{"id":2134,"date":"2025-10-25T09:37:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T08:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/?p=2134"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:34:09","slug":"police-warn-of-safety-concerns-in-build-up-to-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/2025\/10\/25\/police-warn-of-safety-concerns-in-build-up-to-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Police warn of safety concerns in build up to Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>People have been urged by West Yorkshire Police to take extra care around Halloween amid an expected increase in crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency services are preparing for what is typically one of the busiest nights of the year, with police patrols being stepped up across West Yorkshire as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police are asking people to show respect to anyone not taking part in trick or treating, as well as keeping \u2018tricks\u2019 within the law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Chief Constable Damien Miller, who is leading this year\u2019s Halloween and Bonfire period operations said: \u201cOver the last few weeks, we have been working closely with our communities as well as our partners in the fire and ambulance services, local authorities and Trading Standards to prepare for this period, which traditionally sees a rise in anti-social behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re a parent or carer, you can help us by making sure you know where your children are going, who they\u2019re with and what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNot everyone enjoys Halloween and what might seem like harmless fun to some people causes anxiety, stress and worry for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you or someone you know doesn\u2019t want trick or treaters, we have shared posters which can be printed and displayed at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These posters, and more information surrounding Halloween safety can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westyorkshire.police.uk\/halloween\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The West Yorkshire Fire Service has also offered some advice to prevent the danger of fires breaking out, another issue which increases with Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area Manager at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Scott Donegan said:\u00a0\u201cHalloween can be a fun time of year for those around West Yorkshire, but it does see a rise in the use of candles for things like pumpkins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re urging people to use battery operated candles where possible. 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