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Groveland Police Department Appoints Car Seat Installation Technician

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 28, 2017

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groveland Police Department Appoints Car Seat Installation Technician

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to announce that Officer Joshua Sindoni is the Groveland Police Department’s newest car seat installation technician.

On Aug. 23, Officer Sindoni earned his certification through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and is now ready to help residents in need. Chief Gillen previously held the position of car seat technician, but the role has been vacant for the last few years.

“We’re so thrilled to have Officer Sindoni in this role, and on behalf of the entire department, I congratulate him for completing the course,” Chief Gillen said. “Given the number of young families we have in Groveland, it is essential that we offer this service to our community.”

The Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Law requires that all children sit in a federally approved car seat or booster, which must be properly fastened and secured, until they are 8 years old or over 57 inches tall. It is recommended that children under the age of 13 ride in the back seat.

All infants and toddlers should be in rear-facing car seats until they reach the age of 2 years old, or the weight and height limit issued by the manufacturer. Toddlers and preschoolers should be placed in convertible and forward-facing seats equipped with a harness. Once school-aged children outgrow their forward-facing seats, they should sit in a booster until they are old enough to wear a seat belt.

Those who would like to make an appointment to have a car seat installed can contact the Groveland Police Department at 978-521-1212.


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Groton Police Department Receives Grant for Child Passenger Safety Equipment

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Groton Police Department
Donald Palma Jr., Chief of Police
99 Pleasant Street
Groton MA 01450

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groton Police Department Receives Grant for Child Passenger Safety Equipment

GROTON — Chief Donald Palma is pleased to announce that the Groton Police Department has received a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant this month to increase accessibility to valuable safety resources in the community.

The goal of the CPS Equipment Grant is to reduce fatalities and injuries by distributing federally approved car seats to residents in need. Groton Police Department will receive $2,000 to use towards acquiring car seats and booster seats to be distributed throughout the next year. The seats are intended for children ranging in age from infants to 11 years old and will be given to local parents and caregivers.

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for all children nationwide. Properly installed car and booster seats have been proven to reduce the risk of death and injury in crashes, yet AAA estimates that 75 percent of car seats are installed improperly.

“Our department is proud to receive this grant and to further the effort increase car safety for our residents,” Chief Palma said. “Anyone in the community who is in need of a car or booster seat, or needs help installing one, should not hesitate to contact the police department.”

Groton police officers will also, by appointment, install child car seats for any residents free of charge.

If you would like to schedule an appointment for inspection, or to install a new car seat, contact the Groton Police Department at 978-448-5555.

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West Newbury Police Department Receives Child Passenger Safety Equipment Grant

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West Newbury Police Department
Art Reed, Chief of Police
401 Main St.
West Newbury, MA 01985

For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Office: 978-971-8101
Email: [email protected]

West Newbury Police Department Receives Child Passenger Safety Equipment Grant

WEST NEWBURY — Chief Art Reed is pleased to announce that the West Newbury Police Department received a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant this month to expand resources and improve safety in the community.

West Newbury is one of 68 municipal departments that received a portion of the $170,000 CPS grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division. The police department’s $2,000 allocation will be used to purchase 25 car and booster seats to be distributed throughout the next year. The seats range from infant to 11 years old and will be given to local parents and caregivers in need.

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for all children nationwide. Properly installed car and booster seats have been proven to reduce the risk of death and injury in crashes, yet AAA estimates that 75 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly.

“We are thankful to receive this grant, which will continue to ensure our department is doing its part in keeping children safe,“ Chief Reed said. “For those in need of a car or booster seat, or who need help installing one, please contact the police department. We are here to help.”

West Newbury is one of more than 225 free child safety seat inspection sites in Massachusetts. Officers Michael Dwyer and Eric Forni are certified child seat safety technicians and are available to assist residents.

If you would like to schedule an appointment for inspection, or to install a new car seat, contact the West Newbury Police Department at 978-363-1213.

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North Reading Police Provide Child Seat Safety Tips

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

North Reading Police Provide Child Seat Safety Tips

NORTH READING — To keep children safe while riding in a motor vehicle, Chief Michael P. Murphy and the North Reading Police Department are asking residents to review several key safety tips regarding car seats and boosters.

The Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Law requires that all children sit in a federally approved car seat or booster, which must be properly fastened and secured, until they are 8 years old or over 57 inches tall. It is recommended that children under the age of 13 ride in the back seat.

All infants and toddlers should be in rear-facing car seats until they reach the age of 2 years old, or the weight and height limit issued by the manufacturer. Toddlers and preschoolers should be placed in convertible and forward-facing seats equipped with a harness. Once school-aged children outgrow their forward-facing seats, they should sit in a booster until they are old enough to wear a seat belt.

“Child safety should be a number one priority for all drivers,” Chief Murphy said. “Never operate a vehicle if the child is not correctly secured in a car seat or booster. We would hate to see a tragic accident occur due to improper installation.”

According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, 75 percent of child safety seats are installed incorrectly, and motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death and injury for all children. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 638 children 12 years old and younger were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2013, and that more than 127,250 were injured.

Properly securing your child in an age and size appropriate car seat greatly lowers the risk of serious and fatal injuries. The CDC reports that:

• Car seats reduce the risk of death to infants by 71 percent, and to toddlers between ages 1 to 4 by 54 percent.

• Booster seats decrease the risk for serious injury by 45 percent for children 4 to 8 years old when compared with solely seat belt use.

Click here for a message on child safety seats from mass.gov.

For more information on child car seat safety or need help with installation please contact the North Reading Police Department at 978-664-3131 or to find a checkup event, visit www.mass.gov/childsafetyseats.

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