Halloween Safety Tips From Acton Police

ACTON, MA —Halloween is right around the corner and as the kids finalize their costumes and trick-or-treating routes, Acton police want you to keep some safety tips in mind. The department suggests a tick-or-treating time of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To help spread it's message about holiday safety, the department released a safety video highlighting some key ways kids and chaperones can stay safe while enjoying the night. The video also offered a warning for drivers to either stay off of the roads at that time or to drive slow since thousands of kids will hit the streets, going door-to-door.

The main points for trick-or-treaters included:

• Stay in a group or with a parent/chaperone
• Wear reflective clothing or carry a flashlight or glow stick so that your parent can find you and so that you're visible to on-coming cars.
• Stick to the sidewalks and driveways. Try to avoid walking through lawns as there could be tripping hazards you won't see.
• Wait until you get home to eat your candy, that way your parents can inspect it.
• If your costume is long, sew it up or tuck it into your socks so you won't trip.
• Don't wear masks while walking through the street, it'll make it harder to see.

Acton police will be on duty and patrolling throughout the night. Checkout the tips video before you and your kids hit the streets: