Dexter, MO - Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout and the Dexter Police Department are hoping everyone has a wonderful Halloween and will be safe at the various Halloween events in Dexter.

The department has released a list of safety tips for parents and children this halloween:

• Talk to your children about being safe! Always supervise your children while they are trick or treating.

Wear light-colored clothing that’s short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape to the sides, front and back of the costume.

• Make sure children can see well through facemasks or use cosmetics to create fun or scary faces.

• Carry a flashlight after dark.

• Trick or Treat in your neighborhood or visit homes you know,

• This is one of the busiest times of the year, so if you are operating a vehicle, be alert, put down your cell phone and pay attention to your surroundings. If you are walking, watch for traffic, check and double check before crossing streets, “pay attention.”

• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy.

• Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it.

• Keep costumed children away from pets. The pets may not recognize the child and become frightened.

The Trunk or Treat will be held at the Dexter High School on Thursday October 28, from 5 p.m to 6:30 p.m., the Halloween Happening, sponsored by the Dexter Parks and Recreation, held on Friday October 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the East City Park and trick or treating in Dexter Saturday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.