Tennessee Organizations Educate First Responders on Correct Car Seat Installation | Local News

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is collaborating with various agencies to educate first responders and healthcare professionals on the correct installation of car seats. This initiative aims to extend that knowledge to parents and guardians, addressing the significant misuse rate of child restraint devices identified during traffic stops. Lt. Chris Wilkerson from the Bolivar Police Department emphasized that proper usage can create life-saving opportunities for children. According to the CDC, many car seats and booster seats are frequently misused.