Public Safety 

CGS offers two 33-hour, courses for Police Traffic Officers.

The Basic Traffic Engineering course is for the Police Traffic Officer responsible for conducting traffic investigations and making recommendations to supervisors, local government officials, and engineering departments concerning the need for installing or reviewing traffic control devices. Covered are: general traffic engineering principles; determining the need for traffic control devices; traffic signal design and operation; design of proper pavement markings; type, design and placement of regulatory, warning, and guide signs; traffic controls in construction and maintenance work areas, and school zones; and procedures for drafting and adopting ordinances and resolutions. The basic course is offered in the fall.

The Advanced Traffic Engineering for Police Traffic Officers course is for those who have already completed the Basic course. It is designed for the police traffic officer responsible for conducting traffic investigations & inspecting traffic control installations; planning boards; engineering departments; and other local government officials concerning general traffic engineering principles. The course covers: construction plan reading; traffic generation issues for new developments; general geometric design criteria; intersection & roadway capacity analysis; speed studies; accident analyses & summaries; general traffic flow characteristics; and the impact of the aging population on highway safety. The advanced course is offered in the spring.

Registration

Please click here for a registration form. Telephone registrations cannot be accepted. Early registration is advisable. The University reserves the right to cancel any course if there are insufficient enrollments.

Note: Online Registration is Currently Unavailable.

Upon receipt of your completed application form, and check or voucher, a class space will be reserved for you. No confirmation will be sent. All classes are limited to 25 students.

Withdrawal

CGS will refund the full course fee less a $25 processing charge to any student who notifies CGS in writing of his/her intent to withdraw. Notices of withdrawal must be submitted at least 48 hours before the course is scheduled to start. Withdrawal notices sent by fax (732/932-3586) will be accepted as well as notices sent by mail. Send withdrawal notice to:

NJ Public Safety Program
Center for Government Services
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
303 George Street - Suite 604
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2020

Information

For more information about registering, please call 732/932-3640, ext. 648 or email mariad@rutgers.edu.

Police Traffic Control Technician Certification

Cooperating Agencies

New Jersey Police Traffic Officers Association

Lifelong Learning Tax Reporting Requirements

Since you may be eligible for a tax deduction under the Lifelong Learning Tax Act, Rutgers records the name, address, and social security number of all Continuing Education participants.