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Arlington Police Department To Reintroduce Car Seat Safety Inspections

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

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

Arlington Police Department To Reintroduce Car Seat Safety Inspections

ARLINGTON — Acting Chief Julie Flaherty is pleased to announce that the Arlington Police Department is reintroducing car seat safety inspections after Officers Joseph Canniff and Daniel Styffe recently became certified child safety seat technicians.

In September, Officers Canniff and Styffe took the National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training course, sponsored by Safe Kids Worldwide, to become certified child safety seat inspectors. Certified inspectors can help determine if your car seat is appropriate for your child’s age and size, can ensure that your safety seat is properly installed and can answer questions about child safety seats.

Residents are encouraged to have their car seats inspected by a certified technician. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 59 percent of children’s car seats are installed incorrectly.

To schedule an inspection, Arlington residents can email [email protected] with their phone number and availability for an appointment. An officer will then coordinate an appointment to inspect the car seat.

Appointments will be held at the Arlington Police Department at 112 Mystic St. The car seat must already be installed in order to be inspected.

“We are excited to offer this program once again as another way to serve our community,” Acting Chief Flaherty said. “We’re pleased that Officers Caniff and Styffe have taken the initiative to become certified and we’re happy to be able to assist residents by making sure that their child’s seat is installed correctly to ensure they’re best protected.”

Additional information on Arlington Police Department’s Car Seat Installation program can be found here.

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*Media Advisory* Randolph Police Department to Host Child Safety Seat Checkpoint

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Randolph Police Department
William Pace, Police Chief
41 South Main St.
Randolph, MA 02368

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

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

 

*Media Advisory*

Randolph Police Department to Host Child Safety Seat Checkpoint

RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace is pleased to announce that the Randolph Police Department will be hosting a child safety seat checkpoint this weekend.

WHEN:
Saturday, June 3, from noon to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Randolph Police Station (rear lot), 41 South Main St.

WHO:
Randolph Police Department
WHAT:

Residents can bring their unused child safety seat and have it properly installed by certified public safety child safety seat installers, or bring a previously installed child safety seat to make sure it is installed correctly.

There will be a limited number of child safety seats available to replace broken, unsafe or expired safety seats for those in need on a first come first serve basis.

Additionally, the safety seat checkpoint will feature the Massachusetts State Police’s rollover simulator, which demonstrates the effects of not using a seatbelt or properly installed child safety seat.

“This is an incredibly important event to us,” Chief Pace said. “We want to make sure all residents with children are using properly secured child safety seats, and I hope parents will take this opportunity to check in and make sure their seats are installed the right way.”

About Child Safety Regulations:

All children riding as a passenger in motor vehicles must be in a federally-approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured until they are 8 years old or over 57 inches tall. Children older than 8 years old or taller than 57 inches then must wear seat belts. According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, 75 percent of child safety seats are installed incorrectly.

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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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Topsfield Fire Department to Host Child Passenger Safety Seat Giveaway

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Topsfield Fire Department
Ronald Giovannacci, Fire Chief
27 High St.
Topsfield, MA 01983

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

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

Topsfield Fire Department to Host Child Passenger Safety Seat Giveaway

TOPSFIELD – Chief Ronald Giovannacci is pleased to announce that the Topsfield Fire Department will be hosting a child passenger safety seat giveaway this weekend.

WHEN:

Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE:

Topsfield Fire Station, 27 High St.

WHAT:

Firefighters will be giving away a limited number of child safety seats to Massachusetts residents. The event is made possible through a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division. Recipients will fill out a survey and have their seat installed by a certified child safety seat technician.

“We are pleased to host such an important event,” Chief Giovannacci said. “A properly secured child safety seat is the best protection for children in the event of a crash. We hope residents in need will come and receive a child safety seat, or if they already have one, stop by to let our certified safety technicians check the installation to verify it has been done correctly.”

Anyone with questions should call the Topsfield Fire Department at 978-887-5148.

About Child Safety Regulations:

All children riding as a passenger in motor vehicles must be in a federally-approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured until they are 8 years old or over 57 inches tall. Children older than 8 years old or taller than 57 inches then must wear seat belts. According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, 75 percent of child safety seats are installed incorrectly

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