NEMRT - Class Info Basic Traffic Crash Investigations

WINTER FY23 Training Catalog

Basic Traffic Crash Investigations Level 1 40TRA001
Cancellations for this class must be received by NEMRT 7 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!
Location:	Elgin Fire Department, Station #2
Date:	11/7/2022
Starts:	08:00 AM	Ends:	11/11/2022 04:00 PM
NEMRT Certificate Hours:	40
Speaker(s):	Randy Sater, James Linane, Scott Sophier, James Breon, James Raap
Member Fee:	$0.00
NonMember Fee:	$525.00
Department Max:	2
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This course will provide officers with the skills needed to understand and utilize basic traffic crash investigation techniques and procedures. While this course is primarily intended for patrol officers who handle routine traffic crash investigations on a daily basis, it will also serve as an excellent introduction to more advanced traffic crash investigation techniques and courses. Course topics include: • Why investigate traffic crashes and the role of law enforcement • Illinois Dept. of Transportation SR 1050 Traffic Crash and Reporting Procedures • Illinois Traffic Law relative to traffic crashes • Traffic enforcement measures which reduce traffic crashes • Basic traffic crash mathematics relative to this level of training • Blue Blitz Traffic Crash Template usage • Traffic Crash Template and Nomagraph usage • Collision Dynamics including Skidmark/tiremark identification • Exercises in completing Field Sketches and Diagramming • Collecting and documenting physical evidence from the vehicle • Hit & Run traffic crash investigation • Insurance Fraud • Effective prosecutions and court presentations • Demonstration and comparisons of advancements in traffic crash investigation technology • Practical exercises Students must bring an inexpensive calculator with square root capability, and a basic metal drawing compass with them to class. This course has been certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and is not reimbursable by the ILETSB.

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Basic Traffic Crash Investigations Level 1 40TRA001