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Halloween can be a scary time if you don’t like surprises or callers at the door. West Midlands Police are sharing their tips on how to stay safe during this time.
If you have an elderly or vulnerable friend or relative who doesn’t like callers at their door. Explain to them, should they receive an unexpected caller at the door, they shouldn’t feel pressured to answer if they don’t want to.
If you are taking your children out trick or treating, please be considerate.
Here is a list that West Midlands Police have put together for parents to give children if they are going trick or treating without an adult.
- Never trick-or-treat alone. Have at least two friends go with you
• Plan your route and make sure your family knows what it is
• Be very cautious of strangers – accept treats in the doorway but never go inside a house
• Walk on the pavements and cross the roads carefully using pedestrian and zebra crossings where possible
• Don’t frighten elderly people -always be considerate
• Go safely home before it turns too dark and late
For more advice on having a happy Halloween visit the West Midlands Police website www.west-midlands.police.uk/campaigns/darker-nights
