Police department awarded $6,200 GTSC grant for child passenger safety

The Schenectady Police Department told the Public Safety Committee it was awarded $6,200 from the Governor
l Traffic Safety Committee to participate in a statewide child passenger safety program. "The police department has been awarded $6,200 in state funding to participate in the statewide child passenger safety program," staff said, adding the funds will support education, free car-seat installations and provide seats at a discounted rate.

Officials said the department has previously received seats through partner organizations and that the new award will be used primarily to staff and run outreach events and installation clinics. Committee members asked how the program has been communicated and whether the city should run stand-alone events or rely on hospitals and partner groups to refer residents; staff said hospitals have often connected families in the past but added they will explore more public messaging and coordinate with the traffic division.

The committee moved and seconded acceptance of the grant. The committee record does not include a roll-call tally; the chair said the motion carried.