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Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Skills

Course Goal:

This course emphasizes proper emergency vehicle operation techniques for optimal
officer safety.

Course Direction:

This course is designed for the in-service officer for ongoing professional development.
This course is not intended for basic training cadets. The scenario based
portion of this course will provide the student with feedback and
assessment. This course is one of a three part series and will be
taught on a closed course.

Required Equipment:
The officer should bring an approved DOT helmet. However, if one is not available,
POST will provide one. Department vehicles will be used during this training.

Learning Objectives:
The following topics will be presented, discussed and reinforced during the
driving portion of training:
Early skid recognition
Backing
Managing all sides of your vehicle
Steering techniques
Hazard recognition
Proper scanning
Off-road recovery
Basic evasive

To register for this course – Log into your POST Portal Account at- https://portal.post.utah.gov
If you do not have a POST Portal Account- please send an email with your full name and agency to: support@utahpost.org

Course Dates Location Time Status
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