Pomona, Calif. – The Pomona Police Department announced today that it has received an $87,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Child Passenger Safety Education Program. This grant will enable the department to educate the public on the proper use of child safety seats and deter violations of traffic laws that lead to injuries and fatalities.
“It is our responsibility and duty to ensure the safety of children,” said Pomona Police Department Officer Trevor Stevenson. “Child seat check-ups, education classes, technician training, and car seat distribution and installation events help our department improve safety by ensuring the proper use of car seats and boosters. Our partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety and Safety Belt Safe, U.S.A. has provided resources, education, and training to help ensure the safety of future generations.”
A nationwide survey conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that two out of three car seats are misused. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for children, but car seats save lives by significantly reducing the risk of injury or death.
The program, funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will run through September 2025.
