Don't Get Tricked: Oxford Police Increase Patrols For Halloween

BY KELLY WAGNER

Miami University journalism student

Oxford is getting ready for Halloween by adding more patrol officers, preparing the neighborhoods for trick or treating and Halloween-realted events, and releasing safety tips for the community.

Residential trick or treating runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Oxford Police Chief John Jones said there will be extra officers on duty throughout the evening.

“We generally have extra officers in the neighborhood. It’s great community relations of our officers to interact with the kids and also enforce safety,” said Jones.

Jones also said that the Oxford will be two extra officers tonight along with their regular staff to monitor the bar scene. The Oxford Police are also pairing with Miami University Police Department.

Jones advises all vehicles and motorcyclists to be extra cautious for kids walking throughout the street tonight and advises all members of the community to learn the Halloween Safety Tips that the Police Department provided.

Some to those tips include:

• Younger children should be with a parent or guardian, or another trusted adult when trick or treating.
• Always walk younger children to the door to receive treats.
• Don’t let children enter a home unless you are with them.
• Be sure children do not approach any vehicle, occupied or not, unless you are with them
• Discuss basic pedestrian safety rules when walking to and from houses.

Still don't have plans for this evening? Here's a brief round-up Halloween-related events:

• The Miami University Art Museum is presenting a talk today from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. called “A Secret Society’s Raffia Costume: Understanding the Art of Western African Masquerade.” The talk will discuss all elements of the new raffia masquerade costumes the art museum recently obtained from Nigeria.
• The Oxford Lane Library is hosting a free Halloween-Teen Party this afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. which will feature games, treats, and crafts.
• Hueston Woods State Park is holding a one hour “Spooky Night Hike” this evening at 8:00. All are welcome to hike under the moonlight staring at the Indian mound in the campground.

Oxford, Ohio will be hosting a neighborhood trick or treat from 5:30 to 7:30 on Halloween night. -- Photo Contributed by EnjoyOxford.org