30-504-504Principles of Emergency Vehicle Response
Course Information
Description
Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy Phase II topics: Emergency Vehicle Operation and Control (EVOC) and Vehicle Contacts II.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. II.F.1. Inspect and place a patrol vehicle into service at the beginning of a shift.
    Assessment Strategies
    perform an inspection of the patrol vehicle
    conducts patrol vehicle's drive preparation steps
    Criteria
    inspect the tires, exterior, trunk, and passenger compartment of the vehicle
    identify any and all deficiencies in the vehicle and make arrangements to have these deficiencies corrected
    adjust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to the appropriate setting every time they drive a patrol vehicle
    buckle the safety harness every time they drive a patrol vehicle
    secure their squad box every time they drive a patrol vehicle

  2. II.F.2. Apply proper driving strategies and techniques for basic patrol operation of a vehicle.
    Assessment Strategies
    steering, backing, cornering, and braking a patrol vehicle
    Criteria
    perform the Forward Serpentine exercise
    perform the Reverse Serpentine exercise
    perform the Straight-line Backing exercise
    perform the Evasive Maneuver exercise
    perform the Braking exercise
    perform the Parking Maneuver exercise
    perform the Y-Turn Maneuver exercise
    perform the Cornering Maneuver exercise
    maintain the required speed throughout the driving course
    use the correct hand position designated for each exercise
    have controlled acceleration and deceleration throughout the driving course
    use the brakes efficiently and effectively throughout the driving course
    do not hit any cones on the driving course

  3. II.F.3. Describe the legal and policy considerations surrounding law enforcement driving, including normal patrol operation, emergency response, and pursuit driving.
    Assessment Strategies
    participate in discussion on legal and policy considerations considering law enforcement driving
    Criteria
    distinguish among the various types of law enforcement driving (normal patrol operation, emergency response, pursuit)
    identify the laws related to emergency response driving
    identify the policy issues that relate to emergency response driving
    identify the requirements that must be met for a silent emergency response

  4. II.F.4. Describe safety factors and vehicle dynamics involved in emergency driving, and apply proper emergency driving techniques.
    Assessment Strategies
    using emergency driving techniques in a patrol vehicle in a controlled environment
    Criteria
    drive through the mandatory driving exercises demonstrating appropriate steering, backing, cornering and braking during each exercise
    assume the proper driving position
    use proper braking/acceleration methods
    maintain steering control throughout the driving course
    negotiate the driving course smoothly (stay on the designated course)
    demonstrate proper decision-making on the driving course
    do not hit any cones on the driving course

  5. II.F.5. Identify the legal, policy, and safety considerations in initiating, conducting, and terminating pursuits, including options to stop subject vehicles.
    Assessment Strategies
    discussion on the legal and policy considerations surrounding pursuit driving
    discussion on various types of induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods
    simulated vehicle pursuit and emergency response situations
    Criteria
    identify the legal issues related to pursuits
    identify the policy issues related to pursuits
    identify the conditions that warrant termination of a pursuit
    identify the legal and policy issues related to induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods
    identify and describe when induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods would be appropriate
    describe how to implement induce-to-stop and force-to-stop methods
    perform simulated vehicle pursuits and emergency response driving on a driving range

  6. II.U.1. Identify the legal basis for conducting and limits to a search of the vehicle
    Assessment Strategies
    observe the search of a vehicle and identifyy areas of a vehicle that are allowed to be searched without a warrant
    Criteria
    identify the areas of a vehicle that are allowed to be searched without a warrant

  7. II.U.2. Conduct an appropriate threat assessment prior to and during a vehicle contact.
    Assessment Strategies
    conduct a threat assessment
    Criteria
    conduct a tactical evaluation, and articulate any relevant threat assessment opportunity factors in regard to any or all of the following: subject behavior factors, factors related to the type or nature of vehicle(s) involved, and environmental concern factors
    articulate factors as to whether or not it seems possible to control the situation at the moment, including identification of the type of contact
    articulate basic elements of a tactical plan, including the location of the stop, approach options, and escalation/disengagement options

  8. II.U.3. Demonstrate the proper procedures for making a high-risk vehicle contact
    Assessment Strategies
    perform a high-risk vehicle contact in a in a simulated environment (mandatory performance assessment tasks – see Summative Assessment below)
    participate in drills dealing with uncooperative subjects (imminent threat, barricaded subject(s) or non-compliant subjects, subject movement (flanking) at 45 degrees, fleeing subjects, and resistance during handcuffing.
    Criteria
    follow proper approach (pre-stop) considerations
    radio in location of contact to dispatcher
    observe pre-stop considerations
    initiate contact
    position the squad properly
    communicate with the dispatcher and other required units
    make appropriate approach/non-approach decision (determine what type of contact should be made based on threat assessment)
    exit the vehicle, if safe to do so, and continue to assess threat
    position themselves properly
    make contact with the subject(s) properly
    control the subject(s) through justifiable levels of force
    initiate follow-thru procedures, as necessary and appropriate
    complete paperwork appropriately