Trick or Treating Hours In Niles 2013

The Niles Police Department would like to recommend hours for parents to consider for a safe trick or treating experience this year. The recommended times for trick or treating are 3 pm to 8 pm. As a reminder these times are only a recommendation. Each parent or guardian should consider what is best for their individual child. 

Chief of Police Dean Strzelecki wishes everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween experience and to encourage that their children “Make Wise Choices!” 

For Parents:

·       Make sure kids under 12 go trick-or-treating with a parent or other trusted adult.

·       Give kids a flashlight or glowstick and add reflective tape to their costumes to make them more visible to motorists.

·       Accompany your children (or send an older sibling) and make sure they don’t enter anyone’s home without your permission.

·       Use makeup instead of a mask, so your child’s view is not obstructed.

·       Make a trick-or-treat route map for your children.

·       If you are concerned about sex offenders in Niles please consult the Illinois Sex Offender Registration at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/. As a reminder Illinois Law prohibits registered sex offenders from participating in any holiday event involving children, including Halloween.

·       Make sure kids cross only at corners — and look in all directions first. Remind them to use sidewalks or walk facing traffic so approaching cars can be seen.

·       Caution them against crossing the street between parked cars, where drivers can’t see them.

·       Warn children not to eat any goodies until you’ve had a chance to inspect them. When in doubt, throw it out.

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