{"id":5562,"date":"2021-10-28T15:52:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T19:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/public-safety\/?p=5562"},"modified":"2022-02-28T15:54:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T20:54:31","slug":"tips-for-a-safe-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/public-safety\/tips-for-a-safe-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for a safe Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a safe and fun time during Halloween is easy if you have strategies to prevent anything from turning spooky or scary.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Go with a friend<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s always safer to attend parties or outings with others you know and trust. Travel in pairs or groups. Let others know your destination and when to expect your return. Use a smartphone tracking app for safety. Many of these apps can track your location and send alerts to trusted contacts as you make your way to your destination.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Make a plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before attending an event or party, have a plan for who you are leaving with and how you are getting home. When using a ridesharing service:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before getting in the car, check that the license plate, driver photo, and driver name all match what is listed in the app. Never get in a car with a driver who claims to be with Uber or another service and offers a ride.<\/li>\n<li>Ask the driver, \u201cWho are you here to pick up?\u201d Let them tell you YOUR NAME before you enter the vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Be a good bystander. If you\u2019re with someone requesting a ride with a rideshare app who may be impaired, help them double-check the driver and the car before they get in the vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Drink responsibly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you are of legal drinking age and choose to drink, make sure you do so safely. Practice moderation and know what is in your drink. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or get a ride with someone who has been drinking.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Never leave your drink unattended<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is an excellent rule to follow any time, not just on Halloween. Take your drink with you everywhere you go, and don\u2019t accept drinks from strangers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Think ahead when planning your costume<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure your costume will keep you warm, and if you plan on walking a lot, avoid wearing shoes or costumes that will restrict your movement or vision. Stay visible when walking outside, and stay alert to your surroundings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t be spooked<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Call or text Public Safety <a href=\"tel:585253333\">(585) 275-3333<\/a> if you see anything that concerns you, or pick up a Blue Light phone to reach us. The phone and text lines are monitored 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/public-safety\/\">Public Safety website<\/a> will continue to offer tips and information. Training<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/public-safety\/services\/training\/\">\u00a0and presentation sessions<\/a>\u00a0are also available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a safe and fun time during Halloween is easy if you have strategies to prevent anything from turning spooky or scary. 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