DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to meet the POST requirements for Driver Awareness Instructor training (D.A.I.). This course of instruction allows the student to teach all facets of vehicle operations relating to vehicle placement, skidpan, emergency steering and braking, hazard avoidance and emergency response driving (Code-3) to law enforcement, military, fire, ambulance, and other related groups and organizations such as civilian training. The only restriction this course of training does not qualify is pursuit operations which require a Driver Training Instructor (D.T.I.) certificate.

Included in the training are the lawful requirements of operating an emergency vehicle under Code 3 conditions and full knowledge of the LD19 POST manual and general classroom instructor skills. The students will demonstrate a working knowledge of all the above skills by successfully driving such courses along with teaching an actual class.

INSTRUCTORS: All instructors are POST certified driving instructors.

PREREQUISITE: Must be either an active or retired peace officer, active or retired military 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 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 (attached).

PRESENTATION HOURS: This is a 24-hour course that will run from 0800 to 1700 each day.

POST CERTIFIED: POST Plan IV.  POST Cert #1010-21815

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Students are required to have a valid drivers license and auto insurance. A laptop is required for all students and a red shirt is needed for the final day of instruction. 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 heeled, open toed or dress shoes allowed.A red Polo type shirt (for instruction day) No gun belts or handguns are allowed on the course. Medication for motion sickness is recommended, if susceptible. 

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 12 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis.  Use the "Register for Class" link to submit reservations.  If you have any questions, please call (925) 551-6970 or EVOC Coordinator, Deputy Ron Graber at rgraber@acgov.org

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 through Friday 0800-1700.  If you have any 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