Vehicle Patrol and Accident Prevention 1.0

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-PS-0-VPAP

This course is designed to provide the student with valuable information in order to: Understand motor vehicle crashes and the serious impact they have on the lives of citizens, other officers, and ourselves. Statistically, increase knowledge related to the number of officers and first responders killed each year in auto-related accidents. Learn the dynamics of a vehicle crash in greater depth. Understand important methods to avoid or prevent further vehicle accidents. Reinforce understanding, and personally wear a safety belt, as well as enforce citizens wearing their safety equipment. Further develop and enforce internal departmental policies to promote and support vehicle safety and accident prevention.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the student with valuable information in order to: Understand motor vehicle crashes and the serious impact they have on the lives of citizens, other officers, and ourselves. Statistically, increase knowledge related to the number of officers and first responders killed each year in auto-related accidents. Learn the dynamics of a vehicle crash in greater depth. Understand important methods to avoid or prevent further vehicle accidents. Reinforce understanding, and personally wear a safety belt, as well as enforce citizens wearing their safety equipment. Further develop and enforce internal departmental policies to promote and support vehicle safety and accident prevention.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (4 Match)

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training

1.0 HOURS

Relias Learning is a continuing education sponsor as approved by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. This course Vehicle Patrol and Accident Prevention 1.0, 10397-0191 has been approved by the POST Board for continuing education credit. Peace officers who successfully complete this course will receive 1.00 hours of continuing education.

The sponsor of this course has a written policy for the investigation and resolution of allegations of classroom discrimination. This policy applies to all faculty, instructors, administrative staff, and students. A copy of the policy may be obtained from the sponsor by contacting Relias Support by phone at 1-800-381-2321.

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

1.0 HOURS

Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training

1.0 HOURS

This class has been accredited by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 1.00 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that ‘accreditation’ indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-PS-0-VPAP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall the approximate number of vehicle accidents that occur each year in the U.S.
Discuss the importance of wearing a seat belt, and requiring others in the vehicle to be belted.
Identify the elements of the IPDE (Identify, Protect, Decide, Execute) prevention process.
Outline the importance of having your patrol unit and your person highlighted by reflective markings while working traffic after hours.
List two reasons management is interested in reducing agency involved traffic accidents.

Outline:

Vehicle Patrol and Accident Prevention

Section 1: Introduction

A. David Tome Oct. 21, 2008

B. Introduction

C. A Sad Fact

D. Introduction

Section 2: Crash Dynamics

A. Crash Dynamics

B. An Interesting Fact

C. Crash Dynamics

Section 3: Accident Prevention

A. Accident Prevention

B. IPDE

C. Accident Prevention

D. An Awakening Fact

E. Accident Prevention

Section 4: Roadside Safety

A. Roadside Safety

B. An Interesting Fact

C. Roadside Safety

Section 5: Policy Enforcement

A. Policy Enforcement

B. An Interesting Fact

C. Policy Enforcement

Section 6: Conclusion

A. Conclusion

B. References

C. Congratulations

Instructor: David Lee Salmon II, BS

David Lee Salmon has a BS in Criminal Justice from San Houston State University, Texas. David's background includes being a Law Enforcement and Jail Risk Manager, as well as having served in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence. He currently is the OSS Academy Training Coordinator, based in Texas, providing Law Enforcement and Corrections staff with online training. David also serves as the Vice-President of the OSS Law Enforcement Advisors, which provides risk management services, expert witness services, training programs, and law enforcement management tools. Disclosure: David Lee Salmon II, BS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Law Enforcement.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Vehicle Patrol and Accident Prevention 1.0

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Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training

$ 19.95 $19.95

$19.95