Law enforcement officers in Florida use extra precautions to make sure registered sex offenders do not partake in Halloween-related activities involving kids and minors.

According to the Florida Department of Corrections , registered sex offenders are given strict instructions to follow on Halloween night, including:

Do not give out candy or other treats.

Turn off porch lights, close blinds.

No outside decorations to attract children.

Do not answer the door to trick-or-treaters.

Do not dress in costumes or masks.

No attending Halloween parties.

The department said probation officers make contact with sex offenders under their jurisdiction during designated "trick-or-treat" hours. They also survey local communities regularly.

Sex offenders can expect visits from probation officer

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