Halloween & Bonfire Night
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Tackling anti-social behaviour on Halloween and Bonfire Night
Chief Insp Rachel Barber, who commands Sheffield’s Neighbourhood Policing Teams said the whole point of the operation was to allow people to enjoy themselves without putting others in danger. ‘’We are not trying to stop people having fun. However. We are determined to cut down on the nuisance that can be caused at this time of year by people with no thought for others’’
The idea behind the campaign is to reduce intimidating behaviour that affects vulnerable members of the community. More high visibility patrols will be in place across the city along with dispersal orders, which allow officers to break up large groups of people causing distress.
The initiative from South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, Trading Standards who form the Sheffield Safer Communities Partnership will be undertaken to prepare for the mischief period- a time that can cause misery for so many of the city’s residents.
More high visibility police patrols will be put in place across the city along with dispersal orders, which allow officers to break up large groups of people causing alarm or distress.
Temporary Chief Constable Paul Broadbent wants to build on the success of the campaign achieved in previous years, he said:
"Together with partners we have worked very hard to ensure that the minority intent on causing problems for others are swiftly identified and firmly dealt with".
Other agencies involved in the operation will provide evening activities for young people, such as cinema nights, enabling them to socialise in a safe environment indoors.
Truancy sweeps will be undertaken in problem areas whilst in school, police officers will be spreading the message about the problems caused by antisocial behaviour.
Fire officers will visit secondary schools in the run up to Bonfire Night to inform them of the dangers and risks associated with fireworks with advice on how to stay safe.
Sarah Banks Head of The Sheffield Safer Communities Partnership said:
"As the city's crime and disorder reduction partnership, we are dedicated to improving community safety and to reduce fear of antisocial behaviour""The Council has been working in close partnership with South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Sheffield Homes to raise awareness of the safety risks around Halloween and Bonfire night"
"We'd like to ask people in Sheffield to report any anti-social behaviour to the 101 non-emergency number"