Hi everyone –
Well, Its THAT time of year again… yes that time where we drive to work with six layers of clothes on and the heater turned onto high… and drive home with a t-shirt on and windows down…. Gotta love fall in New England!!!
Speaking of New England … How Bout them Pats?!! – 6-0 Baby!!! (Yea - you Giants did good too – sorry cowboys fans!) … Jets fans … well, actually - I only see one of you out there… good effort!!
Okay – back to my point - Fall in New England spells Halloween… I used to love this holiday as a kid… As a cop though, Ive grown to really dis like it – not because of the little kids… we all love to see them dressed up and out doing what little kids love – no – no not aggravating the you-know-what out of their parents… I mean - getting and consuming candy!!!
No Everyone...The little kids aren’t the problem – it’s the DELINQUENTS that are the problem!! With Halloween comes the infamous Mischief night…ohhh do we police officers HATE mischief night!!! – Toilet paper flying in trees, door bell ringing, egging of things that eggs were never intended to be used for.... The whole things spells head aches for everyone!! ...and this year it is anticipated to be especially bad because it falls on Friday night…
So – here is the heads up to ALL – keep the lights on and an eye out towards the potential “Delinquents” – If you see Em” give us a call and point us in the right direction!! – nothing makes mischief night better than thwarting the Delinquents before they do their damage – but in order to do it, we need your help… we need all of you to do your part – That said, I’ve scripted some basic “responsibilities” for everyone… Please pay attention because there’s something in here for all of you!!;
Kids: Get some sleep on Friday cause Saturdays a big day for you – no school to get in your way this year which means a full day of candy collecting and eating… the sugar rush is sure to keep you up a little later so GET SOME REST and HAVE FUN!
Teens: Number 1- don’t turn into a delinquent – sometimes even the best kids get sucked into the lure of being a delinquent on mischief night!... If you feel the urge to do something your not supposed to, be a Jets fan!! .... No seriously – don't do that... that will REALLY mess your life up (Sorry Jets fans - Just cant seem to lay off!) ...please just fight the urge of being a delinquent ....By all means - Go out & have fun and hang out with friends but please don’t get sucked into the property damage thing… for crying out loud – DO SOMETHING CREATIVE BUT LEGAL!!!
Parents: Keep an eye on those pre-teens and teens!! Hers a tip for you too- If they are heading out in all dark clothing, that’s a clue…. If they are taking a back pack with them - Thats a clue... If you make an omelet and theres no eggs or use the bathroom and theres no TP... Both - CLUES!!!.... Also keep my theory in mind – any kids hanging out in a group of more than three, with no plans – spells DISASTER!! – if they are headed out on Friday – make sure to question them about what it is they are doing and whom they are doing it with!! … You question them so we don't have to!!
Delinquents : You can dress up to be anything you want to be on Halloween – but on 10/30 - DON’T BE A DELINQUENT!!!
Okay – Notice has been given – now lets combat the problem of the dreaded Mischief Night another year!!