Halloween Safety Tips

Children under 10 years of age:

• Remain with a parent or trusted adult
• Never talk to strangers, never go into their house
• Only go to homes where the lights are on
• Walk, never run
• Don't criss cross the street going house to house
• Look both ways before you cross the street
• Do not eat candy until an adult checks it first
• Carry a flashlight and wear reflective tape or clothing to ensure visibility
• Be careful around lit candles and pumpkins

Children over 10 years of age:

• Bring an adult with you and/or check in periodically
• Travel with at least 2 friends - Buddy system
• Wear a costume that is reflective and highly visible - avoid tripping hazards like long flowing costumes
• Use a flash light and or glow stick
• Carry a cell phone and/or loose change (money) to make an emergency phone call
• Never go into a strangers house
• DO NOT eat any candy until an adult has checked it
• Don't criss cross the streets to go house to house
• Go home at the time you are told

Windsor Police Service wishes everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween !!