Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC)
October 13, 2010
Rantoul IL
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Non-Member Tuition: - 0 -
This program is designed to provide police officers
with the skills, knowledge, and behavior traits to safely and effectively
operate emergency vehicles under a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
The training will focus on behind the wheel instruction --- always under the
direct supervision of a driving instructor.
This is not a pursuit driving course and will not involve high speeds. At
least 50% of the driving practicals will be conducted under nighttime
conditions. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants, with an instructor
to student ratio of 1:3.
Topics include:
Unique
Characteristics of Law Enforcement Driving
Effects of
Attitudes and Emotions on Police Driving
Liability
of Emergency Vehicle Operation
Accident
Causes and Factors
Practical
Driving Maneuver Exercises
Instruction: Provided
by Certified Driving Instructors from local departments.
Equipment: Departments should send a
minimum of one vehicle for every three officers enrolled.
Each officer must bring a flashlight and reflective safety vest.
