Are you ready for Halloween? Are you safe? Chris Medaglia has been with the Tolleson Police Department for eight years. He likes helping people and working as a school resource officer. “Working with kids is very rewarding,” says Medaglia.

Medaglia has some important Safety tips:

• Trick or Treat in a known area.

• Stay on the sidewalks.

• Stay away from “Stranger Danger.”

• Check your candy before you eat it.

• Bring a light and cell phone.

Medaglia’s tips for trick-or-treaters

going to house parties:

• Make sure you have permission to go.

• Make sure your parent knows

where you are.

•  There should always be a responsible adult at the party. Tolleson will have a “Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30. Medaglia says when you get home, let your parents check your candy. Throw away loose candy, fruit and any opened candy. “Trick or Treat is a fun event, but we want everyone to stay safe,” says Medaglia.