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Arcadia Weekly Aug 17, 2011
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Officers Association and CHP to Host Child Passenger Safety Seat Check-Up Event
WHAT: Working to ensure the safety of El Monte residents,the El Monte Police Department is partnering with the California Highway Patrol and National Latino Peace Officers Association to host a free car seat inspection this Saturday.
Every year, hundreds of children are either killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions. Studies have shown child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by 72% for infants and by 54% for toddlers, ages 1-4. But in addition to having a car seat, it is also critical that it be installed properly.
The El Monte Police Department will have certified technicians/officers inspecting child seats and offering traffic safety information. The goal of this event is to educate parents on the proper installation and use of child passenger seats. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Inspections will be done by appointment only. To set up an appointment, participants must contact the CHP Baldwin Park office at (626) 338-1164.
WHO: Residents throughout the San Gabriel Valley are invited to make an appointment.
WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2011
9:00am – 2:00p.m.
Call (626) 338-1164 to make an appointment.
WHERE: El Monte Police Department (parking lot)
11333 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91731
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