The Pennsylvania State Police will conduct a free one-day Basic Collision Investigation course for all patrol officers on March 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The training, aimed at enhancing the skills of officers in collision scene investigation, will cover essential techniques in documenting and collecting physical evidence from accident sites.
Participants will learn through practical exercises, including basic scene photography, preparing hand-drawn scale diagrams, and a live demonstration involving a mock accident scene measuring exercise. The course is focused on the practical aspects of collision investigation without involving complex mathematical computations, which are only demonstrated after the course examination.
Key skills to be acquired include proper documentation of collision scenes, identification, and documentation of evidence related to the vehicles and roadway involved, and describing the sequence of events of motor vehicle collisions.
Interested officers can register for the course at Franklin County Public Safety Training Center. The instructional flyer features images courtesy of the Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Station 4.
