Posted on 10/28/2010 1:04:44 PM PDT by Ebenezer
(English-language translation)
[Puerto Rico] Police Superintendent José Figueroa ordered the cancellation of vacation and off days in the department in order to have the largest number of personnel on hand to handle any incidents this weekend when Halloween is celebrated.
Likewise, through a press release, the official called on people to take the necessary precautions next Sunday, October 31 as they celebrate in the evening.
"We urge all fathers and mothers to supervise and be aware of where and with whom their children are celebrating the traditional Halloween. In the case of minors, it is crucial for children to be accompanied by an adult at all times. It is also imperative that the parents of teenagers be aware of how and with whom their children plan to celebrate the festivity," the public official indicated.
The Superintendent announced that patrolling during the October 31 festivities will be reinforced with recently-acquired vehicles and that the [telephone] lines for confidential inquiries and emergency calls will be available for any incident.
"We have reinforced the staff who handle the (787) 343-2020 line so that any person who needs to communicate may do so in confidence and with the assurance that his need will be addressed," he pointed out.
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Can’t imagine Halloween being more chaotic in P.R. than Christmastime with the thousands of drunken drivers on parrandas looking for free rum.
Halloween on the Calendar always catches me off guard.
lol
Must be Puerto Rico’s first Halloween.
This kind of thing goes along with the job. Don’t know why it’s a news story.
Actually, no. Kids in Puerto Rico have been celebrating Halloween for decades.
A little assurance from the local police department (with a little PR added for good measure) never hurts.
“Time off for Puerto Rico police cancelled on account of Halloween”
Ay, carajo!
Actually, kids in PR have been celebrating Halloween for many years. I remember this as an Army brat at Fort Allen and Fort Buchanan, PR in the 1970s.
last time i was on P.R. i had a couple hours to kill so we sat in a little beach bar in old San Juan over looking the sea shore where we saw cops on foot, cops on dirt bikes, cops on four wheelers, cops in cars and cops in 4X4 Blazers even cops in helicopters... they must bring out the APC’s at night if they need this much security in the daytime.
I got back from PR a few weeks ago. Went to Rincon and Vieques. I saw drug deals conducted openly on the street. Was told by an ex pat that you can get a half oz of cocaine for $40.
had to goto Cayey every now and again for work, it was NEVER a fun trip... later, living on STX, used to be able to see the Navy bombing Vieques at night sometimes
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