Full Notification

HALLOWEEN 2009


Halloween is approaching this Saturday, October 31, 2009. The Palos Heights Police Department would like to inform you that Trick-or Treat hours can start at anytime on Halloween, and recommend that it ends at 8:00PM. Please plan ahead and use caution and patience while driving, as there will be many children walking on the local side streets. Please read the helpful Halloween tips below and please report any suspicious activities by dialing 9-1-1.


Helpful Halloween Tips:
• Please do not allow your children to go out alone.
• Instruct your children to stay in their own neighborhood and trick or treat at homes that have porch lights on.
• Children should wear costumes made of light colored material. If the costume is made of dark material, attach reflective tape to the costume to increase nighttime visibility.
• Children and adults should carry a flashlight so that motorists can see them.
• Children should walk on the sidewalks, not on the street.
• Masks can restrict vision. If your child wears a mask, make sure he or she removes it before crossing the street.
• Children should trick-or-treat during daylight hours.
• Children should never eat any treats until they have been examined.
• Advise children that they should never enter strangers’ homes.
• Children should never accept rides from strangers.
• Children should never take shortcuts through backyards or alleys.
• Set a specific time limit for your children to be out on Halloween night.
• Instruct children not to stray from their group.
• A responsible adult should escort children while trick-or-treating.

The Palos Heights Police Department wishes you and your children a safe Halloween.