Crime & Safety
Halloween Safety Tips
Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk offers parents some Halloween safety tips.

- Wear light-colored clothing that's short enough to prevent tripping, and add reflective tape.
- Make sure children can see through face masks, or use make-up.
- Adults should accompany young children.
- Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay.
- Stay within the neighborhood and only visit homes you know.
- Watch for traffic.
- Only give and accept wrapped packaged candy.
- Examine all candy before children to eat it.
- Keep costumed children away from pets. The pets may not recognize the child and become frightned.
- Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords. Substiture with soft foam rubber and plastic.
This year is offering free Halloween Trick-or- Treat Bags!
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