The two-week class is an introduction to accident investigation covering vehicle dynamics, occupant kinematics, evidence identification, analysis of pavement markings, computing speed from tire marks, traffic law, field sketches and scale diagramming. The classroom lectures are supplemented by practical field exercises.
Enrollment is restricted to Virginia law enforcement officers.
Newport News, VA December 04-15, 2000. Jan. 22 - Feb. 2, 2001. March 19-30, 2001. For information, contact the Transportation Safety Training Center.