Ventnor City Police Department

        6201 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor, New Jersey 08406

              Phone (609) 822-2101      Fax (609) 487-8682

                                                              Wayne Arnold   

                                           Chief of Police                                                                                                                 

Halloween Safety Tips

The National Confectioners Association has established the following safety tips to help make this Halloween a safe and enjoyable one:

• Wear light colored clothing that's short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape to the sides, front and back of costume

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

• Adults should accompany young children.

• Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay.

• Stay within the neighborhood and only visit homes you know.

• Watch for traffic.

• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy.

• Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it.

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

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