CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Brian Fengel, Director
Phone: (309) 690-7350
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu
Radar/Lidar Operator
Instructor: Jeff Nichols, ISP
April 21, 2023
8am – 4pm
Class will meet at: Eureka PD, 111 West Court Street, Eureka, IL
Enrollment Deadline: April 17, 2023
Course Size: 8Maximum
Course Objective
This training will provide the student with an understanding of the proper operational procedures and considerations for correctly using RADAR or LIDAR in police speed enforcement. Students will be instructed on how to set-up and operate RADAR and LIDAR.
Course Content
Explain Relative Motion
Explain the Doppler Theory as it applies to RADAR speed enforcement
Explain the Angular Effect when using stationary and moving radar
Explain the operational principles of using lidar and stationary and moving radar
Explain the importance of obtaining a tracking history in the use of radar speed enforcement
Describe factors that can produce inaccurate or false speed readings and how each can be minimized, recognized, or eliminated
Identify the impact of case law pertaining to radar and lidar
Demonstrate the ability to set up, test, and read the radar unit
Demonstrate the ability to make accurate speed estimates in stationary and moving exercises
Demonstrate the ability to make accurate target verifications
Mobile In-Service Training Team # 7 Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board
