Halloween safety tips

The University of Massachusetts police department would like to remind the community of the following safety tips to help make this a safe Halloween for everyone

• Wear light colored clothing that is short enough to prevent tripping.
• Add reflective tape to the costumes for night visibility.
• Make sure children & adults can see well through face masks, or use make-up.
• Adults should accompany small children.
• Go out during the daylight hours, and take a flashlight if you go out during the dark.
• Stay within the neighborhood and only visit homes you know.
• WATCH OUT FOR TRAFFIC.
• Only give or receive wrapped or packaged candy.
• Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it.
• Keep costumed children away from pets. The pets may become frightened.
• Avoid hard plastic props such as daggers or swords. Foam rubber props are soft & flexible.
• HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE HALLOWEEN !!!!!