Kelowna RCMP shares Halloween safety reminders ahead of Saturday

The Kelowna RCMP is preparing for a busy Halloween night, with additional officers deployed across the city to support traffic enforcement, pedestrian safety and calls for service.

In a reminder issued Thursday, police are urging families to plan their trick-or-treating routes, keep children visible after dark and take extra care around busy streets.

Parents are encouraged to establish a meeting point in case children become separated, while older children heading out without an adult should travel in groups, stick to familiar neighbourhoods and have an agreed-upon curfew.

Bright costumes, reflective tape and flashlights can help children stand out to drivers. Police also recommend face paint instead of masks that could obstruct vision.