This year, the city streets will once again feature the Kingston Police Community Volunteers keeping Halloween safe and fun for everyone.
Volunteers and St. Lawrence College Police Foundations students are dedicating their time on the evening of October 31st, beginning at 6:00 pm. About 40 students and volunteers will be wearing traffic vests while patrolling around the city either on foot or in Kingston City Police vehicles.
According to a police statement, the St. Lawrence students will remain on patrol until 10:00 that evening, while the Community Volunteers continue to patrol as needed after that time.
Police have also issued some Halloween safety tips for parents and children:
• Take your time. Children should walk, not run, from house to house and to stay on the sidewalk or at the side of road, facing traffic. They should only cross the road at the corner and look both ways before crossing;
• Avoid costume catastrophes. Choose costumes that are loose enough to be worn over warm clothing, but not baggy enough that children trip over them;
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help;
• Have an adult look over candy. “If in doubt, trash it” and contact Kingston Police.
You can learn more about Kingston Police on their website, Twitter account or Facebook page.
Photo: Sarah Ackerma (cc)
