(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff's Office is encouraging Halloween safety, and in doing so, Sheriff John Merchant says his office will continue it's annual Trick-or-Treat Night.

According to a release from Merchant, that will happen Friday evening from 5 to 8 at the Sheriff's Office located at 709 Utah Street in Hiawatha.

Merchant says his staff will be handing out Trick-or-Treat bags that contain safety information, pencils, stickers, candy, and glow sticks for safety.

Merchant says the event provides an opportunity for his office to to interact with parents and children.

Friday and Saturday evenings have been designated as Trick-or-Treat nights in Hiawatha. Residents who want to take part are encouraged to turn on their front porch light.

The Business Treat-or-Treat will take place Friday afternoon from 4-5 in downtown Hiawatha. The annual Halloween Frolic will be Monday.

The Brown County Sheriff's Office encourages all kids to have a safe and happy Halloween and follow some of these basic safety rules:

1.  STAY IN WELL LIGHTED AREAS
2.  ALWAYS TRICK-OR-TREAT WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY
3.  DO NOT ENTER A STRANGE HOME OR VEHICLE
4.  WEAR LIGHT COLORED COSTUME OR ADD REFLECTIVE TAPE TO DARKER COSTUMES
–MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE WELL OUT OF YOUR MASK/COSTUME
5.  TAKE A FLASHLIGHT WITH YOU
6.  MAKE SURE AN ADULT CHECKS YOUR TREATS BEFORE EATING THEM
7.  ONLY TRICK-OR-TREAT AT HOMES WITH A PORCH LIGHT ON
8.  LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET
9.  YOUNGER CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT