Halloween Safety Tips Provided By Westport Police

WESTPORT, CT — With Halloween almost upon us, the Westport Police Department is offering safety tips for residents to follow.

In a news release, Police Lt. Dave Wolf said adhering to the following suggestions should ensure a safe and fun Halloween for everyone:

Trick or Treaters:

• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult.
• Agree on a specific time when older children should come home.
• Only go to homes where the outside lights are on.
• Stay visible; carry a flashlight/glow sticks and consider affixing glow tape to costumes and bags.
• Never assume a car can see you as visibility is low.
• Use sidewalks and crosswalks.
• Travel in groups.
• Carry a cell phone; make sure you and your kids can easily reach one another.
• Never enter a stranger's home.
• Have an adult examine all candy prior to eating and avoid homemade treats made by strangers.

Drivers:

• Be mindful of pedestrians.
• Do not speed through neighborhoods.
• Use extreme caution; many trick or treaters are hard to see due to dark colored costumes.

"The police department wants everyone to be safe, so please review these safety tips with children who will be trick or treating," Wolf said in a news release. "Additionally, extra officers will be out on patrol during Halloween night. Have a safe and happy Halloween!"