Crime & Safety
Halloween Safety Tips: Search for Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood before Trick-or-Treating
The police will be doing their part to patrol on Halloween, but parents can do a little extra to ensure their children's safety on a "scary" night.
Parents preach all year long to not take candy from strangers — well, of course, unless it's Halloween.
It's that time of the year for fun and fright, but there are some safety precautions to consider before taking those little ghosts, scarecrows and princesses out to trick-or-treat.
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It's also important to know your surroundings. A searchable database of registered sex offenders with an interactive map is available at Familywatchdog.org.
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