LAPD Hollywood Area Partners with Safe Moves to Promote Halloween Safety NA19149dm

WHAT: News conference

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Vine Street Elementary School 955 North Vine Street Los Angeles, Ca 90038

WHO: Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell LAPD Chief Michel Moore LAPD Deputy Chief Justin Eisenberg, Operations-West Bureau LAPD Captain Steven Lurie, Commanding Officer, Hollywood Area LAPD Senior Lead Officers, Hollywood Area LAPD West Bureau Traffic Officers Los Angeles Fire Department Personnel Angie Aramayo, Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, Public Engagement Office Pat Hines, Safe Moves/LADOT Safe Routes to School Monica Harmon, Speak Out Against Bullying Inc. Jennifer Cheng, Principal Vine Street Elementary School 500 Elementary School Children, Parents and Special Guests

VISUALS: There will be demonstrations on safe and unsafe costumes, including homemade costumes which are not fire retardant, tips on how to choose safe candy and the dangers of some Halloween decorations, traffic safety, personal protection for safe Trick or Treating, fireproof costumes, use of flashlights, pet protection, masks versus face painting, candy inspection and other options to enjoy the holiday including neighborhood celebrations and activities. Safe Moves will decorate their “mini city” with Halloween decorated scenery, safe and glow in the dark Trick/Treat items, and Halloween characters.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact the LAPD Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at (323) 871-4068.