CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police are looking for volunteers for its annual “Pumpkin Patrol” safety patrol on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Volunteers wearing orange safety vests and/or driving vehicles bearing the “Pumpkin Patrol” logo will patrol areas of Carbondale where kids go to trick-or-treat. Police strongly encourage adults to accompany children while trick-or-treating. 

Volunteers will identify potential hazards to children and provide a place where children can turn if they need assistance. 

If you would like to volunteer for the “Pumpkin Patrol,” call Randy Mathis at 618-457-3200 ext. 402 or email rmathis@carbondaleil.gov.