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Free Car Seat Inspections
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), correctly installed car seats can reduce the risk of fatal injury in a passenger car crash by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
Unfortunately, almost half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, even though most parents and caregivers believe they know how to install them.
The Burien Police Department offers free car seat inspections with a certified car seat technician by appointment to ensure your car seats are installed correctly. Each appointment will take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.
During your car seat check, the Burien Police Department will teach you about the features of your car seat and walk you through the process of adjusting and installing it correctly.
Make an appointment online.
Car Seat Assistance Program
If you’re in need of a car seat and qualify*, the Burien Police Department may be able to assist you.
Qualifications:
- Resident of the city of Burien or your child goes to school/daycare in Burien
- Cannot afford/do not have a way to obtain a car seat or enrolled in Headstart, ECEAP, Medicaid, etc.
- Have a vehicle to install a car seat in
*Car seat supplies are limited and are meant for families that cannot otherwise afford them. Car seat check is required for free car seat requests, and the Burien Police Department DOES NOT provide a car seat for secondary vehicle.
Additional Questions?
Please contact Burien Police Department Community Service Officer:
Michiko Wilson
(206) 255-5528
[email protected]
Burien Police Department
14905 6th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166
Updated December 31, 2025