Good Evening all, APOLOGIES, THIS MESSAGE IS BEING RE-SENT AS THERE WAS AN ISSUE PREVIOUSLY WITH THE LINKED HALLOWEEN ADVICE AND PRINTABLE NO TRICK OR TREATERS SIGN. Aldridge & Brownhills Team have been busy across our recent shifts, We have joined our partners at Safer Travel, British Transport Police and National Express in a bus operation around the Walsall Wood and Brownhills areas. to tackle youth antisocial behaviour issues where youths have caused criminal damage on local bus routes and refused to pay when boarding the buses. A number of youths have been identified and are being dealt with appropriately. A prolific shop lifter, who frequents Aldridge & Walsall Wood has been arrested and remains in custody, awaiting sentencing. PCSO's have engaged with local primary schools and answered questions with regard to their role in the community. The children enjoyed familiarising themselves with the police uniform, equipment and the police van. They loved the sirens, lights and the cage at the rear! The team have conducted many joint visits with the local housing group across our patch. As Halloween is fast approaching, there is some advice below regarding your concerns around trick or treaters. There is also a printable sign for your front door/porch,to put up if you do not want them to knock your door. HalloweenHalloween can be a scary time for people who do not like surprises or callers at the door. Here is our advice for elderly or vulnerable residents: Place the ‘no trick or treats’ card on your door or in your window to help deter trick or treaters. You can download and print your own copy below. If you do receive an unexpected caller at the door do not feel pressured to answer it If you are expecting a delivery or visit from a professional always ask for ID or confirmation of their work place. If you have a door chain make sure it is securely fastened at all times and lock your porch door Be sure to use your spy hole viewer if you have one. If you have one, talk through your wireless video doorbell
Aldridge Neighbourhood Team https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/police-forces/west-midlands-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/darker-nights/ | 
