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Terry Godchaux

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

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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