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Expertise

I can answer questions about vehicle safety issues, vehicular counter-terrorism training, police pursuits in general (specifically for California), emergency response in general (specifically for California), criminal justice, and police academy training.

Experience in the area

I have recently retired as a Deputy Sheriff from California. I have served in Patrol and special Investigations.

My last position for 10 years was assigned to our Regional Training Center at the Sheriff's/Police Academy. I taught at the Academy and administrated the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). I also was a subject matter expert and served as a member of CalPOST. My specific training and expertise resides in vehicle operations, vehicle safety, code-3,pursuit, and counter-terrorism operations.

Organizations


Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for EVOC

Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for Simulations

Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for the Sheriff’s and Police Academy

Former Instructor for the Las Positas College (A.J. EVOC)

Former Instructor for San Joaquin Delta College (A.J. EVOC)

Former Lead Instructor for EVOC at the ACSO Police Academy

Publications


Numerous within the S/O I had worked for.

Education/Credentials


Baccalaureate Degree

Management and Administration Certificate

Basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate

Intermediate California P.O.S.T. Certificate

Advanced California P.O.S.T. Certificate

California P.O.S.T. Crises Management

California P.O.S.T. Crime Prevention Training

California P.O.S.T. Advanced Crime Prevention Training

California P.O.S.T. Environmental Engineering School

California P.O.S.T. Drug Recognition Expert

California P.O.S.T. DARE Instructor

California P.O.S.T. Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Tactical

California P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor

California P.O.S.T. Driver Awareness Instructor (DAI)

California P.O.S.T. Pursuit Driving Training Instructor (DTI)

California P.O.S.T. Basic Motorcycle School

California P.O.S.T. Motorcycle Instructor

California P.O.S.T. Tactical Vehicle Instructor

California P.O.S.T. Dignitary Protection Instructor

California P.O.S.T. Counter-Terrorist Instructor

California P.O.S.T. Driver Simulator Instructor

California P.O.S.T. P.I.T. certification

Barricade Braking certification

Past/Present Clients

I currently work as a contract Instructor for the Jutice Department/MPRI when training needs concerning EVOC arise outside of the U.S.

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Saurabh11/13/0910101010Thanks Terry.
Art11/09/0910101010I appreciate Mr. Godchaux's expertise and quick .....
D. Kevin Welbourne10/31/0910101010I am wonderfully surprised at the speedy .....
John10/23/0910101010Mr. Godchaux was able to answer my .....
Laura10/16/0910101010Thanks for your help!! :D

Recent Answers from Terry Godchaux

2009-11-12 Regarding keeping extra gas in car:

Hello Saurabh and welcome to AllExperts! Firstly, gasoline can only be placed into lawfully approved containers that are designed to hold fuels. Placing gasoline into non-approved containers is not

2009-11-09 Speeding ticket while passing another car:

Hello Art and welcome to AllExperts! The section you have been cited for is the Maximum Speed Law. This is a "Never Exceed" violation, which by definition doesn't allow for any reasons for excuses,

2009-10-30 Braking distance ratio by weight:

Hello D.K. and welcome to AllExperts! By way of your question, it appears you have done your homework and have given up trying to find the answer on your own. One of the reasons for not finding the

2009-10-22 State Troopers - radar enforcement procedure:

Hello John and welcome to AllExperts! The short answer to your question is untrue. Radar is just another tool the officer may use to ensure that drivers comply with the vehicle code which exists

2009-10-18 Use of radar:

Hello Moses, and welcome to AllExperts! The officer can only write one ticket per radar return tag, however, the officer can make numerous radar tags. It is like shooting a bullet at a target. Only

 

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