Bryan Ward - Halloween

• Stay in areas that are lit with streetlights.
• Although Halloween is supposed to be spooky, be careful not to frighten elderly people.
• Don't enter any house, stay on the doorstep.
• Only go to where you or your friends know the residents.
• Always go trick or treating with an adult.
• Be visible.
• Stay with your friends. Don't split into smaller groups unless an adult goes with you.
• Don't knock on doors where there is a sign saying 'No trick or treat here'.
• Don't talk to strangers on the street.
• Understand what a prank is. Don’t' commit a crime thinking you will get away with it because it is Halloween.

Messages for Householders:

• Householders don't have to open the door or respond to knocks on the door on Halloween.
• If there are any problems or incidents outside your house and you are concerned you can ring police for advice or assistance.
• If you don’t want trick or treaters to visit your house then place a sign at the entrance /driveway or your house – “No trick or treaters here – Thanks”.

Messages for Parents:

• Parents do decide to let their children go trick or treating they should remind them to follow these rules:
  • Don’t' go off with strangers.
  • Don't talk to strangers.
  • Always be accompanied by an adult.