Sussex Police share five safety tips ahead of Halloween

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Sussex Police have issued five safety tips ahead of Halloween.

Residents are advised to continue to be vigilant when opening the door to strangers or unexpected callers.

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One way to deter unwanted trick or treaters on October 31 is to print and display the 'no trick or treaters' poster.

If you feel unsafe:

Sussex Police have issued five safety tips ahead of Halloween. Picture by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty ImagesSussex Police have issued five safety tips ahead of Halloween. Picture by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images
Sussex Police have issued five safety tips ahead of Halloween. Picture by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images
  • Don’t open your door if you’re unsure who is there. Use your spyhole, look out of a window, and use your door chain if you do decide to open your door.
  • Have a contact number of a close relative or good neighbour to hand by your telephone, just in case you need to phone them.
  • If you are part of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, let your coordinator know that you will be on your own at Halloween. If you are a coordinator, please identity people in your scheme that may be vulnerable and offer them reassurance.
  • If you are driving on the evening of October 31, remember that excited children may be crossing the road unexpectedly, so slow down in residential areas and take extra care.
  • There will be increased patrols this Halloween to deter any anti-social behaviour; officers will be quick to disperse groups of people who are found to be causing a nuisance.

Sussex Police will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour at any time of the year.

To report anti-social behaviour please report online.

If you feel threatened, in an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, call 999.