More officers are killed and injured in and around their vehicles than by felonious assaults. To drastically reduce these numbers, a cultural shift must occur when it comes to roadway activities.
“Road Wise” focuses on roadway dangers that include everything from operating motor vehicles on patrol, pursuits and emergency responses to positioning on stops, directing traffic and assisting on accident scenes.
As Gordon Graham notes – “If it’s predictable, it’s preventable.” This course is designed to prevent the unnecessary injuries and deaths that occur all too frequently.
Topics addressed, include but are not limited to:
Reminder – The 7-Step Approach
How Stress Affects Driving and Response Behavior
Officer Ambushes
Affecting Culture Change
Officers Involved Case Studies
Tactical Trade-Offs
The Las Vegas PD Perpective: 365 ALIVE
Directing Traffic & Managing Roadway Hazards
Striving for The ZERO Injury Culture!
Intersection Clearing, Squad Positioning
Vehicle Related Deaths
Police Related Distractions
Personal Injury Consequences