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Tips for a Safe Halloween

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

FCSO Suggestions for an Enjoyable Night

 

FREDERICK, Md. (Oct. 25, 2024) – As Halloween approaches, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) offers the following tips to make festivities safe and enjoyable.

 

Halloween Costume Safety 

·         Pin a slip of paper with the child's name, address, and phone number inside their costume, in case the child separates from the group.

·         Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard.

·         Choose costumes with light-colored materials. Use strips of retro-reflective tape for more visibility.

·         Masks can obstruct a child's vision. Consider using facial makeup instead.

·         If children wear masks, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eyeholes.

·         Make knives, swords, and other accessories from cardboard or flexible materials.

·         Carrying flashlights and glow sticks will help children see better and be seen more clearly.

 

Trick-or-Treat Safety 

·         Adults or older responsible youth should accompany children under age 12.

·         Travel only in well-lit, familiar areas and along an established route.

·         Stop only at homes with lights on and never enter a stranger's house.

·         Establish a return time.

·         Walk - do not run - from house to house.

·         Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right, and left again when crossing, and keep looking as you cross.

·         Put electronic devices down, keep heads up, and walk, don’t run, across the street.

·         Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

·         Inspect all treats at home before a child eats anything. When in doubt, throw it out.

·         Reminder: Teal Pumpkins are meant for kids with allergies.

 

Halloween Driving Safety

·         Slow down through neighborhoods and on streets where children are walking.

·         Be extra vigilant for children darting in and out between parked cars and walking on roadways, medians, and curbs.

·         Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.

·         Put your phone away.

 

If you have any questions, contact the FCSO at 301-600-1046 and ask to speak to a supervisor in patrol operations.

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The Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency, an arm of the court, and a keeper of offenders. In this regard, it exists to serve the more than 280,000 citizens of Frederick County with respect, fairness, and compassion. FCSO is committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace and order; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees; and safekeeping of prisoners. The men, women, and officers of this office nurture public trust by holding themselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. The FCSO is located at 110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD, 21701. Visit www.frederickcosheriff.com for more information.

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