Sign up for a car seat safety session at Burnaby RCMP’s Open House

Burnaby

2023-10-10 14:03 PDT

Burnaby RCMP is inviting members of the public to an upcoming car and booster seat safety initiative, happening by appointment on Saturday, October 14, 2023, during Burnaby RCMP’s Open House.

For a child’s car seat or booster seat to be effective it must be installed and used correctly, but parents and caregivers often remark that they can be complicated and intimidating to set up and adjust.

Attendees of the upcoming safety event are asked to come to their appointment with their car or booster seat set up as usual.

Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Educators, including Burnaby RCMP officers and BCAA staff, will then work one-on-one with attendees to inspect the current set up and assist with adjustments and education.

The October 14, 2023 safety event is taking place at Burnaby RCMP’s main detachment during its Open House event.

Learn more about Burnaby RCMP’s October 14 Open House at this link: You're invited to Burnaby RCMP's Open House on October 14!

This car seat initiative is just one more way of connecting with our community during our Open House, said Cst. Kevin Connolly with Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services. The goal of the appointment is to make sure car and booster seats are properly installed and adjusted for maximum safety, while also educating and empowering attendees so they are comfortable making their own adjustments in the future and as their child grows.

Attendees are asked to pre-book appointments online. If you are interested, please send an email here.

Appointments are approximately one hour long.

Burnaby RCMP car and booster seat safety initiative details:

Saturday, October 14, 2023
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Please note the Open House is 10 am to 3 pm)
Burnaby RCMP Main Detachment (6355 Deer Lake Avenue), exact location details will be provided once appointment is confirmed
Please bring your car or booster seat (with manual) and, if possible, please also bring your child to your appointment
RSVP by email here

Two RCMP officers in uniform stand smiling while holding a car and booster seat beside an SUV