| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1223 | 2011-01-11 | Troop A | Troop A to Conduct Child Safety Seat Inspections on Tuesdays |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent Troop A – News Release
Troop A to Conduct Child Safety Seat Inspections on Tuesdays Baton Rouge – Troopers will be available to inspect child safety seats at Troop A on Tuesdays beginning next Tuesday, January 18. The National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program certifies individuals as child passenger safety technicians and instructors. Tens of thousands of individuals have been certified since the program began in 1997. Troop A currently has a number of Troopers who are certified technicians. Last year, Troopers inspected and assisted with proper installation of nearly 150 child safety seats at Troop A. Six additional Troopers completed the certification process in December. “This is one of the areas of safety where we can make a huge difference,” said Captain Frank Ducote, Troop A Commander. “Our certified technicians are well-trained and dedicated to saving the lives of children who are victims of motor vehicle crashes.” The certification process is a 40-hour hands-on course of instruction that concludes with a large car seat check-up event in the community. Given the multitude of combinations of child safety seats and vehicles, installation can prove difficult and confusing at times. The misuse rate in Louisiana is above the national average. It is the goal of this program to encourage the use of child restraints, decrease the misuse of child restraints, and encourage compliance of the Louisiana child restraint and seat belt laws. Troopers will be available each week on Tuesdays from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm to assist parents and caregivers with the proper installation of child safety seats. This service is provided free of charge, and everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers can review Louisiana’s Child Passenger Safety Law on the Louisiana State Police Website at www.lsp.org/troopachildsafety.html Please contact Troop A at (225) 754-8524 to schedule an appointment. Contact Information: TFC Russell G. Graham II Public Affairs Unit Louisiana State Police – Troop A Office: (225) 754-8524 russell.graham@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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