| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3552 | 2013-05-08 | Troop D | Free Child Safety Booster Seat Event in Westlake |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE May 8, 2013 Free Child Safety Booster Seat Event in Westlake Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children. Louisiana state law requires all vehicle occupants, including children, to be properly restrained in all seating positions day and night. Many injuries and deaths can be prevented by properly using child safety seats. On Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force will hold a free child safety seat event at Pinederosa Park located at 2901 Westwood Road (LA Highway 378) in Westlake. This service is provided in conjunction with Phillips 66 Family Safety Day. Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to assist with the proper installation of child safety seats. While supplies last, free booster seats will be given to caregivers for children meeting the following criteria: Child MUST weigh between 40 and 100 pounds Child MUST be less than 4 feet 9 inches tall Child MUST be present Only ONE seat per child Participating agencies include Louisiana State Police Troop D, Ward 1 Fire Department (Moss Bluff), Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the United Way of Southwest Louisiana. Contact Information: Sgt. James Anderson Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (337) 491-2932 james.anderson@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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