Win a Fantastic Prize for your Family this Halloween

Young people can make this Halloween spooktacular by entering Hertfordshire Constabulary’s online quiz for the chance to win a magical prize for the whole family.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has teamed up again this year with Warner Bros to give the lucky winner a family ticket to The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden.

Over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period they’re inviting young people in Hertfordshire, between the ages of 5 and 16, to take part in the online quiz which aims to help them enjoy both nights safely.

The quiz is part of a campaign run during October and November, in partnership with local councils and the Fire and Rescue Service, to deter anti-social behaviour and make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.

To enter the competition, visit www.herts.police.uk/halloween and answer the questions before midnight on Wednesday 6 November.

Over the upcoming Halloween and Bonfire Night period police will be carrying out extra patrols, to provide a reassuring presence for residents and deter anti-social behaviour. 

Halloween is always a busy time for police and sometimes what others consider harmless fun, can become a serious nuisance or danger to others.

To ensure everyone enjoys the celebrations you may notice additional officers out and about in the county, so please be considerate to neighbours and others in public areas.

If children (and parents) are planning to go trick or treating, consider the following advice to help you stay safe and not cause distress to others:

• Never go trick or treating alone and always take an adult with you
• Don’t knock on the doors of strangers
• Only visit houses where there are signs that trick or treaters are welcome, such as Halloween decorations and pumpkins outside
• Keep your Halloween ‘tricks’ safe – damage to property or hurting someone is a crime. Threatening and abusive behaviour can amount to an offence too
• Remember road safety rules, particularly after dark
• Wear something bright so that drivers can see you
• If you are planning on hosting your own firework party make sure you tell all your neighbours, especially those with pets which may be affected by the noise