Training Manual

1. Overview of ADU

ADU is a dedicated unit within Texas Department of Public Safety.

Specifically targets the identification, apprehension, and education of aggressive or reckless drivers.

Encourages public safety through proactive traffic enforcement and creative pursuit strategies.

2. Mission Statement

"Protect the motoring public by identifying and reducing aggressive driving behavior through professional, high-speed enforcement and education."

3. Training Objectives

Identify aggressive driving indicators.

Excel at safe pursuit methods and high-speed vehicle operation.

Learn ADU car technology and technology equipment.

Practice high-speed unit radio communication protocols.

Build decision-making skills in high-risk situations.

4. ADU Traffic Enforcement Focus

Trainees will learn to recognize and intercept:

Speeding (100+ MPH over limit)

Excessive lane changes

Tailgating

Brake-checking and road rage maneuvers

Street racing and illegal stunts

Evasion or failure to yield to police

5. ADU Vehicle Operations

Introduction to specialized ADU vehicles (chargers, interceptors, etc.)

Use of onboard radar, dash cams, and ALPRs

High-speed maneuvering techniques

Training in PIT maneuvers and deployment of spike strips

6. Pursuit Guidelines

When to initiate, continue, or terminate a pursuit

Risk vs. reward analysis

Multi-unit positioning and coordination

Secondary/support tasks during chase

7. Communication Protocols

Priority radio callouts

Suspect vehicle descriptions

Officer location and status update during pursuit

Request for roadblocks or air units (if needed)

8. Reporting & Documentation

Required post-pursuit reports

Citation documentation

Dash cam and body cam review procedures

9. Standard Uniform & Appearance

Adoption of required uniform for ADU troopers

Guidelines for marked vs. unmarked patrol vehicles

Badge and identification visibility in stops

10. Phases of Training

Phase 1: Classroom – Laws, policies, and indicators of aggressive driving

Phase 2: Simulator/Vehicle Familiarization – Maneuvering basics and stategies

Phase 3: Field Training – Guided patrols and real-time stops

Phase 4: Final Evaluation – Pursuit situations and written examination

✅ 11. Certification Requirements

Graduation from all phases with successful scores

Demonstration of proper pursuit judgment

Review and approval by an ADU Commanding Officer