Stay Safe this Halloween
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Halloween 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 Download and print off our ‘no trick or treats’ poster. Download and print off our 'Parents Guide to Halloween and fireworks
We want everyone to have a safe and positive experience this Halloween but this time of year scary for people who do not like surprises or callers at the door. Now is the time to talk to your children and teenagers about being safe while 'trick or treating'. 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 here. You can also ask your local neighbourhood police officer for one of these cards. 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.
Halloween can also leave parents worried about their children or teenagers going out 'trick or treating'. Supervision: Accompany young children while trick-or-treating and set a return-home-time for older kids. Stranger Danger: Talk to your child about staying with their friends and never going into a property they do not know. Safe Routes: Plan a safe route in familiar neighbourhoods, use pelican and zebra crossings, and stick to well-lit streets Use Reflective Accessories: Add reflective tape to costumes and carry flashlights or glow sticks. Visible and Well-Fitting Costumes: Ensure your child's costume is easy to see in the dark and fits properly to prevent tripping. Mobile phones: Make sure phones are charged, have location apps turned on, and keep it out of sight when they are not using it. Enable two-factor authentification on their phone, read more here. Pets: Keep dogs on a lead and purchase a reflective collar if taking your dog with you. Lights On: Keep a light on in your home to help welcome your children home and prevent burglaries. Your local officers will be out on patrol in busy areas and town centres this Halloween looking out for antisocial behaviour. If you are worried or concerned about anyone causing harm to others or witness suspicious activity please get in contact. You can read about how your local neighbourhood team are tackling antisocial behaviour and crime during Mischief Fortnight by typing in your postcode here: Your area | West Midlands Police and heading down to our 'priorities' section. In an emergency or life-threatening situation call us on 999. To report an incident or give us information call us on 101.
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