10 Things To Know About Trick-Or-Treating In Anne Arundel

The Anne Arundel County Police Department has offered a few reminders about street safety and trick-or-treating just in time for Halloween.

“We strongly encourage parents to plan their children’s activities and supervise their evening of trick or treating,” the department said.

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The following are a few tips the department shared so parents and children have a safe and enjoyable Halloween:

• Plan to have a house Halloween party for your children to avoid their need to be out on Halloween night.
• If your children go out, take them so that you can supervise their activities.
• Costumes and masks present additional dangers. Be certain your child is able to see and breathe properly while wearing a mask. Costume length should be such that your child does not trip on it while walking.
• Pieces of reflector tape on the costume will enhance visibility of your child in the dark hours.
• Talk with your children about traffic safety. Be sure to cross at corners and never to cross between parked cars.
• Instruct children not to eat any treats until they have been taken home and inspected.
• Children should be encouraged to respect other people’s property and should also be reminded to say “thank you” when given a treat.
• Only visit homes with their lights on.
• Travel in groups, never alone.
• Most importantly…BE CAREFUL!! IF you need police assistance dial 9-1-1.