5 Halloween Safety Tips from Oregon City Police

OREGON CITY, OR- The Oregon City Police Department wants to keep its citizens safe this Halloween, so the OCPD spoke with Patch about how to keep kids safe this Halloween. The theme of the department this Halloween? Be safe, be seen.

If you're not going door-to-door, then the best place to be is Trick-or-Treat on Main Street.

"All the kids and parents come down; it's a very fun and safe event for everyone," said Chris Wadsworth, Community Outreach and Crime Prevention Coordinator with the Oregon City Police, "There are a lot of people, in my opinion, that's the safest place."

However, if you do plan to venture out into familiar neighborhoods, heed these wise words from the OCPD and stay safe.

A few safety tips from OCPD:

1. Go Trick-or-Treating with a grown up
2. Visit only people you know
3. Choose a costume that lets you see and hear perfectly. You need to be able to watch and listen for cars.
4. Carry a flashlight
5. Wear brightly colored clothing. Make sure the cars can see you

Halloween is also a day of remembrance for The Oregon City Police Department. The department will be at Liberty Plaza on Main Street, located next to the court house. They will be there to honor a fallen officer, Officer Robert Libkes, who was shot and killed a few days after Halloween in November of 2013.

"Our department decided instead of remembering or celebrating his death date, we would celebrate him on Halloween, as this was his last community event. We, as a department, set up a canopy for officers, family members, grandparents...we kind of have a big family gathering. This will be our third year," said Wadsworth.

To learn more about upcoming community events hosted by the Oregon City Police Department, check out the Oregon City Police Department Calendar or by following them on Social Media.

Image via Chris Wadsworth, Oregon City Police Department