| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3036 | 2017-08-01 | Troop D | Back to School: Free Child Safety Booster Seat Giveaway Event |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE August 1, 2017 Back to School: Free Child Safety Booster Seat Giveaway Event DERIDDER—On Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force in conjunction with Louisiana State Police Troop D and the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a free child safety seat check event at Green Chevrolet located at 307 East First Street in DeRidder. Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to ensure child safety seats are properly installed. While supplies last, free booster seats will be provided for children meeting the following criteria: Child and vehicle must be present Child must weigh from 40 to 100 pounds Child must be less than 4 feet 9 inches tall Child must be at least 4 years old Only one seat per child Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children. Louisiana state law requires drivers to ensure every child in a motor vehicle equipped with safety belts is properly secured, regardless of seating position in the vehicle. Many injuries and deaths can be prevented by properly using child safety seats. Anyone who is not able to make this event and would like to have a child safety seat inspected may make an appointment with Louisiana State Police Troop D by calling 337-491-2519 or the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-460-5443. This free inspection will allow the parent/caregiver to speak with a technician that will show the parent/caregiver how to properly install the child restraint and ensure the child is in the appropriate seat for the child’s height and weight. Contact Information: Sgt. James Anderson Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (337) 491-2932 james.l.anderson@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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