 Excuse me, officer. Do you have any tips for Halloween safety? Sure. I can give you a few tips to keep your child safe this Halloween season. The Amherst Police Department encourages safety and supervision this Halloween season, while trick-or-treating and during other Halloween festivities. It's especially important for parents to adhere to a few safety rules for their children when they are out trick-or-treating. One, know your treaters' rope. Take a flashlight. Be sure costumes and treat bags are safe as well as reflective. Remind kids not to enter strangers' homes or vehicles. Set rules about not eating treats until kids get home and be sure to inspect all treats before allowing your kids to eat them. If any candy has been opened, it should definitely be thrown away. Any homemade treats should be closely inspected. Remember, drivers have a hard time seeing people at night, especially at dusk. Never cross the street between parked cars. Use sidewalks or Maruela areas. What are some ways I can keep my home safe for trick-or-treaters? As adults, there are some very simple things that we can do to make sure that everyone's safe. Turn on your porch light. Remove objects from your yard that might present a hazard to trick-or-treaters. Slowly, all evening long, you never know what trick-or-treater may cross your path. Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.