Law Enforcement and Elected Officials Provide Halloween Safety Tips NA14185sm

WHAT:
News Conference

WHEN:
Friday, October 31, 2014
8:10 a.m.

WHERE:
Carlos Santana Elementary School
9301 Columbus Avenue
Van Nuys, Ca 91343

WHO:
Councilmember Felipe Fuentes, Council District 7
Ms. Tamar Galatzan, LAUSD District 3 Board Member
Ms. Monica Ratliff, LAUSD District 6 Board Member
Chief Steve Zipperman, LAUSPD
LAPD Detective William Bustos, Valley Traffic Division

WHY:
Halloween is an exciting night of the year and a special treat for young children.  It is also an important time to be vigilant for potential safety hazards.  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.

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

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

For Halloween Safety tips please visit LAPDonline.org