| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8550 | 2008-10-30 | Troop L | What You Need To Know To Keep Your Child Safe At Halloween |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP L- NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: October 30, 2008 What You Need To Know To Keep Your Child Safe At Halloween Once again, it is Halloween time. While preparing our little Trick or Treaters for the annual search for candy and fun, its time to reiterate the safety precautions in order to ensure that everyone has a safe and memorable Halloween. Tomorrow, Friday, October 31st, 2008 is Halloween Day. Our children and loved ones will be going house to house in the tradition of “trick or treating”. Because they will be walking from house to house, children will be walking near, or actually on, our roadways. Because safety is not always on the minds of our youngsters as they get caught up in the excitement of the moment, they may inadvertently dart across the street into the path of moving vehicles. Because of this, motorists are being asked to not only drive with extreme caution, but also to drive extra slowly, particularly in neighborhoods and residential areas near major highways. By driving with our headlights on, children, as well as other vehicles, are more apt to see them from greater distances. Motorists are not the only ones being reminded to take extra safety precautions this Halloween. For our Trick or Treaters, especially parents, the following safety tips may be beneficial. First and foremost: stay off the main roadway. If sidewalks are not available and walking on the street is necessary, pedestrians are reminded to walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. This is in accordance with Louisiana law. Costumes should always fit properly. Consider using face paint instead of masks. Some masks can obstruct vision. Trick or Treaters should always carry a flashlight. For added visibility, in addition to a flashlight, consider using “glowsticks”, and/or reflective tape attached to the costumes and bags. Cross streets at intersections or at a cross walk (if available). Before crossing the street, always look in both directions twice to make sure there is no vehicular traffic. In an effort to allow motorists to see pedestrians, stay away from parked cars. Parked cars can obstruct the view of both the pedestrians and the motorists. Also, be very cautious of strangers. Stay in areas that are well lit, that you are familiar with, and only stop by houses that have the front porch light on. Never go inside a house to accept treats. The safety of our children is of our highest concern during this night of fun and laughter. For more information contact: S/T Louis Calato Public Affairs Unit Louisiana State Police – Troop L Office: (985) 893-6250 Louis.Calato@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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