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Vehicle Accident Scene Investigation Classes

    University Classes

    • Colleges such as Michigan State University offer classes through its Highway Traffic Safety Program, a part of the school of civil engineering. It offers classes ranging from pedestrian accidents, accident reconstruction, crush measurements and crash data retrieval. Students can concentrate on traffic safety as part of their degree and investigators can take these classes to expand their skills.

      Michigan State University

      101 Engineering Research Facility

      2857 W. Jolly Rd.

      Okemos, MI 48864

      517-355-3270

      msu.htp.org

    Law Enforcement

    • The California Highway Patrol has an extensive vehicle accident investigation unit. Accident investigation officers receive extensive post-academy training such as advanced accident investigation techniques, traffic accident investigation and the nine-cell matrix system. This model teaches investigators to pay attention to a range of variables including human and environmental factors as well as pre- and post-crash conditions.

      California Highway Patrol

      Office of Public Affairs

      P.O. Box 942898

      Sacramento, CA 94298

      1-800-835-5247

      chp.ca.gov

    Private Training

    • Private organizations such as the Public Agency Training Council provide comprehensive accident investigation classes to public safety and law enforcement officers. The basic course consists of a three-day seminar with a range of classes that covers topics such as evidence collection, minimum speed from skids and coefficient of friction.

      Public Agency Training Council

      5235 Decatur Blvd.

      Indianapolis, IN 46241

      1-800 365-0119

      patc.com

    Training Literature

    • An extensive body of literature is available that aids students and investigators. "Collision Magazine" is the field's primary journal and offers articles on many vehicle accident investigation topics. Students use a number of professional manuals and textbooks in classroom settings and on an individual basis.

      Collision Publishing, LLC

      P.O. Box 3383

      Kirkland, WA 98083

      1-800 280-7940

      collisionpublishing.com

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