| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1397 | 2017-08-24 | Troop B | Is Your Child Riding Safely in Your Car? FREE Child Safety Seat Check Event in Metairie, LA |
TROOP B NEWS RELEASE August 24, 2017 Is Your Child Riding Safely in Your Car? FREE Child Safety Seat Check Event in Metairie, LA Jefferson Parish - The Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Task Force, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, University Medical Center, and Louisiana State Police are conducting a free child passenger safety seat check-up event on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10:00 am. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Target parking lot at Clearview Mall, 4500 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 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, over 9,000 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”. For a complete list of Child Passenger Fitting Stations across the state please visit: http://www.umcno.org/injuryprevention. Contact Information: S/T Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop B Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.Matey@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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