HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Oct 28th, 2026
As you prepare for Halloween, please make sure you have a plan in place and are prepared for the night's festivities. Below are a few tips that could help improve your safety while trick-or-treating:
- Young children should always be accompanied by an adult. If possible, always go with a group.
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If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic and stay as far off the road as possible.
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Wear reflective clothing, if possible, and/or bright costumes. Carry a flashlight to use while walking.
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Stay in familiar areas and try to go to homes where you know the person or family who lives there.
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Never enter a stranger's home or car.
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Drive slowly through residential neighborhoods and watch for children crossing unexpectedly.
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Put your phone away and never drive distracted or impaired.
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Use headlights early so pedestrians are easier to see. It's getting darker earlier now, so the sun will set around 6pm on Halloween night.
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Keep porches, walkways, and steps well-lit
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Only go to homes that are well-lit
MOBILE POLICE DEPARTMENT