AboutTerry Godchaux Expertise I can answer questions about vehicle safety issues, vehicular counter-terrorism training, police pursuits in general (specifically for california), emergency response in general (specifically for california), criminal justice, and police academy training.
Experience I have recently retired as a Deputy Sheriff from California. I have served in Patrol, Investigations and Narcotics.
My last position for 10 years was assigned to our Regional Training Center at the Police Academy. I taught at the Academy and administrated the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). I also was a subject matter expert in narcotics and vehicle operations and training. I also served as a member of CalPOST.
I am a subject matter expert in vehicle operations, vehicle safety, code-3,
pursuit, and counter-terrorism operations. I have also served as a subject
matter expert for the California Police Officer Science and Training (CalPOST)
consortiums within the state.
Organizations
Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for EVOC
Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for Simulations
Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for the Sheriff’s and Police Academy
Former Instructor for the Las Positas College (A.J. EVOC)
Former Instructor for San Joaquin Delta College (A.J. EVOC)
Former Lead Instructor for EVOC at the ACSO Police Academy
Publications
Numerous within the S/O I had worked for.
Education/Credentials
Baccalaureate Degree in Pre-law
Management and Administration Certificate
Basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate
Intermediate California P.O.S.T. Certificate
Advanced California P.O.S.T. Certificate
California P.O.S.T. Crises Management
California P.O.S.T. Crime Prevention Training
California P.O.S.T. Advanced Crime Prevention Training
California P.O.S.T. Environmental Engineering School
California P.O.S.T. Drug Recognition Expert
California P.O.S.T. DARE Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Tactical
California P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Driver Awareness Instructor (DAI)
California P.O.S.T. Pursuit Driving Training Instructor (DTI)
California P.O.S.T. Basic Motorcycle School
California P.O.S.T. Motorcycle Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Tactical Vehicle Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Dignitary Protection Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Counter-Terrorist Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Driver Simulator Instructor
California P.O.S.T. P.I.T. certification
Barricade Braking certification
California P.O.S.T. Counter Terrorism Driving School
Past/Present Clients I currently work as a contract Instructor for the Jutice Department when training needs concerning EVOC arise outside of the U.S.
Question I am planing on moving to Florida, I don't have many things that I am taking but it is enough to fill my 1998 saturn. Maybe 350lbs worth of stuff, is it cheaper to have it shipped to save on weight in the car, how much would the extra weight effect my gas miledge.
Answer Hi Dan and welcome to AllExperts!
As long as everything can fit into the Saturn without affecting your ability to drive safely, it would be far cheaper than to have it shipped.
When you ship something, you are paying for their gas, their maintenance and their salary for the driver, as well as a profit margin. The vehicle they drive doesn't get the great mileage that you do.
Lastly, 350 pounds is not that much. Consider driving somewhere with two additional passengers at 175 pounds each, which is identical in weight. Your gas mileage will not vary much at all.
