Location of Training:            Frederick C. Conley Public Safety Training Center

                                                  20 East Central Street

                                                  Natick, MA 01760

Dates:                                      February 25 - March 7, 2008

Registration/Check-in:        Monday, February 25, 2008

                                                  7:30AM - 8:00AM  

Recommended Hotel:         Hampton Inn

                                                 319 Speen Street

                                                 Natick, MA 01760

                                                 508-653-5000

                                                 http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BOSNTHX

                                                 Ask for the Natick Police Training Rate of $109 per night plus tax

Directions:                            Please use www.mapquest.com 

This 80-hour course provides law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills needed, to conduct an initial assessment at each and every crash they encounter.  It is the first of three, 80-hour courses, for those who wish to become crash reconstructionists.

Unless collected, recorded and preserved at the time of a crash, valuable evidence can be lost forever.  Despite the fact that over their careers, officers will investigate more motor vehicle crashes than perhaps any other situation involving personal injury and property damage, very little training is typically provided.

This course includes many topics, such as:

• Skills assessment related to being the first responder;
• Proceeding to the scene;
  Enhancement of observational skills;
• Protecting the scene;
• Interview skills regarding operators, passengers and witnesses;
• Collection and preservation of evidence;
• Photographing vehicle damage and personal injuries;
• Skid Marks vs Yaw Marks;
• Establishing drag factors;
• Determining speed estimates;
• Perception-reaction times;
• Vehicle inspections: brakes, steering systems, front wheel drive, suspension systems, tires;
• Structural damage observations;
• Environment and Traffic-way Factors;
• Occupant protection systems
• Vehicle fires;
• Field measurements and scale diagrams;
• Traffic template usage;
• Crash reports; and
• Preparing the case for courtroom presentation.
  
  
  

"Class was really good - It was presented well and was very informative. I learned a great amount of valuable information there in 2 weeks that I will use daily." Officer Bernie Schipelliti, Burlington, MA PD

"The greatest aspect of this course is that the instructors were able to relate highly technical information in a way that was easy for all students to comprehend. I highly recommend this course for all persons interested in crash investigation. Thanks!" Officer Michael W. Murphy, Somerville, MA PD

"Course was a great example of what can be taught through outstanding instructors with "real world" experience." Officer Michael Lynch, Melrose, MA PD