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: Halloween Safety : Thames Valley Police October 20, 2022, 04:38:09 PM Halloween is fast approaching. We want to give you some tips on how to stay safe if staying in or going out during this time.
Attached is a leaflet that can be printed out and placed by your front door, if you would like to discourage those knocking on your door. https://assets.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/images/site_images/91030_Resident_Poster_Halloween.pdf Please respect these signs if ‘trick or treating’ or otherwise avoid houses that aren’t decorated or with pumpkins. When trick or treating: • A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighbourhood rounds • If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you • Agree on a specific time children should return home • Teach your children never to enter a stranger's home or car • Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends • Take care to avoid any food allergies • Wear an item that is high visibility, or carry torches to make yourselves and your route visible to others • Take care when crossing roads and using walkways Tips for motorists: ● Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs ● Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully ● At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing |