NEWS RELEASE
The Seaside Police Department is
pleased to announce they have received 247 multi-purpose helmets to be given
away to area children. The purchase of these helmets was made possible through
the generous donations of Geri Chisholm (Sunrise Apts.), Bichsel &
Associates LLC, Seaside Chamber Director Alan Smiles, Parks & Recreation
Director Mary Blake, Rotary Club of Seaside, Seaside Kiwanis, Beach
Development, Seaside Downtown Development Association, Seaside Chamber of
Commerce, and the Seaside Volunteer Fire Department.
Oregon Law requires anyone under the
age of 16 who is riding a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, or using inline skates
to wear a protective helmet. In an effort to increase children’s safety,
officers will be increasing the efforts in looking for those not wearing
protective helmets, making them aware of the law, and giving them the
opportunity to get a protective helmet free. The Seaside Police will now be
able to furnish a helmet to those who don’t have one by having them simply come
to the police department with a parent and being properly fitted with a protective
helmet at no cost.
For children needing a multi-purpose
helmet, they, along with a parent can contact CSO Travis Caulder at the Seaside
Police Department Tuesday – Saturday between
Chief Robert Gross
Seaside Police Department