The Franklin Police Department is gearing up for a night of ghouls, goblins, and glowsticks as the town prepares for Halloween festivities. Halloween is a night where costumed kids take to the streets in search of sweet treats, and the police department wants to ensure that the only scares are those of the fun kind. According to the City of Franklin, officials have provided a compendium of tips to keep the evening safe and enjoyable for everyone involved.
In the safety advisory released by the City of Franklin, residents are informed that there will be heavy police presence throughout the city on Halloween night. The reasons for this are manifold, but they boil down to an emphasis on safety in a time of high pedestrian activity and neighborhood engagement. For those hitting the roads, the Franklin Police Department's message is unambiguous: stay alert and slow down, particularly in areas where the littlest trick-or-treaters roam.
The guidelines for the masked marauders collecting candy are straightforward. "Don’t run, look both ways, use crosswalks, sidewalks, paths, and traffic signals, stay in groups, carry a flashlight or glowsticks," as detailed on the City of Franklin website. The department hopes that adherence to these simple strategies will curtail any potential accidents and ensure that fun remains at the forefront of the night's agenda.
Parents are getting their own set of directives to bolster their child's safety. The Franklin Police Department suggests that parents should accompany their children at all times during trick-or-treating endeavors. There's also an appeal to inspect the accrued candy haul, being vigilant for "tainted and open items," a measure aimed at preventing unfortunate aftermaths from spoiling the post-Halloween glow, as per the City of Franklin.
