Public safety tip from the Rockford Police Department

Staff Report

Now that summer is here, the Rockford Police Department would like to inform the public, especially parents, about the city’s curfew ordinance.

Any minor younger than 17 years of age cannot be present in or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway in the City of Rockford between:

12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. Saturday or Sunday, or

11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, inclusively, and 6 a.m. on the following day, while not accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible companion at least 21 years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or while not engaged in some lawful occupation.

Parents, be mindful of your child’s location after dark.

From the June 27-July 3, 2012, issue