5 Patrol Vehicle

Page 1 of 29 AGENCY: PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 DATE: SECTION 5 Patrol Vehicle Operations 5.1 – 5.6 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Contents 5.1 Patrol Vehicle Inspections 5.2 Patrol Vehicle Operation Safety 5.3 SAFE Driving 5.4 Use of Seatbelts 5.5 Emergency Vehicle Operations/Pursuits 5.6 Vehicle Operation Liability List of Subtopics Attestation Instructions to Administrators Instructions to FTOs Note to Administrators In order for POST to review and approve your agency’s Field Training Guide, you MUST submit the following electronic files: 1) The POST FTP Approval Checklist (Form 2-230) 2) Your department’s Policy & Procedure Manual 3) Your completed Guide (Volumes 1 & 2), including ALL competency requirements covered in Part 5, Sections 1–18. FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.5 Patrol Vehicle Operations Page 2 of 29 LIST OF SUBTOPICS 5.1 PATROL VEHICLE INSPECTION 5.1.01 Purposes of Vehicle Inspections 5.1.02 Vehicle Components 5.1.03 Requests for Vehicle Service 5.1.04 Vehicle Maintenance 5.1.05 Pre-Shift Inspection 5.2 PATROL VEHICLE OPERATION SAFETY 5.2.01 Approved Driving Techniques 5.2.02 Stopping Distance 5.2.03 Defensive Driving 5.2.04 Driver Attitude 5.3 SITUATION-APPROPRIATE, FOCUSED, EDUCATED (SAFE) DRIVING 5.3.01 Applying SAFE Driving Techniques 5.3.02 Ongoing Driving Instruction/Training 5.3.03 Potential Risks Related to Inappropriate Driving 5.3.04 Driver Fatigue 5.3.05 Driving Safely 5.4 USE OF SEATBELTS 5.4.01 Seatbelt Use during Routine and Emergency Driving Conditions and Tactical Seatbelt Removal 5.5 PATROL VEHICLE OPERATION SAFETY 5.5.01 Agency Policy 5.5.02 Driver Tactics 5.5.03 Continuing vs. Terminating Pursuits 5.5.04 Handling Emergency Response or Pursuit 5.6 VEHICLE OPERATION LIABILITY 5.6.01 “Rules of the Road” 5.6.02 Vehicle Code Exemptions 5.6.03 Exemption Requirements 5.5.04 Liability for Death, Injury or Property Damage FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.5 Patrol Vehicle Operations Page 3 of 29 SECTION 5 PATROL VEHICLE OPERATIONS CHECK ONE ONLY: PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 Trainee FTO 5.1 PATROL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS 5.1.01 Purposes of Vehicle Inspections The trainee shall explain the purposes of a vehicle inspection prior to driving. These shall minimally include: A. Prevention of accidents B. Promotion of operational efficiency C. Reduction of maintenance and repair costs D. Location of contraband, evidence, or property Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments: Additional Information: 5.1.01 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 5.1.01 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically) FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.5 Patrol Vehicle Operations Page 4 of 29 5.1.02 Vehicle Components The trainee shall describe the location and use of the following: A. Rear door locks B. Trunk and hood release C. Firearms/weapon release systems D. Emergency lights and siren switches E. Flares F. First-aid equipment G. Radio H. Spare tire I. Spare tire release J. Jack and handle K. Engine fluid compartments and dip sticks Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date When completed, print full name Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments: Additional Information: 5.1.02 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 5.1.02 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically) FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.5 Patrol Vehicle Operations Page 5 of 29 5.1.03 Requests for Vehicle Service The trainee shall explain agency policy regarding requests for vehicle service in the field. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident #