Work Zone Safety Train-the-Trainer for Police (In-Person) - May 19-21, 2026 - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Please note: The registration deadline for this program is May 13, 2026 at 12 noon.

Course Description:
This three-day training is designed for experienced police personnel who seek to become trainers in work zone traffic control. The NJDOT and other agencies require enforcement personnel to be trained when working on roadway construction projects. Those participants who successfully complete this series will be eligible to serve as Police Work Zone Safety Instructors for their agency.

This course is developed around typical long-term and short-term road work activities that occur on municipal, county or state roadways. The training covers the standards of work zone protection as specified in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Class Schedule:

Day 1: The MUTCD (Part VI)

Day 2: NJ DOT Projects/Municipal v. State Roadways (State Police)

Day 3: Legal Liabilities/OSHA/Local Law Enforcement in Work Zones

This course is open to LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL ONLY.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand MUTCD requirements in work zones
2. Distinguish differences between the MUTCD and DOT projects
3. Identify DOT standards and specifications requirements in work zones
4. Learn OSHA requirements in work zones
5. Understand role of State and Local police in work zones

Intended Audience:
New Jersey law enforcement officers

Credits:
None

Instructors:
Capt. Frank Pumphrey, Cedar Grove PD; Brian Crain, OSHA: Sgt. Alan Franke, NJSP; Meriam Michael, NJDOT

Sponsor:
New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety

Registration Confirmation Email:
After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided. If you cannot locate the registration confirmation in your Inbox, check your Spam or Junk folder as it is sometimes re-directed there. Please contact our registrar (caitregistrar@soe.rutgers.edu) for assistance should you continue to experience any issues.