IMPD Gives 2018 Halloween Safety Tips

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is offering tips to help trick-or-treaters stay safe this Halloween. In addition to these tips, IMPD said it's planning extra patrols and enforcement in neighborhoods during Halloween activities.

IMPD recently announced the following halloween activities taking place after this weekend:

• Downtown District: Inaugural Trunk or Treat at Monument Circle, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.
• Southeast District: Safe Trick or Treat and Haunted House/Southeast District Roll Call, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Trick-or-treaters can also receive treats from some neighborhood police officers at several IMPD District designated sites.

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If you are participating in this year’s Halloween festivities, IMPD asks that you please consider the following safety tips:

• Wear light-colored clothing short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape
• Wear fire-resistant costumes
• Make sure children can see well through face masks
• Don’t wear masks or disguises into businesses
• Adults should accompany young children and children with special needs
• Go out in daylight hours if possible or carry a flashlight if you’ll be out after dark
• Motorists are reminded to slow down and be aware of their surroundings
• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged treats
• Examine all treats before allowing children to eat them. If you find a suspicious item, contact police as soon as possible at 327-3811; if injury is involved, dial 911
• Avoid props such as toy guns, which can look real
• Consider block parties instead of trick-or-treating
• Don’t fire guns – it’s illegal and - what goes up, must come down
• Check the weather and have appropriate dress under costumes in the event of cold temperatures

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