The Natchitoches Police Department would like to encourage parents and children to follow the following safety tips while trick-or-treating for Halloween.
- Only trick-or-treat during the City’s observed hours of 5-8 p.m.
- Children should trick-or-treat in groups or with a responsible adult.
- Realistic replica firearms should never be used.
- Children should always use the sidewalk, not the street for walking and should look in all directions before crossing the street. If walking on the street is necessary, pedestrians should walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.
- Parents should know what route their children will be taking.
- Only approach a home with the porch light lit.
- Children should never accept rides from strangers.
- Children should never eat any treats until they have been examined.
Additional officers will patrol neighborhoods so everyone can have a safe and happy Halloween.
If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $5,000 for the arrest of an offender.
