Chester, Delaware County, has announced its new curfew for children under the age of 18. This comes in response to stricter safety habits now that children are on summer break. NBC10’s Leah Uko has the story.
Correction (June 13, 2024): The text of this video has been updated to properly say what county Chester, Pennsylvania, is in.
After seeing an uptick in criminal activity involving young people, police in Chester, Delaware County, will enforce a youth curfew this summer.
Police said the enforcement of the city-wide curfew will help to "reduce juvenile victimization and criminal activity and advance public safety."
Parents are required to make sure their children are home between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from June 1 through Aug. 31.
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Exceptions will be made for those commuting to work or school activities, interstate travel, or if they are accompanied by their guardian, according to police.
"This summer, the City of Chester Police Department is asking that parents monitor the activity of their children and ensure that they are following the established curfew. It is illegal for parents to permit their children to violate curfew hours," the Chester Police Department said in a statement.
Police add that business owners could be fined if they allow unaccompanied minors into their establishments during the curfew.
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