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RADAR
RADAR ➤ Acquire and demonstrate basic skills in preparing and
presenting records and testimony relating to RADAR
Instructor
Instructor ➤ Teach students in the performance of the objectives
speed measurement and enforcement.
Training
Training listed above.
Methodologies
Lecture and practical exercises will be employed.
Course Requirements
Attendance is required at all class sessions. On the fi rst day
of the course, students must obtain a score of 90% correct
on a written pre-entrance test designed to test the trainee’s
knowledge at the “operator” level. Students must also
demonstrate 100% competence in the setup, test for accuracy
and operation of a RADAR instrument currently in use and
approved in North Carolina, as well as, demonstrate the
ability to estimate vehicular speed in accordance with criteria
specifi ed on a standardized performance evaluation form.
There is a 1½ hour time limit (max.) on the motor-skills test.
Failure to pass the written or motor-skill pre-entrance tests
will automatically result in the trainee’s dismissal from the
course. Performance of 100% profi ciency is required in all
motor-skill testing areas.
Special Concerns
Students must provide, for testing and practical exercises, a
vehicle equipped with a RADAR instrument that has dual
antenna and same direction. Class will begin at 8:00 a.m.
TEICP Accredited Course Course Coordinator Length of Course
Terry D. Miller Ten days (78 hours)
Who Should Attend
Offi cers designated to become RADAR instructors for
their departments. Individuals must possess criminal justice
instructor certifi cation, receive a recommendation from
a certifi ed school director or agency head, and possess a
current and valid RADAR operator certifi cation. Applicants
must be certifi ed in all approved modes of operation, Rapid Deployment
features and confi gurations.
Instructor Training
Course Goal
To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct the
RADAR Operator Training course.
Who Should Attend
Course Objectives Departmental/Agency instructors who have a background
The student will be able to: in conducting practical exercises in offi cer safety/survival
➤ Describe the association between excessive speed training and/or SWAT tactics. Current General Instructor
and accidents, deaths, and injuries, and describe the Certifi cation and a valid CPR card are required. Copies of
safety benefi ts of effective speed regulation. each must be submitted with registration.
➤ Describe the basic principles of RADAR speed
measurements. Course Goal
➤ Acquire and demonstrate basic skills in testing and The actual incidence and perceived fear of epic school and
operating specifi c RADAR instruments. public venue violence is escalating across the country. North
➤ Identify specifi c RADAR instruments and describe their Carolina is not immune to this threat. This train-the-trainer
major components and features. course is designed to prepare agency instructors to deliver
➤ Identify laws, court rulings, regulations, policies, and a program geared to patrol offi cers that will enable them to
procedures affecting RADAR speed measurement and tactically and effectively stop the killing of innocent parties
speed enforcement. in an active shooter incident. The rapid deployment model

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