Fright night fun
Stay safe on the spookiest night of the year
Miranda Scotland
Northern News Services
Published Monday, October 28, 2013
NUNAVUT
Nunavut RCMP aren't putting any extra officers on patrol this Halloween because the past few years have gone smoothly, said Cpl. Yvonne Niego.
"Halloween is usually a pretty good night overall for the police in Nunavut," she said.
"There usually isn't too many problems, just a lot of fun."
Residents can keep the trend going by following a few safety tips.
Trick or treaters, Niego said, should make themselves visible to traffic by dressing in bright colours, wearing reflector tape or carrying glow sticks or a flashlight.
"Be cautious crossing roads and even walking along the sides of roads. It is harder to see around this time of year."
Children shouldn't be travelling door to door alone, she added, advising trick or treaters to take a friend or parent along.
Also, residents need to watch out for loose dogs or animals tied up at entryways, continued Niego.
"We would suggest kids wait until they get home and go through candy with an adult or a parent, but I know that's very hard to do."
Homeowners can also do their part to keep the night safe and free of crime.
"For homeowners, we suggest they keep their front entranceway clear of items that could be stolen and clear of items that children could fall off of," she said.
