Railroad Investigation & Safety Course/Operation Lifesaver

Approximately every three hours a train collision occurs in the United States often requiring the assistance of first responders at the scene of an incident.  The Railroad Investigation and Safety Course provides first responders with critical information allowing them to effectively respond to and safely investigate incidents involving the railroad.

Topics discussed include:

1. Rail safety
2. On-Scene safety and situational awareness
3. Rail resources and initial report information
4. Rail incident conclusion

Attendees will learn personal safety techniques while they are investigating a grade crossing or trespasser incident, in addition to maintaining on-scene safety unique to the railroad environment.

Instructors:  Robert (Butch) Brancheau retired from the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office and is currently the Chief of Police for Great Lakes Central Railroad. Chief Brancheau graduated from Grand Valley State University with a BS in Criminal Justice and has 28 years of LE experience. He is a master trainer for the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers (NAPCH) and an Operation Lifesaver Railroad Investigation and Safety Course (RISC) presenter.  Dave Salamas, Officer with the Canadian National Railroad Police with a BS in Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State University.  He had been an officer for the City of Pleasant Ridge and City of Romulus Police.  He is a Firearms Instructor, Speed Measurement Instructor, and Operation Lifesaver Instructor.

Location:  Corunna Community Center, 421 Emma Drive, Corunna, MI  48817

Cost:  This class is free

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”