Law Enforcement

Radar Operator & Lidar Operator Courses

January 30, 2018 - February 2, 2018

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Course Information

Description

This course is designed to instruct students in the operation of police RADAR/LIDAR devices. The RADAR portion is designed to train law enforcement officers in the proper and efficient use of traffic radar. It will also provide the necessary expertise to properly testify in court. POST non-reimbursable.

The Lidar portion provides students with legal and technical use of laser speed enforcement. Course includes history of Radar-lidar, theory, applicable case law and visual speed determination skills. Upon completion of the course students will have the expertise to legally and effectively use Lidar for speed enforcement. Prerequisite, successful completion of the 24 hour POST certified Radar Operator Course. POST non-reimburseable.

NOTE: If you desire only LIDAR training, you can register for and need only attend the last day of instruction (Prerequisite: previous completion of the 24 hour RADAR course). You will receive LIDAR POST certification only (no college credit).

Designed For

Open to all public safety personnel.

Requirements

Students are required to bring their department RADAR and/or LIDAR unit and a scientific calculator, if possible. LIDAR ONLY requires prior completion of a 24 hour RADAR course.

Hours

31.5 Hour(s)

Units

0.50 Semester Unit(s)

Certification

POST Plan IV
Certificate awarded upon completion.

Payment / Registration Information

Payment Information

We accept Visa and MasterCard (effective August 1, 2024 a non-refundable transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.

*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.

Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.

Reservations

Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:

  • Class Requested, Date
  • Agency Name
  • Training Officer (TO) Name
  • TO’s Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Attendee Name(s) and Email Address
  • Method of payment if applicable

Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class

Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.

Course Cancellation by South Bay

Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).

Fee Information
$75 per student for RADAR/LIDAR (Combination Course) $25 per student for LIDAR ONLY (Last day only)

Late Cancelation Fee
$50

Start: Tue Jan 30, 2018
End: Fri Feb 2, 2018

Tuesday - Friday; 0800-1700 hours

College of Record: Ohlone College

Location

Modesto PD Theater 106 600 10th Street Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 342-9177 For registration contact Ivie Pagano (209) 342-9177 or paganoi@modestopd.com SBRPSTC program coordinator: Joy Booker (408) 229-4228 jbooker@theacademy.ca.gov

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