Law Enforcement and Elected Officials Provide Halloween Safety Tips NA15197mjl

WHAT: News Conference to remind parents and motorist to be vigilant for potential safety hazards during Halloween.

NOTE: Visuals include a parade of elementary school children in Halloween costumes. A display of traditional wrapped candy and its look-a-like of marijuana laced candy wrappers will be shown.

WHEN: Friday, October 30, 2015 8:10 A.M.

WHERE: Hazeltine Avenue Elementary 7150 Hazeltine Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91405

WHO: Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian, District 46 Councilmember Nury Martinez, Council District 6 Captain Rafael Ramirez, Commanding Officer, Valley Traffic Division Detective William Bustos, OIC, Valley Traffic Division Detectives Chief Steve Zipperman, LAUSPD Mr. Seth Avery, LAUSD, Hazeltine Avenue Elementary Principal

WHY: Halloween is an exciting night of the year and a special treat for young children. Parents and motorists need to be especially cautious and alert during Halloween to ensure the safety of all pedestrians. Halloween traffic safety tips will be provided to ensure everyone’s safety.

CONTACT: For additional information, please contact Detective William Bustos, Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8021 or (213) 644-8021.