Bowling Green police urge safety as Halloween festivities begin tomorrow

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With Halloween happening tomorrow, local law enforcement is reminding families to make safety their top priority.

Whether trick-or-treating in one neighborhood or traveling between several, officers say preparation can help keep the evening fun and accident-free. Parents are encouraged to equip children with flashlights or glow sticks if they plan to be out after dark.

Drivers are also urged to slow down and stay alert for pedestrians, especially in residential areas.

“Halloween’s a special time,” said Recruiting Sgt. Brad Hogue with the Bowling Green Police Department. “It’s an opportunity for people to come out in fun costumes and enjoy the community, but it’s also a time where there’s going to be a lot of people on the roadway and potential dangers with that.”

Hogue added that extra patrols will be in neighborhoods to help ensure a safe night for everyone.

Officers hope families will celebrate responsibly and make safety part of their Halloween plans.