Child Safety Seats

Child Safety Seat Program 

The Child Safety Seat Program and Sheriff's Officers are at the County Clerk's Store located in the Deptford Mall every 1st Saturday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm.   And by appointment as needed, other times of the month.  

To ensure that our technicians have enough time to safely check your car seat, we recommend that the last vehicle arrive no later than 15 minutes before our event ends. This will allow us to ensure that the installations are completed before the event concludes. While appointments are encouraged to help us maintain our time efficiently, they are not mandatory. Simply arrive at your convenience, and we will be happy to help you secure your child’s safety.

We are also available during the year at local events such as 4-H Fair, National Night Out, etc.!

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the Sheriff's Child Safety Seat Program, please contact our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Coordinator, Sergeant Lori Shaw via email lshaw@co.gloucester.nj.us.

Precautions

• Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt.
• Children under the age of 4 years and weighing less than 40 pounds in rear-facing seats until they outgrow the top height or weight.
• Forward facing harness straps should be at or above shoulder.
• Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries.
• Rear-facing harness straps at or below shoulder level.
• ALWAYS consult your car seat safety manual!

New Jersey Child Passenger Restraint Law

Always wear a seat belt, no matter your age! All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat! Please visit: NJ's Child Passenger Safety Law page for more information and current updates.

Infants

• Seat Position - Rear-facing only
• Type of Seat - Infant only or rear-facing convertible equipped with a five-point harness.
• Weight - Birth to 2 years at least 30 pounds.

Toddlers

• Seat Position - Rear-facing
• Type of Seat - Rear facing equipped with a five-point harness, until the child outgrows the top height or top weight recommendations made by the manufacturer, at which point the child shall be secured in a rear seat, in a forward facing equipped with a five-point harness.
• Weight - Under the age of 4 years and weighing less than 40 pounds.

Young Children

• Seat Position - Forward-facing
• Type of Seat - Forward facing which is equipped with a five-point harness, until the child outgrows the top height or top weight recommendations made by the manufacturer, at which point the child shall be secured in a rear seat, in a booster seat.
• Weight - Under the age of 8 years and less than 57 inches in height.