Tonight, our young people will be flooding the streets of Owen Sound shortly after dusk in pursuit of candy and other traditional Halloween goodies. We support the Canadian Safety Council's Top Ten Safety Tips and we know they are very important for a safe and fun evening for all:

1. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

2. Children should wear clothing that can easily be seen at night. Retro- reflective materials are best.

3. Children should trick or treat in one well-known area and not wander into unknown neighborhoods.

4. All candy should be inspected by an adult to make sure that no one has tampered with it. If it looks suspicious, the police should be contacted.

5. Children should avoid stray animals.

6. Children should wear masks that do not interfere with vision. Better yet, they can avoid masks by wearing makeup.

7. Children should watch for moving vehicles when crossing streets.

8. Costumes should be short enough that the child will not trip.

9. Trick- or- Treaters should dress appropriately for the weather and carry a flashlight.

10. For extra safety, organize a Halloween party for children in your neighborhood.

The Owen Sound Police Service will be highly visible tonight and will be giving offenders their own Trick-or-Treat goodies by the way of fines if caught speeding or driving while distracted.

souce: media release, Owen Sound Police Services