Founded in 1991 by law enforcement officers, Pop-A-Lock developed a program that rescues children in locked vehicles 24/7 (at participating locations). Since the program began, thousands of children have been rescued from across North America at no charge to families or caregivers.
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PALSavesKids™ Community Program
A Free Community Service from Pop-A-Lock
The PAL Saves Kids program focuses on prevention and education – not blame.
It can happen to anyone – a child dies in a vehicle after being locked inside. A tragedy like this typically occurs when a parent or caregiver makes a change to their routine. The parent that normally drives the child to their activities has a schedule change, causing the other parent to take over the chauffeur responsibility.
When someone is not accustomed to handling this responsibility, a lapse in memory can occur. Depending on the weather conditions, a child locked in a vehicle may experience hypothermia or heat stroke.
Tips to Help Prevent Children From Being Locked in a Vehicle
- Keep your child’s favorite toy, blanket, or diaper bag in the front seat.
- Place your purse or briefcase in the backseat, reminding you to retrieve it.
- Stay off your phone! Keep your focus on driving.
- Instruct another party to call you if you don’t arrive to your destination by a set time.
- Similarly, if someone other than yourself is with the child, call them at a designated time.
- If you see a child locked in a vehicle unattended, get involved. Call 9-1-1 immediately!
We can all work together to share this valuable information. For more details on how to keep little ones safe, go to kidsandcars.org.
