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Accident Investigation (Intermediate)

Description:

This class builds on the elements taught in Basic Crash Investigation. The material covered includes average drag factors, expanded kinematics, and introductions to Crash Data Retrieval and light bulb analysis.

Required equipment and materials include: Pen and mechanical pencil, scientific calculator, scratch paper, and Northwestern template. (Cold weather gear/sun protection as needed)

  • DI-9
  • Evidence Collection
  • Tire Marks
  • Light Bulb Analysis
  • CDR
  • NW Template
  • Diagramming
  • The Order of Math
  • Perception and Reaction
  • Drag Factor
  • Critical Curve
  • Kinematics
  • Field Practical

Student Notes:

This training is open to all agencies. Class size will be limited to 20 students.

 Students must be able to attend the entire class.

To register contact Heidi Dunn, UHP Training at heididunn@utah.gov 

If you have a question about the course, contact Sgt. Randy Akers at (801) 857-0976 or rakers@utah.gov    

Course Dates Location Time Status
 TBA  Pending