COLORADO SPRINGS — A training event focused on keeping children safe on the road is underway at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Office in Colorado Springs.
This four day course is designed to teach participants how to properly install and inspect car seats, ensuring children are secured correctly.
"I've done this for 21 years now... and I can tell you, there is nothing more important than protecting the little people," said Angel Griffin, a Child Passenger Training Coordinator. "They are our future, and they look to us to make sure we're always making the best decisions and truly protecting them. There's nothing more important in my world."
Recent data shows that in 2024, the misuse rate for child safety seats was 78%, meaning most car seats were not installed or used correctly. Organizers say this training is essential in addressing that issue.
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