Sheriff’s Office Hosts Safety Seat Check

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a free Child Safety Seat Installation and Check event from 2 to 4 pm on Friday, August 18.

The installation event will take place in the parking lot of Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store, located at 7 W. Mill Street, Liberty, Mo. The event is free but requires an appointment. Interested participants should sign up online under the News and Events tab at SheriffClayCO.org.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 46% of child safety seats are installed incorrectly. Car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story