Being prepared with good training and knowledge. Police officers spend weeks, months, and even years preparing and training for that one moment when they may be in a high-risk, life-threatening situation. Use of force, shooting and driving skills, negotiating, defensive tactics, these are all-important areas of training for police officers. Even though it may not be as fun or glamorous as the firing range, hazardous materials awareness is also an important part of a police officer’s training. You don’t have to be an expert, but it’s important to know what to look for, and who to call if you suspect a problem. After viewing this program, you will know the communications requirements that a vehicle carrying hazmat must have, the shapes of vehicles that typically carry hazmat, and the extra things that a hazmat vehicle driver must carry.