POST has received many questions related to vehicle pursuit training and certification requirements. The following is intended to answer the most frequently asked questions (FAQs).

  Major topics:

• Mandated Training & Content Questions



• POST Course/Credit Questions



• Miscellaneous Questions



• Web Links for SB 719 Frequently Asked Questions Document

Mandated Training & Content Questions (back to menu)

1. Does this training requirement apply to all ranks (Chiefs, Sheriffs, captains, etc.) and all types (reserves, detectives, DA investigators, etc.) of peace officers?



2. Does the training have to be POST-certified?



3. Does my trainer/facilitator have to be a POST-Certified Instructor?



4. By what date does the Pursuit Policy training need to be completed?



5. What are the minimum hours for this training?



6. What content will be addressed in the training?



7. Does an agency need to do anything besides provide the training?
   

POST Course/Credit Questions (back to menu)

8. How is the training delivered and who may deliver the training?



9. How can I get the POST Pursuit Driving Update Telecourse DVD
   (March 2007)?
   
   
10. Where can I get the POST Law Enforcement Vehicle Pursuit Guidelines?
    

Miscellaneous Questions (back to menu)

11. Will POST review my agency’s pursuit policy?
    
    
12. How can I get a hard copy version of these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)?



13. Who should my agency contact if we still have questions ?
    

Web Links for SB 719 Frequently Asked Questions Document
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• POST Regulation 1081(a)(22)
  http://www.post.ca.gov/vehicle_pursuit/pdf/reg108.pdf
  
• Course Certification Process
  http://www.post.ca.gov/about/TDBCourseCertProcess4web.DOC
  
• Regional Training Consultant
  http://www.post.ca.gov/training/mapofareas.asp
  
• Pursuit Driving Update
  http://www.post.ca.gov/training/cptn/pdf/2007/Mar2007.pdf
  
• CPT Credit for Telecourse Training
  http://www.post.ca.gov/training/cptn/credit.asp
  
• POST Telecourse Certification Conditions
  http://www.post.ca.gov/training/cptn/pdf/Telecourse%20
  Certification%20Conditions.pdf
  
• Line-up Training Program
  http://www.post.ca.gov/training/cptn/Lineup.asp
  
• Required POST-developed workshop to train first-line supervisors
  http://www.nvccjtc.org/nvcdvdfacilitatortraining.html
  
• Video ordering and subscribing
  http://www.post.ca.gov/training/cptn/ordering.asp
  
• CPTN Program Order Form
  http://www.post.ca.gov/training/cptn/pdf/CPTNProgramOrderForm.pdf
  
• POST Law Enforcement Vehicle Pursuit Guidelines
  http://www.post.ca.gov/vehicle_pursuit/default.asp
  
• Attestation form
  http://www.post.ca.gov/vehicle_pursuit/doc/attestation_form.doc
  
• Penal Code §13519.8
  ftp://leginfo.public.ca.gov/pub/code/pen/13001-14000/13510-13519.14
  
• Vehicle Code §17004.7
  ftp://leginfo.public.ca.gov/pub/code/veh/16001-17000/17000-17004.7
  
• Senior Consultant Bryon G. Gustafson
  Bryon.Gustafson@post.ca.gov