Palos Park PD Think Positive By Distributing Bike Helmets To Kids

PALOS PARK, IL — The Palos Park Police Department is thinking positive by holding its annual bike helmet giveaway for local children. Whether we’re still sheltering in place gradually easing back into regular life, police want kids to have fun riding their bikes this summer and if necessary, can still practice social distancing. The bike helmets are being distributed to local children as part of the ProRider National Children-N-Safety program.

If your child needs a bike helmet, or if his or her head has grown from last year, police will be handing out FREE bike helmets. Wearing a properly fitted helmet is the best way to prevent head injuries or death. The program is available to Palos Park residents only. Miller said the bike helmets will be available for pick up in April at the Palos Park police station, 8999 W. 123rd St.

"Head injuries and falls from bicycles are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits among children, especially during the summer months," Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller said. "Police hope that by issuing the helmets they can prevent trips to the ER."

The bike helmet program is available to Palos Park residents only. For more information, contact Chief Joe Miller by email at Jmiller@palospark.org or call 708-671-3770.