The Ridgefield Police Department is aware that the Senior Assassin game is underway in town. The game involves high school seniors "eliminating" each other by spraying them with water guns.
While this seems like a fun and harmless game, we want to make people aware of the issues that could arise from deviating from the rules and not playing with due regard for public safety. This game is not condoned by the school, the police department or the Town of Ridgefield, but this post is to make you aware that it is happening locally.
We also want to remind participating students that water guns are not all the same, for example, those brightly colored, large, and rounded in shape, present serious safety concerns.
A few safety tips for those seniors involved in the game and their parents:
- Do NOT trespass onto other people’s property while playing the game. Especially at night! If you are asked to leave, do so.
- Use brightly colored water guns that make them easily identify as water guns/toys!
- Please avoid major roads and busy parking lots
- Do NOT hide in a dark place carrying anything that can be mistaken for a firearm! This is a recipe for disaster.
- Do NOT wear masks, camouflage, etc.
- If you see the police coming, Do NOT run or hide. Simply show yourselves and explain to the officers what you are doing. Cooperate if they ask you to stop.