Call volume is always higher for most law enforcement agencies on Halloween night. In Grass Valley, Police Officer Doug Clark says they seldom respond to anything very serious. Calls typically include stealing candy and door bell ditching. But he says there are a number of concerns expressed about driving behavior near trick-or-treaters…

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Clark says there can also be safety concerns about a lack of sidewalks, especially in rural areas like Nevada County…

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Clark says it also helps that parents make sure their trick-or-treaters have fluorescent or white markings on their costumes. And a clear, familiar route should always be established for older children who aren’t being accompanied by a parent or adult.