Reconstruction This course is for collision investigators who have completed an advanced level collision course and are seeking to further their knowledge as a reconstructionist and enhance their presentation skills. Students are given assignments to reconstruct collisions and then prepare an informal report which is presented in a mock courtroom environment. Topics: Derivation of and Explanation of Math Constants Time/Distance Analyses 360° Degree Method of Momentum Vector Diagramming Principle Direction of Force Delta v Temple Police Department, 209 E. Ave. A., Temple, TX, 76501

ACTAR Accreditation Exam - sponsored by PSP. Venue: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349 Exam Time: 0800 Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Exam Registration Deadline: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Held before the PSP Collision Reconstruction Seminar.

ACTAR Accreditation Exam - sponsored by CA2RS. Venue: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Exam Time: 0800 Application Submission Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Exam Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026 Held before the Fall CA2RS Conference.

ACTAR Accreditation Exam - sponsored by IATAI. Venue: Evanston Fire Department Headquarters, 909 Lake Street, Evanston, IL Exam Time: 0800 Application Submission Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Exam Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026

For many traffic crash reconstructionists, the topic of energy can be intimidating, mysterious or down right scary. Because of this, reconstructionists shy away from utilizing energy methods in their analysis. This course will help de-mystify the concept of energy and present energy-based methods and techniques to use in analyzing traffic crashes. During the course, you will learn to view and analyze crashes from an energy point of view. We will explore energy methods beginning with the basics and progressing to more advanced concepts. We will discuss the often-misunderstood topics of Equivalent Barrier Speed (EBS) and delta-V and you will learn different ways to analyze collisions, such as damage momentum, where a traditional conservation of linear momentum may not be the most appropriate analysis. We will also explore the topic of crush. We will examine the basis of the three familiar energy equations that use crush measurements. Outside projects will provide you with “hands-on” experience in examining and measuring crash vehicles and then calculating damage energy and speeds. This course will help you become more comfortable in utilizing energy-based methods in your analysis as we examine the underlying science that computer-based “crash” programs rely upon. It is an excellent complement to other training courses that teach you how to use “crash” software. You should have a firm understanding of the topics of traffic crash reconstruction and conservation of linear momentum as well as strong basic math skills.