PSTC 1745 - Police Radar Operator (SPD)

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    Prerequisite
    POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Students who do not hold a POST basic certificate, or equivalent, may struggle in this course, because fundamental terms and concepts and laws basic to law enforcement will not be taught or explained.
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    Description
    convictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of 18 years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two- year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination. This course advances the student's existing knowledge and skill set in the area of traffic violation enforcement and in the proper use of police radar devices. Topics include speed enforcement, history and theory, vehicle code law and court decisions, moving radar operation, radar effects, and visual speed and range estimation. The course may meet at various off-campus locations. Pass/No Pass only.