Sioux Falls Police are put to the test with EVOC training

Sioux Falls Police are put to the test with EVOC training Sioux Falls Police Officers have been put to the test this week, only this exam doesn't involve a number two pencil. "It's either what we have had or other agencies have had, no reason to wait for it to happen to you before you do something about it, if it can happen elsewhere in the world it can happen here. Instructors have created each drill to test an officer's decision making and these scenarios are based on real life instances. "Not every officer is going to use his weapon in the line of duty, which is good, every officer is going to be driving in a code three or red light and sirens scenario so it's very important they do it safely. "It teaches vehicle placement, I know where the front and sides of my car are, I know how to negotiate a curb looking at how I can get through it speedily and safely. "Things change, they need to know when they're able to pursue and they need to know when they don't pursue, so we spend a large amount of time going through these scenarios. A lot of people may ask how weaving in and out of cones helps officers in real life scenarios, but Lt. "We try and teach them the basics, driving fast, drive smooth, drive safe learning from the pitfalls that are out there. Lt. The training helps establish the relationship between officer and car, but if they do make a mistake it's a cone that gets hit, not a car or person. Miller. This year's the focus has been high speed pursuits. The officers that run through these exercises use their own squad cars and much like their firearms, they are trained to use their equipment effectively and safely. Miller says the answer is a simple one. Sioux Falls Police are put to the test with EVOC training Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 25/04/2012