Joliet, IL – With Halloween just weeks away, the Joliet Police Department is reminding families to prioritize safety as children prepare for trick-or-treating.
According to the department’s “Tip Tuesday” post, officers will share weekly safety reminders leading up to Halloween night. The first set of tips focuses on pedestrian safety and awareness during evening hours.
Police advise that children should only cross streets at corners, avoid walking between parked cars, and carry a flashlight or glow stick to remain visible to drivers. The department also recommends walking facing oncoming traffic when no sidewalk is available and staying alert for vehicles turning into or backing out of driveways.
“Children should never enter a stranger’s house while trick-or-treating,” the post adds, emphasizing awareness and caution in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
The Joliet Police Department plans to continue sharing additional Halloween safety tips over the next two weeks, available through the city’s official website at joliet.gov.
Halloween in Joliet typically draws large numbers of families and neighborhood events, and officials say preparation and supervision are key to ensuring a safe celebration.
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