DESCRIPTION: This 8-hour course is designed to instruct law enforcement personnel in the lawful requirements of operating an emergency vehicle under normal patrol, pursuit and 'Code 3' conditions.  The student will be instructed in the areas required by POST in order to meet the mandated training requirements in Penal Code Section 13519.8.  The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of driver skills by successfully driving such courses as the Skid Pan, Hazard Avoidance Simulator, Emergency Braking, Offset Alleys, Serpentine, Code-3 and Pursuit course.  This course meets the POST Perishable Skills Mandate for Driver Training/Awareness.

Must provide proof of being either a Level I Reserve Officer or Full Time Peace Officer.

INSTRUCTORS: All instructors are POST certified driving instructors.

PREREQUISITE: Must provide proof of being a Level I Reserve Officer or Full Time Peace Officer.  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.

COURSE CERTIFICATION: POST Plan IV, Course Control Number - 1010-21155.

PRESENTATION DATES AND HOURS: This is an 8-hour course that will be presented on the below listed dates.  The course is normally presented from 0800 to 1700 hours.  Agencies who need special dates and times can contact the EVOC Coordinator for special scheduling.

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 (with sleeves) and sturdy shoes. Athletic shoes are acceptable. No sandals, highs heels, open toes or dress shoes allowed. No gun belts or handguns are allowed on the course.  Vehicles are provided by the RTC.  

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 14 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis.

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.

If you need additional information please call (925) 551-6970 or the EVOC Coordinator, Deputy Ron Graber at (925) 551-6987 or rgraber@acgov.org. 

*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