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Please review the following update regarding Anti Social Behaviour which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.
ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour)
Key Messages
Seek assistance from the police and local authority who are working in partnership to tackle Anti Social Behaviour in your community.
Record evidence of what is happening by keeping an Anti-social behaviour diary recording the five Ws; Who, What, When, Where and Why.
Do not try and tackle problems on your own.
Talk to your neighbours to see if they are experiencing similar problems.
Make your landlord or housing officer aware as soon as possible.
Malicious / Nuisance Communications
Never react, argue or get involved in a conversation. Most offenders make the call to get any kind of reaction – so don't give them the satisfaction.
If it's a nuisance call, just put the handset down near the phone and walk away. After about ten minutes return to the phone and replace the handset. Don't even check to see if the caller is there.
Don't try to blow a whistle or shout down the phone – you'll only give the caller the satisfaction of knowing that they've got a reaction.
If the caller rings back immediately, don't say anything when you pick the receiver up. A genuine caller would always say something first.
Never give your name and number when you answer a call. Simply say "hello".
If a caller claims that it's a wrong number never give them your name or telephone number. Ask the caller what number they wanted and then confirm if they have it wrong. If your child answers the phone, make sure they never tell the caller their details.
Begging / Vagrancy
Begging is a criminal offence.
Giving money to beggars will not help to get them off the street.
By giving money you may be inadvertently funding organised crime.
In some cases the people found to be begging are not actually homeless.
The money you give could be spent on drugs and /or alcohol.
You can help the homeless by donating money to registered charities.
If the person begging claims to be homeless, contact your local authority outreach team who will be able to help them.
Street Drinking - don't approach groups drinking alcohol in a public place.
Note for officers and staff: although section 3 of the Vagrancy Act is to be repealed, the legislation is still in place.
Officers and staff can continue to use the legislation until appropriate replacement legislation is put into place and guidance put out. This is still under consultation. Further information on the repeal can be found here.
Fireworks
Out of courtesy give your neighbours a few days notice of your planned display - this is particularly important if they are elderly, have children or pets.
Use appropriate fireworks - for your situation - when buying fireworks, try to avoid really noisy ones. Your firework supplier should be able to tell you what they are selling.
Make sure pets and other animals are safely away from fireworks.
Consider the timing of your display. If you are using fireworks for a celebration, a Friday or Saturday is likely to be preferable; you should aim to ensure that they are finished by 22:00hrs. It is an offence to let fireworks off (22:00hrs-07:00hrs), except on Bonfire Night (midnight), Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year (01:00hrs).
For your safety, let off your fireworks in an open garden area - noise bounces off buildings and smoke and pollution can build up in enclosed spaces.
If a neighbour complains that you are disturbing them, their pets or livestock, be considerate.
After your display has finished, clear up all firework debris and dispose of it safely.
Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website. If you have witnessed or experienced antisocial behaviour, you can report it online. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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