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RESUCI-ANN, a dummy which responds to first aid stimuli exactly like a
live person, is used at WSP Academy to demonstrate artificial respiration.
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FRIEND IN NEED is the Washington State Patrol trooper who transfers
gasoline from his patrol car to a stranded motorist's vehicle, as demonstrated
at the academy.
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¢ooper cadet tCaining at the " /ashingtoxa State Patxol
Academy ha Shelton places increased emphasis on the state
highway officer's service and peacekeeping roles in addition
to his law enforcement duties.
Classes of up to 72 cadets can be accomodated in the
enlarged facilities of the new academy for the final stage of
their trooper training, which is preceded by a long and
exacting probation experience.
Cadets are indoctrinated with the principle that the
primary purpose of state motor vehicle laws is to solve
the traffic problem by reducing accidents and thus pre-
vent death, injury, and property damage on the highways.
This effort is carried out by a policy of selective en-
forcement which means that troopers arrest persons com-
mitting violations which cause the most accidents in a
given area, as ascertained by accurate observations and
reports.
Fitting the inexperienced cadet for the exacting duty
takes a rugged schedule. In fourteen weeks they get 739
hours of instruction and training. The curriculum lists 98
subjects. Two of the fourteen weeks are spent in a patrol car
on the highway with an experienced trooper.
Twenty hours of public relations courses have been added
to the curriculum. Assisting the regular teaching staff in this
area are four experts in racial relations, two priests and two
black men from Seattle.
Subjects include: attitude and morale of the trooper, the
circular process of social interaction, motivations of group
interaction, handling the emotionally disturbed, juvenile
enforcement, minority group relations, police ethics, violator
contact, and the trooper and the community.
Other skills required for service to injured or stranded
motorists are taught, such as advanced methods of
resuscitation and heart massage.
The cadets also learn how to perform one of the most
appreciated of their services. This is the operation of a
transfer pump with which every trooper's vehicle is equipped
to succor motorists who run out of gas. This gets them going
again in minutes.
Subjects whose importance is indicated by the num-
ber of hours required include accident prevention, use of
the breathalyzer, care of equipment, ease preparation,
courtroom observation, criminal law, firearms, first aid,
driving, interrogation, laws of arrest, motor code, patrol
technique, physical control, rules of evidence, speed and
skidmarks, water safety, and report writing.
Physical fitness is stressed. A two-hour physical test
is given. Twenty-four hours are devoted to calisthenics and
23 to close order drill, the purpose of which is to develop
discipline and cohesion.
Probably the most demanding stint in terms of physical
and mental stamina, judgment, co-ordination, and just plain
guts is the time spent on a pursuit driving course. Ninety
hours are out in on a 2Vz mile layout on the airport's
blacktop runways.
Speeds posted vary from 30 mph on one particularly
tight curve to 100 mph on high speed stretches. Drivers
are penalized for slides and spin-outs.
Emphasis is placed on caution rather than speed. The
course provides simulated emergency conditions where
troopers are taught to look for escape routes rather than
freezing on the brakes to avoid collision. The object is fast
but safe driving.
Trooper cadets are on a full time duty assignment. They
eat, sleep, and study at the academy which is their home for
the fourteen weeks of their training.
Besides cadet training, the academy provides the means
of implementing a policy requiring continuous training for all
WSP personnel. All troopers return to the academy once a
year for in-service re-training.
Radio dispatchers and other non-commissioned em-
ployes of the Patrol report in groups for regular re-train-
ing, as do weigh-masters.
Supervisory ranks from sergeant to captain undergo
in-service training in such subjects as sociology, semantics.
human relations, job analysis, planning, and budgeting.
"It is our pleasure to serve you
for your pleasure."
Games -- Toys -- Models -- Art Supplies -- Pet Supplies --
Souvenirs -- Slot Racing -- Crafts -- Party Supplies -- Books
-- Jig Saw Puzzles -- Chemistry Supplies Rock Polishers --
Coin Books -- Stamp Books
MONDAY - SATURDAY: 9:30 a.m. 'til 5:30 p.m.
HAMLIN'S
HOBBY AND TOY SHOP
220 Cota St.
Owner: Ernie Hamlin
Shelton
• Produce
• Cold Pop
• Cold Beer
• Ice
• Sundries
OPEN EVERY DAY
Mon. -- Thurs. 7 a.m. to i 0 p.m.
Fri. -- Sun. 7 a.m. to midnight
On Mr.. View
1931 Oly. Hv j. No.
Owner:
Eddie Bern
I
The People from Ford Country
Top Row: "Bus" Einarsson, Bob Wolden, Bill Johnson, Bob Seibert,
Betty Joslin, Duane Wright, Helen Sop•r, Don Likes, Gary Brewer, Ed
Pierce, Don Johnson. Bottom Row, "Red" Joslin, Jerry Medley,
Jim Paul•y, Clyde Brewer and Jim Marshall.
The staff at Jim Pauley's has many years
experience in the automotive field. Each one
will make every trffort to assure your complete
satisfaction with your dealings at Jim Pauley's.
SALES
PARTS - SERVICE
Kneeland Center
on Mt. View
Phone
426-8231
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