What certification must members acquire to operate public vehicles?

• A. JSO weapons certification
• B. COJ driver safety certification
• C. Fire safety certification
• D. First aid certification

Answer: (B)

Operating public vehicles requires proof that you’ve received focused training on safe, lawful driving in the agency context. The COJ driver safety certification is designed to cover essential skills for this role, including vehicle control, defensive driving techniques, hazard awareness, proper use of safety equipment, and the procedures for reporting incidents and complying with department policies and traffic laws. This certification ensures a standardized level of driving competency before you’re allowed to operate the vehicles in public service. Other certifications address different responsibilities—weapon handling, fire safety, or first aid—which are important in their own right but do not authorize or verify the specific ability to operate public vehicles.