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Law Enforcement Training Programs

Safer has extensive experience in coordinating various training programs for law enforcement-the Occupant Protection Usage and Enforcement (OPUE) training since 1986 and the Traffic Occupant Protection Strategies (TOPS) training. Safer has facilitated the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Operation Kids training course since 1997. New Mexico Department of Public Safety Training Center has also certified the Safer Sobriety Checkpoint, OPUE, TOPS, and Operation Kids courses for advanced credit. In 1996, Safer received a grant from the National Airbag Campaign to develop a model for improving child restraint use through directed enforcement. In combination, these programs have reinforced a strong collaboration between Safer and law enforcement agencies statewide. Currently Safer offers the following training programs for advanced credit through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Training Center.

Law Enforcement Coordinators' Symposium (LECS) Training

Each year, as a component of the LECS, the New Mexico Law Enforcement Liaisons offer legal updates and other workshops and sessions which are accredited for CEUs through the law enforcement academy.  Officers who wish to attend should contact their agency coordinator or their LEL.  Some additional trainings are also offered in abbreviated or introductory versions for the purpose of this symposium.  Click here for more information.

National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program

The 4-day National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training course is intended for individuals who wish to become certified technicians capable of performing child safety seat inspections, education, and installations.  This interactive, hands-on program is the most comprehensive training available.  Participants are taught through a combination of lectures, discussions of the most current technologies, role-playing, and hands-on practice with both child safety seats and vehicle belt systems.  Some topics covered include: correct selection, usage and installation of child safety seats; correct identification and usage of belt systems; air bag safety; and "best practices" involved in child passenger safety.  The curriculum is accredited through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Training Center for thirty-two (32) hours of continuing education units and the Emergency Nurses' Association.  Click here for more information on CPS Technician training.