Sheriff urges safety when trick-or-treating

Halloween is just a few days away and the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department is focused on making this event a safe one for all children.
This year, as years in the past, APSO is teaming up with Louisiana Probation and Parole to have specific tiers of sex offenders removed from the public for the hours of trick or treating.
“During these hours, specific tier sex offenders will be at our office as we team up with Probation and Parole to make this event as safe as possible” explained Sheriff K.P. Gibson.
Residents are encouraged to go to the sheriff’s website (www.apso.org) to learn where sex offenders live within your immediate area. Once on the website, click “sex offender” to research neighborhoods for more information.
Gibson offers a few safety tips for trick-or-treating out tomorrow night:
• Know the area you are taking the children out to trick or treat.
• Residences with no lights on, means that they are not participating. Please respect their decision.
• Inspect your children’s candy. Opened or unwrapped candy should not be eaten unless received from a known source
• Walk in groups and utilize lights or reflective clothing for safety
• Drivers need to be aware of their surroundings and expect delays. Drive slow and cautiously