Collision Reconstructionist
Required Certificate
Required Courses
Once all TEEX courses have been completed, applicants should confirm they meet all certificate requirements using the Collision Reconstructionist Application and return it to the TEEX Law Enforcement & Protective Services division. Eligibility of each candidate will be reviewed and email notification of decision will be sent.
Effective September 1, 2024, the unit price fee for the standard certificate will increase from $37 to $50. This fee change will apply for all applications received on or after this date.
Note: Applicants should have a majority of the Collision Investigator certificate classes complete, if not the entire Collision Investigator Certificate, before starting the Collision Reconstructionist courses. All courses must be taken within seven (7) years of the date of the application. Only one course from another training provider will be accepted if the curriculum and hours match TEEX curriculum. To submit training for TEEX course equivalency review/consideration, please submit the following:
- Copy of the course syllabus
- Copy of the certificate of completion
- Details of the training event
- Dates of training
- Format of training (in person, online, webinar, other)
TEEX’s approval decision is based on equivalency of course content, activities, and duration. TEEX will review your course equivalency request and make a determination on a case-by-case basis; additional information may be required from you.
Upon successful completion of the Collision Reconstructionist Certificate, continue your education with the Master Collision Reconstructionist Certificate.

Category | Course # | Course Title | Description | Funding Options & Delivery Types | Division | Learn More Buttons |
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Collision Reconstructionist | AIR540 | Intermediate Collision Investigation |
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…
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Face-to-Face | Learn More about Intermediate Collision Investigation |
Collision Reconstructionist | AIR545 | Advanced Collision Investigation |
Experienced crash investigators may enhance their level of understanding of collision investigation through this advanced course. Participants will learn new formulas and skills to better evaluate and investigate accidents. Although it is ideal for officers who routinely investigate and…
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Face-to-Face | Learn More about Advanced Collision Investigation |
Collision Reconstructionist | AIR550 | Collision Reconstruction |
Experienced collision investigators seeking to master the complexities of analyzing traffic collisions and reconstruct the events should attend this course. The course expands on the fundamentals of crash investigation with special emphasis on crash reconstruction. Critical thinking skills are…
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Face-to-Face | Learn More about Collision Reconstruction |
Collision Reconstructionist | FSA101 | Forensic Photography I |
Capturing evidence and documenting the crime scene through skilled photography techniques is crucial to a proper criminal investigation. This course will address the basic concepts of photography and their application to professional crime scene documentation. Course instruction will be…
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Face-to-Face | Learn More about Forensic Photography I |
Collision Reconstructionist | FSA105 | Basic Criminal Investigation |
This course prepares participants for their transition from a traditional patrol/traffic function to an investigative position, such as a detective. The Basic Criminal Investigation course is also appropriate for those agencies that require officers to perform both patrol and investigative…
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Face-to-Face | Learn More about Basic Criminal Investigation |
Collision Reconstructionist | FSA113 | Basic Criminal Investigation (Online) |
This online course prepares participants for their transition from a traditional patrol/traffic function to an investigative position, such as a detective. The Basic Criminal Investigation course is also appropriate for those agencies that require officers to perform both patrol and…
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Online | Learn More about Basic Criminal Investigation (Online) |
Collision Reconstructionist | FSA116 | Foundations of Forensic Photography |
Photography is a critical element in the documentation of criminal investigations. This online course addresses the basic concepts of photography and their application to professional investigative documentation. For the final project, participants have the opportunity to capture photographs…
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Online | Learn More about Foundations of Forensic Photography |
Collision Reconstructionist | FSA118 | Foundations of Courtroom Testimony |
Those who conduct investigations or deal with evidence are expected to testify as expert witnesses. This means they must establish credibility the moment they enter the courtroom and proceed to the witness stand to present their testimony. This online course provides participants with an…
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Online | Learn More about Foundations of Courtroom Testimony |
Collision Reconstructionist | FSA119 | Courtroom Testimony Practical Applications |
Crime scene investigators and peace officers are expected to be expert witnesses. To be perceived as experts, they must establish credibility from the moment they enter the courtroom and proceed to the witness stand to present their testimony. This course provides participants with practical…
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Face-to-Face | Learn More about Courtroom Testimony Practical Applications |