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Instructor Development

RADAR Instructor Training 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
TEICP Accredited Course
(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
Who Should Attend 100% profi ciency is required in all motor-skill testing areas.
Offi cers designated to become RADAR instructors for their
departments. Individuals must possess criminal justice Special Concerns
instructor certifi cation, receive a recommendation from a Students must provide, for testing and practical exercises,
certifi ed school director or agency head, and possess a a vehicle equipped with a RADAR instrument that has dual
current and valid RADAR operator certifi cation. Applicants antenna and same direction. Class will begin at 8:00 a.m.
must be certifi ed in all approved modes of operation,
features and confi gurations.
Course Coordinator
Terry D. Miller
Course Goal
To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct Length of Course
the RADAR Operator Training course.
Ten days (78 hours)
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
➤ Describe the association between excessive speed
and accidents, deaths, and injuries, and describe the
safety benefi ts of effective speed regulation.
➤ Describe the basic principles of RADAR speed
measurements.
➤ Acquire and demonstrate basic skills in testing and
operating specifi c RADAR instruments.
➤ Identify specifi c RADAR instruments and describe
their major components and features.
➤ Identify laws, court rulings, regulations, policies, and
procedures affecting RADAR speed measurement
and speed enforcement.
➤ Acquire and demonstrate basic skills in preparing and
presenting records and testimony relating to RADAR
speed measurement and enforcement.
➤ Teach students in the performance of the objectives
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

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