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Date: October 23, 2024Share

RCMP Encourages Everyone to Stay Safe This Halloween

As Halloween approaches, the St. Albert RCMP urges everyone to take extra precautions while out trick-or-treating to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

St. Albert RCMP is advising families to prioritize safety this Halloween with the following tips:

• Check your child’s candy for any signs of tampering or unwrapped items before allowing them to eat it.
• Ensure costumes are bright, visible, and free of long trailing fabric to prevent tripping hazards.
• Face paint allows for better visibility than a mask and reduces the risk of obstructing your child’s vision.
• Only visit homes that are well-lit and welcoming to trick-or-treaters, and avoid houses that are dark or have no decorations.
• Remind your kids to look both ways before crossing the street and to use sidewalks whenever possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic.
• Always supervise young children while trick-or-treating, and consider going in groups for added safety.

Staff Sergeant Moore states, “Everyone has a role to play in keeping our community safe and working together allows all the little Ghosts & Goblins to have a safe and happy Halloween.”

For more tips on how to stay safe this Halloween, follow us on Facebook @RCMPinAlberta and on X @RCMPAlberta

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