Phenix City Police Department shares Halloween safety tips, recommends trick-or-treating hours
The Phenix City Police Department is recommending that families celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and trick-or-treat between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.
The department says extra patrols will be in place to help provide a safe Halloween experience.
Halloween Safety Tips
Phenix City police are reminding residents to take precautions while celebrating Halloween.
• Plan your trick-or-treating route in advance and avoid going to homes you do not know. • Children should not trick-or-treat alone. • Stay on sidewalks or along the side of the road and use caution when crossing streets. • Trick-or-treat in well-lit areas and carry a flashlight. • Make sure costumes are visible at night. Use reflective tape if necessary. • Parents should check the sex offender registry before planning their trick-or-treating route. • Inspect all candy before children eat it. Discard any unwrapped or opened items. • Drivers should slow down and watch carefully for children. • Homeowners should leave exterior lights on and remove obstacles from their lawns and walkways. • Use battery-operated lights instead of candles inside pumpkins. • Keep trick-or-treating groups to a manageable size.
The department encourages families to follow these safety recommendations to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for everyone.
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