CRIM 2073 - At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation

Institution:

Black River Technical College

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Description:

This course will acquaint the student with an awareness and the necessary skills required to conduct a traffic crash investigation. The course will provide the students with a working knowledge of what evidence and information are needed upon arriving at the scene of a traffic crash and how to safely obtain that needed information without further endangering the safety of themselves, the victims or the community for which they work. Students will be taught how to measure, photograph, document physical evidence and other data from the crash scene; proper interview techniques; understand basic mathematical equations used in crash investigations; make reliable speed estimates through skid marks and critical speed scuff marks; understand basic skills involved in sketching and drawing; understand principles of use of a traffic template; draw accurate diagrams depicting the crash scene; using the traffic template as a nomograph; develop and understand basic human emotions and factors that may occur prior to, during and after a crash; and cite court cases that affect police officers and other government actions concerning traffic crashes and citizen safety. The student will further be trained in how to transfer the evidence and information from the traffic crash scene to reports and diagrams, as well as be instructed how to present this information in both civil and criminal courts.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.blackrivertech.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 248-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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