State Police Urge Safety for Trick-or-Treaters This Halloween

By Patch Editor Ronald DeRosa

The Connecticut State Police are encouraging state residents to take safety precautions when going out trick-or-treating this Halloween.

Children and parents are urged to follow these instructions for an exciting night of tricks and treats:

1. Wear bright, light-colored or reflective costumes so that motorists see you. Add reflective tape to trick-or-treat bags for increased visibility.
   
   
2. Carry a flash light so that you will be seen as you walk from house to house.
   
   
3. Use caution as you visit houses. Be alert for objects or toys in the walkway or on the porch.
   
   
4. Never enter anyone’s house or car for a treat.
   
   
5. Always go trick-or-treating in a group that includes adults; never go out alone.
   
   
6. Do not eat any treats until you arrive home and your parents inspect all goodies.
   
   
7. Only collect treats from those you know.
   
   
8. Always watch for cars as you walk from house to house.
   
   
9. Do not wear a mask that hinders vision in anyway.

Before Halloween night, residents are reminded to clear walkways of any obstacles that could hamper visits from costumed youngsters. Parents should inspect all treats collected by their children and dispose of any items that appear to be unsafe for consumption, such as unwrapped, partially opened, discolored or out-of-the-ordinary treats.

In addition, parents are urged to check the Connecticut Sex Offender Registry prior to Halloween night so they can map out their trick-or-treating routes. www.ct.gov/despp

State Police Colonel Danny R. Stebbins reminded all drivers to be aware on Halloween night.

“I urge all Connecticut residents to please drive cautiously and obey all traffic laws. Be aware of children who will be running from house to house. We do not want the excitement of this evening marred by a senseless tragedy. This is a fun and scary night, but safety must come first,” Colonel Stebbins said.

The Connecticut State Police and all Resident State Troopers will be out in force on Halloween to keep state residents safe. 

The above information came from a press release.