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Fwd: Halloween Safety 2009
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bac-@comcast.net
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Oct 30, 2009 17:35 PST
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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Don Aaron (MNPD)" <don.a-@nashville.gov>
To: "Police - Captains" <mpdc-@police.nashville.org>, "Police - Chiefs" <mpdd-@police.nashville.org>, "Police - Lieutenants" <mpd-@police.nashville.org>, "Police - Media Releases" <PoliceMedi-@police.nashville.org>, "Police - Sergeants" <mpds-@police.nashville.org>, "WebTeam (ITS)" <webt-@nashville.gov>
Cc: "Police - Community Leaders - All Precincts" <Police-CommunityLe-@nashville.gov>
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 5:38:37 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
Subject: Halloween Safety 2009
October 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Police officers will be on Halloween alert in neighborhoods throughout Nashville Saturday evening and will take very seriously any attempts to scare citizens by giving children harmful candy items or by committing any type of disruptive behavior.
“Halloween has been historically safe for our citizens and guests, and officers will be working to ensure the same is true Saturday,” Chief Ronal Serpas said. “Our Patrol and Flex components will be paying close attention to neighborhoods and will take a zero tolerance approach to criminal behavior as well as pranks that cross the line.”
Parents are urged to closely monitor their children’s trick-or-treat activities and to keep in mind these safety recommendations:
· Trick-or-treaters should carry flashlights.
· Persons should give, and children should accept, only wrapped or packaged candy.
· Children should bring their treats home for adult inspection before the candy is eaten.
· Children should wear light-colored clothing that is short enough to prevent tripping. Reflective tape should be added.
· Make sure children can see well enough through their face masks. Consider make-up or face paint as an alternative.
· Keep costumed children away from pets, particularly dogs. The pet may not recognize the child, become frightened and react in a vicious manner.
· Choose costumes that are flame retardant, and use props, such as magic wands and swords made out of foam rubber or cardboard, rather than metal or wood.
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