These guidelines ensure that vehicles are safe enough for EVOC training.

This sample policy includes guidelines that serve as a framework for troopers to make a reasonable determination, consistent with the provisions of policy and in accordance with their training, whether to engage in, or continue, a pursuit.

This sample policy provides guidelines and directions for the establishment of responsibility for the safe operation of police vehicles during a pursuit; for the initiation or discontinuation of pursuits; for the responsibility of participating officers and supervisor; and to provide the essential balancing of the necessity for the pursuit and more immediate apprehension of the fleeing subject against the risks involved with the pursuit which might include death, injury and/or property damage.

A sample authorization form for EVOC instructors.

A sample form that students need to fill out prior to a first EVOC class.

Vehicle pursuits are always regulated by jurisdictional policies and applicable city, state, and federal laws. This article is intended to provide a common sense approach to vehicle pursuits based on a compilation of different police policies from several jurisdictions.

The Driver Training Program conducts the 24-hour Basic Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) course that is required by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council for entry-level officers from all regional and contract academies.

A thorough post-pursuit checklist.

This checklist provides documentation that an individual has completed the required minimum training before receiving authorization from the Chief to drive a fire department apparatus.

This article offers tips on how a city can design its own EVOC training.

This report offers a variety of best practices for ambulance drivers.

A short, informal video showing a person riding shotgun with an EVOC instructor.