The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has released its quarterly newsletter from Sheriff Johnson, “A Message from the Sheriff.” It includes some Halloween Safety Tips that make this Halloween safe and fun.
When out trick or treating,
· Check offender registries. Before heading out, check the Washington
association of Sheriff’s & Police Chiefs (WASPC) sex offender registry at https://sheriffalerts.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54528&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
for registered sex offenders along your route.
·
Use costume safety. Make sure costumes fit properly to prevent trips
and falls.
·
Make your kids visible. Equip your children with glowsticks,
flashlights, or reflective tape to make sure drivers can see them.
·
Supervise your children. An adult should accompany children under
12. Older kids should go in groups and stay together.
·
Maintain pedestrian safety. Walk on sidewalks where available. If
there are none, walk facing traffic as far left as possible. Avoid crossing
between parked cars or darting into the street.
·
Stay vigilant. Avoid houses that have not turned on their porch
lights. Stick to well-lit streets and use crosswalks.
·
Follow peak Trick-or-Treat hours- 5pm to 9pm.
·
Inspect the treats. Before letting your children eat their treats,
check all candy for tampering and discard any unwrapped or suspicious items.
For drivers,
·
Plan ahead. Make transportation plans before heading out to
Halloween events.
·
Drive slowly. Be extra cautious in residential areas. Children are
three times more likely to be injured by a car on Halloween than on a typical
day.
·
Stay alert. Watch for children in dark costumes and keep your
headlights on to increase visibility.
·
Avoid distractions. Put away your phone, don’t be distracted by
passenger conversations. Focus on the road!
·
Don’t drive impaired. If you plan to drink or use marijuana, DON’T
DRIVE! Arrange for a designated driver, rideshare, or taxi.
·
Be aware. Law enforcement will be increasing DUI patrols on
Halloween night. Make smart choices to keep everyone safe.
If you would like to receive the “A Message from the Sheriff”
newsletter in your email inbox you can subscribe through the county’s
subscriber webpage at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASNOHOMISHCO/subscriber/new?preferences=true#tab1.
Enter your email and click submit. On the next page, select "Sheriff
Newsletter" under "Sheriff." Then click "Submit" at
the bottom of the page.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/halloween-safety-tips
National Safety Council:
https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/autumn-safety/halloween
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