SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT News Release
		Release #10-31-03 October 31, 2003 For Immediate Release
						Media Office 916-433-0808  Capt. Sam Somers Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO PIC Audrey Lee     Internet: www.sacpd.org

The Sacramento Police Department wishes you a happy Holloween and wants to remind parents of young children of the potential hazards of Halloween.

Halloween night is the one night a year when there will be children walking the streets in costumes trick-or-treating.  We would like to remind motorists that they need to be extra careful and to watch out for children.  The Sacramento Police Department would like children and parents to be aware of the following safety tips:
 

•         Wear costumes that can easily be seen and that are light in color
•         A mask may keep you from seeing well, so make sure to take it off before crossing the street.
•         Consider the use of reflective tape on your costume.
•         Plan your trick-or-treat route ahead of time.  Pick well lighted streets.
•         Have a parent or guardian walk with the children.
•         Carry a flashlight with you, so you can see and be seen easily.
•         Cross only at corners.  Never cross between parked cars or mid-block.  If there are no sidewalks, always walk facing traffic.
•         If possible, take a cellular telephone with you and report any suspicious activity.
•         Do not carry or use "look a like" weapons, such as knives or guns.
•         Check all collected candy.