Behold a new graduating class of Child Passenger Safety Technicians freshly baked in Lansing last week. I (the guy showing my legs in the front row) had the privilege of spending four days with an excellent group of instructors and an equally excellent group of passionate students. If you see any of our grads in your neighborhoods, my advice to you is to not call them child seat inspectors. Yes, that's exactly what they showed up thinking that they were going to become last week, but what they really ended up becoming were occupant protection advocates. Ask 'em about the safety of your traveling family and you'll receive kind and thorough education about crash dynamics, the safety features of your vehicle and how to protect everyone that's riding in the family car.
What's it take to prepare a group like this? Simple, all you need is a heap of child seats (a BIG heap), trained and certified instructors, lots of support materials, a variety of cars and a week to navigate through a 460 page curriculum. Most importantly, you need a room full of students that have a passion for occupant protection and a desire to educate families. Fortunately you see just such a group listening to fellow instructor Sgt. Don Morris in this photo.
Want to find one of these advocates to help your family? Go to www.safekids.org and you can search for the technician closest to you. They'll be happy to take your call and make an appointment. I'm honored to have spent the week with them.
Be safe.
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