{"id":8940,"date":"2023-10-31T12:17:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T16:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=8940"},"modified":"2023-10-31T12:17:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T16:17:50","slug":"halloween-safety-tips-from-the-indiana-state-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/31\/halloween-safety-tips-from-the-indiana-state-police\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Safety Tips From the Indiana State Police"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Halloween is here and the Greater Fort Wayne region is preparing to be overrun this evening by thousands of little vampires, witches, ghosts, goblins, Barbie’s, super heroes, princesses, and probably a handful of Hulk Hogan’s.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you head out with your children, family, or friends this evening to go trick-or-treating, please remember that safety is of the utmost importance! A little preplanning and discussion with the kiddos will serve our communities well and get everyone back home safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please keep in mind the following safety tips offered by the Indiana State Police to ensure a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat experience for everyone…..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1)      Know your community’s set times for trick-or-treating, and respectfully abide by those times.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2)      Make sure that you have a flashlight, glow stick, or other reflective material on the kiddos costumes so that they are visible to passing motorists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3)      Children should be accompanied by an adult or use the buddy system while trick-or-treating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4)      Please walk on the sidewalks, not on the roadway, and always look both ways before crossing the road.  *Look twice!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5)      Only go trick-or-treating at houses where the front porch light is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6)      NEVER ENTER THE HOUSE OF A STRANGER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7)      If and when kiddos get lost or separated while trick-or-treating, if they don’t have a cell phone, have them stay put where they are and ask another adult for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8)       Motorist- slow down in neighborhoods and use extreme caution. Be prepared for the unexpected. Children do not pay attention and undoubtedly will run out into traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9)     Parents- Always inspect your child’s candy before consumption to ensure their safety. Any evidence of malicious tampering should be reported to law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10)  And last but not least….. Have FUN and enjoy the Halloween festivities! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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