10/30/2026
🎃👻 Halloween Safety Reminders from the West Haven Police Department! 👻🎃
Halloween is almost here, and we want to make sure everyone has a safe, fun, and SPOOK-tacular night! 🍬
As families prepare to head out for an evening of costumes, candy, and trick-or-treating, the West Haven Police Department would like to share a few important safety reminders for everyone in our community.
👻 For Our Trick-or-Treaters & Parents:
• Wear bright or reflective clothing and carry flashlights or glow sticks to help stay visible.
• Always use sidewalks and crosswalks when available, and look both ways before crossing the street.
• Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Stay in familiar, well-lit neighborhoods and only approach homes with their porch lights on.
• Parents should inspect their children’s candy before allowing them to enjoy their treats.
🚗 For Our Drivers:
• SLOW DOWN! Expect increased pedestrian traffic throughout our neighborhoods, especially during the evening hours.
• Be extra cautious at intersections, crosswalks, and between parked vehicles, as excited children may enter the roadway unexpectedly.
• Eliminate distractions, put your phones away, and remain alert.
• Use extra caution when entering or exiting driveways.
• Remember, little ghosts and goblins may be difficult to see in the dark!
🧡 A safe Halloween takes all of us! Whether you’re out collecting candy, welcoming visitors to your doorstep, or traveling through our city, please do your part to keep our streets safe.
From all of us at the West Haven Police Department, we wish our community a happy, safe, and fun-filled Halloween! We’re always just phone call away if you need us! 🎃🍫👻
Stay safe, stay visible, and have a Happy Halloween! 🧡🖤
