HALLOWEEN – TRICK OR TREAT
HALLOWEEN – TRICK OR TREAT
NAPOLEONVILLE – The Assumption Parish Police Jury has set Tuesday, October 31, as Trick or Treat and the festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.
Sheriff Falcon offers a few helpful tips so all can enjoy a safe Halloween experience:
* Parents and children should avoid multicolored candies that are not in original packaging.
* Be cautious of multicolored candies. These candies have been identified as a popular distribution method for the deadly drug fentanyl.
* Inspect all candy before allowing children to eat.
* Only allow children to collect commercially packaged candy. Avoid any packages that are open or repackaged.
* DO NOT VISIT HOMES OF KNOWN SEX OFFENDERS. IF PORCH OR OUTSIDE LIGHTING IS ON AT A SEX OFFENDERS’S RESIDENCE, REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT 985-369-2912 OR 911.
* Make sure all manufactured costumes fit properly to avoid tripping and to allow full range of motion.
* Choose costumes that are well illuminated, bright and glow in the dark.
* Consider using face paint instead of large bulky face masks that could alter vision.
* Choose non-flammable fabrics for costumes.
* Have the children well lit, consider glow sticks, lights attached to costumes and reflective tape.
* Children or a guardian should be equipped with a flashlight.
* Children should be accompanied by adults.
* Travel in groups instead of alone.
* Trick or Treat at well lit locations and know the residents.
* Never allow a child to enter a stranger’s home.
* Follow the rules of the road if you are driving children. Drive slow, be alert for walking Trick or Treaters.
* If children are walking, they should be off of the roadway and always accompanied by adults.
* Drivers should use extra caution when unloading and re-loading kids. Make sure they are secured and seated while your vehicle is in motion.
Sheriff Falcon wishes everyone a safe and joyous Halloween experience!!!
For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-7281.
