What is the Safe Surrender Law and does the Redondo Beach Fire Department adhere to it?
Yes the department does. On May 6, 2003 the City Council designated all Redondo Beach Fire Stations as Safe Surrender Sites pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 1255.7, commonly known by the following names: Safe Surrender Law, Safe Haven Law, Newborn Abandonment Law and the Safely Surrendered Baby Law. On June 10, 2003 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors officially designated all Redondo Beach Fire Stations as Newborn Safe Surrender Sites. The California Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a person to surrender a minor infant (72 hours or younger) to any firefighter on-duty at any one of the Redondo Beach Fire Stations. Under certain circumstances, they may do so discreetly without fear of being prosecuted for child abandonment. Safe Surrender Signs have been placed on the front of each Fire Station Fire Station #1 is located at: 401 S.
Related Questions
- The Buda Fire Department says they are just trying to keep the community safe. Was the Nightmare Factory a dangerous place to bring my family?
- What is the Safe Surrender Law and does the Redondo Beach Fire Department adhere to it?
- Can the Probation Department help with my child before he/she breaks a law?
