10/29/09 1500 hours
Contact: Charlotte Hinderlider
(509) 836-6222 office (509) 307-3826 cell
Sunnyside Police Department Main Number (509) 837-2120
Trick-or-Treat at Sunnyside PD
Sunnyside, WA- On Halloween night from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm the Sunnyside Police Explorers will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters at the Sunnyside Law and Justice Center, 401 Homer St in Sunnyside. In addition the Sunnyside Police Department would like to offer the following Halloween Safety Tips:
1) Select highly visible costumes. Look for light, bright and reflective costumes that make trick-or-treaters easy to see. Add reflective tape to costumes and treat buckets and bags to increase visibility.
2) Make sure costumes fit well. Have trick-or-treaters try on, walk and play in costumes and shoes in advance to check fit. Make sure nothing comes loose or might cause the child to trip. Check that wigs or other accessories do not obstruct the child’s view.
3) Review safety precautions with children. Include traffic safety rules in the review, such as staying on the sidewalk, crossing the street at crosswalks, avoiding walking in front of, behind or between parked cars and stopping at driveways to make sure no vehicles are coming in and out.
4) Plan trick-or-treating route and supervision in advance. Avoid areas with heavy vehicle traffic and look for well-lit streets with sidewalks. Make arrangements for an adult or a responsible teen to accompany younger trick-or-treaters.
5) Get a flashlight with fresh batteries. A flashlight can help trick-or-treaters see and be seen, but it should never be directed at someone’s eyes including those of passing motorists.
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