On Patrol for a Safe Halloween: Dover Police Share Safety Tips
The Dover Police Department would like to remind parents, children, and motorists to remain alert and keep safety a top priority during this Halloween. While we will have officers on the streets and in our neighborhoods on Trick-or-Treat Night, it is important to take note of the safety tips we have provided below.
Trick or Treat Date/Times:
- Trick-or-Treating in the City of Dover limits is scheduled for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Please be sure to turn your light on if you are participating, and parents only allow your children to go to participating homes. - Participating homes should have their front lights on
- Households that are not participating should turn off their front lights
Motorist Safety Tips:
- Motorists are asked to drive with an abundance of caution and travel at a reduced speed in residential areas.
- Many children and adults will be walking through residential areas and depending on the availability of sidewalks, may be near or on the roadway.
- Be aware of children inadvertently darting across the street in the path of vehicles.
Trick or Treating Safety Tips:
- Children should NEVER go Trick or Treating alone. They should be with a parent/guardian, or a group of friends at all times.
- Stay off of main roadways.
- Costumes should fit properly, with no loose/hanging items.
- Consider face paint instead of masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision.
- Trick or Treaters should carry a flashlight at all times.
- Utilize glow sticks and/or reflective tape/material attached to costumes and bags for added visibility.
- Before crossing the street, always look in both directions twice to make sure no vehicles are coming.
- Inspect all candy prior to consuming it.
