The Vancouver Police Department is again partnering with Vancouver Fire And Rescue Services and BC Ambulance Service to promote Halloween safety.
Officers will be visible in the Entertainment District and throughout the city making sure everyone stays safe. This year, the VPD will also have the new Community Safety Officers out as extra eyes and ears patrolling schools and parks looking for anything suspicious requiring police attention.
We want to remind everyone to plan your ride home ahead of time if you’re going to be consuming alcohol. Costume weaponry has been an issue for police in past years, from replica handguns to hatchets and swords. We are asking people to use common sense and ensure their costume weapon of choice is readily identifiable as an imitation and isn’t used to injure anyone.
Halloween Safety Tips from Vancouver Police
- wear bright costumes or include reflective tape, glow sticks, flashlights or other articles that improve visibility
- use face paint or make-up instead of a mask
- younger kids should trick or treat with an adult, older kids should be in a group
- stay in well-lit areas and only go to houses that have lights on
- drivers are reminded to be patient and be aware of the children who may be excited, darting around neighbourhoods and not looking for cars
