Every year at this time, parents are planning Halloween activities, so the question is asked, when will Trick or Treat hours be this year?  Fishers Police Chief Mitch Thompson has provided the 2017 answer.

The hours will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, October 31st.  Chief Thompson offers these tips to local residents for Halloween:

·         Give and accept wrapped or packaged candy only.

·         Only go to houses that you know the owner.

·         Have children bring treats home for adult inspection before they are eaten.

·         A parent or adult should accompany children when they are trick-or-treating.

·         Carry a flashlight.

·         Stay within your neighborhood; only visit homes you know.

·         Use make-up or face paint instead of masks.  If masks are used, make sure the child has good visibility.

·         Choose costumes that are flame retardant.

·         Wear light-colored clothing, short enough to prevent tripping.  Add reflective tape to dark colored costumes.

·         Watch for vehicle traffic and use caution when crossing the street.

Fishers will be on patrol the evening of October 31.  Chief Thompson asks residents to call 911 immendiately if you observe anything suspicious.