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Mar
24
Fri
DWI Checkpoint Operation Training @ Las Cruces
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DWI Checkpoint Operation Training @ Las Cruces

This day-long training demonstrates how to manage a successful DWI Checkpoint. All aspects of conducting DWI Checkpoints are covered, including objectives, operational plans, legal issues, safety concerns, and the NMDOT guidelines. Students will gain hands-on experience by observing a real checkpoint. This training is designed for law enforcement personnel currently in supervisory capacities.

For more information about this training or other NMLETP trainings, please contact the Program Manager at TEL: (800) 231-6145 or EMAIL: leeanncaldwell@safernm.org

Mar
30
Thu
Car Seat Fitting Station (Santa Fe) @ Fire Station #1
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Car Seat Fitting Station (Santa Fe) @ Fire Station #1
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Fitting Station, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. All participants are required to follow COVID-Safe protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing.
Car Seat Fitting Stations are a free public service funded by the NMDOT TSD and are available to everyone. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Apr
5
Wed
Virtual Car Seat Checks @ Virtual Car Seat Checks
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Virtual Car Seat Checks @ Virtual Car Seat Checks

Virtual car seat checks are intended to provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to receive one-on-one education and instruction from nationally-certified child passenger safety technicians on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats. Sessions are by appointment only. Call 1-800-231-6145 to schedule an appointment.

To participate in the virtual session, parents and caregivers must have a valid email address, access to the Internet or Wi-Fi, and the ability to use Zoom via the app or website.  Zoom can be downloaded by visiting https://zoom.us/

Additional items required to successfully complete the virtual car seat education session include:

  • Car seat
  • Car seat manual
  • Vehicle manual
  • Laptop or smartphone with video capabilities
  • The child’s exact height and weight
  • Child should be present if possible
  • A second person to assist with camera/video session

Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the correct selection, installation, and use of their car seats and booster seats, including reviewing the parts of the car seat, how to find and use car seat labels, how to secure a car seat in the vehicle properly using the vehicle seat belt, how to check the seat for proper installation, and how to properly fit and adjust the harness on a child.  Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding after-market products, common errors in car seat safety, and be able to ask questions.

Apr
6
Thu
Car Seat Fitting Station (Las Cruces) @ Sisbarro Buick-GMC
Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Car Seat Fitting Station (Las Cruces) @ Sisbarro Buick-GMC
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Fitting Station, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. All participants are required to follow COVID-Safe protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing.
Car Seat Fitting Stations are a free public service funded by the NMDOT TSD and are available to everyone. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Apr
7
Fri
Car Seat Fitting Station (Albuquerque) @ Fire Station #3
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Car Seat Fitting Station (Albuquerque) @ Fire Station #3
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Fitting Station, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. All participants are required to follow COVID-Safe protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing.
Car Seat Fitting Stations are a free public service funded by the NMDOT TSD and are available to everyone. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Car Seat Fitting Station (Rio Rancho) @ Rio Rancho Fire station #7
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Car Seat Fitting Station (Rio Rancho) @ Rio Rancho Fire station #7
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Fitting Station, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. All participants are required to follow COVID-Safe protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing.
Car Seat Fitting Stations are a free public service funded by the NMDOT TSD and are available to everyone. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (800) 231-6145 or
(505) 856-6143.
Apr
8
Sat
Virtual Car Seat Checks @ Virtual Car Seat Checks
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Virtual Car Seat Checks @ Virtual Car Seat Checks

Virtual car seat checks are intended to provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to receive one-on-one education and instruction from nationally-certified child passenger safety technicians on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats. Sessions are by appointment only. Call 1-800-231-6145 to schedule an appointment.

To participate in the virtual session, parents and caregivers must have a valid email address, access to the Internet or Wi-Fi, and the ability to use Zoom via the app or website.  Zoom can be downloaded by visiting https://zoom.us/

Additional items required to successfully complete the virtual car seat education session include:

  • Car seat
  • Car seat manual
  • Vehicle manual
  • Laptop or smartphone with video capabilities
  • The child’s exact height and weight
  • Child should be present if possible
  • A second person to assist with camera/video session

Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the correct selection, installation, and use of their car seats and booster seats, including reviewing the parts of the car seat, how to find and use car seat labels, how to secure a car seat in the vehicle properly using the vehicle seat belt, how to check the seat for proper installation, and how to properly fit and adjust the harness on a child.  Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding after-market products, common errors in car seat safety, and be able to ask questions.

Apr
14
Fri
Car Seat Fitting Station (NE Albuquerque) @ Fire Station #20
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Car Seat Fitting Station (NE Albuquerque) @ Fire Station #20
This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
To participate in the Car Seat Fitting Station, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. All participants are required to follow COVID-Safe protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing.
Car Seat Fitting Stations are a free public service funded by the NMDOT TSD and are available to everyone. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Apr
19
Wed
Radar and LIDAR Operator Training @ Rio Rancho Police Department
Apr 19 @ 8:00 am – Apr 20 @ 4:00 pm
Radar and LIDAR Operator Training @ Rio Rancho Police Department

This 2-day training course will assist law enforcement personnel in developing the skills necessary to successfully operate Radar and laser technology.  Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the motivation, basic methods, principles, and operation of radar and laser technology used in speed enforcement.  Training topics include detailed mathematic and scientific principles for successful use of radar and laser technology, information about moving and stationary radar, legal issues, and preparing for court testimony. The course is designed for law enforcement personnel, including but not limited to, field officers and first-line supervisors.

Course Prerequisites and Requirements: Students should bring a radar unit (in-car and/or hand-held), LIDAR unit, reflective vest, and note taking material. Students may attend one class or both classes.

Virtual Car Seat Checks @ Virtual Car Seat Checks
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Virtual Car Seat Checks @ Virtual Car Seat Checks

Virtual car seat checks are intended to provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to receive one-on-one education and instruction from nationally-certified child passenger safety technicians on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats. Sessions are by appointment only. Call 1-800-231-6145 to schedule an appointment.

To participate in the virtual session, parents and caregivers must have a valid email address, access to the Internet or Wi-Fi, and the ability to use Zoom via the app or website.  Zoom can be downloaded by visiting https://zoom.us/

Additional items required to successfully complete the virtual car seat education session include:

  • Car seat
  • Car seat manual
  • Vehicle manual
  • Laptop or smartphone with video capabilities
  • The child’s exact height and weight
  • Child should be present if possible
  • A second person to assist with camera/video session

Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the correct selection, installation, and use of their car seats and booster seats, including reviewing the parts of the car seat, how to find and use car seat labels, how to secure a car seat in the vehicle properly using the vehicle seat belt, how to check the seat for proper installation, and how to properly fit and adjust the harness on a child.  Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding after-market products, common errors in car seat safety, and be able to ask questions.