As per reports, the Yonkers Police Department (YPD) is scheduled to maintain an increased police presence across the city to enforce the citywide Halloween curfew for minors aged 16 and under, on Saturday (31 October).
• The measure is intended to promote public safety during Halloween celebrations.
• The curfew applies across Yonkers and requires minors to return home according to the following age-based deadlines:
• Children aged 11 years and younger are required to return home by 2200 hours local time (0200 hours UTC on 01 November).
• Children aged 12 to 13 years are required to return home by 2230 hours local time (0230 hours UTC on 01 November).
• Teenagers aged 14 to 16 years are required to return home by 2300 hours local time (0300 hours UTC on 01 November).
• The curfew is an annual measure under the Yonkers Municipal Code.
• Violations are subject to a USD 25 fine under the applicable curfew provision.
• Several exemptions are provided, as follows:
• Minors may remain outside if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or if undertaking an errand with parental permission, provided prior notification is given to the YPD Community Affairs Division at 914-377-7293.
• Minors attending school-related activities, religious services or public volunteer entertainment may remain outside for up to 30 minutes after the activity ends, subject to a latest permitted time of 0030 hours local time (0430 hours UTC on 01 November). The host organisation must notify the police at least 24 hours in advance.
• Minors travelling home from work, who may remain outside for up to 30 minutes after their shift ends if they can provide proof of employment.
• Minors are also exempt while on or immediately adjacent to their own property, provided no neighbour objects.
• Minors found violating the curfew are scheduled to be taken to the nearest Yonkers Police Precinct, where their parents or legal guardians may be notified.
• Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza stated that officers are expected to maintain a visible presence throughout the city on Halloween night to support enforcement and public safety.
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