This course is designed for officers who wish to advance to the level of reconstructionist. It contains reconstruction methodologies, equation derivation, and the knowledge necessary to eventually qualify as an expert. The training will also focus on the methods' sensitivity to uncertainties in field data and vehicle dynamics. Interested students should have completed SRR’s 80-hour Basic Crash Investigation and SRR’s 80-hour Advanced Crash Investigation or their equivalent as a prerequisite.

Ped/Auto According to the latest national statistics, pedestrian fatalities represent 18% of all vehicular fatalities. Over 7,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic crashes, while 68,000 pedestrians are injured nationwide. The investigation of pedestrian collisions presents special considerations, probably more so than vehicle vs. vehicle collisions. This course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of scene evidence assessment and documentation, as well as the application of specialized pedestrian equations. This course features simulated impacts that allow the students to apply learned methodologies for calculating vehicle impact speeds. Topics: Medical and Vehicle Terminology The Pedestrian, Driver and Environmental Relationship The Crash Scene Pedestrian Crash Analysis Introduction to Formulas Crash Tests and Exercises Temple Police Department, 209 E. Ave. A., Temple, TX, 76501

Crush Energy This course explains the fundamentals of crush energy and the important role it plays in collision reconstruction. More specifically, students learn about the critical role of energy balance as it applies to a thorough investigation. Proper protocol for obtaining crush measurements is explained as well as how to accurately determine crush coefficients. Topics: Fundamental Concepts Velocity/time diagrams Force, work and energy analysis Coefficient of restitution and crush energy Crush measurement, crush energy and impact speed analysis Damage Classification Motion analysis Temple Police Department, 209 E. Ave. A., Temple, TX, 76501