Patrol
Patrol officers have several things to consider every time they step out of their patrol car. Improve your policing skills with courses that focus on drunk driving, distracted driving, Tactical Operations, Traffic Stops & Safety, Pursuit, Field Interview Tactics, Accident Investigation, and more.
| Course Name | Description | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Arresting an Intoxicated Driver | Making a DUI arrest may result in saving lives. In this segment, Lt. Dan Marcou demonstrates a technique for letting an intoxicated driver know that they are under arrest before applying handcuffs on them. | 5m |
| Buckle Up | The statistics don’t lie. Officers are more likely to be killed in a traffic accident than a gun battle. Young officers in particular are not heading this important safety tip: buckle up! | 5m |
| Civilian Interaction – 30418 TCOLE | The Community Safety Education Act (SB30) was designed to educate both law enforcement and civilians of the expectations that drivers, the public, and students should have during contact between officers and motorists. In this course, we will review SB30 along with its updates, the Seven Step Violator Contact Method, the roles and responsibilities of officers during traffic stops, expected behavior from civilians, and even the laws surrounding visual or audio recording of traffic stops. | 2h |
| Current Drug Trends – NEW! | This course covers various controlled substances, with a particular focus on fentanyl and other emerging drugs. Through a look at the differences between legalization and decriminalization, participants will understand the implications of these policies on drug control. The course also includes a review of the DEA drug schedules and the recent federal initiative to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Finally, the course examines how these legal changes affect law enforcement practices, especially concerning probable cause for vehicle searches based on the odor of marijuana. | 1h |
| Dealing with Armed Citizens | John McGregor of the Sig Sauer Academy talks with Betsy Brantner Smith on the topic of what officers might do to handle encounters with legally-armed citizens. | 5m |
| Deputy James McGrane: Officer Killed in the Line of Duty | After watching this video, the viewer will understand the good that can come from tragedy, as Deputy McGrane’ss parents honor him by creating a fund … | 15m |
| Distracted Driving For Law Enforcement | This 4 hour Distracting Driving online course provides the necessary training to educate Law Enforcement Officers and departments about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving. | 4h |
| Domestic Violence Overview – NEW! | This comprehensive course on domestic violence provides law enforcement officers with an overview of the various forms of domestic abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, and technological. It explores the cycle of domestic violence, the impact on victims, and the importance of a nuanced approach in handling these cases. Special emphasis is placed on dealing with resistant victims, understanding the dynamics within diverse populations, and navigating the complexities of officer-involved domestic violence (OIDV) cases. | 1h |
| Drunk Driving | This one-hour course gives law enforcement officers the appropriate information to understand, apply strategies against, and respond to drunk driving. | 1h |
| DUI Testing and Safety | In this video, Dave Smith talks with Kyle Clark about the dangers associated with getting up close and personal during DUI testing. | 5m |
| DWI Stops – NEW! | This course on DWI Stops equips law enforcement officers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to identify and address impaired driving effectively. The course covers the initial operation phase of DWI stops, impairment detection through field sobriety tests, and the application of chemical testing to confirm the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs. Participants will learn to navigate the complexities of DWI enforcement, from observing initial signs of impairment to conducting standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) and selecting the appropriate chemical tests based on observed impairments. | 1h |
| Evasive Driving | Dave Smith discusses staying aware and being ready to use evasive driving skills at all times. | 5m |
| First Responder Traffic Incident Management | This two-hour course will equip responders with the information needed to properly facilitate at the scene of a traffic incident. | 2h |
| Hidden Compartments During Traffic Stops | This video from the Henderson, Nevada Police Department reminds us how innovative today’s bad guys can be when it comes to hidden compartments. | 5m |
| High Risk Traffic Stops | Dave Smith discusses a variety of traffic stops that create high risk conditions and the importance of remembering your training in those situations. | 10m |
| Interior Car Lighting and Tactics | Lou Ann Hamblin discusses how to tactically use your interior car lighting. | 5m |
| Intoxicated Driving | This one-hour course gives law enforcement officers the appropriate information to understand, apply strategies against, and respond to intoxicated driving. | 1h |
| Marcou-Isolation Exercise | Lt. Dan Marcou discusses the Isolation exercise he developed in case he was ever confronted with a subject presenting a gun on his initial approach to a driver on a traffic stop. He encourages officers to develop and practice their own tactic in order to be successful when encountering an armed subject. | 5m |
| Motor Officer Safety | In this video, Bill Campbell offers valuable tips for motor officer safety. | 10m |
| Naloxone | This course provides essential training on the use of naloxone, a life-saving medication critical for reversing the effects of opioid overdoses. Designed specifically for law enforcement officers, this course covers the pharmacological properties of naloxone, administration methods, safety protocols, and practical guidelines for handling opioid overdose situations effectively. Participants will learn to identify overdose symptoms, administer naloxone safely, and understand the drug’s rapid impact on the human body. | 1h |
| Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Enforcement Training (New Mexico) | In this course, learners will review the New Mexico statutes that pertain to off-highway vehicles. The course will cover important definitions and regulations for governing OHVs, as well as registration and cost information, operating on private property, and underage riders. | 3h |
| Pursuit Driving Basics | The information in this course is a theoretical approach to emergency vehicle driving for police officers. Police work is already a dangerous activity. Add in the perils of high-speed pursuit driving and all its corresponding components, and you have a recipe for disaster. Although this training cannot substitute for real-life driver training, officers should understand the fundamentals of pursuit driving basics to help them to be better and safer drivers on the road, avoid liability for accidents in the course of police work, and implement clear pursuit driving policies that align with state and federal statutes as well as department-specific philosophy. | 1h |
| Pursuit Driving Fundamentals | This 2 hour Pursuit Driving Fundamentals online course provides the necessary training to develop the ability to accomplish the pursuit driving task and make sound tactical decisions by understanding the risk of the pursuit driving activity and by being able to physically negotiate pursuit driving situations. | 2h |
| Reducing the Risks at Traffic Stops | Dave Smith discusses traffic stops conducted in active roadways and the best practices to keep both ourselves and our subjects safe. | 5m |
| Spontaneous Assault On A Traffic Stop | After watching this video, you will be able to apply the tactical principles as Law Enforcement personnel, which play a vital role in these … | 10m |
| Sudden Attack at a Traffic Stop 2 | Law enforcement expert Dave Smith reviews a video of an officer dealing with a sudden attack during a traffic stop. This video serves as a good example to never take any situation for granted and be prepared for anything. | 10m |
| Suspects in Medical Distress | This one-hour course will give the learner a better understanding of how to respond to and identify suspects in medical distress. Often, suspects may be in medical distress at the time of arrest. Suspects under medical distress should be treated much differently than ones who are not. This course helps you as the Officer understand the difference. | 1h |
| The Art of Communication: Traffic Stop | Jim Glennon provides tips for communicating successfully during a traffic stop. | 5m |
| Traffic Incident Management – Quick Clearance | This one-hour course better prepares law enforcement officers to clear a traffic incident quickly. Within the course, the lessons will highlight Move Over, Driver Removal, as well as Authority Removal Laws which maintain the flow of a safe and efficient traffic scene. | 1h |
| Traffic Stops and the Elderly | Law enforcement expert Dave Smith discusses the tricky subject of dealing with elderly subjects. The elderly are a growing demographic that must be considered and handled with care without compromising officer safety. Dave addresses ways officers can handle these situations. | 10m |
| Vehicle Extraction Using a Device Control | During a traffic stop, some drivers who are ordered from a vehicle refuse to comply. In this video tactical tip, renowned police trainer Larry Smith, alongside presentation partner Andy Barton of the Bristol (Conn.) Police Department discusses and demonstrates a vehicle extraction using a control device such as the PR-24. | 5m |
| Welfare Check on an Active Roadway | After watching this video, you will be able to identify at least three risks of unusual traffic stops. Officers must remember that no stop is routine … | 10m |
| Winter Driving Safety | In this video tip, Police1 Contributor Dave Smith discusses some of the dangers of winter driving and offers the reminder that as the winter seasons begins its important to refresh your memory and if possible, your physical skills on how vehicles respond on slick road surfaces. | 5m |