2023 Courses of Instruction

RADAR/LASER INSTRUCTOR

  • January 30 - February 3, 2023

Prerequisite: Radar operation experience.

Course Description: This program provides the student with the fundamental knowledge base from which to conduct police traffic radar and/or laser operator courses.  Topics include basic concepts of stationary, moving, and same-direction moving radar; general fundamentals of laser operation; practical radar and laser operation; device testing requirements; and legal aspects of radar and laser operation.  This course is designed to meet the requirements of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for radar and laser instruction programs.  Participants should bring a laser and radar unit, if possible, and must have a minimal working knowledge of the instruments.  Upon successful completion of this course, each student will be presented with a Radar/Laser Instructor Certificate.

Who Should Attend: Peace officers needing or desiring a radar/laser instructor certificate.

Tuition/Registration Fees: Registration fees are due 7 days prior to the start of the class.  If fees are not paid in full, the student will not be allowed to attend the course.  Forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation is required for full tuition refund.  Exceptions to the refund policy will be made at the discretion of the Director of Training.

Cost:

  • $265 - tuition, meals, and lodging
  • $132 - tuition and meals
  • $490 - tuition, meals, and lodging (federal, private, and non-Missouri agencies)
  • $265 - tuition and meals (federal, private, and non-Missouri agencies)

Continuing Education Hours:

  • 19 hours of Technical Studies
  • 8 hours of Skill Development
  • 2 hours of Legal Studies

Mineral Area College Credit:

  • 1 hour
Coordinator:
    Sergeant Andrew Armstrong
  • 573-526-4599
For enrollment email applications to:
    TNDmail@mshp.dps.mo.gov

Application For Training