The Shawnee Police Department in partnership with the Olathe Police Department is proud to present, Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation, from April 27 - May 8, 2020. The class will be held at the Shawnee Justice Center, located at 5850 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas. Class fee is $295 and is limited to 20 students. Registration for this class is primarily for Law Enforcement officials only. For further information, contact Traffic Safety Unit Sergeant Nick Shurmantine at (913) 742-6782.
This course is designed to take the Police Officer beyond the basics of accident investigation. This is a technical accident investigation course and attendees should attend with a strong knowledge of basic accident investigation.
Attendees will learn and apply basic principles of physics and mathematical equations to determine the drag factor of a surface and to estimate vehicle speed from skid marks and scuff marks.
The proper procedures for measuring, scale diagramming and recording physical evidence and facts available only at the crash scene will be taught.
Attendees will be given techniques for preserving evidence, interviewing drivers and preparing the case.
Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will have developed the competence and skills needed to conduct an in-depth traffic crash investigation.
Kansas officers are eligible to receive 80 hours of in-service training certification through KLETC.
Missouri officers will receive 80 hours POST continuing education in the technical core curricula area.
Oklahoma officers will receive 80 hours POST continuing education in the technical core curricula area.
Learn the skills needed to go beyond the basics of accident investigation.