Suffolk Sheriffs, Brookhaven Team Up For Car Seat Safety Event

HOLTSVILLE, NY — There will be a free child safety seat check at the Town of Brookhaven's Safety Town in Holtsville on Sept. 24, Highways Superintendent Dan Losquadro said.

The event is being held on National Seat Check Saturday, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Child Passenger Safety Week from Sept. 18-24.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

As part of the event, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, along with certified technicians from the Brookhaven Highway Department, will be on hand to inspect car seats and ensure children are riding in the proper car seats for their age and size, officials said.

Sheriff Errol Toulon said that Nationwide, over half of car seats are installed incorrectly, "putting children’s safety at risk in the case of an accident.”

“I would like to thank the Town of Brookhaven’s Highway Department for joining with us to offer this free car seat safety check to help ensure that parents are installing and using their car seats correctly," he added.

Losquadro noted car crashes "are a leading cause of death for children."

“Many parents and caregivers believe they know how to use the correct child restraints for their children, but these restraints are frequently used incorrectly," he said. "I am happy to provide this free car seat inspection to teach parents and caregivers how to identify, choose and correctly install the right car seat for their child’s age and size.”

The safety check will be funded, in part, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a grant from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.

Safety Town is located at 249 Buckley Rd. in Holtsville. Call 631-451-5335 to reserve an appointment for a safety inspection.