West Midlands special constables for Halloween

[dutchman]

Special constables across the West Midlands will be out in force over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period.



They will work on activities alongside regular officers including carrying out high-visibility patrols and targeting anti-social behaviour hotspots.

Communities often express concern to local officers about anti-social behaviour at this time of year, West Midlands Police said.

Operation Scarecrow will run until 7 November.

There were patrols all over the Spon End estate last night although I'm unaware of any reports of trouble.

[pollyanna]

It's usually the teenagers that cause problems.

Our house used to be egged every Halloween because we wouldn't open the door to them. I usually try to make it look as if I'm out.

[dutchman]

I had so many callers yesterday I assumed that was Halloween so didn't answer the door today All but one of the calls has been during the day, just one after dark. That's probably why I missed them all last year?