Have Kids? Learn to Install Car Seats

Officers from the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s Traffic Unit will host a car seat installation class at 7 p.m. June 27 in the department’s training room. 

Certified car seat technicians will give a short training session on how to properly install car seats and will be available to answer any questions. Attendees can get hands-on training with demonstrator seats.

 “We’ve done this class in the past and received some great feedback. It’s a great way for us to make sure our residents all have their car seats properly installed, and to help answer any questions people may have about their car seats,” Buffalo Grove Sgt. Mike Rodriguez said. “We also will be able to explain occupant protection laws relating to child passenger safety seats, and provide our own tips on the proper installation of these seats.”

Police will also conduct a free child seat checks from 5-7 p.m. in the parking lot at the facility, just across the street from the Police Department.  

No appointments are necessary for the seat checks or the training class.

Funding for this campaign is provided by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation – Department of Traffic Safety.

Those seeking additional information regarding the free car seat check or training class or the IDOT Division of Traffic Safety free car seat grant program should contact Sgt. Mike Rodriguez at (847) 459-2560.