The Indianapolis Department of Public Safety has announced trick-or-treat hours for Halloween in Indianapolis and is also offering Glow Bracelets and tips to help trick-or-treaters stay safe.
Trick-or-treat hours in Indianapolis will be from 6 – 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 31. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is planning extra patrols and enforcement in neighborhoods during that time.
Trick-or-treaters can also receive treats from their neighborhood firefighters and police officers by stopping by any neighborhood Indianapolis Fire Department station, and three IMPD District Headquarters, between 6 and 8 p.m. This year, through the generous support of the Indy Public Safety Foundation, IMPD, IFD and IEMS will also be handing out red, white and blue Glow Bracelets to provide another level of safety for children as they trick-or-treat.
The Glow Bracelets will be available at:
• All IFD Stations (which includes IEMS ambulance crews)
• IMPD North District – 3120 E. 30th St.
• IMPD Southeast District – 1150 Shelby St.
• IMPD Southwest District – 551 King Ave.
Safety tips for trick-or-treaters include:
• Wear light-colored clothing short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape
• Wear fire-resistant costumes
• Make sure children can see well through face masks
• Don’t wear masks or disguises into businesses
• Adults should accompany young children and children with special needs
• Go out in daylight hours if possible or carry a flashlight if you’ll be out after dark
• Motorists are reminded to slow down and be aware of their surroundings
• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged treats
• Examine all treats before allowing children to eat them. If you find a suspicious item, contact police as soon as possible at 327-3811; if injury is involved, dial 911
• Avoid props such as toy guns, which can look real
• Consider block parties instead of trick-or-treating
• Don’t fire guns — it’s illegal and what goes up, must come down
• Check the weather and have appropriate dress under costumes in the event of cold temperatures