It’s that time of year, where children dress up and go from house to house to receive treats from generous residents.
“This can also be a dangerous time for our children,” said Manning Police Chief Blair Shaffer. “We want residents to join the Manning Police Department in ensuring that this Halloween is both fun and safe for all (residents).”
Shaffer provided these tips for trick-or-treaters and their parents:
* Children should always go out trick-or-treating accompanied by a responsible adult.
* Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times. Set a time for them to return home.
* Let your children know not to cut through back alleys and fields if they are out alone. Make sure they know to stay in well-lit and populated areas.
* Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you.
* Instruct your child never to go into the home of a stranger or get into their car.
* Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tap on their costume to make them more visible to cars.
* Let older kids know to stay together as a group if going out to trick-or-treat without an adult.
