Until June 30, 2010, this course is offered as a FREE learning event to all law enforcement personnel. In exchange, participants are required to complete a brief survey about their learning experience. Information collected from learners is kept strictly anonymous and is used to improve online training initiatives for the sector at large. This no-cost introductory period is funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program through the Police Sector Council.

Speed management is a fundamental component of day-to-day police operations. Excessive vehicle speed not only reduces the ability of drivers to negotiate curves or maneuver around obstacles in the roadway, but also extends the distance necessary for a vehicle to stop and increases the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a hazard. On average, approximately 700 people are killed and more than 3,500 are seriously injured in speed-related crashes in Canada every year.

RADAR is an important tool in speed management. This course serves as a refresher for the experienced RADAR operator. Designed to complement other training, RADAR Refresher Training reviews the principles of speed management, the theory and technology behind RADAR, and the information officers require to effectively prepare for Court.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Recall the fundamental principles of speed management
• Recall the basic theory RADAR
• Recall how a RADAR device decides which motor vehicle speed to display and how speed readings are affected by the cosine angle effect
• Recall how to use the faster target mode direction sensing features of a RADAR device and explain how the three modes function
• Recall how opposite direction mode moving RADAR functions and how speed readings are affected by the cosine angle effect
• Recall how same direction mode moving RADAR functions
• Recall the tasks required to perform a proper testing and tracking history
• Recall how interference can affect the RADAR device and what corrective action should be performed
• Recall officer health and safety issues and maintenance regarding RADAR devices
• Recognize various speed measuring warning devices
• Identify the information required for Court purposes

Target Audience

This course is designed for all frontline police officers who are currently qualified as RADAR Operators.

Subject Matter Experts

Content for this course has been developed by Police Constable Steven Marsh of the York Regional Police Service. P.C. Marsh began his policing career in 1985 with the Metropolitan Toronto Police. He currently serves with York Regional Police and is assigned to the Traffic Bureau as the Speed Measurement Device Coordinator. P.C. Marsh became a LIDAR Instructor in 2000 and a RADAR Instructor in 2002. In 2008, he attended LIDAR/RADAR Instructor Course hosted by the Institute of Police Technology and Management. In addition to his qualifications as a Master RADAR/LIDAR Instructor, P.C. Marsh is a certified Spectre Microwave Interceptor - RDD Instructor, an Intoxilyzer Technician, a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, and a Drug Recognition Expert Instructor. He has instructed outside of Ontario on several occasions.

Course Details

Content Provider: York Regional Police Price: FREE of charge until June 30, 2010; After June 30th: $25.00 + GST Languages: English/French will be available Spring 2010 Course Duration: 4 hours Release Date: February 25, 2010