By Sarah Stephens
Elmore Autauga News
Top Photo: Millbrook Chief P.K. Johnson visits with a fellow “officer” during the Boo Festival at Village Green.
Today is loaded with festivals, trunk or treat events, and this evening Trick or Treaters will take to the streets and neighborhoods for traditional candy treats.
As for the Millbrook area, Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson tells the EAN that extra police personnel will be on duty, patrolling neighborhoods to ensure safety of citizens taking part in the Halloween tradition.
“For those participating, we request that Trick or Treating activities be concluded by 8 p.m., absolutely no later than 8:30 p.m., keeping in mind that it is a weeknight, with many people having to work the following day,” Chief Johnson said.
For the safety of all concerned, he offers the following safety tips/suggestions:
Please make sure that all children have adequate adult supervision.
Participants should wear reflective clothing and have an adequate light source to ensure visibility.
Check all candy or other treats prior to allowing children to consume them.
Any packages that appear to have been opened or tampered with should be discarded unless parents are familiar with their origin and trust the source.
All vehicles that are utilized for trick or treating should be equipped with adequate lighting and be legal to operate on City Streets.
“For those who participate, Halloween is a fun time for children, who get to dress up as their favorite superhero, television star, or maybe even a ghost or goblin. We ask those who participate to do so in a safe, cautious and courteous manner and that our motoring public be mindful that there will be a number of children and parents traversing our residential areas on foot, so please slow down, be observant and drive defensively. We want everyone involved to have an enjoyable and safe experience. We look forward to seeing all the kids out Thursday night and wish all our citizens a Safe and Happy Halloween!”
