Date: October 15, 2007

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Police encourage Halloween safety

With Halloween approaching, the Tinley Park Police Department is encouraging parents to pay close attention to the areas their children go for trick-or-treating. It is very important for all parents to know where their children are at all times of the year, but particularly so for parents of small children.

Parents are encouraged to check the Internet for registered sex offenders who may reside in their neighborhoods, and to ensure their children avoid these locations. The information can be accessed by going to the Tinley Park Police website at www.tinleyparkpolice.org and clicking on the Sex Offender Registry. There are easy-to-follow instructions that will provide valuable information on the 25 registered sex offenders who legally reside in and around the Village of Tinley Park. Parents can learn where these individuals live in their own neighborhoods and plan appropriately.  Tinley Park police officers make contact with each registered sex offender on a random and frequent basis through the department’s Sex Offender Tracking Team. The team ensures that all information regarding registered sex offenders is current and accurate. With parents keeping themselves informed, the safety of our children is enhanced.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Tinley Park Police Department at 708-532-9111.