With rural crime continuing to present complex challenges, police forces across the UK are investing in specialist equipment and training to ensure officers can operate confidently and safely in off-road environments. Beyond Driving is proud to support this effort by providing Lantra-accredited instructor development and direct operator training, most recently working with Humberside Police near Driffield to upskill their Rural Task Force in the safe use of Polaris Ranger UTVs.
UTVs in Policing: A Powerful Tool in Rural Operations
Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) like the Polaris Ranger offer police teams exceptional mobility across farmland, woodland, and uneven terrain. For rural crime teams, they’re an essential asset—enabling patrols, surveillance, and engagement in areas where conventional 4x4s or foot patrols fall short.
But operating a UTV in policing scenarios requires more than just basic driving skills. Officers must understand how to handle these powerful machines under pressure, on unpredictable ground, and often in coordination with wider operational teams.
That’s where Beyond Driving comes in.
Lantra-Accredited Instructor Training: Build Capability from Within
Rather than relying solely on external providers, many forces are investing in their own instructor teams—developing internal capability to train and assess colleagues on an ongoing basis. Beyond Driving offers comprehensive Lantra-accredited instructor training programmes tailored to police requirements.
Whether you’re looking to:
- Train new in-house instructors from scratch
- Refresh the knowledge and certification of existing instructors
- Upskill staff to deliver UTV (Sit-In ATV) operator courses
…our expert team delivers practical, standards-aligned courses that build confidence, competence, and consistency across your organisation.
Hands-On Experience with Police-Focused Scenarios
Recently, our team travelled to Driffield in East Yorkshire to work with Humberside Police’s Rural Task Force. Over several days, we delivered Sit-In ATV operator training for officers using their own Polaris Rangers, focusing on:
- Safe handling and recovery techniques
- Real-world rural deployment scenarios
- Loading, towing, and equipment carriage
- Effective communication and coordination in the field
Training was delivered in operationally relevant environments, enabling officers to test their UTVs in the kinds of terrain and conditions they face in daily patrols.
Why Forces Choose Beyond Driving
- Lantra-Accredited Programmes: Fully certified, compliant training
- Specialist Instructor Development: Build or refresh internal capability
- Service Experience: Many of our trainers are ex-military, ex-police, or emergency services personnel with real-world experience
- Tailored Delivery: Courses can be adapted to your terrain, vehicles, and team requirements
- National Reach: We deliver training to forces across the UK
Direct Operator Training Also Available
In addition to instructor training, we also offer direct operator training to police officers and staff. This is ideal for teams who need to get operational quickly, or who are rotating staff through rural roles and need to maintain a consistent safety standard.
All Sit-In ATV training is delivered to Lantra standards and can be run on your own vehicles at your own site for maximum relevance.
Contact Us
If your police force is expanding its use of UTVs or looking to develop its own training capability, Beyond Driving can help. Whether it’s a one-off operator course or a full instructor development programme, we deliver training that meets operational needs—and exceeds expectations.
👉 Visit: https://www.beyonddriving.co.uk/driving-instructor-training
👉 UTV Operator Courses: https://www.beyonddriving.co.uk/off-road-driving-courses/sit-in-atv-operator-training
📞 Or get in touch today to discuss your training needs.
