Basic Child Passenger Safety for Law Enforcement - Dutchess County
Basic Child Passenger Safety for Law Enforcement
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, in partnership with the New York State Police, will be offering a FREE 4-hour Child Passenger Safety Basics training to law enforcement officers this June.
Most police officers go their entire career without having received any training on child passenger safety, yet they have some of the best opportunities to spot and correct car seat misuse. GTSC’s Basic Child Passenger Safety for Law Enforcement is a 4-hour training that provides officers with a basic understanding of car seat safety, including how to recognize common misuse errors, NYS VTL laws that apply to car seats (traffic stops), and how to connect caregivers with resources that can help children in their communities ride safer.
*Please note this is NOT a course to certify officers as CPSTs (nationally certified child passenger safety technicians)*
Training Logistics:
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, HQ
108 Parker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Cost: FREE, Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/
Did you know?
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children ages 1-13.
3 out of 4 car seats are used improperly.
NYS law requires children under 2 years old to ride rear-facing.
Law Enforcement Agencies can provide community outreach by connecting caregivers with resources such as local child passenger safety technicians and even free car seats.