Halloween Safety Tips

"Halloween can be great fun for our kids, but unfortunately there are people out there who may harm them. Being prepared is the first step in assuring all goes well. Make a plan for the night and talk to your kids about how to stay safe. You can make the difference." - Sheriff Whitcomb

To keep kids safe during Halloween follow these simple rules

• BE AWARE of sex offenders in your area
• NEVER let children trick or treat alone
• ONLY trick or treat at houses that your parents have approved
• NEVER let children enter homes without a parent

Be sure to Search/Register for sex offenders in your area

Find Safety tips for children & parents

• CDC: Halloween Health & Safety Tips
• Halloween Safety Tips for Kids
• Halloween Safety Tips for Adults
• Halloween Safety Tips for Parents, Kids and DRIVERS
• US Consumer Product Safety Commission: Halloween Safety

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