Emergency Vehicle Operation

Proper operation of an emergency vehicle is critical for police officers and public safety. In the Emergency Vehicle Operation course, participants become familiar with terminology, driving skills and liability issues that relate to the operation of a police vehicle. This 24-hour course includes hands-on driving exercises that will enhance an officer’s ability to operate a vehicle during an emergency situation by teaching personal and vehicle control limitations. To reduce agency liability, an advanced course is designed to train experienced instructors to deliver the Emergency Vehicle Operations course to their peers. This class is a realistic, high-stress, driving program that offers the participant 40 hours of actual driving time. The course curriculum has been designed with input from the Texas Municipal League – Intergovernmental Risk Pool training and risk reduction staff. Both courses meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements.

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Funding Options DHS/FEMA Veterans Benefits GSA

Delivery Types Online Face-to-Face Blended

Emergency Vehicle Operations

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
LET515	Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor	Quick View Course Description close LET515 – Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Properly operating an emergency vehicle is critical for officer and public safety, as well as, agency liability reduction. This course is designed to train experienced instructors to deliver the Emergency Vehicle Operators course (EVOC) to their peers. This class is a realistic, high-stress, driving program that offers the participant 40 hours of actual driving time. The course curriculum was designed with input from the Texas Municipal League – Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML_IRP) training and risk reduction staff. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #78021. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
LET516	Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Update	Quick View Course Description close LET516 – Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Update This update course is for those with Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) Instructor certificates near expiration or who have not taught EVOC in recent years. Over three days participants will refresh their knowledge with the legal aspects of emergency driving and practice a number of driving maneuvers. Class will provide a realistic, high-stress, driving program with over 16 hours of actual driving time. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements EVOC Course #57009. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
LET530	Emergency Response Driving for Command and Service Vehicles	Quick View Course Description close LET530 – Emergency Response Driving for Command and Service Vehicles In this course vehicle operators will become familiar with terminology and liability issues that relate to the operation of a motor vehicle in an emergency capacity. The course includes hands-on driving exercises that will enhance an individual’s ability to operate a vehicle during an emergency situation. Participants will learn and demonstrate their individual vehicle control and performance limitations. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Driving Course #2046. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE

Motorcycle Operations

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
MSP201	Basic Police Motorcycle Operator	Quick View Course Description close MSP201 – Basic Police Motorcycle Operator This 80-hour course will introduce the participant to the police motorcycle through a low threat but highly challenging training environment. Participants will be given multiple opportunities to develop and practice the skills necessary to operate within a general police patrol environment, often with limited space to maneuver. As the participant develops and practices the required skills, the participant will apply those techniques to patrol tactics through reality-based training scenarios. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for Course #667374. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
MSP202	Advanced Police Motorcycle Operator	Quick View Course Description close MSP202 – Advanced Police Motorcycle Operator This 24-hour course is a continuation of the Basic Police Motorcycle Operator course and focuses on advanced exercises to include higher speed skills training, road speed maneuvers, advanced braking, and swerving. As most single vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle occur in a curve, this course expands on several techniques available to the operator for safe motorcycle operations. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
MSP203	Police Motorcycle Instructor Certification	Quick View Course Description close MSP203 – Police Motorcycle Instructor Certification This 120-hour course equips the instructor candidate with the knowledge and skills to successfully instruct the Basic Police Motorcycle Operator course. Instructor candidates work through topics such as range location selection, layout and cone placement for each activity, coaching and evaluating motorcycle operator performance, and how to properly demonstrate riding skills. The instructor candidate will gain practical field exercise experience through the facilitation of a Basic Police Motorcycle Operator course and receive daily performance feedback based on their teaching and coaching performance. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified to customize their own agency training program to continue training internally. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for Course #667375. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
MSP205	Police Motorcycle Operator Instructor Transitional Certification	Quick View Course Description close MSP205 – Police Motorcycle Operator Instructor Transitional Certification This 24-hour course is offered to instructors previously certified as a Police Motorcycle Instructor by a training provider other than Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). The course introduces the instructor to the TEEX Police Motorcycle course materials and processes for National Certification. Successful completion of the course authorizes the participant to conduct customized training using TEEX Motorcycle curriculum and materials for their agency training program. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for Course #667376. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE

Other Driving Courses

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
LET501	International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) Police Cyclist	Quick View Course Description close LET501 – International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) Police Cyclist This essential training combines emergency vehicle operations for bike officers with patrol procedures, tactics, night operations, scenarios, and basic bike maintenance. Learn to ride like a pro, avoid crashes, and use your bike to foil the bad guys every time. Off-road riding may be added at the instructor’s discretion. Participants who successfully complete the course and are members of International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) are eligible to apply for the IPMBA Police Cyclist Certification accompanied by the appropriate fee. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Police Bicycle Course #3358. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
TAA510	Traffic Accident Avoidance	Quick View Course Description close TAA510 – Traffic Accident Avoidance Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. This course demonstrates proper driving techniques required to avoid most potential collisions. Participants are introduced to common driving hazards faced during day-to-day operation of a vehicle. This course exceeds traditional defensive driving courses because all students will experience up to six hours of actual hands-on training in this medium-stress driving school. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Traffic Accident Avoidance Course #78023. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
TAA511	Traffic Accident Avoidance – Trailer Use	Quick View Course Description close TAA511 – Traffic Accident Avoidance – Trailer Use Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. This course demonstrates proper driving techniques required to avoid most potential collisions. Participants are introduced to common driving hazards faced during day-to-day operation of a vehicle while towing a trailer. This course is tailored for new and experienced employees who tow trailers. All participants will experience up to six hours of actual hands-on training in this medium-stress driving school. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Traffic Accident Avoidance Course #78023. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE
TAA512	Off-Road Vehicle Operations	Quick View Course Description close TAA512 – Off-Road Vehicle Operations Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. This course demonstrates proper driving techniques required to avoid most potential problems in an off-road environment. Participants experience common driving hazards faced during off-road vehicle operations. All students will experience up to six hours of actual hands-on training in this medium-stress driving school. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #78024. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence Phone: (979) 845-6677 Email: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu	ILEPSE