DESCRIPTION:  Students will learn current Law and Departmental Policy relating to using the Pursuit Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.).  Students will learn how to utilize the P.I.T. in limited space, match suspect speed, learn contact points and initiate the maneuver effectively, quickly and safely.  Students will also learn the responsibilities of Deputies/Officers involved at the conclusion of the maneuver. 

INSTRUCTORS:  All EVOC Staff are California P.O.S.T. certified Driver Training Instructors, Advanced Driving Technique Instructors and Pursuit Immobilization Technique Instructors. 

PREREQUISITE:  Must be in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by intensive vehicle weight transfer, braking, turning or skidding.  All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office must sign a liability waiver.

PRESENTATION:  Class hours are from 0800-1200 or 1300-1700 each day.

CERTIFICATION:  P.O.S.T. Cert #1010-21122

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:  Students are required to have a valid driver’s license.  Students should wear suitable clothing, such as long pants (no shorts or skirts allowed), comfortable short or long sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes.  Athletic shoes are acceptable.  No sandals, high heels, open toed or dress shoes allowed.  Medication for motion sickness is recommended if susceptible. 

RESERVATIONS:  This course is limited to 8 students and reservations. If you need more information, please call EVOC Coordinator, Sergeant Bryan Salby at (925) 551-6987 or BSalby@acgov.org.

PAYMENT POLICY: As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance the experience for all students, we are implementing a new policy regarding tuition payments. All course tuition must be paid in full prior to the start of class. Payments should be completed no later than the first day of class. If payment is not received by this date, the individual may be asked to reschedule or defer attendance until payment is received.

Tuition payments can be made online during the course registration process. Alternatively, payments can be made by phone or in person on the first day of class. We accept cash, check, or credit card as suitable forms of payment. Please note that a 2.49% non-refundable service fee will apply to all credit card transactions.

We strongly encourage early payment to avoid any disruptions to your enrollment.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

CANCELLING REGISTRATION:  To cancel a registration for a course, please notify the Regional Training Center via e-mail or phone. E-mail cancellations can be directed to rtcinfo@sheriffacademy.com and phone cancellations to (925) 551-6970. In all cases, course cancellations less than 5 business days' prior to class start date, may be subject to a course cancellation fee equal to 50% of the course tuition. Students who fail to attend the course without cancelling prior to the start of the course (No Show) will be charged the full course tuition.

 *Due to the physical dangers of this course, you will be required to sign a Release of Liability as a safety precaution when arriving at the RTC. Please see the link below to review the document.

http://sheriffacademy.com/upload/2024-Sanchez.Release.of.liability.Revised.pdf