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Radar/Lidar Operator Course

Course Date(s)
-
Time(s)
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Course is
Open

 

Course

RADAR / LIDAR OPERATOR COURSE

When

June 16 – 19, 2025

Where

Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy

SUNY Erie North Campus

ROOM B-713

6205 Main Street

Williamsville, NY 14221

Time

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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.

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

Enrollment

https://www3.erie.gov/cps/form/radar-lidar-operator-course- 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

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

Closing Date

May 27, 2025

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 hold 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 and tuning forks.
  • One handheld Lidar unit

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:

  • 90% attendance (students are allowed to miss 10% of this course FOR GOOD REASON)
  • 70% passing on a written examination
  • Complete 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 unacceptable!

PLEASE NOTE:

  • YOU MUST RECEIVE TELEPHONE OR EMAIL CONFIRMATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE!  Notice will be made approximately 2 weeks before the start of the course. DO NOT CONTACT THE ACADEMY OFFICE BEFORE THEN
  • Course enrollment will be strictly limited to thirty (30) students NO EXCEPTIONS
  • Placement is NOT on a first come, first serve 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 before the start of this course; failure to do so will result in non-admittance to the course