Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training
Evasive Driving for the Law Enforcement Officer
Course Goal:
This course emphasizes the proper driving techniques officers should use to avoid
common mistakes that lead to officer involved crashes.
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 officer with feedback during the skills portion
of training. 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. Officers will use their department issued vehicle during this
training.
Learning Objectives:
This is an advanced law enforcement driving course designed to combine multiple
skills essential for the safe operation of a law enforcement vehicle. Officers learn
vehicle dynamics, placement, optimal throttle and braking points. This course provides
the officers with the ability to recognize and navigate problems that contribute
to law enforcement collisions.
How acceleration, deceleration, braking, and turning affect vehicle balance
• Anti-lock brake training
• Lane travel
• Vehicle placement
• Single and double lane changes
| Course Dates | Location | Time | Status |
| November 7, 2011 | POST EVO Range (Camp Williams) | 0800-1700 | Canceled |
| March 5, 2012 | POST EVO Range (Camp Williams) | 0800-1700 | Canceled |
| September 10, 2012 | POST EVO Range (Camp Williams) | 0800-1700 | Open |
To register for this course - Log into your POST Portal Account at- https://portal.post.utah.gov
If you don't have an POST Portal Account- please send an email with your full name and agency to: support@utahpost.org