Intermediate Collision Investigation
AIR540 – 40.00 Hours
Schedule
Price shown is for commissioned Texas peace officers or non-commissioned personnel employed by a Texas law enforcement agency. Additional fees will apply for out of state and others.
| Details Buttons | Dates | Location | Class | Price | Register Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/24 – 11/15/24 | Denton, TX | LS AIR540 141 | $645.00 | Register | |
| 02/03/25 – 02/07/25 | Georgetown, TX | LS AIR540 142 | $645.00 | Register | |
| 03/10/25 – 03/14/25 | Humble, TX | LS AIR540 143 | $700.00 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
Properly documenting and evaluating an accident scene is important to effectively investigating and analyzing the cause. This course introduces the participant to basic drawing skills needed for preparing scale diagrams of the scene of a vehicle crash. Participants will learn five basic formulas that are used to determine the minimum speed or combined speed of a vehicle based on skid and/or yaw marks.
This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Course #78015.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Participant Must Provide
- A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
- Laptop or tablet
- Scientific calculator (Recommended: TI-30Xa)
- Measuring tape
- Mechanical or wood pencil(s) with a lead measurement of .5mm
Note: A phone is not considered a sufficient replacement for a laptop or tablet for this class.
Attendance Requirements
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.
In some cases, make-up work will not be available (due to equipment/facility needs and/or safety/teamwork components or activity setup/facilitation/requirements).
Participants in a TCOLE credit eligible course must complete the class in its entirety to receive a TEEX Certificate of Completion and be reported for TCOLE credit.
If you have additional questions, please refer to the TEEX Participant Handbook.
Recommended
- Successful completion of a high school algebra course
- Appropriate clothing that will allow participants to continue operations during inclement weather conditions for outdoor activities
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Mathematical speed calculations
- Collision scene diagrams
- Road evidence identification and collection
- Perform calculations for drag factor, distance to stop, grade, radius, and speed
- Perform skid tests
Suggested Audience
- Investigators who routinely investigate minor injury and fatality motor vehicle collisions
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.
- 40.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Contact Information
Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]
Payment Info
- Credit Card – Complete online registration or call (979) 845-6677
- Purchase Order – Complete registration form and send to [email protected] or fax to (877) 289-9715
- Check – Complete registration form and mail to: TEEX – LAW, P.O. Box 40006, College Station, TX 77842