Sheriff Newell Normand and the staff of the JPSO want to pass on safety tips for
kids and parents this Halloween season. Make
Halloween safety a priority. Have a fun, safe and happy time with your
kids.
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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. Young children should always be accompanied by
an adult or an older, responsible child. All children should walk, not
run. Children should carry a flashlight and should be cautioned against
running out from between cars, or across lawns.
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COSTUME CHECK. Help your child pick out his/her costume. Whether
it's specially made or purchased, it should:
(a) Be made of flame retardant material
(b) Have eye holes large enough not to obstruct peripheral vision.
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BASIC SAFETY TALK. Use this time to talk about general safety, not just
Halloween safety. Don't get into cars with strangers. Look both ways
before crossing the street.
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CHECK IT OUT. Always check the treats. Parents should also
know who their children are going with and where their children are going.
Children should go only to homes where the residents are known and have outside
lights on as a sign of welcome.
FOR PARENTS ONLY - as an added safety tool, please visit the Sex Offender
link
Click here
to identify houses in your neighborhood where you might not want your kids to
visit this Halloween.