State Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips

PENDLETON, IN -  First Sergeant Tim Kaiser, Acting Commander of the Pendleton Post, would like children and parents to have a safe and fun Halloween.  Your Indiana State Police offer the following safety tips. 

The Costume

• Keep costumes short to prevent trips and falls.
• Try make-up instead of a mask.  Masks often obstruct a child's vision which makes tasks like crossing the street and going up and down stairs dangerous.
• Make sure children wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes.

Trick or Treating

• Make sure older children trick-or-treat with friends. Map out a safe route so parents know where they will be.
• Instruct children to stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on.
• Encourage children to trick-or-treat while it is still light out.  If children are out after dark make sure they have flashlights, and travel on well lighted streets.
• Remind children not to enter the homes or cars of strangers.
• Follow your communities trick-or-treating hours.

Treats

• Remind children not to eat any of their treats until they get home.
• Check out all treats at home in a well-lighted place.
• Only eat unopened candies and other treats that are in original wrappers.  Remember to inspect fruits for anything suspicious.

 
Have a Happy Halloween