DESCRIPTION:  Students will learn current Law and Departmental Policy relating to using the Pursuit Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.).  Students will learn how to utilize the P.I.T. in limited space, match suspect speed, learn contact points and initiate the maneuver effectively, quickly and safely.  Students will also learn the responsibilities of Deputies/Officers involved at the conclusion of the maneuver. 

INSTRUCTORS:  All EVOC Staff are California P.O.S.T. certified Driver Training Instructors, Advanced Driving Technique Instructors and Pursuit Immobilization Technique Instructors. 

PREREQUISITE:  Must be in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by intensive vehicle weight transfer, braking, turning or skidding.  All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office must sign a liability waiver.

PRESENTATION:  Class hours are from 0800-1200 or 1300-1700 each day.

CERTIFICATION:  P.O.S.T. Cert #1010-21122

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:  Students are required to have a valid driver’s license.  Students should wear suitable clothing, such as long pants (no shorts or skirts allowed), comfortable short or long sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes.  Athletic shoes are acceptable.  No sandals, high heels, open toed or dress shoes allowed.  Medication for motion sickness is recommended if susceptible. 

RESERVATIONS:  This course is limited to 8 students and reservations

PAYMENT:  Tuition will be accepted on the day of the course with either cash or check made out to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.  Credit card payments can be made prior to the course either on-line or by visiting the main office at the Regional Training Center, Monday – Friday, 0800-1700.  If you have further questions regarding payment, please call the main office at 925-551-6970.

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.

Sanchez Release of liability Revised 2023 date.pdf