LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Police say one of the biggest issues at the fair is children getting separated from their families in the crowd.<\/p>\n
Officer Steven Bergen said parents should pick a recognizable meeting spot in case that happens.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo if you get separated, depending on the age of the kiddo, make sure if they do understand, be like, hey, maybe the ferris wheel\u2026 it\u2019s kind of the easiest thing to see throughout the whole fair\u2026 that\u2019s where we\u2019ll meet up,\u201d Bergen said.<\/p>\n
Lost child protocol<\/p>\n
The fair has worked with Lubbock police for more than a century, eventually developing a lost child protocol. Any child found alone is taken to a building on the southwest corner of the fairgrounds until parents arrive.<\/p>\n
Watch for children near vehicles<\/p>\n
The fair\u2019s general manager, Jennifer Wallace, said even people without children should be aware of those around them.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrive slow. there\u2019s children. They will just jump out in front of you because they\u2019re so excited to get to the ride. So\u2026 maybe just go like five,\u201d Wallace said.<\/p>\n
Bag policy and valuables<\/p>\n
Guests are asked to bring clear bags so workers can see what is coming in. Police also urge guests to hide valuables in their vehicles and lock them.<\/p>\n
Drop-offs and safety for teens<\/p>\n
Anyone dropping off a child or teen should make sure they are with someone safe and that their phone is fully charged. Officers said they are ready to step in if there are fights or weapons.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of juveniles in the area\u2026 if they do cause a fight or somebody, god forbid, brings a weapon or what have you, we\u2019ll address it. They\u2019ll end up getting arrested, trespassed\u2026 whatever the crime is, we\u2019ll address it and take care of it if needed,\u201d Bergen said.<\/p>\n
Wallace said officers may be visible, but they are there to protect the fun, not stop it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re just trying to make sure that everybody\u2019s here to have a good time, which is the whole point of having the fair\u2026 Their presence is not so you don\u2019t have fun, but they\u2019re here in case you need something,\u201d Wallace said.<\/p>\n
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