Halloween Safety Tips from UNCSA Police
As many are gearing up for the impending Halloween celebrations, I wanted to share
some insight and safety tips for the UNCSA community. Our desire is for everyone to
have a safe and enjoyable Halloween! We strive for our students to always be informed,
safe, and mindful, especially when potentially celebrating off campus.
General Safety Tips
- Costumes: Choose a costume that is safe, easily identifiable as a costume, and non-threatening. Your costume should not impede your vision nor hinder your mobility, should the need arise to navigate from a situation hastily. Refrain from costumes with weapons that may be construed as real and may terrorize the general public.
- Stay in groups: Please travel in groups. Inform someone when you will be leaving and when you plan to return. Have a plan in case an emergency arises. For example, know who will call the police and have a flashlight and whistle handy to help attract attention in an emergency.
- Walking: If walking, be sure to walk on the sidewalks and wear something reflective so the motoring public can see you, should the need arise to cross the street.
- Trick-or-treating: If trick-or-treating outside of campus, do so at well-known business establishments that have or are advertising their participation in Halloween or at known residences. Refrain from trick-or-treating at unknown residences and NEVER enter the residence of a stranger.
- General Safety: Remember, the safest place to be during Halloween is on the campus of UNCSA or at the residence of family or friends.
Finally, there may be various parties and events transpiring outside of campus and
in the immediate area. Please refrain from attending events advertised and or promoted
by strangers, off campus, and not official UNCSA events. Please stay vigilant and
report anyone or anything that does not appear to belong on the UNCSA campus. Our
officers will be increasing internal and external patrols to discourage any nefarious
behavior.
Again, be safe, make wise decisions, and don’t hesitate to call us if you need us.
Happy Halloween!
Contact: Chief Tommy L. McMasters
Oct. 23, 2025