The Rosendale Police Department is committed to the continuous pursuit of excellence. This can only be achieved through cooperation with, and dedication to the residents of Rosendale and our pledge to serve the community with Honor and Dignity.
The Rosendale Police Department will be sponsoring a
FREE Car Seat Check
at the Rosendale Recreation Center
on May 18th, 2008
from 10am-2pm (rain or shine)
During the 4th annual Car Show
most child car seats are installed the wrong way!
Come have your child's seat inspected by a Certified Technician
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Scams You Need To Avoid
1. No company is going to call or e-mail you to verify an account, ask for your social security number, or any bank or credit card numbers. Do NOT answer them no matter how convinced you are that it is a real company.
2. You have NOT won a lottery in the Netherlands, or Canada, or anywhere else, if you didn't first buy a ticket here in the U.S.A.
3. Question any company that offers you a prize, but asks for a fee or your social security number, and verify the existence of that company through the Better Business Bureau, and confirm independently that the prize is real.
4. A stranger did not die and leave you money.
5. The Nigerian scam has now morphed into a creative writing exercise about all kinds of people needing your help to transfer money from one account to another. This practice is called money laundering, and it is illegal.
6. You may also be telephone-scammed with similar offers. Be on alert for suspicious callers, and never give out your social security number or credit card number to anyone who calls you.
The Identity Theft Resource Center is a non-profit program, based in San Diego, that is grant and donation funded. Its mission is to help victims of identity theft and consumers. For further information on scams, including examples of common scams, visit the web site at www.idtheftcenter.org .
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Community Affairs
Effective March 27, 2005 a new New York State law requiring children between the ages of 4 and 7 who are 4'9" or less to be properly restrained in a booster seat or appropriate child safety restraints that meet applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Booster seats must be used with a lap and a shoulder belt.
CAR SEAT TROUBLE SHOOTING
Check to see if your seat is on the recall list at:
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/childseat.cfm
Check the manufacturers stickers on the sides of your seats and make sure that your seat is not over 5 years old. If so, it needs to be replaced.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does my 4-8 year old child need to be in a booster seat? YES!
1. If they weigh between 40 and 80 pounds
2. If they are below 4 feet 8 inches in height
When can I turn my infant/toddler around to face forward?
The child must be one year of age and weigh 20 pounds or more.
Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back! |
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INFANTS |
TODDLER |
YOUNG CHILDREN |
| WEIGHT |
Birth to 1 year
at least 20-22 lbs. |
Over 1 year and
Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs. |
Over 40 lbs.
Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''. |
| TYPE of SEAT |
Infant only or rear-facing convertible |
Convertible / Forward-facing |
Belt positioning booster seat |
| SEAT POSITION |
Rear-facing only |
Forward-facing |
Forward-facing |
| ALWAYS MAKE SURE: |
Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats
Harness straps at or below shoulder level |
Harness straps should be at or above shoulders
Most seats require top slot for forward-facing |
Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt.
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 |
| WARNING |
All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
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PLEASE CONTACT US TO
ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR
NEXT PROGRAM: |
- Drug Education
- Traffic Safety
- Protecting your Newborn safety class
- Child ID and Fingerprinting
- Bicycle Rodeos
- CPR Classes
- Driver Safety Class Point Reduction
- And many more
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| The Rosendale Police Department has initiated its Operation Locate Program. The program was designed to assist in locating lost children. Any child under the age of 10 can have a picture ID made. This ID then can be carried on his/her person. In the event he/she becomes lost or disoriented the ID will have an assigned number and anyone coming in contact can call the Rosendale Police. The Police Department can then notify the parent or guardian. This program can also assist Seniors or persons who have medical conditions. For more information contact the Police Department at 658-3048 during business hours. |
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Missing Children
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