Child Passenger Safety
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with Douglas County Fire District #2, Roseburg Police Department, Sutherlin Police Department, Myrtle Creek Police Department, Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Transportation has formed the Douglas County Child Safety Seat Coalition (DCCSSC). The mission of the DCCSSC is to reduce the number of children who are injured and killed unnecessarily on the streets, roads and highways in Douglas County.
Through community partnerships with both public and private entities, the Coalition will provide organized education and training, safety seat inspections and clinics that will increase the proper use of child safety seats following the recommendations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
The Coalition also provides infant, convertible, and booster safety seats, at a discounted price to financially qualified families, the intention being to increase the rate of safety seat use.
Please call Lynda at Douglas County Fire District #2, 541-440-7632, for information on getting a low priced safety seat or to make an appointment to have your safety seat properly installed.
For information on becoming a volunteer or if you are interested in helping us provide safety seats in Douglas County, contact Andrea Zielinski at 541-440-4486.