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Halloween Safety Checklist
October 26, 2017
Halloween is on Tuesday, October 31st and the Sacramento Police Department would like to take a moment to discuss a few safety reminders so your ghosts and goblins can have a safe night of trick-or-treats!
Tips for Parents:
Consider attending a community or church event
If Trick-or-Treating, map out your route ahead of time and only visit well-lit houses.
Ensure your child’s costume is non-flammable and marked with reflective tape
Try not to use masks as it can obstruct your child’s view
Send children with flashlights and easy to carry Halloween candy bags
Accompany younger children – trick or treat in groups, never alone!
Take a cellular phone or two-way radio device with you
Avoid taking shortcuts through an alleyway, stay on the sidewalk
Check candy before children consume it – if the wrapper is open, throw it out
Tips for Children/Teenagers:
Carry a flashlight
NEVER enter the house of a stranger!
Stay on the sidewalks and use well-lit streets. Do not walk in the street!
Look both ways before crossing the street
Stay with your group or a buddy
Carry only faux or flexible knives, or swords or other props
Teens under 18-years-old without a parent present, have a 10:00 p.m. curfew
Examine candy before its eaten
Tips for Motorists:
Use extra caution when entering or exiting a driveway
Watch for children darting out from behind parked vehicles
Watch for children walking in the roadway
Drive slowly on residential streets
Don’t drive distracted & never drink and drive!
Tips for Homeowners:
Remove any obstacles from your front walkway for trick-or-treaters
If you plan to hand out candy, turn your porch light on
Keep pets away from children
Use battery-operated lights instead of candles on your front porch
Call 911 if you observe any suspicious activity