DestinationZeroDeaths

The official launch of the Louisiana Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force was a massive success! We want to give a special shout out to 3 of our amazing coordinators – Northeast Region Coordinator Susan Gentry, Central Region Coordinator Destiny Kunefke, and New Orleans Region Coordinator Jay Cripple, who each did a huge amount of work behind the scenes in helping to organize the task force and launch event. Thank you for your dedication to protecting Louisiana’s young riders!

What a great day at the 2026 Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) CEU Conference held on June 9!

Child Passenger Safety Technicians from across Louisiana gathered to earn continuing education credits, share best practices, and strengthen our commitment to keeping children safe on Louisiana roadways.

Our very own Northeast Region Coordinator, Susan Gilbert Gentry, received the CPS Hero Award for the Northeast Region alongside Michelle Speller of Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Police Department. This recognition truly reflects the teamwork, partnerships, and shared commitment of so many individuals who work tirelessly to protect our youngest passengers. Destination Zero Deaths has 3 regional coordinators who are certified technicians.

Thank you to the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, our CPS Technicians, and all of our partners across the state for your dedication to child passenger safety. Together, we are helping ensure that every child rides safely—every trip, every time.