Palos Park Police Offer Free Child Car Seat Checks By Appointment For Area Residents

PALOS PARK, IL—Palos Park police want to make sure the youngest passengers in your vehicle are safe by offering FREE child safety and booster seat checks for residents and non-residents. Officer Rebecca Duffy will assist parents and caregivers in making sure car seats are properly installed and used.

If you need help or want your car seat checked, email Officer Duffy to schedule an appointment at rduffy@palospark.org. This free service is available to all residents and is especially helpful for new parents and caregivers who want added peace of mind.

During a car seat safety check, Officer Duffy will:

• Inspect your car seat for proper installation
• Provide hands-on guidance to ensure a secure fit
• Share current safety recommendations and best practices
• This free service is available to all residents and is especially helpful for new parents and caregivers who want added peace of mind.

Ensuring your kid is in the proper safety seat helps keep them secure in the event of a collision. To learn more about child passenger safety, go to nhtsa.gov/road-safety/child-safety.

Child safety seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants under one year old and by 54 percent for toddlers, ages 1 to 4, in passenger cars.