Indiana State Police release trick-or-treating safety tips

INDIANAPOLIS — Trick-or-treaters will soon descend upon houses across central Indiana in hopes of getting a host of sweet treats.

In preparation for Halloween night, Indiana State Police released a list of tips trick-or-treaters can use to stay safe this year:

• Know what the dates and times are in your local community for trick-or-treating

• Make sure that you have a flashlight, glow stick, or reflective material on the costume so that you can be seen at all times

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• Always trick-or-treat with an adult or use the buddy system when approaching a house

• Please walk on the sidewalks and not in the roadway and make sure that you look both directions before crossing the roadway

• Only go trick-or-treating at houses where the front porch light is on

• Never enter the house of a stranger

• If a trick-or-treater is separated from others, have them stay where they are and ask an adult for help

• Have an adult inspect the candy before it is eaten

• If you’re not actively participating in trick-or-treating and are out driving, slow down and drive with caution

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