Training Courses
Intermediate Collision Investigation
Automobile crashes cost American each year; 100 billion dollars, 50,000 lives and 2 million disabling injuries a year. We as Police Officers are the unbiased investigators obligated to discover what really happened, and if there was any crime committed. Intermediate Crash Investigation is the first in the 3 basic classes that gives the investigating Officer the skills necessary to conduct a competent collision investigation.
Advanced Collision Investigation
In order to be prepared for the extensive math and formula studies involved in reconstructing a crash scene, an investigator must first learn the concepts of vehicle dynamics and motion. This 80-hour school covers topics including Scene Documentation, Speed Calculations, and Principle Direction of Force and is the prerequisite course to Collision RECONstruction.
Collision RECONstruction
The scientific study of evidence collected at a collision site can be used to RECONSTRUCT the events of a collision cycle. Using Time & Distance studies and Vector Sum Analysis in conjunction with Momentum, Advanced Collision Investigators are trained to move from evidence collection to actual event reconstruction and to complete a cause analysis of the collision.
Motorcycle Collision Investigation
Basic mechanical knowledge of motorcycle parts and functions is vital to accurate investigation of motorcycle collisions. The methodology of evidence collection and understanding of injuries typically found in these collisions is taught during this course.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Collision Investigation
Due to the extreme disparity of mass in collisions involving a bicycle or pedestrian and a motor vehicle, special investigation techniques must be employed. Reconstructionists will be trained in scene investigation methodology and speed calculations designed for this unique branch of collision reconstruction.
Event Data Recorder Applications Training
Experienced Collision Investigators are trained to use the Bosch Crash Data Retrieval system to properly obtain data contained in supported vehicle EDR. Additional instruction includes accurate interpretation and application of that data to a situationally complete collision reconstruction.
CAD Program training
Courses are available in specific CAD programs and will be customized to fit your individual software package. Extensive training in 3-D diagramming in Crash and Crime Scene applications is the backbone of this study
Forensic Mapping
Thorough and accurate documentation of crash and crime scenes is paramount to the prosecution of criminal cases. Â Forensic Mapping training involves the use of a total station or laser device for scene coordinate collection. Coupled with CAD program training, the raw data can be turned into a scale scene map.
CRUSH: Energy Applications in Collision Investigation
This adjunct discipline of Collision RECONstruction utilizes damage deformation profiling to ascertain the Energy and Delta V during a collision cycle. Coupled with momentum calculations, CRUSH can refine a thorough Collision RECONstruction. Â Crash Dynamics CRUSH jigs are available for purchase at a discounted price when registering for our CRUSH course.
Host a School
Most of our training classes are hosted by Police agencies in the North Texas Area. If you are interested in hosting a school and possibly qualifying for free tuition for one or more of your department’s officers/investigators, then contact Peggy.