Crime & Safety
Halloween Safety Tips And Treats From Brentwood Police
Halloween is right around the corner! The Brentwood Police Department wants to help your kids have a safe Halloween with a few safety tips.
October 24, 2019
Halloween safety tips and treats from Brentwood Police
Halloween is right around the corner! The Brentwood Police Department wants to help your kids have a safe Halloween with a few safety tips:
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- Be seen -- wear reflective items on your costumes.
- Carry a flashlight and choose bright costumes to be more easily seen.
- Stay in groups because there is strength in numbers.
- Plan a trick-or-treating route in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets.
- Walk on sidewalks whenever possible.
- Always walk younger children to the door to receive treats.
- Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
- Teach children to say “NO!” in a loud voice if someone tries to get them to go somewhere, accept anything other than a treat, or leave with them.
This press release was produced by the City of Brentwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.