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SBSO GETS READY FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN IN ST. BERNARD
Sheriff James Pohlmann assures residents that the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable Halloween by increasing patrols and offering important safety reminders.
As in previous years, the SBSO will ramp up DWI and traffic enforcement on highways and in neighborhoods, starting this weekend and continuing through Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31. This is to safeguard trick-or-treaters and those attending Halloween parties.
“We’re asking drivers to slow down, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians,” Sheriff Pohlmann said.
Motorists should also be aware of roadblocks or barricades in neighborhoods and are reminded never to move or bypass them, he added.
Parents should stay vigilant about where their children go while trick-or-treating, ensuring they stay in groups. It’s also important to thoroughly inspect all treats before allowing kids to handle or eat anything.
If anything seems suspicious, don’t touch it! Instead, call 9-1-1 right away. For non-emergency concerns, call (504) 271-2501.
Here are additional tips for a safe Halloween:
🎃Remind children never to enter a stranger’s home, and avoid eating treats until they’re checked at home.
🎃Choose bright, reflective costumes. Ensure costumes are short to prevent tripping, and consider adding reflective tape for extra visibility.
🎃Look for flame-resistant labels on costumes, wigs, and accessories.
🎃Secure your child’s emergency info (name, address, phone number) discreetly inside their costume or on a bracelet. Opt for makeup instead of masks, as masks can obstruct vision.
🎃Equip each child with a flashlight or battery-powered lantern.
🎃Always trick-or-treat in groups, and make sure a responsible adult is present.
🎃Children should memorize a home or cell phone number and know how to call 9-1-1 if needed.
🎃Stick to well-lit homes in familiar neighborhoods with porch lights on.
🎃 Keep pets secured indoors to prevent them from getting overly excited or running off when trick-or-treaters arrive.
Stay safe, have fun, and Happy Halloween from the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office!
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