Don't be Haunted by Halloween Safety Concerns
Join us for Live Online Chat with Officer Brendan Murphy

Make sure your ghosts, goblins and super-heroes are safe while trick-or-treating this Halloween night, Monday, October 31. Join Crime Prevention Officer Brendan Murphy as he answers all your safety-related questions on Friday, October 28 at noon. Submit your questions online.

Top tips to help keep your kids safe on Halloween include:

• Make sure children cross the street with an adult.
• Walk on sidewalks or paths.
• Cross the street at corners; obey traffic signals and crosswalk signs. Watch for cars that may be turning or backing up.
• Motorists should stay alert and remember that Fairfax County neighborhoods will be "crawling" with children; in both large and small groups. Drive slowly.
• Children should wear reflective costumes or carry lights to ensure they will be seen by motorists.