Blog: Burlington NJ Child Safety Seat Check Saturday
By Jim Donovan: The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will be sponsoring a free Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Relief Fire Company in Burlington. The Relief Fire Company is located at 1020 Neck Road.
“We have inspected over 10,500 seats since we began this program in 1998,” said Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield. “Historically, almost 90% of the seats we check have been installed incorrectly.” Nationally, approximately 75% of the child safety seats are installed incorrectly prior to the intervention of a trained child safety seat technician.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children over the age of six months. “Having a trained technician check your child’s seat could be one of the most important things you do,” stated Stanfield. The Sheriff’s Department also has drop-in hours every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly.
Grant funding from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety pays for this program. Additional Saturday checkpoints are listed on the department webpage at www.co.burlington.nj.us. The department also has a child safety seat information line which is 609-265-5221.
Sheriff to hold child safety seat checkpoint Saturday
Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 3:22 pm
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Updated: 3:58 pm, Thu Jun 13, 2013.
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BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP — The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will hold a free child safety seat checkpoint from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Relief Fire Company on Neck Road.
“We have inspected over 10,500 seats since we began this program in 1998,” Sheriff Jean Stanfield said. “Historically, almost 90 percent of the seats we check have been installed incorrectly.”
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children over 6 months old.
“Having a trained technician check your child’s seat could be one of the most important things you do,” Stanfield said.
The Sheriff’s Department also has drop-in hours every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Administration Building on Rancocas Road in Mount Holly.
Grant funding from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety pays for the program. More Saturday checkpoints are listed on the department website at www.co.burlington.nj.us. The department also has a child safety seat information line at 609-265-5221.
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Birmingham Fire and Rescue to offer free check of child safety seat installation
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service on Friday will be available to check child safety seats to make sure they are properly installed.
The free event will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Western Fitness Center at 4712 Ave. W across from the Crossplex in western Birmingham. Battalion Chief C.W. Mardis said the installation check will only take about 10 to 15 minutes. Advice and instruction on child passenger safety will be provided.
The installation check is part of a child passenger safety class going on this week in Birmingham. There are 30 firefighters taking part in the class.
Mardis offered these statistics and tips for children in motor vehicles:
How can injuries to children in motor vehicles be prevented?
-Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% for infants, and by 54% for toddlers ages 1 to 4 years.
-There is strong evidence that child safety seat laws, safety seat distribution and education programs, community-wide education and enforcement campaigns, and incentive-plus-education programs are effective in increasing child safety seat use.7
-According to researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, for children 4 to 7 years, booster seats reduce injury risk by 59% compared to seat belts alone.8
-Child passengers should never be seated in front of an airbag. Airbags can injure or kill children in a crash that might otherwise have been survivable.
Guidelines for Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers can:
-Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. This sets a good example.
-Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
Know the stages:
-Birth through Age 2 – Rear-facing child safety seat. For the best possible protection, infants and children should be kept in a rear-facing child safety seat, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limits of their particular seat. The weight and height limits on rear-facing child safety seats can accommodate most children through age 2, check the seat’s owner’s manual for details.
-Between Ages 2-4/Until 40 lbs – Forward-facing child safety seat. When children outgrow their rear-facing seats (the weight and height limits on rear-facing car seats can accommodate most children through age 2) they should ride in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of their particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds; many newer seats have higher weight limits-check the seat’s owner’s manual for details).
-Between Ages 4-8 OR Until 4’9″ Tall – Booster seat. Once children outgrow their forward-facing seats (by reaching the upper height and weight limits of their seat), they should ride in belt positioning booster seats. Remember to keep children in the back seat for the best possible protection.
-After Age 8 AND/OR 4’9″ Tall – Seat belts. Children should use booster seats until adult seat belts fit them properly. Seat belts fit properly when the lap belt lays across the upper thighs (not the stomach) and the shoulder belt fits across the chest (not the neck). When adult seat belts fit children properly they can use the adult seat belts without booster seats. For the best possible protection keep children in the back seat and use lap-and-shoulder belts.
-All children younger than 13 years should ride in the back seat. Airbags can kill young children riding in the front seat. Never place a rear-facing car seat in the front seat or in front of an air bag.
-Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue to offer free check of child safety seat installation – The Birmingham News
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service on Friday will be available to check child safety seats to make sure they are properly installed.
The free event will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Western Fitness Center at 4712 Ave. W across from the Crossplex in western Birmingham. Battalion Chief C.W. Mardis said the installation check will only take about 10 to 15 minutes. Advice and instruction on child passenger safety will be provided.
The installation check is part of a child passenger safety class going on this week in Birmingham. There are 30 firefighters taking part in the class.
Mardis offered these statistics and tips for children in motor vehicles:
How can injuries to children in motor vehicles be prevented?
-Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% for infants, and by 54% for toddlers ages 1 to 4 years.
-There is strong evidence that child safety seat laws, safety seat distribution and education programs, community-wide education and enforcement campaigns, and incentive-plus-education programs are effective in increasing child safety seat use.7
-According to researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, for children 4 to 7 years, booster seats reduce injury risk by 59% compared to seat belts alone.8
-Child passengers should never be seated in front of an airbag. Airbags can injure or kill children in a crash that might otherwise have been survivable.
Guidelines for Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers can:
-Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. This sets a good example.
-Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
Know the stages:
-Birth through Age 2 – Rear-facing child safety seat. For the best possible protection, infants and children should be kept in a rear-facing child safety seat, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limits of their particular seat. The weight and height limits on rear-facing child safety seats can accommodate most children through age 2, check the seat’s owner’s manual for details.
-Between Ages 2-4/Until 40 lbs – Forward-facing child safety seat. When children outgrow their rear-facing seats (the weight and height limits on rear-facing car seats can accommodate most children through age 2) they should ride in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of their particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds; many newer seats have higher weight limits-check the seat’s owner’s manual for details).
-Between Ages 4-8 OR Until 4’9″ Tall – Booster seat. Once children outgrow their forward-facing seats (by reaching the upper height and weight limits of their seat), they should ride in belt positioning booster seats. Remember to keep children in the back seat for the best possible protection.
-After Age 8 AND/OR 4’9″ Tall – Seat belts. Children should use booster seats until adult seat belts fit them properly. Seat belts fit properly when the lap belt lays across the upper thighs (not the stomach) and the shoulder belt fits across the chest (not the neck). When adult seat belts fit children properly they can use the adult seat belts without booster seats. For the best possible protection keep children in the back seat and use lap-and-shoulder belts.
-All children younger than 13 years should ride in the back seat. Airbags can kill young children riding in the front seat. Never place a rear-facing car seat in the front seat or in front of an air bag.
-Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle.
Weekly ‘Brief Sheet’ From Blowing Rock PD, Child Passenger Safety …
June 5, 2013. Courtesy of the Blowing Rock Police Department, here is the weekly “Brief Sheet,” compiled by Capt. Aaron Miller on Tuesday, June 4.
Blowing Rock Police Department recently received recognition as a Permanent Child Passenger Safety Seat Checking Station. Permanent Checking Stations are locations where parents, grandparents and other caregivers can get help with their child’s safety seat. Caregivers can get information on laws and best practice advice governing child safety seats, help installing child safety seats or just inspecting a seat to insure that the seat is properly installed. Approval for Checking Stations is given through the North Carolina Buckle Up Program and Safe Kids Worldwide.
Currently Blowing Rock Police has three Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Officers Deyton Turpin and Jordan Byland recently completed the 32 hour course to receive their certification. Blowing Rock Police CPS Technician will be assisting parents and caregivers by appointment at the Police Department. If you need assistance with the installation of a seat please call our office at 295-5212 to schedule a time to meet with a technician.
The Shiners Parade last Saturday kicked off a busy season of special events. There are lots of events planned in Blowing Rock over the upcoming weeks. Special events keep officers busy with planning, adjusting schedules and executing the plans to insure that our residents and guest have a safe and enjoyable experience in Blowing Rock. In addition to the parade this past week end, officers are in preparation for a memorial run, emergency fest, Blood Sweat and Gears bicycle race and the fourth of July parade which is only a few weeks away.
Last week’s reports include a larceny from a residence, a harassing phone call report and one minor traffic accident in the parking lot at the swimming pool.
Five citations were issued last week. Charges include no operator’s license, expired registrations and no seat belt.
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Greensboro Police Holds Child Safety Seat Inspection
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GREENSBORO – According to the National Highway Safety Administration, approximately three of four child safety seats are not used correctly. That’s why the Greensboro Police Department held a free child safety seat clinic on Thursday.
Certified technicians provided personal instruction on the correct type of restraint system for each family member and inspected child safety seats to see if they are properly installed. Officers also installed or re-installed child seats in cars.
If you were unable to attend the free clinic, you can always call the Greensboro Police Department and schedule an appointment with a certified technician.
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Child Safety Seat Inspections
May 30, 2013
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office
1225 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA
Cost: FREE Who: Stafford County Sheriff’s Department
Every Thursday, 10:00 am
(By appointement/pending holidays)
Contact the Traffic Safety Unit to schedule an appointment: 540-658-4959
What you should know about Child Safety Seats:
1. All children under the Age of 8 MUST be secured in a child safety seat (VA Law).
2. NO rear facing infant seat can be placed in the front seat of a vehicle that is equipped with an active Air Bag (VA Law).
3. Infants under the age of 1 and under 20 lbs. should be secured in a rear facing infant seat or rear facing convertible seat. Parents may turn them around after meeting these requirements, but can leave them rear facing longer.
4. Any older child under 4’ 9” should use a booster seat regardless of age. Seat belts are made for adults who are taller than 4’ 9”, and a smaller child may have problems with the shoulder belt resting on their neck.
5. 80% OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM must sit on the seat. Side fold down pickup seats can not be used for safety seats.
6. All child safety seats Must be secured properly in a vehicle. Near 90% of all safety seats are improperly installed in vehicles. The main problem is that the seats are installed too loose. There should be no more than 1” of movement at the belt path for safety seats. All harness straps should be snug, and the plastic retaining clip should rest on the child’s chest at the arm pit level.
7. Parents should review the owner’s manual for the safety seat and their vehicle for proper installation/usage of a child safety seat. They must go by the height and weight restrictions for each seat, which are set by the manufacturer. If a child exceeds these limits, then a new/larger seat should be used.
8. We offer child seat checks at the Stafford County Public Safety Center / Sheriff’s Office (HB) on Thursday mornings around 1000 hrs. by appointment. They can call the Traffic Safety Unit to make an appointment.
Police host child safety seat check
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Certified child safety technicians can help you properly install child safety seats this Saturday. The event is being held in the parking lot of the City of Tonawanda Police Department at 200 Niagara Street on Saturday, June 1st from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Anyone with a child safety seat question or issue is encouraged to stop by a receive assistance at the child safety seat checkpoint.
Tonawanda Police, the Erie County Sheriff’s Deparment and the City of North Tonawanda Police Department are hosting the event with funding from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
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Free booster, car seat safety check at West Bend Fire Dept.
WEST BEND (WITI) — Safe Kids Southeast Wisconsin Coalition, led by Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, will host a Booster and Car Seat Safety Check Thursday, May 23rd at the West Bend Fire Department, station 2.
Volunteer, certified child passenger safety technicians will assist families to ensure children are riding safely.
A limited supply of low-cost child safety seats will be available for purchase. Child and vehicle must be present to purchase seat. When making an appointment, please indicate interest in purchasing a seat.
At the safety check, certified child passenger safety technicians will make certain seats are correctly installed and appropriate for the age and size of the child.
To make an appointment, call (414) 231-4896.
“When installed and used correctly, child safety seats and safety belts can prevent injuries and save lives. Child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by up to 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers ages 1 to 4,” said Lisa Klindt Simpson, coordinator, Safe Kids Southeast Wisconsin. “Children should ride in a car seat as long as possible, as long as the child is within the height and weight requirements described by the manufacturer. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.”
For more information about child passenger safety, go to safekidswi.org.
State police to offer child safety seat inspections
The Pennsylvania State Police will offer free child safety seat inspections statewide in conjunction with the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 20 to June 2, according to a news release.
“Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death and injury for children 15 and younger, and many of those tragedies occur because the child passenger is not properly restrained,” State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said. “Ensuring the safety of our most precious cargo must be our first priority every time we get behind the wheel.”
Each of the department’s troops will conduct at least one safety seat check during the week, Noonan said. The seat checks are designed to teach parents the proper installation and use of child safety seats.
“We know that child passenger safety seats save lives, but only when they are installed and used properly,” Noonan said. “Using these seats properly is an absolute must for everyone traveling with children.”
Pennsylvania law requires that children under the age of 4 ride in a federally-approved car seat that is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Children ages 4 through 7 must use a booster seat if they are no longer in a car seat. Children who weigh more than 80 pounds or who are of a height of 4 feet 9 inches or taller may be fastened in the vehicle’s safety seat belt system without the use of a child booster seat.
The state’s seat belt law mandates that
children ages 8 to 17 must use a seat belt, and violating this law is a primary offense. It is a secondary offense for drivers and front-seat passengers age 18 and older to travel unbuckled. Because of the potential dangers associated with air bag deployment, children ages 12 and under should always ride in a vehicle’s back seat, the release said.
The State Police Bureau of Patrol also offered the following tips:
Read and follow the car seat and vehicle manufacturers’ instructions;
Use the car’s seat belt to anchor the seat to the car unless you are using a child safety seat with the LATCH system;
Fill out and return the registration card for your seat so you’ll know if it is recalled because of a problem;
Make sure the seat’s harness fits snugly; and
Use a tether strap if the seat requires it.
For a list of child car seat safety inspection locations and dates, visit the state police website at www.psp.state.pa.us – click on the banner ad at the top of the homepage.
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