Lombard police to check car seats

Lombard police will offer free child car seat inspections at the park district’s Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Certified Car Seat Safety Technicians from the police department will be available to help parents and caregivers with car seat installations from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“We are committed to keeping children safe, and ensuring proper car seat installation is a critical part of that effort,” said Sgt. Tom Balsitis in a statement. “By partnering with the Lombard Park District at their Touch-A-Truck event, we hope to reach and assist even more local families.”

The Touch-A-Truck event will be hosted by the Lombard Park District from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lombard Common, 433 E. St. Charles Road.

For questions about the car seat safety inspections, contact police at (630) 873-4400.