MANSFIELD — School Resource Officers Ken Wright, Derek McCune, and Bentley want to remind parents and guardians to discuss Halloween safety with their families before trick-or-treating their way around town.
Consider these Halloween Safety Tips before the costumes are on:
- A responsible adult should accompany young children.
- If older children or teenagers are venturing out unsupervised, discuss with them the route and make a plan if they get separated from their friends.
- Tell your children not to eat any treats until they get home.
- It’s “Keen To Be Seen!” Wear bright, reflective costumes, add strips of reflective tape, or wear glow sticks to be more visible to drivers.
- Drivers should be aware of children running from house to house during trick-or-treat hours and drive with extreme caution.
Headlines in the news have cautioned that “rainbow fentanyl,” a deadly illegal drug, can resemble brightly colored candy. While there have been no reports in Massachusetts, these news reports do highlight the importance of maintaining vigilance as a parent or guardian. When your trick-or-treater returns home to dump their plunder on the kitchen counter, be sure to check for candy that is open or that you do not recognize.
Together with the Mansfield Police Department, the Mansfield Public Schools wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween!
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