(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.  

Thursday and Friday 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.