| As Halloween approaches, the Montgomery County Police Department would like to offer the following important safety reminders. Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger strongly recommends that each family take time to review basic safety tips with their children.
Homes
- Welcome trick-or-treaters with porch and exterior lights on
- Make sure your yard is clear of items that might trip children such as hoses and flower pots
Motorists
- Drive slow and use extra caution through neighborhoods
Trick-or-Treating
- Trick-or-Treat only in neighborhoods that are familiar and stop only at homes with outside lights on
- An adult or older sibling should always accompany younger children
- Carry a flashlight
- Older children should trick-or-treat in a group, set a time to return home, carry a cellular phone, and discuss their trick-or-treating route with their parents
- Trick-or-Treaters should walk (not run), use sidewalks when available, cross the street at a corner or crosswalk, and watch for vehicles
Costumes
- Wear brightly-colored costumes or reflective clothing
- Consider using face make-up instead of wearing a mask – masks can obstruct vision
- Keep costumes short to avoid falling and tripping
- Wear a flame-retardant costume
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Contact: Media Services Division Phone: 240.773.5030
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