With Halloween on the horizon, the Shelby County Sheriff's Arlington Precinct hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday.
An eclectic mix of costumes were present — from zombie football players to creatures unknown to the average onlooker.
Still, they all lined up to get buckets of free candy that were provided by deputies and Arlington firefighters.
The event was a safe way for parents to take their kids trick-or-treating, especially for those worried about "candy-tampering." Deputies at the event offered advice on how to keep children safe around the holiday.
Janice Masters is the Captain of the Patrol Field Bureau in Arlington.
"So this time in Halloween, one of the best ways is to attend events like this where you know that the candy is safe," she said. "Make sure you're checking the candy, checking the packaging and if there's anything questionable, just throw it away."
Sketchy packaging is also something to look out for — anything like holes or tears that look like the candy has previously been opened is a red flag. Another red flag is homemade candy.