Halloween Safety Tips from Bossier Police, Sheriff’s Office

The Bossier City Police Department is encouraging parents and children to play it safe while Trick-or-Treating this Halloween.

Police Chief Shane McWilliams also reminds motorists to be especially watchful for the kids that evening as they go door-to-door throughout the city.

Police recommend you take advantage of organized, supervised Halloween events for your children, like Mall-o-Ween at Pierre Bossier. Here are some tips if you do decide to take the kids around the neighborhood this Friday:

· Never allow children to trick-or-treat without responsible adult supervision.
· Always stay in groups.
· Keep costumes simple. Avoid long, fancy costumes that may cause children to trip and     fall.
· Use sidewalks and stay out of the street whenever possible.
· Wear reflective clothing or bright costumes.
· Trick-or-treat only in familiar neighborhoods.
· Don’t allow children to eat treats until a responsible grownup examines them first.
· Call police if any suspicious activity occurs, or if candy is suspected to be tainted.
· Residents are urged to hand out only manufactured, sealed candy.

And the Bossier Sheriff's Office has this safety video to share, as well: