This year’s Halloween falls out on a regular Friday patrol night, and it will undoubtably be a much busier than usual night in the City given the possible mild weather, Daylight Savings Time still in effect and no school the following day.
On one hand, this means more young kids than usual walking around even later and crossing the streets in the dark. On the other hand, this could mean more pranks and unfortunate misdeeds.
The Auxiliary Police will have an enhanced patrol and additional officers and cars on the road to serve as the Eyes and Ears to the Long Beach Police Department and our community-at-large. We hope that with a greater police presence that our children will be safer and property will be better protected.
We had a great showing of officers, which allowed us to get five marked vehicles on the road. We were able to cover all posts and provide escorts as needed.
Some advice: If your young children will be going Trick-or-Treating, please make sure that there is adult supervision. It is easy for them to get distracted which can pose a danger crossing the street. If they are wearing dark costumes, have them wear or carry disposable light sticks, bracelets or necklaces. Clip-on flashing LED lights readily available at bicycle stores greatly aid in being visible. If your children are older make sure that you know, trust and are comfortable with who they are trick-or-treating with. Again, adult supervision isn’t such a bad idea either.
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