This requirement supplements Regulation 1015 and is designed to increase the professionalism of those officers who operate police traffic radar for enforcement purposes.

Requirements

1. An officer must have completed the Commission approved training for their appropriate level of certification before being eligible for certification as Police Traffic Radar Operator. ("Grandfathered" officers are exempt from this requirement.)

2. The Commission shall establish the minimum curriculum requirements for the Police Traffic Radar Operator Course and the Refresher Course for operators and for instructors.

3. The Commission may issue a certificate evidencing satisfactory completion of the requirements when evidence is submitted by the law enforcement unit director, chief or sheriff that the police traffic radar operator or instructor has met the training requirements.

4. A pocket-size identification card shall also be provided. The certificate shall be valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. To renew the certificate for an additional five (5) years, an officer must satisfactorily complete a Radar Refresher Course. The Commission approved Radar Operators Course may be required for renewal of certification when, in the opinion of the Commission, an officer would benefit from such training. An Instructor who teaches a Refresher Course may add his name to the Attendance Roster and receive credit for the Refresher training.

5. All certificates and identification cards remain the property of the Commission and the Commission shall have the power to recall or revoke any certificate when it is determined by the Commission that a Police Traffic Radar Operator or Instructor is unqualified, ineffective or not complying with instructional or training guidelines.

6. When recalling or revoking a Police Traffic Radar Operator or Instructor Certificate is necessary, the State Administrative Procedures Act will be followed.

7. A Police Traffic Radar Operator who does not meet the standards and qualifications set forth by the Act or any made by the Commission shall not take any official action as a Police Traffic Radar Operator or Instructor and any action taken shall be held as invalid.