Halloween 2020
The Chico Police Department has historically planned for large
crowds and activity on the west side of Chico for Halloween
weekends. This year was especially hard to prepare for due to the
uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions. The Chico Police
Department added additional personnel to patrol operations and
the dispatch center for the weekend. The California Department of
Alcohol Beverage Control and the CSU Chico Police Department also
assisted with us with personnel support. Overall, activity was
much lower than any recent Halloween event in the City of
Chico.
Our operational period was Friday, October 30th at 6 AM through
Sunday, November 1st at 6 AM. During this time, Chico Police
Officers made twenty-six arrests. Of those arrests, four were for
driving while intoxicated, and seven were for public
intoxication. Chico Police Officers issued seventeen citations
for alcohol related infractions such as open containers of
alcohol in a public area or minor in possession of alcohol.
Prepared by: Lt. Mike Rodden