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Our purpose is to teach people the skills they need to, DRIVE TO SURVIVE!
The Burns Flat OHP LEDT Training Facility is housed at the former Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base, at the Clinton-Sherman Airport located in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The training is overseen by Trooper Joe Simpson of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Training Division who coordinates the training. Instructors at the facility are law enforcement officers from throughout the state who volunteer to instruct during the schools. As a sidenote, the former airbase is home to a 13,502 foot runway which is the fourth longest in the nation.
The training is open to any commissioned law enforcement officer with no tution cost. Students attending the training are required to drive his or her own departmental vehicle for training. The reason for this is that each vehicle handles differently and the student will learn the capabilities of their particular vehicle. Students other that Oklahoma Department of Public Safety employees are responsible for their own fuel and meals. Housing is available at the training facility but students are required to furnish bedding. Casual clothing is allowed if not recommended, if you know anything about Oklahoma weather.
Minimum Requirements for Basic LEDT Training.
1. Commissioned law enforcement officer.
2. Hold a current drivers license.
3. 100% attendance and participation.
4. Successfully pass a fifty question muliple choice examination given upon completion of the course.
5. Successfully complete course of instruction during the driving portion of the course. Which includes not knocking down or touching a cone in at least one of the three runs in the driving maneuvers, and maintain control of the vehicle at all times during the driving maneuvers.
6. Successfully complete the designated cumulative skills courses without knocking down any cones or losing control or the vehicle.
Minimum Instructor Course Requirements
1. Successfully complete an approved Basic LEDT Course.
2. Successfully complete a CLEET Basic Instructor Development Course.
3. A minimum of two years experience as an Oklahoma Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
4. Hold a current Oklahoma drivers license.
5. 100% attendance and participation.
6. Successfully receive a "pass" in all evaluation runs.
7. Successfully "pass" a multiple choice written examination given at the completion of the course.
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According to current standards as adopted the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) Law Enforcement Driver Training (LEDT) Courses must have twenty-four hours of training. This training consists of eight hours of classroom, and at least five basic maneuvers and a cumulative skills course given over a two day period.
The basic LEDT class offered at the Burns Flat LEDT Training Facility is approximately three and a half days long. The LEDT instructor course is approximately a week long with an emphasis on instructional techniques inside the students vehicle.
The Burns Flat LEDT Facility utilizes concrete, asphalt, gravel, dirt, and grass surfaces during the training of students and student instructors. The training is done both at low speed and high speed depending on the particular course conducted with precision driving emphasized. The training emphasizes precision driving and Evel Knievel action is discouraged although rescue is provided by the Clinton-Sherman Fire Department Crash/Rescue.
To see the maneuvers and the cumulative skills courses used at the Burns Flat OHP LEDT Facility click here. To view some photos of the course please visit Trooper Bruce Schulze #180 (Retired) LEDT Photos page. The picture below is an aerial view of the runaway, at the top right is the area where many of the basic manuevers are conducted.
The training facility is located (at approximately Latitude: 35-20.39N, Longitude: 99-12.01W) in Washita County on the northwest side of the City of Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Burns Flat is located approximately six miles south of the Foss exit on Interstate 40. Click here to see the directions to the facility.
The mailing address to the training facility is Department of Public Safety, Building 120 Industrial Air Park Burns Flat, Oklahoma 73624. Phone Number is 580-562-3242.
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March 26-30, Oklahoma City Police Department Academy Law Enforcement Driver Training Instructor Update (open only to OCPD)
April 15-20, OHP Driver Instructor Training School (Class Full at this time)
April 23-26, Texas DPS Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School
May 6-11, OHP Driver Instructor Training School (Class Full at this time)
May 21-25, Texas DPS Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School
June 2-9, OHP Cadet Lawmen Academy
June 17-22, Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School, OHP Cadet Academy (Academy Cadets Only)
June 24-29, Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School, OHP Cadet Academy (Academy Cadets Only)
July 23-27, Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School
August 13-16, Texas DPS Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School
September 9-14, OHP Driver Instructor Training School
September 17-21, Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School, Norman Police Department (Academy Cadets Only)
October 15-18, Basic Law Enforcement Driver Training School
November 11-16, OHP Driver Instructor Training School
Classes are subject to change and additional courses may be held during the year, dates have been updated.
OHP-Oklahoma Highway Patrol
OCPD-Oklahoma City Police Department
To obtain additional information you should contact Trooper Joe Simpson at the Training Division of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, at the Robert Lester Training Center in Oklahoma City. The mailing address is 3600 N. King Ave., PO Box 11415 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73136. Phone Number is 405-425-2424 or 405-425-2410 and fax is 405-425-2464.
The reasons for LEDT Training is numerous to mention, the following is just a few reasons that we have seen:
A. Reduce collisions.
B. Reduce personal injury.
C. Reduce the liability against the driver, community, or agency.
D. Increase the level of attention to the driving task.
E. Increase the desire to continue to improve as a driver.
F. Create higher levels of maturity.
G. Create greater emotional control and discipline.
H. Reduce risk acceptance when there is sufficient gain.
I. Reduce stress levels on the driver.
J. Improve the image as a role model and professional.
K. Increase the information processing and decision making skills necessary to avoid potential collision situations.
L. Improve the skills necessary to cope with on going driving conditions.
M. Improve vehicle control skills to cope with normal and abnormal conditions.
N. Improve skills which carry over into the off-job driving responsibilities.
Another important consideration is that according to information available, "every 28,000 miles of driving a law enforcement officer should be expected to be involved in a crash". Hopefully, with LEDT Training this number will greatly be decreased.
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In 1976 the Oklahoma Highway Patrol came to Burns Flat searching for a location for the Cadet Lawmen Academy. This academy co-sponsored by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Oklahoma Elks Major Projects teaches High School seniors about law enforcement. The annual academy was held in June with this year marking the 30th academy. The first Cadet Lawman Academy in Burns Flat was held in June of 1977 in an old wooden barracks. On July 1st, 1983 the old 18,498 square foot Alert building and approximately 53 acres was obtained and training has been going in the building ever since.
In October of 1979 Law Enforcement Driver Training in Oklahoma was started by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol at Burns Flat. Originally the program was called EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) but was later changed to LEDT (Law Enforcement Driver Training). As a result of this start the program has grown to be a nationally recognized training site. The staff has taught students from all over the nation including students from the US Customs, US Marshalls Service, United States Fish and Wildlife, FBI, FLETC, and other State Highway Patrols, County and Municipal law enforcement agencies representing the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.
In 1992, pursuit training for law enforcement officers was mandated by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training with training being offered to all beginning law enforcement officers. Burns Flat continues to be the only place in the state of Oklahoma which is certified to teach instructors for LEDT Training. Please check back as I receive additional information. Check out the OHP Rabbit's History Page for more information on the facility.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has adopted a policy in which each trooper who receives a new vehicle has to attend training in that vehicle within one hundred eighty days of being assigned to the vehicle. Currently the Oklahoma Highway Patrol utilizes the Ford Crown Victoria as the primary patrol unit, although Chevrolet Impala (OHP's only front wheel drive patrol unit), Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Harley-Davidson Motorcyles are utilized on the roadways. For photos of some of the vehicles visit: OHP Vehicles
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Association of Law enforcement Emergency vehicle Response Trainers (A.L.E.R.T.)
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Page
Cheltenham, Maryland FLETC Driver Training Facility
San Bernardio County (California) Sheriff's Department - Adventures in Driving
Colorado State Patrol Academy, Driving Track
Maryland Public Safety Training Center
Oklahoma State University-Technical Center in Oklahoma City Precision Driving Training Course Classes are done on a contract basis for police, fire, EMS, security, business and industry. OSU-OKC also offers customized courses for specialized vehicles or specialized needs. Courses are designed to mold proper attitudes in the student as a safe driver in a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle. This course has been earmarked for a reduction in insurance premium rates, if satisfactorily completed. Contact: Randy Jacoby at 405-945-9109
Beaty's Pursuit Page
Bobby Ore's Law Enforcement Driving School
Popular Mechanics article on Bobby Ore Stunt Driving Class
Skip Barber Racing/Driving School
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Bragg-Smith Advanced Driving School Chevrolet's official school for Corvettes and SS Camaros
Welcome to the Home of the Bridgestone Racing School
Bridgestone Winter Driving School at Steamboat
BSR, Inc. Police Driver Training
CTEC Canadian Traffic Education Centre Canadian company utilizing the 5th largest landing strip in North America for driver training including the Skidcar System.
Driver's Edge
Gryphon Security Group Driver Training Courses
OSS-Police and Security Advisors Emergency Vehicle Operations (Texas)
Crossroads Training Academy, Tony Scotti Associates
Track Time Driving School
Racing Schools and jobs in the racing industry
Southwestern Community College North Carolina Drivers Training Facility
Hallett, Oklahoma Motor Racing Circuit
ACCU-Pressure Safety Caps - Monitor Tire Presure Easily with AccuPressure Safety Caps.
Holley Performance Products (Don't we wish their equipment was standard on patrol units.)
Nascar.com
No Fear Gear
P-Cel Safety System A site dedicated to stopping pursuits through technology.
Police Driving.com Tulsa P.D. Officer with an excellent site
Roadshark Spike Barrier
Stinger Spike Page
Stop Stick Homepage
SkidCar System Inc. Page
Tyron Wheel Bands
World's Wildest Police Videos
PursuitWatch Network Lots of Pursuit Related information here
Ambulance Crashes Log Log of ambulance accidents from around the nation.
Beat The Heat, Racing for Education
Highway Loss Data Institute
Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Information related to the Crown Vic. vehicle fires.
Justice Technology Information Network
Kelley Blue Book of Car Values
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recall Database
O'Gara_Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring (Vehicles) Company
You Have Parked In The Tow Zone
How to read a tire
Some things you can learn from a dummy (Vince and Larry)
The Trooper Trap Designed by a OHP Trooper who I just happen to know, as often happens necessity is the mother to most inventions which is true in this case. Would two Florida Police Detectives escaped death if this device had been utilized?
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The following is a listing of Official Agency pages from Oklahoma. Almost all of these agencies represented have had personnel trained in Burns Flat, Oklahoma:
Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission
Ardmore Police Department
Bixby Police Department
Blaine County Sheriff's Page
Broken Arrow Police Department Home Page
Cameron University Office of Public Safety (Lawton)
Carter County Sheriff's Department Page
Claremore Police Department
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
Creek County Sheriffs Department
Custer County Sheriff's Office
Del City Police Department
Duncan Police Department
Edmond Police Department Page
Enid Police Department Homepage
Garfield County Sheriffs Office (Enid)
Grandfield Police Department
Hobart Police Department
Jenks Police Department
Kiefer Police Department
Konawa Police Department
Lavern Police Department
Lawton Police Department
Marietta Police Department
Mayes County Sheriffs Department
McLoud Police Department
Moore Police Department Home Page
Norman Police Department Home Page
Oklahoma City's Metro Fugitive Squad Most Wanted
Oklahoma City Police Department Official Site
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
Oklahoma Attorney General's Office
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Home Page
Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET)
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Oklahoma Office of Inspector General (DHS)
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, Law Enforcement Division
Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Page
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Yearbook This site is password protected for departmental employees
Oklahoma State Bureau Of Investigation
Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) Department of Public Safety
Okmulgee Police Department
Osage County Sheriff's Department
Owasso Police Department
Pawnee County Sheriff's Department Page
Pawnee Police Department
Perry Police Department
Sandsprings Police Department
Sapulpa Police Department
Seminole County Sheriff's Department Page
Shawnee Police Department
South Coffeyville Police Department
Stillwater Police Department Home Page
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Department of Public Safety
State of Oklahoma, State Fire Marshal's Office
Tecumseh Police Department
Tipton Police Department
Tulsa County Sheriff's Office
Tulsa Police Department
University of Oklahoma, Department of Public Safety, The Police Notebook Page
University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Police and Public Safety Page
Washita County Sheriff's Department Page BTW, the facility is located in this county
Watonga Police Department
Weatherford Police Department
Woodward Police Department
Yukon Police Department
Oklahoma Cop Job Listings
The following is a listing of Officers Personal pages from Oklahoma. Almost all of these agencies represented have had personnel trained in Burns Flat, Oklahoma:
Blaine County Sheriffs Department, Keith Brodrick
Canadian County Sheriffs Department, David Beaty's Police Page
Canton PD, Glenn Halverson "THE SQUADROOM"
Del City PD, B.K. Wofford
Del City PD, Jody Suit Sarge's Page
Enid Police Department, Jeff Roche
Jenks Campus PD, Gary Dowler's Personal Police Page
Lake Murray Park Ranger, Jon Nelson's Homepage
Lawton PD, Tom Rightmer
Norman PD, Hiram Tabler's Cell Block Law Enforcement Site
Oklahoma City PD, Greg Driskill
Oklahoma Game Warden Association
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Roy Anderson's Unofficial Aircraft Division Page
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Alan Beaty's Page
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Alan Beaty's Cadet Lawman Academy Page
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Memorial Page by Alan Beaty Since the OHP's creation in 1937 thirty-three Troopers have gave the ultimate sacrifice (17 by gunfire, 8 struck by vehicles, 5 in vehicle accidents, and 3 in aircraft accidents). Please take a moment and pay tribute to these men.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Scott Herd's Page
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Bruce Schulze
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Troop C Muskogee, (Unofficial Site)
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Spouses Helping Oklahoma Troopers Spouses (SHOTS)
Pontotoc County District Attorneys Office, Wes Edens
Shawnee PD, Alan L. Gunter's Police Page
Shawnee PD, Julie Hoskin's Homepage
Tonkawa PD, Phil Clouse's Police Page
Tulsa PD, Travis Yates Excellent Law Enforcement Driving Site
Oklahoma Women in Law Enforcement
For those of you who are CLEET LEDT Instructors, visit their website for the LEDT training schedule Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Site
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In case you are wondering where the name came from this can be simply explained. During several of the courses the student chases an instructor through the course. This is done to add an element of realism and to evaluate the student in a controlled environment with conditions as close to real world as possible. The student is referred to as the dog and the instructor the rabbit, hence the name.
Other OHP Rabbit Sites:
OHP Rabbit's TVI Page
OHP Rabbit's Maneuvers Page
OHP Rabbit's Article Page
OHP Rabbit's History Page
OHP Rabbit's Directory Listings and Awards
OHP Rabbit's Legal Decisions
people have been stopped at this site.
Disclaimer:
This page was created because the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, LEDT School has no official presence on the web. This page is not officially sanctioned by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol or the Department of Public Safety and does not reflect the views or policy of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol or the Department of Public Safety. I am not employed by the Department of Public Safety or the Oklahoma Highway Patrol but do believe the training is a very valuable tool for law enforcement and the citizens which we protect. All information contained on these pages is public information and the pages will not be used as a forum for the answering of crime related questions or concerns. Thanks for stopping in, and thanks to the citizens of Burns Flat who have been exceptional in their continued support of the program. Webmaster David Beaty.
Page created on 01/07/98
Last updated 04/23/2007
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