Halloween Safety
Officer Dee Jalali
Halloween Safety
Halloween safety From the candy to parties to the costumes, Halloween is a fun filled time for kids (And adults too! Who doesn’t love candy?) To make it a trick free night, follow these safety tips: Have your kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen When selecting a costume, make sure it’s the right size to prevent trips and falls Choose face paint and makeup over masks- which can obstruct a child’s vision If kids are mature enough to go trick or treating alone, tell them to stick to familiar areas and stick in groups. If they are going alone, give them a time to be home and tell them not to eat any treats till they get home Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape and/or stickers All costumes and wigs should be fire resistant Put a nametag with your name/phone number on your childs costume Only go to homes where the porch light is on Above all dangers, car accidents are the most common and we don’t think about it enough on nights like Halloween. Children are more than twice as likely to be killed by a car while walking on Halloween night than any other time of the year (www.usnews.com). This year, Halloween falls on a Thursday which could increase alcohol related crashes as well. Follow safe crossing rules and remind your kids to always use sidewalks. Lastly, remember to double check your kids treats when they get home before they eat anything. We all know there are some bad people out there with evil intentions. And although the odds of someone tampering with Halloween candy are slim to none so there is no need to panic. But here are some for sure things you should throw out if you come across in your child’s halloween bag. Candy that’s been unwrapped Anything that’s homemade (unless you know who made it) Anything that smells funny