Halloween

Safety Tips for Halloween

The Bixby Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and fun night. We encourage everyone to take a few moments and review the following safety tips, especially with your children, friends and neighbors.

Trick or Treat Safety Tips

For Trick-r-Treaters

• Always have an adult or mature adult with you while out and about
• Bring a flashlight or glow stick
• Carry only flexible knives, swords, or other props
• Don’t go into strangers’ homes for any reason
• Make sure your costume doesn’t drag on the ground
• Stay in your own or a familiar neighborhood
• Stop only at houses with their lights on
• Try to add reflective clothing or objects to your attire

For Parents

• Accompany your children
• Avoid taking shortcuts in alleys and stay in well lit areas
• Feed your children before heading out
• If your child’s costume is common such as super hero character which may be common that year or have a mask, mark it with a colored tape and have your child wear a bracelet so you can identify your child
• Inspect your child’s candy
• Plan the route ahead of time
• When driving, watch for children darting between cars
• Take a cellular phone or walkie-talkies
• Take along a first aid kit because the increased foot traffic slows response time from First Responders

For Motorists

• Drive slower than normal down residential streets
• Use caution when backing and entering into a driveway
• When driving, watch for children darting between cars

For Homeowners

• Keep pets away from children
• Remove obstacles from your front yard, and clear a pathway for trick-or-treaters to get to your front door
• Use a glow stick instead of candles on your front porch

Everyone 

• Call the Bixby Police Department at 918-366-8294 if you observe any suspicious activity.