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Please review the following update regarding Anti Social Behaviour which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.
Halloween
Based on messages from the Metropolitan Police and other UK forces, here are safe Halloween messages for everyone:
Messages for parents and trick-or-treaters
· Respect privacy: Only visit homes that are clearly celebrating with decorations or have a porch light on. Respect "No Trick or Treat" signs.
· Stay together: Children under 16 should always be accompanied by a responsible adult or stay in a supervised group.
· Be visible: Stay in well-lit areas, carry a torch or a glow stick, and consider adding reflective tape to costumes to make sure drivers can see you.
· Safety first: Look both ways when crossing the road and be aware of your surroundings and traffic.
· No entry: Never go inside a stranger's house, no matter what they offer.
· Be respectful: Anti-social pranks like throwing eggs or flour can be upsetting for residents and are considered criminal damage.
Messages for residents
· Show if you're participating: If you're happy for trick-or-treaters to knock, leave your outdoor lights on. Keep your porch and paths well-lit to prevent accidents.
· Say no simply: If you don't want to be disturbed, display a "No Trick or Treat" poster. Please see attached "No Trick or Treat" poster to be printed off
· Look out for vulnerable neighbours: Be mindful that some people, especially the elderly or vulnerable, may find the night stressful. Consider checking in on them.
Reporting anti-social behaviour
· Tricks like throwing eggs and other vandalism will be treated as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, for which offenders can be prosecuted. An increase in police patrols will be taking place during the Halloween period.
Messages for all
· Use common sense: Remember that what seems like harmless fun to some may feel threatening or anti-social to others. Be considerate of everyone in your community.
· Report anti-social behaviour: Neighbourhood officers will be on extra patrol. If you witness anti-social behaviour or feel threatened, contact the police.
· Know the right number to call:
• For non-emergencies and to report anti-social behaviour, call 101.
In an emergency, if a crime is in progress, or if someone is in danger, call 999
 Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website. If you have witnessed or experienced antisocial behaviour, you can report it online. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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