Local Law Enforcement Officials Provide Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is coming up this weekend, and while trick-or-treating can be a fun time for children, there are some tips that parents and children should keep in mind to help make the day more of a treat than a trick. Two local law enforcement officials provided some of those trick-or-treating tips on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program. Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who was a guest on Thursday's show, advises that kids wear costumes that are well-fitting and well-lit...

Jim Quattrone: will-fitting and well-lit costumes

Dunkirk Police Chief Doug Switzer encourages parents to examine their children's candy supply to make sure there's nothing suspicious...

Doug Switzer: check their candy supply

And with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, Quattrone is anticipating not just more children, but also adults, out celebrating. He advises both pedestrians and motorists to be careful...

Jim Quattrone: need to be extra cautious

A list of trick-or-treat hours across Chautauqua County for Halloween can be seen here.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Jim Quattrone.