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Specialized Driver Instructor Training

Course Goal
To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct
driving in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
TEICP Accredited Course
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
SPECIAL NOTE: In order to attend this course, ➤ Conduct a before-operation inspection of a vehicle.
applicants must first successfully complete a ➤ Negotiate a motor vehicle through seven mandated
prequalification session. BLET driving courses.

➤ Set-up, supervise and score students on the seven
Who Should Attend mandated BLET courses, which are: Serpentine, Fixed
Instructors who will instruct driving in Basic Law Radius Curve, Precision, Off-set Lane Maneuver, Evasive
Enforcement Training (BLET). Prior to entering the Action, Emergency Response and Pursuit.
Specialized Driver Instructor course, each applicant shall: ➤ Identify major engine and automobile components.
(1) have completed the criminal justice general instructor ➤ Recognize and identify common mechanical problems.
training course and be currently certifi ed as a General
Instructor or Probationary General Instructor by the Methodologies
Commission; This course employs lecture, discussion, practical exercises
and practice teaching.
(2) present a written endorsement by either
(A) a certifi ed school director indicating the student Course Requirements
will be utilized to instruct driving in Basic Law Attendance is required at all class sessions. Students must
Enforcement Training Courses; or demonstrate the ability to construct the seven Basic Law
(B) a department head, certifi ed school director, Enforcement Training (BLET) driving course exercises
or in-service training coordinator, indicating using traffi c cones and measuring tapes.
the student will be utilized to instruct driver
training in the “Law Enforcement Offi cer’s Special Concerns
Annual In-Service Training Program”; and It is recommended that each student practice driving
on the BLET driving courses prior to coming. There will
(3) possess a valid operator driver’s license; be several night sessions. Comfortable and practical clothing
(4) maintain a safe driving record where no more than four for outside training (including rain-protective clothing) is
points have been assigned against the driving record needed. Short pants are not allowed. A law enforcement
within the past three years; a driving history must be vehicle in good mechanical condition of the type that will
submitted on the student to establish meeting this be utilized in instructing the Basic Law Enforcement
requirement - a DCI printout cannot be accepted. Training (BLET) driving course is also necessary. Vehicle
must have a blue light and siren. Students should remove all
Students must present a driver history statement from the “unsecured” equipment from their vehicle prior to course
State Division of Motor Vehicles dated within 120 days of attendance.
the beginning date of the course/prequisite.
Course Coordinator Length of Course
NOTE: Effective February 2013: Students applying for Terry D. Miller Ten days (88 hours)
our Specialized Instructor Training courses no longer have
to submit a CPR card in order to enroll or attend. Students DATES: Upon completion of required prequalifi cation, the
will have to submit the CPR card to the CJSD once they student will be placed in the next available specialized course
complete our Specialized course and apply for certifi cation. and notifi ed accordingly.

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