MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK PROGRAM FOR 2025 

Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler announced that on-site child seat safety checks would continue this year at the Colonial Fire Company at 801 Kuser Road in Hamilton Township. The free program, partially funded by a generous grant from the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, is part of the Sheriff’s ongoing campaign to help parents, grandparents, expecting parents and others properly secure their children in an automobile. Trained and certified Sheriff’s Officers will conduct each child seat check for proper installation. They will also help determine if your child is in the right seat for their age and size. 

“Let’s all get it right when it comes to a child’s safety. It is important for parents, grandparents, and those expecting a child to know that a child will be secure in their car seat and are in the right seat for their size and age,” said Kemler. 

The car seat safety check-ups will take place from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on the last Tuesday of each month for 2024. The dates are January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28, and November 25 (there are no inspections in December due to the holiday season). Inspections take place in a weather-protected area at the rear of the firehouse. Participants should install their car seats before arrival and follow all health-minded guidance while at the event. 

For more information on the Sheriff’s Office Car Seat Safety Program, call 609-209-2880.