“They’re out at night, usually in the evening for Halloween and it’s dark and some of the costumes aren’t well lit or easy to see at night. They’re not reflective so that’s just harder for a driver to see,” said Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse.
When it comes to costumes, officers said parents should consider what they’re made of to prevent any possible injury.
“Wear costumes that you can see out of and that are safe. Obviously stay away from candles. We’ve seen videos where Halloween costumes can go up in flames very quickly,” said Terre Haute Police Officer Ryan Adamson.
After an incident earlier this year in which a child brought drug laced candies to a Vigo County School, Officers suggest paying close attention to the treats your child receives.
“If it’s open, that’s something I would discard and not take a chance on. A lot of times you’ll get a big bag of candy and there’s little individual wrap things and sometimes there in the process something doesn’t get sealed right. So I wouldn’t say take that as a threat but it’s something I wouldn’t trust to eat,” said Sheriff Plasse.
Both Vigo County deputies and Terre Haute police officers will be out in higher numbers to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable night.
“They’ll be giving away candy as well as, more importantly, watching for the safety of trick-or-treaters, parents and just neighborhoods in general,” Adamson said.
