Police Department offers Halloween tips

The Coeur d'Alene Police Department is promoting Halloween safety. The following are tips provided by The Inland Automobile Association and The National Confectioners Association.

• Wear light colored or reflective clothing. Keep the clothing short enough to prevent tripping.

• Make sure children can see well through face masks.

• Trick-or-treat during the daylight. If you must trick-or-treat at night, carry a flashlight. Adults should always accompany young children.

• Stay within the neighborhood and only visit homes you know or attend community-sponsored events.

• Travel with a parent, older sibling, or a group of children.

• Watch for traffic. Cross streets carefully, at corners, never in the middle of the block, especially between parked vehicles.

• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy. Never eat candy before an adult has had a chance to inspect it.

• Keep costumed children away from pets. The pet may not recognize the child and become frightened.

• Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords. Substitute with foam rubber, which is soft and flexible.

ª Motorists need to slow down. Try driving five miles-per-hour slower than the posted speed limit. Be extra alert to children crossing the street. Turn your headlights on.