Pop-A-Lock™ PALSavesKids™

FREE Program Rescues Over 350,000 Children Trapped In Automobiles

Pop-A-Lock™, America’s largest security company, today announced its PALSavesKids™ program has rescued over 350,000 children locked in their caregivers’ automobile for FREE. The public service program reminds busy caregivers to be hyper-vigilant of their children’s presence during the hot summer months through a new call-to-action: PALSaves1-Stop, 2-Look, 3-Lock.

“Our organization receives calls virtually every day about a child who has been mistakenly locked in the family car,” said Don Marks, CEO of Pop-A-Lock. “In fact, more children die of heat stroke from being locked in a car, than are killed by forward-moving accidents which is a senseless tragedy.” He added, “Please follow our PALSavesKids prompt and stop and look before you lock your vehicle, but if you forget, call Pop-A-Lock immediately, along with emergency services, and we’ll come to open your car for free.”

Here are some 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 causing you to go to the back to retrieve them.
Stay off the phone! Keep your focus on driving to the caregiver.
If you don’t arrive at the caregiver by a certain time, have them call you to find out where you are.
If someone other than yourself is bringing the child to your caregiver, call them at a designated time to ensure delivery.
If you see a child locked in a vehicle unattended, get involved. Call 9-1-1 immediately!