Fireworks and vandalism can make Halloween night an expensive one for Vancouver schools, and officials are warning troublemakers that they will be held accountable for any destruction they cause.
The Vancouver School Board will have 10 roving security patrols keeping an eye on properties across the city, and stationary guards will be set up at historical hot-spots for hijinx.
But VSB operations manager Bill Ostrom says the board still needs the community's help minimizing damage on Monday night.
"We do ask neighbours and other people passing by schools that if they notice things happening, some vandalism going on, some damage occurring, to please call 911," Ostrom said.
"There's just too many schools and not enough [patrols] so we really count on neighbours to help."
Ostrom said the board will seek restitution from any vandals caught in the act, and provide whatever evidence is collected to police.
Buses will also be circulating a number of elementary schools, acting as a safe zone for students should dangerous situations arise.
The VSB's Halloween vandalism reduction program has been in effect since 1996.
