From Juan M. Perez,
Sheriff of Hudson County
As your Hudson County Sheriff we are urging all youngsters to enjoy the fun of the numerous activities that will be held throughout the county for Halloween. Halloween is intended to the be fun for kids of all ages but also the holiday can be a real scare. We want all of our little ghosts and goblins to be safe. Please find a few safety tips to follow for this season.
Children under the ages of 12 should be accompanied by an adult, know the route your children are taking if you are not going with them, plan costumes that are bright and reflective and make sure shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame, attach emergency information (name, address and phone number) within the Halloween costume or on a bracelet, instead of a mask that may block eyesight consider a non toxic makeup, purchase only flame resistant material for the costume, never use candles but purchase battery operated flashlights, never permit children to consumer unwrapped food items or open beverages that may be offered and no treats are to be eaten until they are thoroughly checked by an adult at home, warn children never to enter a home if invited. Motorists traveling on Halloween should drive slowly and be alert at all times and always use extreme caution. Halloween can be a traumatic and even dangerous time for your pet – never leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween, do not permit pets to consume the treats-chocolate is poisonous to many animals and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed, remember your pets depend upon you to keep them safe from harm.
Please notify law enforcement authorities immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
On behalf of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office we wish all in the our county a safe, fun and happy Halloween.
