DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to evaluate and prepare the entry motorcycle officer prior to basic motor school. The purpose of the course is to ground students with motorcycle fundamentals using a one on one student to instructor ratio. Most problems that could cause a student to fail can be addressed and patched during this time. We have found that most students who have attended this course excel in the basic motor program and outdistance their peers.

INSTRUCTORS: All instructors are POST certified veteran motor officers.

PREREQUISITE: Must be in good physical condition and free from prior injuries that may be aggravated by physical activity. Students should have basic civilian motorcycle skills. All students must also sign a liability waiver (waiver formed attached).

PRESENTATION DATES & HOURS: This is an 8-hour course that will be presented on request from you or your agency. 

CERTIFICATION: This is not a POST or STC certified course.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Students are required to have 1) a certified D.O.T. motorcycle helmet and eyeglasses and 2) coverall-type clothing, boots that come over the ankle and leather gloves. Students are encouraged to wear bullet resistant vests, shin/knee and elbow guards. We provide motorcycles.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations must be made by the student's agency training officer.  If you need additional information or available dates please contact the EVOC Coordinator, Deputy Ron Graber at (925) 551-6987 or rgraber@acgov.org.

CANCELLING REGISTRATION:  To cancel a registration for a course, please notify the Regional Training Center via e-mail or phone. E-mail cancellations can be directed to rtcinfo@sheriffacademy.com and phone cancellations to (925) 551-6970. In all cases, course cancellations less than 5 business days' prior to class start date, may be subject to a course cancellation fee equal to 50% of the course tuition. Students who fail to attend the course without cancelling prior to the start of the course (No Show) will be charged the full course tuition.

 *Due to the physical dangers of this course, you will be required to sign a Release of Liability as a safety precaution when arriving at the RTC. Please see the link below to review the document.

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to instruct law enforcement, military and search and rescue personnel in the safe use of ATV's for both enforcement and search and rescue operations.  Skills assessment maneuvers will be utilized to gauge student performance.

INSTRUCTORS: All instructors are POST certified instructors.

PREREQUISITE: Must be a full-time, part-time or reserve peace officer, active military or full or part-time search and rescue personnel unless prior arrangements are made with the EVOC Coordinator. Must be in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by operation of an ATV on both paved roadways and unpaved surfaces. All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office must sign a liability waiver.

PRESENTATION DATES AND HOURS: This is a 4-hour course from 0800-1200 hours

CERTIFICATION: POST Plan IV.  POST Cert # 1010-21143

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:Students are required to have a valid drivers license. Students should wear suitable clothing, such as long pants (no shorts or skirts), a comfortable shirt and sturdy boots.  Departmental utility uniforms are recommended.  Gun belts or handguns are allowed on the course, but not recommended. STUDENT MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN ATV.  Departmentally owned or personally owned are allowed.

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 4 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis.  For additional information or available dates, please call Deputy Ron Graber at (925) 551-6987 or rgraber@acgov.org. Reservations must be made by the student's agency training officer.

*Due to the physical dangers of this course, you will be required to sign a Release of Liability as a safety precaution when arriving at the RTC. Please see the link below to review the document.

Sanchez Release of liability Revised 2023 date.pdf