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• Carry a flashlight or glow sticks
• All young children should have parental supervision.
• If parents or guardians will not be supervising older children then discuss the area they will be allowed to trick or treat on and advise them to stick to it so you know where they will be at. Provide them a map if necessary.
• Walk, don't run.
• Stay on sidewalks
• Obey traffic signals
• Stay in familiar neighborhoods
• Don’t cut across yards or driveways.
• Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
• Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
• Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
• Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
• (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
• Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
• Approach only houses that are lit.
• Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.
• Inspect all candy and items and do not keep anything that is opened or not pre-wrapped.

Call the County Sheriff’s dispatch at 428-3710 to report any suspicious activities or unsafe activities in the area of trick or treaters. Check www.nmsexoffender.comfor sex offenders living in your area; do not go to these homes when trick or treating.

Extra Sheriff’s Deputies will be on patrol as well as fire personnel throughout the night to help ensure your safety.