Driver training: officers urged to share their views
17 September 2024
The survey is aimed at basic drivers and officers who have attended the DTU for a response driving or initial phase pursuit course.
The DTU is working with Learning and Development to review driver training courses, and also assess how officers are using their training when on duty.
“This is about future proofing the driver training provision and meeting the constantly evolving demand that is created by policing. It will help address the issues around having suitably qualified drivers and how this may be achieved and resourced,” says Tim Rogers, secretary of West Midlands Police Federation and national Federation pursuits and driver training lead.
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“We want to hear officers’ views on their basic, response and initial phase pursuits training so the DTU can meet demand and deliver accordingly, ensuring the correct resources are available so the Force can meet its legal obligations in terms of providing fit and proper policing services.
“We would urge officers to take the time to complete the questionnaire, and to be as honest and constructive as possible as this will really help ensure the Force builds on its current driver training provision.”
The survey is completely anonymous and should only take five minutes to complete.
