Irving Police Department is taking a stand against the alarmingly high rate of car seat installation errors with a community initiative poised to save young lives. Car crashes have been named the leading culprit in accidental injuries and deaths among children, with a properly secured child seat proven to be a key defense against such tragedies.

In their recent public push, the department revealed a stark statistic that more than 80 percent of child safety seats are not installed correctly. To combat this, they are offering local parents a chance to get their car seats checked by certified child passenger safety technicians. The goal is to firmly ensure, not to quickly attempt, that car seats are properly secured for the safety of the children riding in them.

The initiative was highlighted by the department where they urged parents to sign up promptly to secure a spot for a car seat installation tutorial at the Irving Family Advocacy Center. "Just having a car seat isn’t enough. Make sure it’s installed properly and secure your child’s safety," the Irving Police Department advocated in a Facebook post.

Those interested in this critical service are encouraged to act fast, as spots are limited. The emphasis on swift action is part of a wider effort to reduce the number of children at risk due to an error that can, and should, be easily corrected. The Irving PD has trained officers ready to teach parents the correct way to install a child seat, empowering them to protect their children's lives actively.