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Media Advisory - The Rogers Pumpkin Patrol keeps streets safe and kids informed about the importance of Halloween safety
Oct 9, 2007
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TORONTO, Oct. 9 /CNW/ -WHAT: The 23rd Annual Rogers Pumpkin Patrol program aims to educate parents and their children about the importance of Halloween safety. During the month of October, local police and Rogers employee volunteers team up to visit grade two and three classes in schools throughout the GTA. In addition to learning important safety tips from the volunteers and the police, students receive loot packs containing a reflective armband and a safety tip flyer to take with them on the big night. Parents and their children can feel at ease for another year knowing that Halloween school safety sessions will continue and red Rogers vans are ready to patrol neighbourhoods on Halloween for the 23rd year. For more information visit www.pumpkinpatrol.com. WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (The safety presentation for the media will begin at 10:00 a.m.) WHERE: Toronto Police Headquarters 40 College Street, Lobby WHO: Superintendent Kenneth Cenzura of the Community Mobilization Unit, Toronto Carol Ring, Regional President GTA, Rogers Cable Grade two and three students in costume from Parkdale Public School The Rogers Pumpkin Patrol PHOTO OPPORTUNITY