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    Institute for Law Enforcement Education

    Collision Investigation Related Courses​

    Training Schedule

    Course Number: CL-301
    Course Length: 3 Days (24 Hours)

    An introductory level training course designed to provide law enforcement officers who cannot afford the time to attend the On-Scene Collision Investigation - Homicide by Vehicle training program with the awareness and skills necessary to gather and document the physical evidence at the collision scene.

    The course curriculum includes the following:

    1. Classification of Traffic Collisions
    2. Physical Evidence from the Roadway
    3. Measuring and Diagramming the Collision Scene
    4. Properly Reporting the Evidence and Details of the Collision
    Photo of a collision between two trucks on side of highway

    Course Number: CL-302
    Course Length: 10 Days (80 Hours)

    The first of the three levels of collision investigation training courses. The training is designed to provide the participants with the awareness and skills necessary to conduct a traffic collision investigation at the scene.

    The course curriculum includes the following:

    1. Classification of Traffic Collision
    2. Series of Collision Events
    3. Physical Evidence from the Traffic way
    4. Collision Photography
    5. Measuring and Diagramming Collision Scenes
    6. Scale Diagrams
    7. Interviewing Drivers and Witnesses
    8. Minimum Speed Determination from Skid Marks
    9. Use of Traffic Template 
    10. Analysis Information and Case Preparation
    11. Principles of Mathematics Used in Collision Investigation

    Course Number: CL-303
    Course Length: 10 Days (80 Hours)

    The second of the three levels of core traffic collision investigation courses. This course is designed for the experienced police officer, supervisor or traffic homicide investigators who has collision investigation training and is proficient in collision investigation and evidence gathering, measuring, scaling diagramming and obtaining minimum speed from skid marks. Applicants for this course must have successfully completed the On-Scene/Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation training course or equivalent training from a recognized training institution.

    The course curriculum includes the following:

    1. Speed/Velocity Equations
    2. Time and Distance Evaluation Methodology
    3. Pedestrian Studies
    4. Vehicle Acceleration Studies
    5. Diagramming
    6. Basic Motorcycle Collision Investigation
    7. Basic Commercial Vehicle Collision Investigation
    8. Field Projects
    9. Lamp Examination
    10. Tire Examination
    11. Vehicle Dynamics
    12. Human Factors

    (Prerequisite - CL-302 On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation​​)

    White car jumping ramp

    Course Number: CL-305
    Course Length: 10 Days (80 Hours)

    The final level of the three core traffic collision investigation courses. Reconstruction contains highly technical subject matter including interpreting evidence from a collision scene, reconstructing collision and using mathematical computations to determine causation factors of a collision. Officers use diagramming tools, measuring instruments and photographs, as well as elements of algebra, geometry and trigonometry in case determination.

    The course includes staged collision situations and diagramming projects to provide practice in determining the speed of a vehicle in a collision, the effects of weight shift in braking, the effects of anti-skid braking systems, direction of travel, initial contact points and position of vehicle on the roadway.

    Because of the highly technical subject matter, it is mandatory for each applicant to have successfully completed the On-Scene and Advanced collision investigation training courses or equivalent training from a recognized training institution.

    (Prerequisite - CL-303 Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation​​)

    Course Number: CL-307
    Course Length: 3 Days (24 Hours)

    This three-day program is designed for the experienced police officer, supervisor or traffic homicide investigator who wants to better understand the handling characteristics, design and speed factors affecting the reconstruction of motorcycle-involved collisions. Participants are involved in outdoor demonstrations and case projects.

    The course curriculum includes the following:

    1. Identifying Motorcycle Components
    2. Analyzing Physical Evidence
    3. Identifying Collision Causation
    4. Human Factor Behavior
    5. Field Testing – Slide to Stop
    6. Speed Calculations and Techniques
    7. Helmets and Safety Equipment
    8. Damage Analysis

    (Prerequisite - CL-303 Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation​​)

    Course Number: CL-308
    Course Length: 3 Days (24 Hours)

    This training program is designed for the experienced police officer, supervisor or traffic homicide investigator, or accident reconstructionist who wants to improve skills, knowledge and techniques while investigating pedestrian-vehicular collisions.

    The emphasis is on human factors, physical evidence, speed analysis, documentation of the scene and accident elements, and the analysis of all evidence gathered.

    Human factors include perception/reaction times indexed by individual conditions, distractions, physical attributes of driver and victim, and substance impairment. Scene analysis includes line of sight, roadway conditions, weather, debris, lighting and nighttime factors.

    Speed analysis includes pedestrian throw and other related speed equations. Physical evidence includes the pedestrian and the vehicle involved, including autopsy, clothing, injury analysis, vehicle types, damage profiles, headlight patterns and documentation.

    The course curriculum includes the following:

    1. Causes of pedestrian collisions
    2. Identifying the point of impact
    3. Vehicle examination
    4. Pedestrian trajectory in relationship to vehicular movement
    5. Pedestrian injury analysis
    6. Speed calculation and techniques
    7. Human factors
    8. Scene analysis
    9. Evidence collection and analysis
    10. Field studies
    11. Photography
    12. Case studies

    (Prerequisite - CL-303 Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation​​)

    Course Number: CL-309
    Course Length: 1 Day (6 Hours)

    This practical workshop is the examination of various types of vehicle lamps by vehicle collision investigators is used to determine their operation and status at the time of collision. This workshop includes actual lamps in class.

    Course Number: CL-310
    Course Length: 1 Day (6 Hours)

    The workshop is designed for Advanced Traffic Collision Investigators. Training emphasis is based on collision prevention and possible tire failure as a cause or result of a traffic collision.

    The course curriculum includes the following:

    1. Tire Design
    2. Tire Composition
    3. Tire Types
    4. Tire Failure-Causes and Preventions
    5. Location and Interpretation of Tire Identifications Stamping

    Course Number: CL-318
    Course Length: 1 Day (4 Hours)

    This workshop investigates the issues of investigating vehicular collisions that occur during the period if darkness. It includes a discussion of the issues of lighting, movement and attire pedestrians as factors in their impact with moving vehicles. It covers various nighttime situations and considerations involved in both single and multiple vehicle collisions.

    The course curriculum includes:

    1. Differences Between Day and Night Vision
    2. Human Subjective Judgment in Visibility Issues
    3. Acuity, Sensitivity and Depth Perception of Human Vision
    4. Speed of Recognition During Nighttime Activities​​

    Course Number: CL-320
    Course Length: 3 Day (24 Hours)

    This course is designed to be an operator orientation course for the laser measuring devices manufactured by LTI utlizing the CAD Zone software only. The course will allow the students to utilize the many features of the devices in a one-man operation and obtain the needed information to download for diagramming.

    NOTE: Each student must have a computer and a mouse for classroom use. The mouse is needed for drawing exercises in class. Student will utilize their own department's laser equipment during the course.​

    Course Number: CL-321
    Course Length: 5 Days (40 Hours)

    This course will cover the operational procedures of utilizing the Total Station collision scene measuring device. This "hands-on" training will allow the students to work as a team during the field exercises and obtain the needed download information from the collision scene. Training is offered for Sokkia models utilizing the CAD Zone software only.

    NOTE: Each student must have a computer for classroom use. Student will utilize their own department's Total Station Measuring Device during the course.

    Course Number: CL-325
    Course Length: 1 Day (8 Hours)

    This course is designed with the intent of providing review and practice to law enforcement personnel who have attended the On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation.

    FIRST DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-302 On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation​​)

    On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation Topics and Updates

    SECOND DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-303 Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation​​)

    Technical and Advanced Analysis Collision Investigation Topics and Updates

    THIRD DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-305 Traffic Collision Reconstruction​​)

    Traffic Collision Reconstruction Topics and Updates

    Remarks: This is a multiple day course. Officers may complete one to three days, depending up on prior training. Attendance at individual day course topics is permissible with advanced notice/registration.

    Course Number: CL-326
    Course Length: 1 Day (8 Hours)

    This course is designed with the intent of providing review and practice to law enforcement personnel who have attended the Technical and Advanced Analysis Collision Investigation.

    FIRST DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-302 On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation​​)

    On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation Topics and Updates

    SECOND DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-303 Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation​​)

    Technical and Advanced Analysis Collision Investigation Topics and Updates

    THIRD DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-305 Traffic Collision Reconstruction​​)

    Traffic Collision Reconstruction Topics and Updates

    Remarks: This is a multiple day course. Officers may complete one to three days, depending up on prior training. Attendance at individual day course topics is permissible with advanced notice/registration.

    Course Number: CL-327
    Course Length: 1 Day (8 Hours)

    This course is designed with the intent of providing review and practice to law enforcement personnel who have attended the Traffic Collision Reconstruction.

    FIRST DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-302 On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation​​)

    On-Scene and Homicide by Vehicle Collision Investigation Topics and Updates

    SECOND DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-303 Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation​​)

    Technical and Advanced Analysis Collision Investigation Topics and Updates

    THIRD DAY PRESENTATIONS: (Prerequisite - CL-305 Traffic Collision Reconstruction​​)

    Traffic Collision Reconstruction Topics and Updates

    Remarks: This is a multiple day course. Officers may complete one to three days, depending up on prior training. Attendance at individual day course topics is permissible with advanced notice/registration.

    Course Number: CV-406
    Course Length: 5 Days (40 Hours)

    This program provides training in both the investigation of commercial vehicle collisions, and the safe operation of these potentially dangerous, oversized vehicles on roadways often not designed for the integration of large numbers of huge, fast-moving, slow-stopping, 18-wheel vehicles with increasingly smaller passenger cars.

    This course is a general course designed to improve the police officer's skill in inspecting post-crash commercial vehicles. The course is a uniquely designed introduction to the nomenclature and purpose of the components of a commercial vehicle, failures of each component, and methods to conduct an accurate investigation of a commercial vehicle collision. We look at characteristics and problems surrounding air brakes and stopping distances. We also examine rollover, jackknife, underride, and trailer swing crashes, and deliver presentations focusing on on-board computers.

    ​Prerequisite - CL-303 Advanced and Technical Analysis Collision Investigation​​