WISCONSIN STATE PATROL ACADEMY

RADAR AND LASER INSTRUCTOR

TOPICS OF INSTRUCTION:

This 32-hour course, taught by State Patrol Speed Equipment experts, prepares instructor candidates for instructing RADAR and LASER to their department personnel.

  • Teaches LESB certified police officers how to instruct students in the operation of traffic RADAR and LASER.
  • Students will learn how to guide the new RADAR and LASER operator in the understanding of both RADAR and LASER function.
  • Identify potential errors or anomalies and the technological advancement of speed equipment.
  • Candidates learn how to prepare the new operator for courtroom testimony.
  • Candidates learn how to demonstrate operational range and importance of stationary and moving speed estimates.
  • Identify anomalies and potential user error, and officer safety considerations in areas of set up and operation.


PREREQUISITES:

  • Current LESB certified Law Enforcement Officer.
  • Successful completion of RADAR Operator Course.
  • Instructor development NOT required.


ITEMS TO BRING: 

​No special items to bring. Bringing a department owned RADAR or LASER is NOT required.


REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION:​ 

You can register for this course here: Wisconsin State Patrol Academy ​Course Registration.  

If you have any questions, please contact the program director.​​​​​​​​​