CJS 2250 Traffic Operations

CJS 2250: Traffic Operations

Description

Traffic Operations explains and develops students understanding of how to investigate motor vehicle crashes and driving while impaired offenses. Through instruction students will establish how to fully investigate and document both motor vehicle crashes and driving while impaired offences and will demonstrate through reality-based training exercises how to properly complete these investigations including the use of State computer applications. This course will train students how to operate both RADAR/LIDAR units and will require the students to complete the State ARMER radio course.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Formally accepted into Peace Officer Program

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Enforcing Traffic Law and Making Vehicle Stops

2. Responding to & Investigating Specific Types of Calls

3. Radio and Other Equipment Operations

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to successfully identify the knowledge base, respond to and properly handle all tasks associated with the following Professional Police Officer Education (PPOE) learning objectives required by the Minnesota POST Board:

  • 3.11.10 "Discuss the use and application of speed estimates including:

    - the radar standards implications of the 1971 case of Minnesota vs. Gerdes, and

    - Minnesota Statute standards for running RADAR (Minn. Stat. 169.14, Subp. 9 and 10)."
  • 3.11.11 Summarize the features and applications of various models of RADAR/speed-measuring equipment.
  • 3.11.12 Demonstrate how to use a RADAR/speed measuring equipment.
  • 3.13.19 Describe behavioral symptoms that may be associated with drug use and abuse including the characteristics and physical effects of psychoactive drugs like methamphetamine.
  • 3.13.21 "Identify observable cues indicative of a driver who is impaired by drugs and apply proper procedures to apprehend a drug impaired driver including:
    - applying Minnesota Statutes relevant to controlled substances and other substances that impair driving,
    - explaining when calling for a Drug Recognition Expert is reasonable."
  • 3.13.22 Describe different types of unpredictable and hazardous drugs, such as Fentanyl, PCP, LSD, Synthetic cannabinoids, Methamphetamine, and Heroin, and demonstrate appropriate ways to manage and handle these dangerous substances.

  • 3.13.24 "Explain why law enforcement enforces alcohol and beverage control laws and laws related to driving under the influence including;

    - the effects of alcohol on the body and driving, and

    - the relationship between DWI violations and crashes."
  • 3.13.25 Describe the terms Driving While Impaired (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
  • 3.13.26 Explain what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does and its suggested drunk driving prevention techniques.

  • 3.13.27 "Describe methods to detect individuals who are under the influence of alcohol including:

    - the role of psychological and physical testing and the preliminary breath test as impaired driver screening tools, and

    - the concepts of divided attention and nystagmus, and the advantages and limitations of preliminary breath testing."

  • 3.13.28 "Demonstrate how to process an impaired driver, including:

    - identifying driving behaviors and violations indicative of impaired driving

    - administering impaired driver screening tests including the standardized field sobriety test (SFST) battery and horizontal gaze nystagmus.

    - demonstrating knowledge of the precautions for use of the PBT as addressed in the Implied Consent Form,

    - interpreting and documenting test results, and

    - apprehending violators of DWI/DUI laws."
  • 3.13.29 Explain the proper use of the State of Minnesota BCA Blood and Urine Collection Kit.
  • 3.13.30 Describe evidence and reports required to give testimony in court related to DWI/DUI cases.
  • 3.13.31 Explain the purpose and process for conducting saturation patrols to target, detect and apprehend impaired drivers.

  • 3.13.53 "Demonstrate appropriate response tactics when called to a situation involving a motor vehicle crash including:

    - talking to and being aware of other responders on the road,

    - demonstrating approach tactics appropriate to situation and weather related conditions and to block and protect the crash scene,

    - demonstrating appropriate actions to safely and effectively manage the crash scene,

    - preserving and processing crash-scene evidence,

    - explaining the additional steps to be taken when responding to a “hit and run” accident,

    - distinguishing between a required reportable accident and an accident not required to be reported,

    - safely re-opening traffic lanes following crash response,

    - interviewing drivers and witnesses and obtaining the required information to file the accident report form,

    - assisting people who need medical help and/or transportation,

    - explaining traffic crash reporting requirements and completing the State of Minnesota-Dept. of Public Safety Accident Report Form,

    - explaining the use of the Fatality Report (PS-07093),

    - organizing collected evidence for the case file,

    - employing traffic direction techniques, and

    - arranging for crash to be removed from the roadway."
  • 4.5.1 Demonstrate the proficient operation of law enforcement radios and communications equipment in live training scenarios and the operation of commonly provided equipment in patrol vehicles, such as cameras, dash cams, mobile computers, emergency lights, and sirens.

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None