TRICK OR TREAT
SAFETY FOR YOUR LITTLE GHOST, GOBLIN AND PRINCESS Constable Rick Lemieux Community Service Officer Timmins Police Service As a Community Service Police Officer, I attend schools in my area and educate children about safety during Halloween. That alone is not enough! Halloween can be a very exciting time for kids. This is why, as parents, we must make sure that they are safe while out on the streets. Please educate your kids with the following tips, so they can have a fun and injury free Halloween. 1) Use a flashlight or glow bracelet, to be visible. 2) Stay in groups. 3) No treats are to be eaten until they have been checked by an adult at home. 4) Only trick-or-treat in well known neighborhoods at homes that have a porch light on. 5) Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat! 6) Costumes should be short enough so that they don’t cause the child to trip or fall. 7) Masks should fit securely and allow you to see well or use face paint instead. 8) Walk, DON’T RUN across the street. Cross the street at the corner or at a cross walk. 9) Remain on well lit streets and when possible, use the sidewalk. 10)Plan the route and stick to it!
Let’s work together and ensure that our kids are safe!