Badge and Beyond

Halloween night is almost here, and the Jones County Sheriff’s Office wants to keep families safe.

We have scheduled additional deputies to patrol Halloween night and while the deputies are on the streets, the my office is asking trick-or-treaters to skip the tricks and focus on the treats on Halloween night. Here are some tips to stay safe and out of trouble:

Be careful when crossing a street.

Look both ways for cars to pass before you cross the road. If the street has a stoplight, wait until the crosswalk light says it’s OK to cross. And when it does, you should still look in both directions.

Tell your parents about your plans.

If you’re going out with friends, make sure your parents know where you’re going and who you’re going with. And if they give you a curfew, try to be home when they say so. Be sure to give them a call if you’re coming in late.

It’s NEVER cool to vandalize property or hurt animals.

People use Halloween as an excuse to torture cats or throw eggs on people’s houses and cars. No matter how cool you think it may look on social media or TV, it’s never cool in real life! It’s wrong and punishable. You can get arrested as a juvenile for vandalism, and it’s illegal to hurt animals in Texas.

Remember, to stay safe this Halloween.