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Child Passenger Safety Training

Several coalitions and organizations in Virginia are certified to conduct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2-day or 4-day Child Safety Seat Training classes.

Participants will learn how critical their role is in promoting child passenger safety; they will enhance their knowledge of the resources available, and become more effective safety advocates, enforcers, and safety seat installers.

If your agency would like to host a training or send staff to be trained, please fill out and send in the VACP's Child Passenger Training Application. If you would like additional information, please contact Bob Wall, VACP Traffic Safety Program Manager at (703) 304-9771.


2-day Operation Kids Class

The 2-day Operation Kids class was written by law enforcement and is primarily for law enforcement.

Successful completion of the 2-day Operation Kids class will enable officers to:

  • Become more familiar with occupant protection laws and the enforcement of these laws.

  • Provide awareness and education on child passenger safety issues.

  • Install child safety seats with assistance of a Senior Checker.


4-day NHTSA Safety Seat Technician Course
The 4-day Safety Seat Technician Course is designed for law enforcement, fire / rescue / medical staff, or parent resource organizations – anyone with an interest in child passenger safety. (Course requires written test and hands-on evaluations.)

Successful completion of the 4-day Technician Class will enable individuals to:

  • Be certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician.

  • Provide Awareness and education on child passenger safety issues.

  • Participate in or conduct safety seat installation clinics as a Senior Checker.

There is no charge for these classes. For those seeking National Certification, there is a $60.00 Technician Certification fee that is handled separate from the class.

 

 

Upcoming Classes:

2-day Operation Kids Classes

May 5-6, 2008
Vinton Fire Department
(sponsored by Vinton PD)
120 West Jackson Ave.
Vinton, VA

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1-day CPS Refresher Class

May 14, 2008
Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy • Lynchburg, VA

June 17, 2008
New River Criminal Justice Academy • Draper, VA

June 18, 2008
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy • Salem, VA

June 19, 2008
Piedmont Criminal Justice Academy • Martinsville, VA

June 24, 2008
Southwest Criminal Justice Academy • Bristol, VA

***All refresher classes start at 8am and will last until 3pm.