Los Angeles Police Department Provides Halloween Traffic Safety Tips NA10274cj

October 14, 2010

What:       
Halloween traffic safety event
        
When:       
Friday, October 29, 2010 10 a.m.

Where:   
Van Nuys Elementary School
6464 Sylmar Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91401

Who:       
Councilman Tony Cardenas, Council District 6
LAUSD Board Member Nury Martinez, District 6
Los Angeles School Police Chief Michael Bowman
Los Angeles Police Department Commander Sharon K. Pappa
Los Angeles Police Department Captain William S. Sutton
            
Why:   
To provide traffic safety tips to youth during this Halloween season.  Halloween is a popular holiday for children and the day’s festivities will include costumes, candy and having fun with friends.  Consequently, safety is often the last thing on their minds.  Parents and motorists need to be especially cautious and alert during Halloween.

For additional information, please contact Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910.  For Spanish media contact LAPD Valley Traffic Division Detective William Bustos at 818-644-8021.