Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits0.1PrerequisiteAJ 270B AND a California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Course certificate issued from an accredited regional police academy or equivalent as determined by the division Dean or their appointee. These skills and knowledge base are listed in Entrance Skill of this course. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Prior to beginning this course students must already be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate, all of the skills listed below. These will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced student training that builds upon them. These minimum skill levels are: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License; knowledge of, and familiarity with sustained physical performance demands and stress on law enforcement officers under emergency driving situations; knowledge of, and familiarity with, California Vehicle codes used in law enforcement emergency driving, knowledge of effective radio communication used in law enforcement pursuit driving; knowledge of, and experience driving a law enforcement emergency vehicle; knowledge of how perception and reaction time affects a vehicle’s total stopping distance; knowledge of, and familiarity with, the importance and proper use of safety belts in a law enforcement vehicle; knowledge of Fresh and Stale lights at intersections; knowledge of a space cushion surrounding a vehicle; knowledge of the components of a vehicle inspection; knowledge of and familiarity with, the use of code 3 light and siren equipment commonly used in law enforcement; knowledge of, and familiarity with, case law pertinent to law enforcement emergency driving; ability to perform CPR and First Aid techniques Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course will instruct the students on the requirements necessary to meet the 4-hour PSP requirements for patrol vehicle operations, course will consist of both slow speed exercises and pursuit training. 