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By Liam Verster
Halloween Safety Tips

Mounties encouraging people be safe and be seen on Halloween

Oct 29, 2024 | 12:13 PM

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is wishing people a safe and happy Halloween.

Mounties say the streets will be lined with princesses, superheroes, witches and pirates as kids go out collecting candy on Oct. 31, and reminds trick-or-treaters to be seen, and for the public to be cautious of them.

“Halloween is a night of fun, excitement, and community spirit,” Superintendent Blake MacLeod, Officer in Charge for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, said.

“We all have a part to play in keeping it safe. Remember, when our little creatures of the night are out prowling for treats, safety may not be at the front of their minds so let’s work together to make this Halloween enjoyable and memorable for all the right reasons.”

To ensure people have a fun and safe Halloween, police have several tips to follow:

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  • Parents and Guardians
    • Make sure costumes are visible in the dark and masks don’t obstruct sight
    • Have trick-or-treating safety rules and review them before going out to collect candy
    • Plan trick-or-treating routes in advance and arrange a meeting place and time
  • Children
    • Don’t trick-or-treat alone
    • Cross streets only at corners and crosswalks, and look both ways before stepping into the street
    • Use a flashlight, glow stick or reflective tape to ensure you are seen by others
    • Never enter a stranger’s house
    • Do not eat candy until it’s been checked by an adult
  • Drivers
    • Watch for kids darting between homes and across roads
    • Slow down, particularly in residential neighbourhoods and at intersections and crosswalks
    • Pay attention to the road and avoid distractions
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