00:00Merzyside Police is stepping up preparations for Halloween and Bonfire Night with extra high visibility patrols and partner support across
00:08the region.
00:09Merzyside Police has released just a snippet of 999 emergency calls that the force contact centre received last year to
00:17show the breadth of calls the force has to respond to.
00:21Hello, you two to Merzyside Police, how can I help?
00:23A crew of young lads or women, lads mix, shooting loads of fireworks in the park and setting fires. The
00:31dog's going crazy.
00:32Hello, Police emergency.
00:34Hi, there's a bunch of kids who started a fire in the, like, on the lawn that's in front of
00:39my house.
00:40Hi, Police, good evening, how can I help?
00:43Hiya, I've just been driving, I've just been egged by some kids on the road so there's no one exit
00:49the car.
00:51Good evening, Merzyside Police.
00:52Hiya, I'm okay, and there's some kids playing with fireworks.
00:56Okay.
00:56I'm not sure if it's something you'd deal with.
00:59Yep.
00:59The operation aims to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminal damage and fireworks misuse over half term.
01:05Officers will focus resources on areas with previous antisocial behaviour concerns and may use dispersal powers when necessary.
01:13Reported incidents fell slightly last year, but residents are urged to remain vigilant and celebrate responsibly.
01:20Parents and guardians are also being asked to know where their children are, who they're with and what they're doing
01:26over the Halloween and bonfire season.
01:29Gabriel.
01:29Er终ssen.
01:29Er终ssen.
01:30So that they're protecting them and what we have...
