Child Seat Inspection
State law, along with caring common sense, requires that children under the age of four be secured in an approved child seat while riding in a vehicle. An unsecured child has very little chance of surviving a collision without suffering injury or worse. Most parents comply with applicable laws and buckle up their child before a trip. However, past inspections have revealed that many child safety seats are either unsafe or are used improperly. Residents with children under four years of age are encouraged to schedule an appointment with our Certified Child Seat Inspector to arrange for a free inspection. The police department maintains several officers that have attended an intensive training class devoted to this matter and will check the seat for safety and ensure that it is being used properly. Inspections are held by appointment only at Police headquarters and require approximately one half-hour to complete.