Police Share Halloween Safety Tips For Shelton Residents

SHELTON, CT — As Halloween approaches and families prepare to go out trick-or-treating Thursday night, police have provided a number of tips to help Shelton residents stay safe as they celebrate the holiday.

In a Facebook post, police urged residents to have a "spooky and safe" night while families are out trick-or-treating.

"Let's make sure our little ones can trick-or-treat without a fright," police said on Facebook. "Check candy, watch those crosswalks and bring those flashlights!"

Police shared the following tips to help families stay safe during their Halloween festivities:

1. Plan a route. Stick to familiar areas that are well lit.
2. Stay in groups. Children should trick-or-treat in groups, not alone.
3. Dress right. Avoid costumes that may block vision.
4. Wait to eat. Remind children to wait until home to eat candy.
5. Use flashlights or glow sticks. Make your kid visible in the dark.

"Let's make it a Halloween to remember…for the right reasons," police said. "Stay safe, Shelton, and keep it spooky!"

The post can be read in full here.