State trooper preaches safety on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2015

By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network

BLOOMINGTON – This is a day and night for frights – but it’s supposed to be all in good fun.

Illinois State Police Trooper Sean Ramsey says drivers need to be mindful of the little ghouls and goblins. The trick-or-treaters need to be careful making their way through the neighborhoods – preferably with an adult and with some kind of reflective clothing.

As for the treats …

“I’ve never understood that,” Ramsey said. “We keep teaching them not to take candy from strangers, except for one day a year. They just need to be real careful, make sure they’re getting – preferably – wrapped candies; something from a company.”

Parents should check the candy before allowing kids to eat it, Ramsey says.

Finally, grown-up partiers should remember not to drink and drive.

Trick-or-treating hours in Bloomington-Normal are 5-8 p.m.

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