This Saturday, Blount County parents and caretakers can get a hand ensuring their child's car seat is safely secured, as the Sheriff's Office is hosting a Child Safety Seat Clinic. The event, part of the Meet Your Local Heroes community gathering, will take place at the Sheriff's Office Training Facility on William Blount Drive. According to a post on the Blount County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, attendees should enter via Newell-Rubbermaid and follow signs to the venue.
The clinic, running from 11 am to 3 pm, offers services by certified child passenger safety seat technicians. These technicians will be available to help with the installation of child car seats and will ensure that they fit both the vehicle and the child properly. A crucial service, considering how often car seats are mistakenly installed, will be provided amidst the four-hour event.
Enhancing community engagement, the event doesn't only focus on child safety but also invites families to stay and partake in the broader community activities post-installation. The Blount County Sheriff's Office emphasizes child safety as a year-round priority, with clinics similar to this one running from February through November at various county locations. For those unable to attend this weekend's clinic, the Sheriff's Office encourages checking their social media feeds and official website for updates on future events.
