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'Superhero' Cops Surprise Wantagh Elementary Schoolers: PHOTOS
Costumed police officers with shields, capes and tights swarmed a Wantagh elementary school this week.
WANTAGH, NY — Nassau County police SWAT and motorcade vehicles swarmed a Wantagh elementary school this week, but not in their usual uniforms.
Costume-clad police officers in capes and tights were cheered Wednesday as they descended onto the Forest Lake Elementary School playground. The officers jumped out of the vehicles adn gave students high-fives.
The event was part of Cops, Coffee and Treats, held every year to promote a safe Halloween.
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Forest Lake Elementary School was one of two elementary schools visited this year.
"It's all about community relations and child safety and letting the students know that the cops are looking out for them," police Commissioner Patrick Rider said in a news release.
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Rider told students don't talk to strangers and never get into a stranger's car. He also asked parents to check their candy and to stay on sidewalks.
Officers gave out frisbees and trick-or-treating sacks to collect candy.
Below is a photo roundup of the event.
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