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Course |
RADAR / LIDAR OPERATOR COURSE |
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When |
June 22 – 25, 2026 |
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Where |
Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy SUNY Erie North Campus ROOM B-713 6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 |
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Time |
8:30am – 4:30pm |
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Cost |
There is NO cost associated with this class for Erie County agencies, out of county agencies should contact the academy office for the cost. |
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Target Audience / Prerequisites |
Completion of a Basic Course for Police Officers Preference will be given to Officers from the 145th & 146th Basic Course for Police Officers |
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Enrollment |
Click Here: or please return the Enrollment Request Form to the Academy by fax at 716-270-5390. You will receive confirmation via email approximately 2 weeks before the class |
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Contact Person |
Contact Instructor Rich Caito at (716) 270-5381 or caito@ecc.edu for additional information or for students in need of special assistance |
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Closing Date |
June 8, 2026 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION:The Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy (ECLETA), under the auspices of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), will be holding a Radar / Lidar Operator Course.This course will train the participant in the use of a variety of radar/LIDAR speed detection instruments.
TOPIC AREAS:
- Radar and Lidar theory
- NYS Vehicle & Traffic law
- Court preparation and presentation
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
- Patrol vehicle equipped with a radar unit
- One handheld Lidar unit
- One certified radar/lidar operator for every three students enrolled in the course on day #3 and day #4
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:
- 90% attendance (students are allowed to miss 10% of this course FOR GOOD REASON)
- 70% passing on a written examination
- Completion of all required field exercises and speed estimates to within an average of +/- 5mph
PLEASE OBSERVE THE ACADEMY DRESS CODE:
- Police Uniform or business casual attire; blue jeans, T-shirts & sneakers are NOT acceptable!
PLEASE NOTE:
- YOU MUST RECEIVE TELEPHONE OR EMAIL CONFIRMATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE!Notice will be made approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the course. DO NOT CONTACT THE ACADEMY OFFICE PRIOR TO THEN
- Course enrollment will be strictly limited to thirty (30) students, NO EXCEPTIONS
- Placement is NOT on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Agencies may be limited in enrollment to allow equal opportunity to this course.
- Out-of-county students must submit an out-of-county residency form prior to the start of this course; failure to do so will result in non-admittance to the course