Columbus Police preparing for a safe Halloween

Halloween is less than a week away and Columbus Police what you to be prepared. Lt. Matt Harris is the department spokesman. He says police will be ready.

Harris asks parents to take steps to keep their children as safe as possible. Kids should be equipped with reflective tape, flashlights or glow-sticks. Drivers should take extra precautions and allow extra time to reach their destinations.

Trick or Treat hours in Columbus are from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.