Halloween Safety Tips For Los Angeles

23 Oct Halloween Safety Tips For Los Angeles

 

Safety First, Candy Later

Since the early 1800’s Americans have set other things in their lives aside to spend time with their family and make lasting memories on October 31st. And this year will be no different. Many might assume that the crime rates go up on Halloween night, but from a law enforcement standpoint, Halloween is no different than any other ordinary night.

However, that doesn’t mean that caution and alertness can be disregarded this Halloween. It’s still a good idea to turn on your alarm system in your Los Angeles home before walking out the door.

Here are some Halloween Safety Tips from the Los Angeles Police Department to help you and your family stay safe this Halloween!

1. Children should trick-or-treat during daylight hours.
2. Children should never be allowed to go out alone on Halloween.
3. Children should never eat any treats until they have been examined.
4. All fruit should be cut and and closely examined before eating.
5. Advise children that they should never enter strangers’ homes.
6. Never invite children into your home.
7. Children should never accept rides from strangers.
8. Children should never take shortcuts through backyards or alleys.
9. Set a specific time limit for your children to be out on Halloween night.
10. Give wrapped homemade treats only to children you know.
11. Instruct children not to stray from their group.
12. A responsible adult should escort children while trick-or-treating.
13. Adult escorts should carry flashlights.
14. Don’t leave your home unattended on Halloween night.
15. Keep pets inside your home, or other safe place on Halloween night.
16. Children should walk, not run, during their trick-or-treat activities.
17. Parents should know what route their children will be taking.
18. All costumes should be made of light-colored, fireproof material.
19. Children should wear proper fitting, comfortable costumes and shoes.
20. Props such as toy guns or swords should be made of pliable material.
21. Realistic replica firearms should never be used.
22. Masks should not be worn if they impair vision.
23. Wigs should be fireproof and should not restrict vision.
24. Children should always use sidewalks, not the street, for walking.
25. Children should look in all directions before crossing the street.

We hope that these tips help you to stay safe on such a fun night! And remember, don’t leave your house in Los Angeles without turning on your alarm system!