Halloween safety reminder: Be prepared, stay safe, and have fun!

October 27, 2025 - Richmond, British Columbia
From: Richmond RCMP

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With Halloween just around the corner, Richmond RCMP reminds residents to stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Officers will be conducting increased patrols throughout the city and will be highly visible to help ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for all.

Additional officers will be deployed across the city on Halloween, supported by community policing volunteers conducting outreach and crime prevention activities. Focus will be on maintaining safety for everyone, especially as sidewalks fill with trick-or-treaters. Officers will also be conducting proactive patrols to deter unsafe or suspicious activity and enforce Richmond’s zero tolerance policy on fireworks.

Under Richmond’s Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw 8306, offences and fines pertaining to fireworks include:

• Purchasing fireworks ($1,000 fine)
• Displaying fireworks for sale ($1,000 fine)
• Selling or distributing fireworks ($1,000 fine)
• Ignition of fireworks without a permit ($400 fine) 

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Road safety reminder

Halloween is a busy night with many children and families on the roadways walking through neighbourhoods. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution, especially during peak trick-or-treating hours. Reduce speed in residential areas and keep an eye out for children crossing the street unexpectedly.

Make a safety plan for children

Parents and caregivers should ensure that older children, who may be trick-or-treating without an adult, walk in groups and stay together. Ensure your child has a watch (or has a cell) to meet an agreed-upon curfew. Children of all ages should know what to do in case of an emergency and how to get help if they are separated from their group. All children should be reminded to stay on sidewalks and cross the road safely at marked crosswalks.

Costume safety

Costumes should be bright and reflective to ensure visibility in low-light conditions. Face paint is recommended instead of masks, as masks can limit visibility and impair safe movement. If you child is wearing a costume that is long or has flowing fabric, ensure that it does not pose a tripping or strangulation hazard.

Check your candy

Parents and caregivers are reminded to inspect all treats that children receive. Though reports of tampering are rare, a 2022 incident involving a child ingesting an edible cannabis product is a reminder to stay vigilant. Look for labels such as “THC” or “Cannabis” and discard any suspicious items. If anything seems off, report it to the police immediately.

Celebrate responsibly

We ask everyone to celebrate responsibly. Avoid unsafe behaviour, report any suspicious activities, and look out for one another. Whether you’re on foot, behind the wheel, or handing out treats, help us ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for all.

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