Sapulpa’s Route 66 Christmas Chute officially kicked off its third year, and with new attractions, safety is top of mind.
At the Lights On Ceremony on November 14, a volunteer mentioned the expanded police force monitoring the event.
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The 100% volunteer-driven event requires extensive cooperation among city departments, including the police department.
That, along with the need for safety and security, boosted the force present.
But it didn’t happen overnight.
“Preparation for this started many, many months ago,” said Captain Mike Sole.
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He said they’ve taken extra steps to keep everyone and everything safe with the thousands of visitors planning to see the chutes.
“So, our officers who are patrol the event they go in and out of businesses to make sure there is no shoplifting or any type of theft going on,” said Sole.
The increased police presence makes business owners confident. The owners of Magpie and Mulberry Market are proud of the department’s safety protocols.