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| 139 | 2017-01-20 | Troop A | Child Safety Seat Check Event in St. Francisville |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE January 20, 2017 Child Safety Seat Check Event in St. Francisville St. Francisville, LA- The Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Task Force, West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, West Feliciana Fire Department, and Louisiana State Police are conducting a free child passenger safety seat check-up event on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 10:00 am. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the West Feliciana Fire Department, 9892 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, LA. No appointment is necessary. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions. It is a proven fact that car seats and booster seats save lives. These devices offer the best protection for children in the event of a crash. However, approximately 3 out of 4 child seats are not used correctly. This misuse rate can be attributed to the great variety of child seats available, the great range of children’s weights and heights, and the vast array of vehicles in today’s market. These misuses span all races, educational levels, and socioeconomic status. During the past 30 years, approximately 8,959 lives have been saved by the use of child restraints according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is important that caregivers ensure children are properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt anytime they are traveling in a vehicle. Every Louisiana State Police Troop is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a child safety seat “Inspection Station”. Please take advantage of these free services to ensure the safety of your child. Contact Information: TFC Bryan Lee Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop A Office: (225) 754-8524 bryan.lee@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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