Crime & Safety

Halloween Safety Tips

Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk offers parents some Halloween safety tips.

  • Wear light-colored clothing that's short enough to prevent tripping, and add reflective tape. 
  • Make sure children can see through face masks, or use make-up.
  • Adults should accompany young children.
  • Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay.
  • Stay within the neighborhood and only visit homes you know.
  • Watch for traffic.
  • Only give and accept wrapped packaged candy.
  • Examine all candy before children to eat it.
  • Keep costumed children away from pets. The pets may not recognize the child and become frightned. 
  • Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords. Substiture with soft foam rubber and plastic. 


This year is offering free Halloween Trick-or- Treat Bags!


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