Pumpkin patrol continues keeping trick-or-treaters safe Published Nov. 2, 2007 By Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Capling 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- One of the biggest concern parents have is to ensure the safety of their children, which becomes especially important during holidays. More than 100 volunteers geared up and hit the streets Wednesday in support of the 325th Security Forces Squadron pumpkin patrol for Tyndall Air Force Base's Halloween trick-or-treating. "The annual patrol event provides security forces and Airmen from other squadrons the opportunity to volunteer their time to patrol base housing, ensuring children have a safe trick-or-treat experience," said Staff Sgt. Jared Keller, 325th SFS NCO in charge of police services and pumpkin patrol coordinator. Volunteers patrolled from 4 to 7:30 p.m. to curtail hazards associated with Halloween. "Halloween can be a great time for our children, however, we have a large quantity of children walking around in the streets at night," Sergeant Keller said. "Many of the children will be wearing masks that limit visibility and hide their identity. This can create a problem for vehicle traffic and children getting lost or separated from their parents." Safety was the biggest concern for the evening. "Using some safety tips and common sense can help you make the most of your Halloween season and make it as enjoyable and memorable as possible for our base community," said Capt. Darren Stastny, 325th SFS deputy commander and pumpkin patroller. The evening concluded incident free. "The night was a success," said Sergeant Keller. "There were no reported injuries, making it another great Halloween and pumpkin patrol."