At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation

At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation

Course Goal:

To enable participants to locate, identify, preserve, and evaluate evidence commonly found at the scene of traffic crashes.

Course Objectives:

 1)       Locate and identify evidence from crash scene vehicles and the roadway

2)       Preserve and process that evidence using the following methods: ·Field sketches ·Triangulation/Baseline                       ·Measurement data sheets ·Photographs

3)       Organize collected evidence for the case file and class presentation

4)       Perform a variety of mathematical formulas, including: *Speed *Velocity *Time *Distance

 Methodologies:

The course employs lecture, group discussion, demonstration, and practical exercises.

Course Requirements:

Attendance is expected at all course sessions and satisfactory completion of practical exercises must be accomplished.  A minimum, or higher, course score is required to earn a certificate of completion.

Special Concerns:

This is the first of three classes that provides the opportunity to earn a certificate in crash reconstruction, which may be helpful in court (see Rule 702).  Students should have available for class traffic crash investigation equipment: 25’/100’/300’tapes, line/line level, hammer/masonry nails, chalk/lumber crayons, digital camera, and safety equipment.  You will need a scientific calculator (a basic one such as a TI-30), a binder, and pencils/eraser on day one.  The textbook used is IPTM’s Training and Reference Manual for Traffic Crash Investigation by Rivers (these are loaned to students).

 

 NOTE: 

1)    This course is FEE EXEMPT for N.C. Law Enforcement. A fee will be charged for out-of-state law enforcement.

2)    Out of professional courtesy to others, if you register for a course and cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible.  We can then offer those on the stand-by list an opportunity to attend.

 

Attention Public Safety Personnel: For students registering for the first time in a Davidson-Davie Community College class that may be eligible for a fee waiver contact our registration office directly at (336) 224-4545 or email tina_keen@davidsondavie.edu and provide name, address, etc., class information and the public safety agency you are affiliated with.

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Contact Info: Mark Sink at Mark_Sink@davidsondavie.edu or 336-224-4511

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