Installing Car Seats: You Can Do This!
The Newington Police Department now sponsors car seat checks and installations. These checks are intended to inspect parents’ efforts to install car seats and to show them how to correct any installation problems that may be occurring.
Help With Installation or Inspections
- Currently Sergeant Eric Chapdelaine and MPO Timothy Rinaldo are certified to conduct proper child seat installation checks.
- Appointments are needed to have car seats installed or checked and may be scheduled by emailing Eric Chapdelaine, Timothy Rinaldo, or calling 860-666-8445.
View Here: Child Safety Seat Requirements as of October 1, 2017
Has Your Child’s Car Seat Been Recalled?
If you would like to check to see if your child’s car seat has been recalled, follow these steps:
- Locate the manufacturer’s name, date and model number on your car seat
- Go to Safety Belt Safe U.S.A. Website
- Click on the ’Recalls’ link
- Click ’View’ to see the recalled car seat list