Happy Halloween! Have fun, be safe; read these important tips

3-bottom, City of Kentwood, City of Wyoming, West Michigan,
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By WKTV Staff

greer@wktv.org



The Cities of Kentwood and Wyoming hope this Halloween is a fun, safe experience for community members who plan to trick-or-treat or take part in other activities on Tuesday.


Kentwood Trick-or-Treating is recommended from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Wyoming has no designated time for Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 31 (check with your local neighborhood).



The Kentwood Police Department recommends that all children are accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating. 



“We ask that motorists keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters due to the large increase in pedestrians outside during this time,” added Kentwood Police Chief Bryan Litwin. “We also recommend that an adult checks all of the candy before a child eats it.”


Here are some other safety tips to keep in mind:

  • If you hand out candy, turn on your porch light at 6 p.m. and off at 8 p.m.
  • Only visit homes that have their lights on.
  • Make sure trick-or-treaters wear a bright-colored costume, headlamp or reflective tape so they are visible to drivers and other trick-or-treaters. Consider bringing a flashlight.
  • Go from house to house on the same side of the street and then visit homes on the other side on your way back. This will reduce the need to cross the street.
  • Walk on sidewalks. If you must walk in the street, walk on the left side facing traffic.
  • Don’t go into any stranger’s home or car even if you are offered candy.
  • Keep in mind Kentwood’s curfew ordinance: Unless accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, children who are younger than 12 must not be in any public place after 10 p.m., younger than 16 after 11 p.m. and younger than 17 after midnight.

Please observe activity in your neighborhood. Report suspicious activity and crimes while they are happening by calling 911.

To report crimes after the fact, call the Kentwood Police Department’s non-emergency line at 616.698.6580 or file an online report. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Silent Observer at 616.774.2345 or SilentObserver.org.

Thank you for doing your part to ensure the entire community enjoys a safe and fun Halloween.

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