It’s that time of year when kids are looking forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends trick-or-treating! Although everyone loves to get lots of candy and have fun, the most important thing is health and safety while trick-or-treating and making sure everyone gets home safely!
Listed below are some safety tips that the Indiana State Police Peru Post would like to provide:
Know what the dates and times are in your local community for trick-or-treating
Make sure that you have a flashlight, glow stick, or reflective material on the costume so that you can be seen at all times
Always trick-or-treat with an adult or use the buddy system when approaching a house
Please walk on the sidewalks and not in the roadway and make sure that you look both directions before crossing the roadway
Only go trick-or-treating at houses where the front porch light is on
Never enter the house of a stranger
If a trick-or-treater gets separated from others, have them stay where they are and ask an adult for help
Have an adult inspect the candy before it is eaten
If you’re not actively participating in trick-or-treating and are out driving, we ask that you please slow down and drive with caution.
The Indiana State Police Peru Post hopes that these few safety tips help you enjoy your night out with friends and family while trick-or-treating!