Safety Tips for Halloween

The Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind the public to keep Halloween safe this year. These tips come from a news release the police sent out yesterday. Please consider the following safety tips: Parents - Ensure younger children are accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating. - Older children should trick-or-treat in pairs or groups. - Know the route your children will be taking and when they will be home (routes should be well lit). - Children should carry flashlights, glow sticks or wear reflective tape to make them more visible. - Instruct children not to eat their treats until they have returned home and an adult has had a chance to examine them. Avoid homemade treats and throw away anything that looks suspicious. Children - Do not trick or treat alone. - Wear a costume that is easy to move around in and is easily seen at night. - Cross streets only at corners and in crosswalks. Obey traffic signals. - Stay on well lit streets. - Never go inside a home or enter a stranger's car. - Wait until you return home to eat treats. Motorists - Drive slowly and cautiously. - Keep alert for children crossing the street. Have a safe and happy Halloween!