Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will be on the look out for criminal behavior, especially pranks and other disruptive actions on October 31, Halloween night.

“Our Deputies will be paying close attention to the activities of trick-or-treaters and others who will be out in the neighborhoods for Halloween,” said Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr.

Deputies will also be watching for drivers who may be impaired by alcohol and drugs. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit offers these reminders to the parents of trick-or-treaters:

• All candy needs to be inspected by parents before it is eaten.

• Children should always have adults with them while visiting homes to collect candy.

• Parents need to carry flashlights while out with their children.

• Children need to wear light-colored costumes that do not drag the ground.

• Reflecting tape is also recommended to help make the costumes more visible.

• Facemasks may impair the vision of children. Parents need to consider face paint or other costumes.

• Choose costumes that are flame resistant. Keep children away from pets. Pets might be frightened by the Halloween costumes and might possibly attack the children.