At Scene (Level I) Crash Investigation School

This course will arm the student with the necessary skills to conduct a thorough traffic crash investigation and properly document findings for courtroom presentation. The course is taught by experienced Crash Reconstructionists and is designed for the patrol or traffic officer with an interest in investigating motor vehicle collisions.

You will be shown the proper procedures for measuring, scale diagramming, and photographing in order to record physical evidence and essential facts available only at the crash scene. You will learn the fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and engineering as they pertain to crash investigations and the proper mathematical   equations to apply for the type of crash being investigated. Finally, you will learn to analyze the data to determine what happened before, during, and after the collision. 

This is the first level of crash investigation training and will include numerous practical exercises. 

Topics include: 

• Physical evidence from the roadway

• Physical evidence from the vehicle

• The human element and occupant kinematics

• Mathematical principles and equations

• Skid marks and vehicle speeds

• Crash scene photography

• Traffic templates

• Measuring and scale diagramming

• Driver and witness interviews

Attire, Costs and Other Requirements

Students will need to bring note taking materials and a drafting compass. 

Dress is professional casual.