Last week, cadets participated in the Professional Police Driving Course. They spent several hours in the classroom learning about emergency vehicle operations, including pursuit driving. Topics discussed included department policy, state law, and case laws related to police driving.
Following the classroom sessions, they proceeded to the police academy driving track to implement their newfound knowledge. This hands-on portion included navigating various cone courses, executing high-speed maneuvers, and practicing pursuit driving techniques.
While many patrol officers consider their vehicle their “mobile office,” this course is vital to teaching cadets how to maneuver a police unit safely and efficiently.