Traffic Crash Reconstruction Training

The course is set up in three 40-hour blocks.
CURRICULUM: This course will expand on the crash investigation curriculum taught during basic academy instruction. This course is taught in three 1-week sessions, each building upon the last. To progress through the course, students will be required to score a minimum of 70% on the assessment given at the end of each session.
Week 1: focuses on the beginning of the accident reconstruction process, evidentiary requirements from the scene and vehicle, and basic accident reconstruction formulas.
Week 2: focuses on the Conservation of Linear Momentum and the concept of Time / Distance analysis.
Week 3: introduces airborne, spin, and critical speed yaw. Actual cases will be reviewed and reconstructed.
CLASS DATES AND LOCATION: Classes are scheduled 0800 to 1600 hours daily, Monday through Thursday. The classes will be located at the Glendale Training Facility: 11550 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale AZ 85307.
Week 1: October 2 to 6, 2023
Week 2: November 6 to 10, 2023
Week 3: December 4 to 8, 2023
You must be available for all three weeks to sign up for this course.
REGISTRATION: Registration is on a first come first served basis via email to [email protected]
OUT OF TOWN STUDENTS: Student travel and lodging arrangements are the responsibility of the student’s agency. Reimbursement is not available for these courses.
CLASS ATTIRE AND RESOURCES:
Attire: Business Casual
Required Equipment:
1. Traffic Crash Template (IPTM Blue Blitz or Northwestern Traffic Template)
2. Scientific Calculator: Texas Instruments TI-30Xa or equivalent (please be sure you know how to use it)
3. 360 Degree Protractor
4. Colored Pencils
Suggested Equipment: A pen/pencil and notebook or electronic note-taking device is highly recommended. A blank jump drive is recommended for downloading any additional class materials.
This course has been determined to qualify for AZPOST continuing training credit.
INFORMATION: For additional information please contact Ken Strohmeyer at [email protected].