Full Notification

SUBJECT: Halloween Safety

DATE/TIME: 10/16/2020

LOCATION: Ocean Township

NARRATIVE: The Ocean Township Police Department understands that this is an unusual year due to the COVID pandemic, but we leave the choice to trick or treat up to the individual families in our community. As of this date, Governor Murphy has declared that trick or treating on Halloween is allowed. For anyone who plans to trick or treat, we ask that they wear a mask or face covering in accordance with CDC guidelines, practice social distancing, carry hand sanitizer and be respectful to those who choose not to participate.

Residents who do not wish to participate are encouraged to turn off their front lights, close their front door and/or place a sign in front of the home. Residents who do want to participate please leave your porch lights on. We ask that anyone who wishes to participate in Halloween festivities this year, please only go to those homes that are well lit and pass by the ones that do not wish to partake in handing out candy. There are a variety of reasons someone may not wish to participate this year, such as pre-existing health conditions or other personal reasons. We do not know what someone is going through and request that we respect their choice to not participate in Halloween celebrations.

As always, if there are any questions please contact the main number (732-531-1800) at the police department. We will be sending out another message early next week with the Township wide curfew that will be in effect. Stay safe and Happy Halloween.

Please visit www.nj.gov or www.cdc.gov for further recommendations on Halloween Safety.

PREPARED BY: Detective Sergeant Paul Flammia
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1800
[email protected]

DATE: 10/16/2020