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Staying safe this Halloween
By Andrew Amelinckx
While out having a good time this Halloween, whether trick or treating with your children or going to a party, the local police agencies request that you do it safely.
“We’ll have extra patrols out this year, like we do every year,” said Columbia County Sheriff David Harrison Jr. “Like many of the area’s agencies.”
Harrison said there are some simple rules you can follow to ensure you and your child’s safety this holiday. These include making sure that children’s costumes are fire proof, making sure jack-o-lanterns with candles inside don’t burn down too far since it could be a fire hazard and making sure that children’s candy hasn’t been tampered with.
Lt. Richard Paolino of the Hudson Police Department echoed those sentiments.
“When in doubt, throw it out,” he said of treats.
He also suggested that children travel in groups and for people to “be aware of your surroundings.”
Paolino said that children’s costumes should also have some sort of reflective material so they can be spotted at night.
Both men cautioned motorists to drive slowly and watch for children.
With the number of cases of alleged attempted kidnappings, Paolino also said that children should never get in a stranger’s car and both men suggested that adults accompany children when trick or treating.
Harrison said his agency would also have patrols out looking for drunk drivers. As will, HPD and the State Police.
As for older children, Harrison said they should refrain from pranks.
“It may be considered vandalism,” he said, “and there may be criminal charges involved.”
Paolino agreed. “Throwing eggs at a house is vandalism,” he said. “Don’t vandalize or destroy property.”
According to Harrison, Halloween night vandalism has been down in the last few years.
“It may be due to the number of patrols we have out that night,” he suggested.
“We’ll have extra patrols out this year, like we do every year,” said Columbia County Sheriff David Harrison Jr. “Like many of the area’s agencies.”
Harrison said there are some simple rules you can follow to ensure you and your child’s safety this holiday. These include making sure that children’s costumes are fire proof, making sure jack-o-lanterns with candles inside don’t burn down too far since it could be a fire hazard and making sure that children’s candy hasn’t been tampered with.
Lt. Richard Paolino of the Hudson Police Department echoed those sentiments.
“When in doubt, throw it out,” he said of treats.
He also suggested that children travel in groups and for people to “be aware of your surroundings.”
Paolino said that children’s costumes should also have some sort of reflective material so they can be spotted at night.
Both men cautioned motorists to drive slowly and watch for children.
With the number of cases of alleged attempted kidnappings, Paolino also said that children should never get in a stranger’s car and both men suggested that adults accompany children when trick or treating.
Harrison said his agency would also have patrols out looking for drunk drivers. As will, HPD and the State Police.
As for older children, Harrison said they should refrain from pranks.
“It may be considered vandalism,” he said, “and there may be criminal charges involved.”
Paolino agreed. “Throwing eggs at a house is vandalism,” he said. “Don’t vandalize or destroy property.”
According to Harrison, Halloween night vandalism has been down in the last few years.
“It may be due to the number of patrols we have out that night,” he suggested.
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