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Granby police offer free car-seat fittings; detective cites 46% incorrect-installation rate in Missouri
Summary
Detective Elias of the Granby Police Department encouraged parents to schedule free car-seat fittings, saying "In Missouri, 46% of car seats are installed incorrectly," and noting department-certified technicians will perform installations at no cost.
Detective Elias of the Granby Police Department urged parents to schedule a free car-seat fitting, saying, "In Missouri, 46% of car seats are installed incorrectly." The short announcement explained that certified technicians at the department will install car seats for free and invited residents to "schedule your fitting today."
The message framed the service as a child-safety measure: Elias said the department’s technicians will perform the installations at no charge to ensure seats are fitted and secured properly. No dates, times, or contact details were provided in the announcement; listeners were directed to make an appointment to receive the free service.
The statistic Elias cited—46% of car seats installed incorrectly in Missouri—was presented as the primary rationale for the outreach. The announcement did not provide a source for that figure nor did it include follow-up information about exact locations, hours, or any eligibility requirements. The Granby Police Department was identified as the offering agency.
The announcement closed with a direct appeal for action: "Let's keep our kids safe and schedule your fitting today." There was no discussion, debate, or formal vote recorded in the transcript; the recording is a departmental public-safety announcement rather than a meeting agenda item.
