The Waterbury Times|Oct 15, 2026

WATERBURY, CT The Waterbury Police Department will offer free car seat safety checks Saturday, October 17, giving families an opportunity to make sure their children’s car seats are installed and used properly.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waterbury Department of Public Works, 526 Huntingdon Avenue. The service is free and open to families seeking assistance with child passenger safety.

The department announced the event in recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week, an initiative focused on raising awareness about protecting children while traveling in vehicles.

Proper car seat installation and use are important parts of child passenger safety. Families can use the event as an opportunity to have their current setup checked and get assistance with questions about their child’s car seat.

The Waterbury Police Department is encouraging residents to share information about the event to help more families take advantage of the free service.

Event Details

• What: Free Car Seat Safety Check
• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Department of Public Works, 526 Huntingdon Avenue, Waterbury
• Cost: Free

The announcement was provided by Sergeant Joseph Morais, the Waterbury Police Department’s public information officer.

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