Police Department - Child Safety Seat Program - "Moving Kids Safely"
Child Safety Seat Information:
Next Installation Date: None Scheduled at this time. Check back soon.
Seat Installation Dates at NCPD HQ take place from 9:00AM - 2:00PM.
Currently, car seats will be installed by APPOINTMENT ONLY, which are limited and given on a first call basis. Please contact us at (914) 273-9500 to schedule an appointment. Ask for PO Tom Tallent.
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of fatal injuries for children in the United States. In 1998 alone motor vehicle crashes claimed the lives of 2,549 children ages 0-14 and injured 316,000 more. It is estimated that as many as 90% of parents who use child safety seats do so improperly. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6 out of every 10 children who died in crashes in 1998 would be alive today if they had been properly restrained.
In October of 2001 the North Castle Police in conjunction with the Westchester Safe Kids Coalition and with the assistance of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee have opened a child safety seat fitting station located at the North Castle Police Department. This program disseminates information to educate parents and child care providers in the proper use of child safety seats. All officers are certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and are trained to inspect for damage, recalls, and to demonstrate proper installation techniques to parents on a one- to- one basis.
The child seat inspections are held monthly, and an appointment is required. Appointments can be made by calling the North Castle Police Department at 914 273-9500. Parents should allow approximately 30 minutes per child safety seat. If you have any further questions regarding child safety seats, you may contact PO Tom Tallent at 914 273-9500. You may also go online and access the following websites for further information.
