HALLOWEEN SAFETY (distributed by District 3 Police, Denver, CO)

Helpful hints to keep your kids safe

Before you go out:

• Feed your children to help cut the urge to snack on the route.
• Bring your own candy, so your children won’t eat unchecked treats.
• Costumes should be flame-retardant, warm and not too long.
• Masks should fit properly and have large eyeholes.
• Use non-toxic face paint or makeup.
• Put reflective tape on trick-or-treat bag.

While you are out:

• If you have small children, go out before dark.
• Children should go with an adult, carry a flashlight and wear flameretardant,
• reflective clothing.
• Carry glow sticks or wear glow jewelry to be easily seen by drivers.
• Be careful not to break or bite glow sticks/jewelry.
• Trick-or-treat only in familiar, well-lit areas.
• Only visit homes you know.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing streets.
• Use crosswalks when possible and don’t run from between parked cars.
• Stay away from dogs or other animals.
• Give and accept wrapped candy only.

After you are home:

• Carefully check all treats before allowing your children to eat them.
• Only eat candy from original, unopened, and undamaged wrappers.
• Throw away candy if wrappers are faded, torn, or signs of re-wrapping.
• When in doubt, throw it out!!!