CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Chesterfield County Police Department has provided tips for trick-or-treaters, drivers, parents and guardians to help everyone stay safe on Halloween.
Chesterfield Police recommended that trick-or-treaters wear comfortable shoes, bring flashlights and wear well-fitting, bright costumes.
Trick-or-treaters should never enter a stranger’s house and should stay on the sidewalk and to the left side of roads.
Parents and guardians were recommended to plan a trick-or-treating route only in neighborhoods they are familiar with. Parents were also recommended to closely examine all trick-or-treat candy for anything suspicious.
Drivers were asked to slow down in neighborhoods.
