Carmel, IN — With Halloween fast approaching, the Carmel Police Department is encouraging local families to prioritize safety during trick-or-treating. Officials are asking trick-or-treaters to remain visible, use crosswalks, and stick to well-lit areas when going door-to-door. Children are also urged to travel in groups, never alone, and to have candy inspected by an adult before consuming it.
According to Carmel Police, parents should accompany younger children and establish curfews for older kids. They recommend avoiding costumes with sharp objects or long lengths that could cause accidents. Parents should review safety rules with children, emphasizing stranger danger and respectful behavior.
Drivers in Carmel are reminded to be extra cautious between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Halloween, especially in neighborhoods. Police stress the importance of driving slowly, yielding to pedestrians, and watching for kids darting between parked cars.
