DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to instruct Law Enforcement, Military and SAR personnel in the safe use of an ATV/UTV's ancillary equipment such as; trailering, winching and patient packaging systems for both Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue operations.  Skills assessment maneuvers will be utilized to gauge student performance.   

INSTRUCTORS: All Instructors are P.O.S.T. Certified

PREREQUISITE: Must have taken the ATV/UTV Rider - Law Enforcement 4 hour course or equivalent.  Must be a full time, part time or reserve Peace Officer, Active/Reserve Military or full or part time SAR personnel unless prior arrangements are made with EVOC Coordinator.  Must be in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by operation of an ATV/UTV on both paved roadways and unpaved surfaces.  All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office must sign a liability waiver.

PRESENTATION DATES AND HOURS: This is a 4-hour course generally run in conjunction with the ATV/UTV Operator's course.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Students are required to have a valid driver's license.  Students should wear suitable clothing, such as long pants (no shorts, skirts or flip flops), a comfortable shirt and sturdy footwear.  Departmental utility uniforms are recommended.  STUDENTS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN ATV/UTV. 

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.

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 4 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis.  For additional information or available dates, please call EVOC Coordinator, Sergeant Bryan Salby at (925) 551-6987 or BSalby@acgov.org. Reservations must be made by the student's agency training officer.

 *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