Course detail: EVOC Train the Trainer

Law Enforcement Driver Instructor Training Program

Description 

The Driver Instructor Training Program equips the student with the skills, techniques, operational principles, legal considerations and instructional methodologies to teach a comprehensive driver training program to law enforcement officers. The student will be exposed to a variety of courses designed specifically for the law enforcement driver. These courses will provide fundamental and advanced skills which will enhance the instructor's teaching proficiency. Classroom instruction and practical exercises are used during the training. At the completion of the program, students will have achieved levels of competency that will enable them to successfully design, coordinate, evaluate and facilitate a law enforcement driver training program. 

Prerequisites 
1. Must be actively engaged in or expected to be assigned as a driver training instructor for their organization. 
2. Must be in good physical condition, possess a valid driver's license, and have knowledge of law enforcement driving operations. 
3. Must be a graduate of a general law enforcement instructor training program or provide certification from a commanding officer that requisite skills and experience in instruction are possessed. 

Program Syllabus/Curriculum 
  • Non-Emergency Vehicle Operations 
  • Skid Control
  • Vehicle Pursuit Driving 
  • Police Vehicle Maintenance and Awareness 
  • On-Range Instruction 
  • Range Facilities and Technology 
  • Training Risk Assessment and Management 
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) 
  • Law Enforcement Officer Driving Skills 

Students enrolled in the course will be required to bring a PowerPoint presentation over one of the following topics: 
  • Defensive Driving 
  • Vehicle Maintenance 
  • Vehicle Dynamics 
  • Threshold Braking 
  • Steering Techniques  
  • Distracted Driving 
  • Apexing 
  • Pursuits/Legal Aspects 
  • Skid Control 
  • Vehicle Design 
  • Traction Control 
  • Technology/Law Enforcement Challenges with Driving 

The PowerPoint presentation needs to be a minimum of 10 minutes with no more than 1 minute of video. The student will present this topic to the group and given feedback.   

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email KLETC or call 620.694.1400 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.


Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

 

The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online at: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.

 

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.

 Session Information: LE26064F (2 seats (14%) remaining)

Schedule: Every day, starting on 10/13/25 and ending on 10/17/25
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CDT
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Registration Fee : $200.00

Bulletin

Officers attending the course will be required to bring a Department Police vehicle that will be driven under stressful conditions. Officers are recommended to dress in layers as the learning environment is both outside and in a classroom. Meals are not provided on Monday, Tuesday and Friday of the week training. Meals will be provided on Wednesday and Thursday to promote optimal training time on the driving course.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Thomas Foxworthy

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus KLETC Regional Site
12600 Quivira Road - Regents Building
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $100.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.