SAN ANTONIO – Fiesta fun is in full swing but packed events also have their dangers.
"Try to keep them together, don't let them wander off, keep them close by close to each other. We want them to have a good time and enjoy themselves," said Fiesta Carnival visitor and parent Samuel Cantu.
Walking through crowds can make it hard to keep track of children.
"At any Fiesta event there's people out there and everybody's having a good time, but there's so many people," San Antonio Police Department Sgt. Javier Salazar said.
Salazar said parents should be proactive and take precautions before heading out for a night of fun.
"Line them up, take a picture of them with the clothes they are wearing now. Take that picture so you can take it with you, it's on your phone. If the child becomes lost, find a police officer and show them the picture so they can see what that child looks like at the moment," said Salazar.
Hundreds of uniformed officers will be patrolling events like Fiesta Carnival.
"They take care of the people. They protect the ones that are trying to have a good time from the ones that are trying to get rowdy," said Cantu.
SAPD wants parents to also include their kids in the safety plan. Explain who officers are and what they look like in case of an emergency.
"You should tell your kids that in the event they become separated from the family they should find the closest police officer and ask for help," Salazar said.