already started their preparations for this season; visiting schools to give presentations on Halloween and Bonfire Night safety, handing out notices and posters to local retailers and residents and planning shift changes to ensure we have sufficient staffing for the nights we anticipate to be busiest. 

 

Here are some simple things you can do to make sure Halloween remains good fun for everyone.

 

If you're concerned about staying safe:

  • Always put the door chain on and look out of the window, spy hole or use CCTV/Doorbell Cameras to see who's there before opening the door.
  • Take particular care if there's more than one person on your doorstep.
  • Only open the door if you feel safe to do so. If you're in any doubt or don't feel safe, don't – it's fine not to answer the door if you don't want to.
  • If you're really worried, invite a friend or relative around and spend the evening together. 
  • Print out a copy of the “NO TRICK OR TREATERS” poster attached to this My Community Alert. We have been showing young people this poster during out school talks and explaining that these should be respected if seen in a house window.

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    For parents who’s children may be out Trick or Treating as a group with friends, we will likely have already given a presentation to them at school in one of their assemblies. Please can we ask you to reiterate to them the following messages:

     

  • Stay in groups, don’t wander off on your own.
  • Stay in the areas your parent/guardian has told you to. If you leave the area you are expected to be in, in the event of an emergency, it makes it more difficult for emergency services to find you.
  • Try to take note the street name you are on at all times. If not a street name, a landmark such as a pub name, shop name or takeaway name is useful if you need help so the emergency services can find you.
  • If you have a mobile phone, make sure it is charged up and switched on so you can make and receive calls if needed.
  • Remember that some older people and other members of your community might not want to be disturbed. A good rule of thumb is to look for a pumpkin or decoration outside the house – that's often a sign the house is happy to receive trick or treaters.
  • Don't persistently ring someone's doorbell, knock on their door or return to their house later. If they don't answer, it's best to move on.

  • They should have been shown the “NO TRICK OR TREATERS” poster at school. If not, please show them the attachment on this message and please ask them to respect this if they see it in a house window.

     

    • The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be on patrol to deter any anti-social behaviour and will be quick to disperse groups of people who are found to be causing a nuisance. To report anti-social behaviour, call 101. However, if you feel threatened, or see a crime taking place, then call 999.

     

     

    We hope you can all have an enjoyable Halloween and Bonfire Night!

     

    Kirk Ella Neighbourhood Policing Team

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    Ollie Turner
    (Humberside Police, PC, Kirk Ella)
    Neighbourhood Alert Cyber Essentials