To schedule an appointment:
Call or email Sergeant Jason daCunha 978-462-4440 x106 (j.dacunha@newburypolice.com)
Pre-Installation Tips:
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If you would like us to install a new seat, familiarize yourself with the seat and all of its features.
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We will install a seat right out of the box, or if you have already attempted to install the seat and are looking to ensure the effectiveness of the install
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If available, please bring the owner’s manual for both the child seat and your vehicle.
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Please remove trash and debris from your vehicle, specifically in the area that the car seat will be installed.
Additional Resources:
The Newbury Police Department works directly with local stakeholders; such as Triton Regional School District - Family Connections, the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, Inc. and the Pettengill House; to identify income eligible families in need of appropriate child passenger seats. If you are a community stakeholder whose working with a family in need please reach out to Sgt. daCunha to discuss the income eligibility screening process.
Safe Kids Worldwide (https://www.safekids.org/) is a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries.
Kid Travel (https://kidtravel.org/car-seats/free-car-seats/) helps locate car seat resources by state.
Car Seat Assistance
Car seat checks provide peace of mind for all caregivers transporting children in vehicles to ensure that their child's safety seat is installed properly and used correctly.
In November 2022, Sergeant Jason daCunha became a National Child Seat Passenger Safety Certified Technician. He installs and inspects car seats, free of charge, to both residents and non-residents. All children should have access to new, appropriate and safe child passenger seats.
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Ensuring your child’s safety during transportation is our top priority. In addition to offering this service to families who have the financial means to purchase child safety seats, Sgt. daCunha works with income eligible families to acquire appropriate child safety seating for all children.
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His assistance became possible in August of 2025, courtesy of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Grants & Research Highway Safety Division, Child Passenger Safety Education & Assistance Program.