1. Secure the line of communication: Ensure each costumed child parading the streets has a fully-charged communication device in tow – whether they borrow Mom/Dad's phone or have a pre-paid phone of their own. Pre-program contact information of parents and neighbors into your and your child's speed dial, and be sure they know how to access them. 2. Ensure accessibility: Use a belt clip or carrying case to make sure phones do not get tangled in costumes. 3. Establish boundaries: Families should have in place a familiarized route for children to follow while out on the town. As an extra parental aid, AT&T's FamilyMap service allows parents to easily and immediately locate a family member's whereabouts from their mobile device or PC so they can keep an eye on where the kids are. 4. Be in touch: Set up periodic phone alarms as a reminder for trick-or-treaters to text or call home to check in between candy collecting stops. 5. Be a wireless Samaritan: Any suspicious behavior must be immediately reported to the proper authority and shared among neighbors.