Child Car Seats

Which seat is right for your child?


4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly. Could yours be one of them?


Infants until at least 1 year old and at least 20 pounds should be in a REAR-FACING CAR SEAT.
Infants must ride in the back seat facing the rear of the vehicle. This offers the best protection for your infants neck. Recline the rear-facing seat at a 45 degree angle. If the seat doesn't want to stay angled, a firmly rolled towel under the seat may help.

Kids over 1 year old and between 20 and 40 pounds can be in a FORWARD-FACING CAR SEAT.
It is important that the seat straps be fitted properly. Route the harness straps in slots above shoulder level. The harness clip should be at armpit level. Place the seat in the upright position and keep the harness straps snug.

Kids between 40 and about 60/80 pounds (usually 4 to 8 years old) should be in BOOSTER SEATS.
A booster seat makes lap and shoulder belts fit correctly: low over hips and upper thighs and snug over the shoulders. These seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belts.

Usually kids over 80 pounds and 8 years old can fit correctly in LAP / SHOULDER BELTS.
One way to tell if your child is ready is to check to see if there knees are bent at the edge of the seat without slouching. Never put shoulder belts under kids' arms or behind their backs.

Before you hit the road take a minute to be sure your child is riding safely. Study your vehicle owner's manual and car seat instructions carefully.


Never place a rear-facing infant in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag (unless you have a manual cut-off switch and have turned it off!). The back seat is the safest place for kids of any age.
Send in the car seat registration card to be notified in case your car seat is recalled. If you have any questions call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline (888-DASH-2DOT).
Replace any car seat that has been involved in a crash.
Route the safety belt correctly through the car seat.
Correctly buckle the car seat into the vehicle.
Get a tight fit -- the seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or toward the front of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle owner's manual to see if you need a locking clip. Not all safety belts will secure your car seat without it

Crime Stats for 11-D

Here are the latest crime stats for our area, ya'll be safe..... Dave S.

AUTO BURGLARY 080010560 504 MARDEN MEADOWS DR 2008/01/30
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080010174 1414 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 2008/01/30
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080010383 22 W 15TH ST 2008/01/30
STOLEN VEHICLE 080010349 644 N WEKIWA SPRINGS RD 2008/01/30
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080009616 1552 WILDWOOD ST 2008/01/28
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080009330 1731 CLARCONA RD 2008/01/27
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080011373 1620 S CENTRAL AV 2008/01/26
AUTO BURGLARY 080008621 1857 CLARCONA RD 2008/01/25
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080008805 2319 CIMMARON ASH WY 2008/01/25
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080011168 1935 PALM VIEW DR 2008/01/25
STOLEN VEHICLE 080008949 424 VIA FLORENCE DR 2008/01/25
ARMED TO PERSON 080008470 116 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/01/24
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY 080008479 1420 E SEMORAN BV 2008/01/24
AUTO BURGLARY 080007911 1209 CLARCONA RD 2008/01/23
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080007869 1307 ADMIRAL DR 2008/01/23
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080007507 1317 S LAKE AV 2008/01/22
AUTO BURGLARY 080007785 1165 S CENTRAL AV 2008/01/21
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080007159 813 E 10TH ST 2008/01/21
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080006850 306 W MAIN ST 2008/01/20
STOLEN VEHICLE 080006928 338 APOPKA HILLS CI 2008/01/20
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080006327 1552 WILDWOOD ST 2008/01/18
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 080006414 712 S LAKE PLEASANT RD 2008/01/18
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 080005550 S LAKE PLEASANT RD 2008/01/16
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080005147 2740 OAK ST 2008/01/15
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080005590 17 W 16TH ST 2008/01/15
ARMED TO PERSON 080004800 S CENTRAL AV 2008/01/13
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080004449 262 DOVETAIL CT 2008/01/13
AUTO BURGLARY 080004129 1232 PRAIRIE LN 2008/01/11
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080004633 815 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 2008/01/11
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080003920 1421 VICTOR DR 2008/01/11
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080003683 1431 E 1ST ST 2008/01/10
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080003344 1421 VICTOR DR 2008/01/10
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080004152 821 LISA LN 2008/01/10
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080004815 1617 GREEN CRICKET CT 2008/01/09
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 080002459 1201 E SEMORAN BV 2008/01/08
AUTO BURGLARY 080002157 2311 E SEMORAN BV 2008/01/07
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080003022 253 DOVETAIL CT 2008/01/07
STOLEN VEHICLE 080002328 104 PROSPER DR 2008/01/07
AUTO BURGLARY 080001798 917 HUGHEY ST 2008/01/05
AUTO BURGLARY 080011932 934 BUSBEE AV 2008/01/05
ARMED TO PERSON 080000431 1600 GAYLE RIDGE DR 2008/01/02
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 080000459 144 E 18TH ST 2008/01/02
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080001421 10 W HAMMON DR 2008/01/01
AUTO BURGLARY 070128401 2311 E SEMORAN BV 2007/12/29
AUTO BURGLARY 070128300 317 E 13TH ST 2007/12/28
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070128070 1250 YVONNE ST 2007/12/28
HOME INVASION 070127903 1516 PINE ST 2007/12/27
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 080000197 WHISPERING OAK LN 2007/12/26
STOLEN VEHICLE 070127263 N LAKE PLEASANT RD 2007/12/25
STOLEN VEHICLE 070128099 641 E 12TH ST 2007/12/25
AUTO BURGLARY 080000384 1428 E SEMORAN BV 2007/12/24
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070126384 BENT OAK DR 2007/12/21
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070126390 119 S AURORA DR 2007/12/21
AUTO BURGLARY 070125779 2048 MAJESTIC WOODS BV 2007/12/20
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070126005 302 MAINE AV 2007/12/20

Very Important E-Mail Scam

I just received this from the Sheriff's office, be on guard with the e-mails... Dave

Just in and out to you,
from Cpl. Bryan Tittle OCSO Crime Prevention Unit

IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams

Updated Jan. 14, 2008 — A new variation of the refund scheme may be directed toward organizations that distribute funds to other organizations or individuals. In an attempt to seem legitimate, the scam e-mail claims to be sent by, and contains the name and supposed signature of, the Director of the IRS Exempt Organizations area of the IRS. The e-mail asks recipients to click on a link to access a form for a tax refund. In reality, taxpayers claim their tax refunds through the filing of an annual tax return, not a separate application form.

Read more at this link:



http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=170894,00.html

CRIME STATS FOR 11-D

Crime Case Number Address Inc Date
STOLEN VEHICLE 070127263 N LAKE PLEASANT RD 12/25/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070126384 BENT OAK DR 12/21/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070126390 119 S AURORA DR 12/21/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070125779 2048 MAJESTIC WOODS BV 12/20/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070126005 302 MAINE AV 12/20/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070125823 1029 TILDEN AV 12/19/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070125622 617 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 12/19/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070125874 225 W G H WASHINGTON ST 12/19/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070124311 1327 ROSSMAN DR 12/16/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070125212 1308 USTLER RD 12/15/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070124149 127 S THOMPSON RD 12/14/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070123472 2378 CIMMARON ASH WY 12/13/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070123515 1002 E OAK ST 12/13/2007
ARMED TO PERSON 070122700 624 S BRADSHAW RD 12/11/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070122924 416 ROGER WILLIAMS RD 12/11/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070122776 719 MASON AV 12/11/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070122161 111 E 15TH ST 12/10/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070122024 1338 S HAWTHORNE AV 12/09/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070121568 3622 CLARCONA RD 12/08/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070121886 1155 OCOEE APOPKA RD 12/07/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070120038 1224 PLEASANTVIEW DR 12/03/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070119321 2213 CORAL HILLS RD 12/01/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070119033 104 PROSPER DR 12/01/2007

Home Break In

I received a call from a property owner on Whispering Oak and their house was broken into and some very nice things were stolen. Their house backs up to Lk. Pleasant and who ever stole the items passed them over the fence. Entrance into the house was in the back. The police was called and a report was made.

Thank you.... Dave S.

Tow To Go program

Just in from Sector 4 Crime Prevention Officer Bryan Tittle
Holiday Celebration Safety
Here is some great information from AAA. They are again offering the Tow to Go program, which offers intoxicated people a free tow, taking both the driver and the vehicle safely home. Anyone who needs this service can call 1-800-AAA-HELP (which is also their 24-hour emergency road service number.) The caller does not have to be AAA member and there is no charge. This service runs through and including 1/1/08.
If you ever need this on other holidays, there is a list of the ones the service covers on their website at www.aaasouth.com/acs_news/tow_to_go.asp. Those dates are for 2007; you can check back in 2008 for a revised list.
Tow To Go

2008 Holiday Schedule & Fact Sheet
A Partnership Between AAA Auto Club South & Budweiser
A program offering Members and Nonmembers, a confidential free-ride home and tow of their vehicle in order to avoid a potential drunk-driving situation.
Since its inception in 1998, "Tow to Go" has safely removed more than 7,000 potentially drunk drivers from the roads
Call 1-800-AAA-HELP -- the call will be directed to a ERS Call Center, depending on where the call originates
The AAA call taker knows to dispatch a contractor participating in the program (contractors have already agreed to be a part of the program)
The AAA contractor arrives at the vehicle and takes the vehicle and the driver safely home, free of charge to the motorist

Also please remember to use a designated driver. Even a small amount of intoxicants can cause impairment before you even realize it. Many of the local cab companies have also offered similar programs in the past. Drink responsibly and have a safe and happy holiday season!!.

HAPPY HOLIDAY'S !!!!!!

I would like to wish everybody a very happy holiday. It has been a good year for Bent Oak, with out everybody's help and time you have spent watching out for your neighbors, and have them watching out for you, we could have had more problems than what we did. With Christmas right around the corner, and then comes the New Year, so if you are going to be on the roads new years eve please drive Safe!!!! Lets have a great 2008, again thank you for a good year...... Dave Sukkert