Emergency Vehicle Operations for New Recruits – Self-Sponsored
Emergency Vehicle Operations for New Recruits – Self-Sponsored
This 24-hour course is intended for basic training cadets and satisfies the requirement for Law Enforcement Officer Certification. To be accepted into this training, a cadet must have completed the LEO block of training at a satellite academy and have been employed as, or received a conditional offer of employment as, a law enforcement officer.
Note: Applicants for self-sponsored courses must submit a letter from the law enforcement agency indicating they have a conditional offer of employment.
Course Goal:
The cadet will learn basic and advanced skills such as hand position, steering techniques, use of police radio, braking, and evasive maneuvers. Cadets will also learn multitasking and critical decision-making, crucial in the law enforcement driving environment.
Course Direction:
This course will give the cadet the required skills to properly and safely operate a law enforcement emergency vehicle. This course is mandatory in order to meet the requirements to acquire law enforcement officer certification.
Learning Objectives:
This course will follow the current learning objectives outlined in the Law Enforcement Officer curriculum as approved by the Utah POST Council.
Session Schedules:
The schedule will be set by Sgt. Doug Ney based on the new 24-hour schedule. Agencies will be notified of their officer’s schedule upon completion of registration.
To register for this course, candidates should have an Agency Administrator contact Sgt. Doug Ney to register for the training: dney@utah.gov.
Note: Satellite Academy Cadets may be able to attend POST-sponsored EVO classes on a space-available basis. To check for availability, contact POST at support@utahpost.org or call 801-256-2300.