Connected and Automated Vehicles

Law Enforcement and First Responders

As Wisconsin law enforcement and first responders will be the first to encounter automated vehicles on the road, it is a priority to provide them with information and training so they can manage these vehicles quickly and safely. WisDOT has created one of the first CAV training packages of its kind for the TIME coalition of law enforcement and first responders.Photo of Dane County Sheriff's Office Freeway Service Team truck

TIME – Traffic Incident Management Enhancement coalition

WisDOT Emergency Traffic Control and Scene Management Guidelines were established to provide incident responders within the state of Wisconsin a uniform approach to emergency traffic control and scene management. Having a uniform approach will help provide the safest possible work environment for all Wisconsin incident responders, while minimizing the risk of secondary crashes.


Law enforcement and first responder training

It is critical that law enforcement and first responders be informed and trained on how to manage automated or semi-automated vehicles on the roadway or at a crash scene. Semi-automated vehicles are already on the road and traveling to all corners of the state. WisDOT is working with the TIME coalition to keep these groups informed of the latest developments in CAVs. Law enforcement and first responders can obtain CAV training through the TIME coalition.

Law enforcement and first responder training package

A sample of the full CAV training program can be downloaded here. It is recommended that you contact the TIME coalition to arrange training with a TIM trainer; however, the Law Enforcement and First Responder training PowerPoint file will have all the information in the notes needed to deliver the training package without any previous CAV background.


Law Enforcement and First Responder training file

  • Training slides covering basic connected and automated vehicle information, state statutes, technology on the road and Racine Badger automated vehicle demonstration.

Law Enforcement and First Responder resource card

  • Manufacture contact information for leading AVs on the road and extensive resource material links

Law Enforcement and First Responder visor card

  • Summary of manufacturers contact information for quick in-vehicle reference

Training feedback survey

  • Feedback survey to be used with TIME training course for continuous improvement.

Training question template

  • Question template for classroom notes or to send to course creators for answers to questions not covered in the course.

Law Enforcement related resources

To secure a vehicle, contact the manufacturers listed in the documents below.

Manufacturer contacts and training information:

  • Aurora Trucking (888) 583-9560
  • Tesla (877) 798-3752 (24hr hotline)
  • Waymo (877) 503-0840 (24hr hotline)

Research for law enforcement and first responders: