The City of Burlington Police Department would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween! With that being said, PLEASE REMEMBER THE JUVENILE CURFEW IS 10:00 P.M. AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Please check out some safety tips below:
Practice hand hygiene by handwashing or hand sanitizer
Trick-or-treat in well-known neighborhoods.
Accept treats only at the front door. Never enter the home of a
stranger.
Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on
costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and
be seen by drivers.
Approach only homes that have their front porch light on.
Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating.
Remind kids to cross the street at corners or crosswalks.
Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, donβt run,
across the street
Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks,
walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and
on curbs.
Parents should check all candy and treats prior to children
ingesting.