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Traffic Patrol Officers: Increase Bus/Truck Traffic Enforcement

  1. Instructor's Materials
  2. Training Techniques
  3. FMCSA Visor Cards

Instructor Portal

FROM CURRICULUM TO TRAINING RESOURCES, THIS SECTION PROVIDES THE INFORMATION THAT INSTRUCTORS NEED TO TEACH THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE TRAFFIC STOPS – TRUCK AND BUS TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT COURSE.

Training: Safe and Effective Traffic Stops

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In this Toolkit you will find detailed information regarding large truck/bus enforcement; including the differences and similarities between traffic enforcement with large trucks/buses and passenger cars, strategies for increasing officer safety, techniques for choosing the location of the stop, techniques for approaching a large truck during a traffic stop; visibility issues due to the size and weight of the vehicle and commercial drivers licensing (CDL) requirements. Included here you will also find information regarding when to call the MCSAP team.

There are three main sections included in the Toolkit; including Resource Materials, Online Training and Instructor Portal.
 

Across the County

This section is currently under construction but will eventually provide useful information regarding how the course is being taught across the country; including where, when and how many officers have been trained. Feedback from both instructors and participants as well as training updates will be posted here, along with contact information for other trainers.

Instructor’s Materials

This section provides all the materials needed to teach the Safe and Effective Traffic Stops – Truck and Bus Traffic Enforcement training; including the PowerPoint presentation, the Instructor’s Guide and the Participant’s Guide, which are all available to download. Additional resources for each section of the course are provided, including videos that could be incorporated into the training.

Training Tips

Are you interested in learning how to be a better trainer? This section provides tips for implementing effective and successful trainings as well as information regarding how to lead diverse groups of officers; including new recruits, more experienced officers, etc. This section will also prepare you for some of the caveats that come with teaching adult learners.

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This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under a grant/cooperative agreement

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