At conclusion of course, students should be able to: (1) Describe the association between excessive speed and crashes, deaths, and injuries, as well as the highway safety benefits of effective speed control; (2) Describe the basic principles of RADAR speed measurement; (3) Identify and describe the laws, court rulings, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting RADAR speed measurement and speed enforcement in general; (4) Identify the specific RADAR instruments used by your department and describe their major components and functions; (5) Acquire and demonstrate basic skills in testing and operating the specific RADAR instruments. (6) Acquire and demonstrate basic skills in preparing and presenting records, and courtroom testimony relating to RADAR speed measurement and enforcement.
