Q&A with Officer Paul Payne
Q : Do you think that the creepy clown craze will still be big around Halloween?
A: Absolutely, I think the craze will only increase during Halloween. It’s all fun and games, until someone gets hurt.
Q : Do you think that people will still dress as clowns on Halloween despite warnings from law enforcement?
A: Yes, warnings mean nothing! They are way too naive to think nothing could possibly happen to them.
Q : How will the creepy clown craze affect Senior Halloween?
A: Administrators have made their expectation perfectly clear to all seniors.
Q : Why were the Sycamore students who tweeted at the clowns treated so harshly in comparison to students at other schools who did similar things?
A: You have to look at their intent and how many people it affected by their comments. Their common goal was to create panic and fear.
Q : Do you think the clowns started out as an organized group or multiple individual copycats?
A: No, I believe social media contributed to the wide spread.
Q : Could the start of the clowns be involved with the upcoming remake of the Stephen King movie “It?”
A: I have no idea. I am not familiar with the new movie.
Q : If anyone was to see a clown what course of action would you recommend they take?
A: Call the police or SHS administrators if they are in fear of their life or feel threatened.
Q: What are members of law enforcement supposed to do if they see a clown? Are the clowns supposed to be considered armed and dangerous?
A: We handle all our calls the same, as if we were investigating a potential threat or someone causing fear to others. We take all calls very seriously.
Here is the full list of the regulations for costumes this year.