10/30/2025
The Kerrville Police Department wants everyone to be safe and have fun on Halloween. Here are a few safety tips for trick-or-treaters to remember:
• Take a flashlight.
• Be sure costumes, shoes, and treat bags are safe.
• Candy that has been opened should be thrown away.
• Any homemade treats or fruit should be inspected by an adult closely.
• Remember drivers have a hard time seeing people, especially at dusk - stay out of the street, and use a flashlight or glow stick to be seen.
• Never cross the street from between parked cars.
• Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses.
• Don't enter any homes unless you know the people.
• Make sure fake knives, swords, and guns are made from cardboard or other flexible materials to avoid accidental injury.
• Don't cut across yards. Use sidewalks and stay out of back yards.
• Follow traffic signals and do not jaywalk or cross at mid-block.
• Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Respect other people and their property.
• Be polite and say, "thank you”.
Here are some tips for parents:
• Turn on your porch light.
• Remove objects from your yard that might present a hazard.
• Drive slowly all evening. You never know what little “creature” may suddenly cross your path.
• Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.
• For adults celebrating Halloween, there are some things to consider when wearing that "perfect" costume.
• Make sure any accessories, such as fake guns, knives, and other potentially dangerous items are not mistaken for the real thing.
• Fire safety and visibility are important for adult costumes. Apply the same standards to adult costumes as you do to your children's.
• Remember adults that are dressed up can be scary to young children.
• Make sure to plan a safe ride to and from Halloween festivities.
• Know your trick-or-treater's route.
• Remind children not to enter a stranger's home or car.
• Set rules about not eating treats until your children are home.
• Inspect all treats before allowing kids to eat them.