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Created Sep 20, 2026 / Updated Sep 24, 2026
IS YOUR CHILD READY TO RIDE WITHOUT A BOOSTER? Moving a child out of a booster seat too early can result in an adult seat belt fitting incorrectly. A properly fitting seat belt should generally: Cross the upper thighs rather than the stomach. Fit snugly across the shoulder and...
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Created Sep 20, 2026 / Updated Sep 23, 2026
DO YOU KNOW ARIZONA’S CHILD-RESTRAINT LAW? Arizona law requires children under 5 years old to be properly secured in a child-restraint system. Children who are at least 5 years old but under 8 years old and are 4 feet 9 inches tall or shorter must also be secured in an appropr...
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Created Sep 20, 2026 / Updated Sep 22, 2026
IS YOUR CHILD’S CAR SEAT INSTALLED CORRECTLY? You may be surprised. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that approximately 46% of car seats are installed incorrectly. A child safety seat can provide its best protection only when it is appropriate for t...
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Created Sep 20, 2026 / Updated Sep 21, 2026
ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL. As children grow, their passenger-safety needs change. Children generally progress through several stages: Rear-Facing Car Seat → Forward-Facing Car Seat → Booster Seat → Seat Belt Parents and caregivers should select a seat based on the child’s age a...
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Sep 21, 2026
POV: When the social media intern shows up… 📸 Everyone: 👀🏃‍♂️💨 They may not want to be on camera, but somebody has to document the fun! 😂📸 Do you want to see the reactions the department staff has when our very own social media intern, Bridget, shows up out of nowhere!? Don't ...
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Sep 20, 2026
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK BEGINS TODAY September 20–26 is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Is your child’s car seat the right seat for their age and size? More importantly — is it installed and being used correctly? Throughout the week, the Payson Police Department will...
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Sep 17, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding today's incident at Chaparral Pines Drive and Highway 260.
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Sep 17, 2026
**UPDATE**   The bee swarm has been safely addressed with the help of a local pest control company.  The company identified the swarm as a non-native, invasive species that can threaten our local bee populations. For the safety of the community and protection of nati...
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Sep 15, 2026
On September 10, Officer Vasilije Sagovnovic was surrounded by his family and his PVPD family, including his wife, Jovana, and Chief Freeman Carney, as he was honored by Elks Lodge No. 335 as the Paradise Valley Police Department’s Officer of the Year. Officer Sagovnovic joine...
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Sep 15, 2026
Supporting the Families of Our Fallen Heroes The St Johns Police Department is honored to announce a special fundraising initiative to support the families of our fallen heroes, Brenna Kulikowski and Damon Thompson, who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 14, 2025. In the...
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