Halloween safety: Here are some tips parents should know before trick-or-treating

A lot of families will be out trick-or-treating Friday night, and police are reminding parents of some safety tips for their children.

Candy Safety

Police are asking parents to inspect their children’s candy before they eat it to make sure it’s not tampered with.

Here are some tips for trick-or-treaters from Warren police:

• Carefully inspect all candy and treats before letting children eat them.
• Throw out any unwrapped, loose, or homemade items unless you know and trust the source.
• Look for unusual packaging, odors, or discoloration that could indicate tampering.
• Remind children not to eat any treats until they return home and an adult has had a chance to check them.
• If you discover any suspicious items, do not handle them -- contact the Warren Police Department.

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Search Michigan Sex Offender Registry

Before heading out, parents can use Michigan’s sex offender registry to check to see if there are any sex offenders in the area.

Parents and guardians can search the registry by name and use a neighborhood map. Click here to search on the registry.