Level I (At Scene) Crash Investigation School
Overview
This course will arm the student with the necessary skills to conduct a thorough traffic crash investigation and properly document your 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 crashes.
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 information 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 or uniform of the day.
There are no fees associated with this course.