Halloween Safety Tips from Fremont PD

• Not trick or treat without parents.
• Cross streets only at corners. 
• Never cross the street between parked cars.
• Beware of vehicles backing out of driveways.
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick and/or wear reflective tape.
• Be aware of motor vehicles that may be turning into or backing out of driveways.
• Never go into a stranger’s house or car.

• Walk with their children or make sure children are accompanied by a trusted adult.
• Make sure trick-or-treaters will be safe when visiting your home. Remove lawn decorations and sprinklers, toys and bicycles or anything that might obstruct your walkway. Provide a well-lit entrance to your home. Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters.
• Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.
• Instruct children NOT to eat treats until they return home and parents have had a chance to inspect those treats.
• Not leave candles unattended, try battery operated or votive candles in your jack-o-lanterns.
• Establish a pre-determined time that your older teenage child should return home. Let them know how important it is for them to be home by that time.

Costume Safety Tips:

• Costumes, masks, beards and wigs should be flame resistant.
• Costumes should be light, bright and clearly visible to motorists, adding reflective tape can help make your child more visible to motorists.
• Make-up is safer than a mask, which can obscure vision. Test the make-up to make sure your child doesn't have an allergic reaction.
• Avoid oversize costumes and high-heeled shoes that can cause a child to trip.
• Children should carry a flashlight to easily see and be seen.
• Trick-or-treat bags should not be too large; they can obscure vision or cause a child to trip.

• Sharp or pointed toy weapons.
• Open flames.
• Dangerous roadways.
• Treacherous “treats” - examine all treats for signs of tampering and choking hazards. Children should not eat homemade treats made by strangers.
• Do not allow children to carve pumpkins alone (special pumpkin cutters for kids are available at your local grocery or Halloween store).