MURPHY POLICE DEPARTMENT

HALLOWEEN SAFETY IS EVERYONES RESPONSIBILITY

The Murphy Police Department wants all of our citizens to be safe and sound this coming Halloween.  Unfortunately Halloween is notoriously a night of pranks such as toilet papering a house or filling mailboxes with shaving cream.  Try to get a handle on your children’s plans before they go out.  Explain to them that while you want them to have a good time, some tricks could hurt other people or vandalize property.  Emphasize the importance of not allowing the consequences of a bad decision to ruin their holiday fun.

Halloween Safety Tips

·      Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay

·      Motorists be alert for small children, remember the speed limit in residential areas is 25 miles per hour

·      Adults should accompany young children

·      Wear light-colored clothing that’s short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape to the sides, front and back costume.

·      Make sure children can see well through face masks, or use cosmetics to create fun or scary faces.

·      Watch for traffic.  When crossing the street be sure to look both ways for oncoming traffic.

·      It is NOT recommended that children be given unwrapped candy or homemade food unless you know the person

·      Parents and guardians should examine all candy or consumable goods before allowing children to consume

·      Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords. Substitute with foam rubber which is soft and flexible.

·      Stay in the neighborhood and only visit homes you are familiar with.

·      Keep costumed children away from pets.  The pet may not recognize the child and become frightened.

·      Remind children not to enter a strange house or car

If you suspect that someone has ingested contaminated food and/or candy please contact North Texas Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.  If you need immediate medical attention dial 9-1-1.  The nearest emergency room is located at E. Renner Road and the George Bush Turnpike in Richardson.

Report all suspicious activity to the Murphy Police Department at (972) 468-4236, in an emergency please dial 9-1-1.

“Your Safety Is Our Concern”