Eagle Pass Police Department Halloween Safety Tips
(Press Release) Chief of Police Alberto Guajardo and the Eagle Pass Police Department would like to take this opportunity and wish the citizens and community of Eagle Pass a safe and happy Halloween night.
The police department would like to emphasize safety at all times during the hours that our children and citizens are conducting “Trick or Treat” activities. The hours set forth for “Trick or Treat” activities will be from:
6:00 pm to 9:00pm – Monday, October 31, 2016
Police Department personnel will be enhanced for this year’s events as it has been in previous years in order to provide a safe environment for our citizens to conduct Halloween activities.
The police department recommends the following safety tips for all those children and adults “Trick or Treating”:
- Always walk with an adult
- Make sure you look both ways before crossing the street
- Wear a costume with visible colors or stick reflective tape on your costume
- Stay on sidewalks and off the streets
- Respect other people’s property
- Ask parents to check candy before you eat it
- Carry a flashlight or glow stick to be visible at night
- Costumes should not cover eyes or restrict vision or breathing
- Only visit houses with porch lights on
- Plan your “Trick or Treat” route before you leave the house
- Cross street at Corners ONLY
- NEVER run across the street
Parents Please Be Responsible with Your Children
Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween!
