We'll be out making sure fireworks are safe and fun ; Points of View Sgt Cath Henderson Billericay police [Edition 3]

OVER the last few weeks, my officers have been very busy in therun up to Hallowe'en and fireworks night.

Hallowe'en festivities are now over and I am hoping it was a safeand enjoyable time for you all.

Fireworks night is coming up this weekend, so the busy timedoesn't stop for us.

My officers have been educating shops in the area about theimportance of checking for ID when selling fireworks. Every year, itis usually only a minority of people that spoil it for the rest byusing fireworks in a dangerous and antisocial way.

I want to reassure you that we have extra patrols dedicated toensuring that people act in a responsible …