Accident Reconstruction Training & Certification

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

THIRD IN A SERIES OF THREE COURSES Traffic Crash Reconstruction builds upon IPTM’s Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation course by assisting you further in understanding vehicle dynamics. You will take part in a more intense study of time/distance calculations, two-dimensional momentum and impact speed calculations using momentum equations. Topics Include Derivation and origin of the commonly used speed formulas Speed of vehicles at impact using conservation of linear momentum Behavior of vehicles in a collision using Newton’s three laws of motion Discussions of commercial vehicle and motorcycle dynamics in collisions The determination of direction of travel, initial contact and position of vehicles on the roadway This course includes extensive project work to give you first hand experience in crash reconstruction. Each student will be required to diagram and analyze several different crash scenarios as well as complete vector sum analysis of each.

Crash Investigation 1 Online offers the same course content as the classroom-based Crash 1 and, like the on-ground version, is the foundation class for NUCPS’ Traffic Crash and Reconstruction courses. Crash 1 Online offers an in-depth study of the skills needed to investigate a traffic collision scene, thoroughly covering the techniques for recognizing and properly recording roadway and vehicle crash evidence, as well as information from involved parties and witnesses. Students learn to measure and photograph accident scenes and to create sketches and after-crash diagrams. Crash 1 also addresses how collected data are used to reconstruct traffic accidents and introduces the use of electronic devices for collecting and recording at-scene data. Crash 1 Online is asynchronous and instructor led.

Learn or review the basic and intermediate mathematics and physics needed to advance to Vehicle Dynamics and Traffic Crash Reconstruction 1 & 2 with confidence and competence! This all-new course is designed for students who want to enroll in advanced reconstruction courses but must learn or refresh the math and physics required for these advanced curricula.

As a crash investigator or reconstructionist, you understand the importance of precision and evidence-based analysis. This five-day, hands-on course is designed to elevate your investigative capabilities by teaching you how to extract and analyze vehicle speed data from video footage. Whether you're employed by a law enforcement agency or working in private reconstruction, this training will equip you with the tools and techniques to apply video motion analysis in real-world crash scenarios. You will begin by reviewing foundational concepts from IPTM’s At-Scene and Advanced Crash Investigation courses, then dive into specialized instruction on video metadata, scene diagramming, and motion analysis software. Through guided lessons, field exercises, and case studies, you’ll learn to calculate vehicle speeds using Constant, Uniform, and Average Time and Speed equations. The course culminates in a comprehensive review and final exam to validate your proficiency. What You Will Learn How to identify and interpret video metadata relevant to crash investigations Techniques for diagramming crash scenes using manual, aerial, and LiDAR methods Use of Kinovea and other video motion analysis software to isolate and analyze video frames Application of mathematical formulas to determine vehicle speed from video footage Real-world case studies demonstrating successful use of video motion analysis Hands-on field exercises simulating crash scenarios for practical application Best practices for presenting findings in professional and legal contexts Audience Law enforcement and private traffic crash investigators, claims adjusters, engineers, attorneys, safety officers, military investigative personnel, collision animation and simulation graphics users

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. Topics Include Standards, measurements and dimensional analysis Understanding and using conversion factors Vectors Damage momentum and crush analysis Crush measuring protocol and measuring techniques Outdoor project - interpreting damage and measuring crush Energy concepts and analysis Determining appropriate post-impact drag factors Understanding EBS and delta-V Conservations of linear momentum and delta-V vectors Introduction to c

This course will provide you with an understanding of the components of the Bosch© Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Tool and the basic functions of the hardware and software. You will learn how to confidently collect and preserve data from various vehicle modules - including the airbag control module - from a variety of modern vehicles. We will begin by learning some basic terms and definitions and the differences between the crash data retrieval (CDR), airbag control module (ACM) and event data recorder (EDR). We will discuss how to determine whether a vehicle is supported with the Bosch© CDR tool. You will learn how to select the appropriate method to get the data, and then how to preserve and save the collected data for later analysis. We will present you with the proper techniques to use when collecting EDR data. You will learn how to troubleshoot data collection issues, how to prevent the corrupting or spoiling of data during extraction, and the legal issues you need to consider. In addition, we’ll teach you how to use the Bosch© CDR Tool Help File as a current and future resource.

TCR1 Remote/Blended Learning provides the same curriculum as its on-ground counterpart, only in a live online setting. In Traffic Crash Reconstruction 1, students synthesize lessons from the previous courses in order to learn to determine how a crash occurred. Our up-to-date, authoritative curriculum focuses on analyzing and interpreting information collected during previous stages of an investigation in order to describe the crash and the events leading to actual impact. Students apply the lessons from daily lecture material to real-world case study situations — an instruction format that provides students with the training necessary to reconstruct traffic collisions. After successfully completing this course, students will have the ability to reconstruct crash situations using momentum and mechanics.

This course is designed for agency representatives who are currently active in photographing crash scenes. We will guide you through the proper use of your departmentally issued camera, using at least three different camera modes beyond the camera’s Auto mode. This training will be accomplished through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practical exercises. You will gain knowledge and confidence in both daytime and nighttime scene documentation, as two of the five days will be dedicated to nighttime photography through demonstrations of flash photography techniques and the use of available light. We will spend one day at a local salvage yard, where you will apply the skills acquired in the classroom to simulate the post-crash vehicle inspection normally at the impound lot. You will also learn macro techniques for recording close-up evidence, including vehicle lamp photography. You will leave this course with a confident working knowledge of techniques for photographically recording vehicles, vehicle damage, and vehicle-related evidence with your departmentally issued digital camera. The course requires full attendance of all scheduled instruction, completion of all planned projects assigned, and evaluation by the instructors. Topics Include Use of digital cameras Analyzing the crash scene Close up documentation Lighting conditions Night, inclement weather and flash photography Photographing vehicle damage Photographing human body injury Audience Law enforcement and private traffic crash investigators, crime scene personnel, claims adjusters, engineers, medical examiners, attorneys, safety officers, military investigative personnel, animators and graphic designers

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

This course will provide you with an understanding of the components of the Bosch© Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Tool and the basic functions of the hardware and software. You will learn how to confidently collect and preserve data from various vehicle modules - including the airbag control module - from a variety of modern vehicles. We will begin by learning some basic terms and definitions and the differences between the crash data retrieval (CDR), airbag control module (ACM) and event data recorder (EDR). We will discuss how to determine whether a vehicle is supported with the Bosch© CDR tool. You will learn how to select the appropriate method to get the data, and then how to preserve and save the collected data for later analysis. We will present you with the proper techniques to use when collecting EDR data. You will learn how to troubleshoot data collection issues, how to prevent the corrupting or spoiling of data during extraction, and the legal issues you need to consider. In addition, we’ll teach you how to use the Bosch© CDR Tool Help File as a current and future resource.

This 5-day block of training will explain, in detail, the techniques needed for reconstructing heavy vehicle collisions. Upon conclusion of the class, the student will be able understand the basics of a heavy trucks pneumatic braking system, introduced to extracted data from heavy vehicle event data recorders and telematics systems, evaluate a heavy vehicle's ability to stop, perform kinetic energy equivalent speed estimates, reconstruct a heavy vehicle's axle weight, calculate a heavy vehicles dynamic rollover threshold, and follow the proper procedures for forensic post-crash inspections. Completion of this class will better prepare the student to be successful in courtroom presentations. Eligible for ACTAR credits

Crash Investigation 2 Online is asynchronous and instructor led. At-scene traffic crash data collection is useful only if all appropriate data is properly collected, interpreted, and analyzed. Officers and investigators who successfully complete Crash Investigation 2 develop skills in technically preparing crash investigation data and collecting follow-up data. Building upon topics examined in Crash 1, students delve further into the information available at a crash scene, how to properly collect it, and how to initiate its interpretation. Like Crash Investigation 1, the course is rooted in Baker and Fricke’s Traffic Crash Investigation and emphasizes vehicle behavior in crashes, vehicle damage analysis, advanced measuring and mapping, properly downloading and preserving digital evidence from collision investigations, examining road marks and tire damage, and more.

Traffic Crash Reconstruction 2 builds upon the skills taught in Reconstruction 1 and focuses primarily on energy-based analysis. During this course, students learn the principles of energy and damage energy, occupant behavior, and momentum and energy analysis, and also receive an introduction to the concept of force balance.

FIRST IN A SERIES OF THREE COURSES This course will equip you with the necessary skills to conduct a thorough traffic crash investigation and properly document your findings for courtroom presentation. We will show you 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. 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 Information analysis and case preparation Audience Law enforcement and private traffic crash investigators, claims adjusters, engineers, attorneys, safety officers, military investigative personnel, animators and graphic designers Course Length 80 hours