E-Watch - District 4 - 131020

District 4 View your neighbourhood reports for: Residential Break and Enters Stolen Vehicles Search a Licence Plate to find out if a vehicle has been reported stolen. Crime Prevention Tip Choosing a safe Halloween costume for your child PROPER FIT: Avoid purchasing costumes that are too big for your child. Costumes that are too long could cause the child to trip. Costumes too large can snag on objects. ENSURE THE OUTFIT IS FLAME RESISTANT: Check labels to ensure it is made of flame resistant material. KEEP THE NECK AREA CLEAR: Avoid costumes that are tight around the neck area or have cords near the neck area. Avoid Capes! They pose strangulation risks. They also increase the risk of tripping or snagging on objects.  MASKS CAN BE DANGEROUS: Masks can obstruct a child's vision. When choosing a mask ensure it fits snugly on your child's face and the child can see clearly when it is on. Ensure the strings do not pose a strangulation risk and that the child can breathe properly when wearing it. READ LABELS ON FACE PAINT: Ensure all face paint is non-toxic and is meant for use on the skin. CHOOSE SAFE ACCESSORIES: Accessories such as plastic swords, wands and canes that a child may be carrying or wearing with their costume should besoft and flexible. Check to make sure they have no sharp edges or points. This helps to ensure the child will not be injured should they accidentally fall on the accessory. PROPER FOOTWEAR: Choose footwear that is appropriate for the weather and fits the child properly. If the costume has a boot-cover type of addition. Ensure that it will not pose a danger of your child slipping or tripping. REFLECTION AND LIGHTS: If the costume does not have it, tape reflective material to the arms, legs, front and back of the costume. Give the child a flashlight to carry. If you are going to be with your child, carry a flashlight yourself.    HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!     E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.