“Over the years, Halloween has been a special night for both the Wichita Police Department and children,” said Lee.  “It gives young people an opportunity to show off their costumes to our officers. And, Halloween provides WPD officers some positive interaction with children.”

Lee said the four patrol bureaus will hand out candy and treats to children at each substation beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31st. The four WPD substations are Patrol North, located at 3015 E. 21st Street North; Patrol South, located at 211 E. Pawnee; Patrol East, located at 350 S. Edgemoor; and Patrol West, located at 661 N. Elder.

In addition, Lee said Halloween in the Park will be held again this year by officers at the Patrol East bureau. The event gets under way Friday, October 24th at Cypress Park, just north of the Patrol East substation, and runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

“Halloween in the Park gives WPD officers and Wichita Firefighters dressed in their Halloween costumes an opportunity to teach children how to trick or treat safely,” said Lee. He encouraged children to attend the event in their Halloween finest, noting Patrol East officers will provide children with glow sticks as a way to help them trick-or-treat safely on Halloween.

Lee said WPD wants parents to make sure their children exercise caution again this year.

If possible, children should be accompanied by an adult. They should carry flashlights or glow sticks, and either wear face paint or masks that don’t inhibit their field of vision. In addition, their costumes should not limit their mobility,” said Lee. He added that children should not carry toy swords, knives or guns while trick or treating.

Drivers also should exercise extra caution when in residential areas, said Lee, adding, “It’s always a good idea for parents or guardians to check their child’s Halloween candy as quickly as possible.

“We want to make 2008 the community’s safest Halloween yet,” Lee said.

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