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Technical Crash Investigation l

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DATES:​

August 17, 2026 to

August 21, 2026

​TIME:

Monday-Thursday:
8:00AM-4:30PM

Friday: 8:00AM-12:00PM           (Subject to change​)​         ​

PROGRAM LENGTH:

36 Hours

COST:

Class Only:               $285.00
*Includes only attendance to class
(No Meals/Lodging)

Commuter:   $345.00
*Includes tuition and noon meals
(No Lodging)

Resident:                 $735.00
*Includes tuition; breakfast; lunch; dinner (as applicable); and lodging

*Additional nights lodging ​​and meals 
can be​ obtained upon request.*                 

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT:
24

INSTRUCTOR/VENDOR:

PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
Sgt. Benjamin Hamilton
Benjamin.Hamilton@dot.wi.gov
608-716-1724

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
April 27, 2026

​WISCONSIN STATE PATROL ACADEMY

TECHNICAL CRASH INVESTIGATION-l

​COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Topics of instruction include:

  • Hand measurements & Scale Diagramming (pre-requisite for Forensic Mapping)
  • Residual Crash Evidence
  • Interviewing drivers, passengers, and witnesses
  • Human factors
  • Evidence collection overview
  • Forensic lamp examinations
  • Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics​

OBJECTIVES:

The goal of this course is to expand the knowledge of DOJ basic crash investigation and to introduce the concepts of Technical Crash Investigation. This course will assist officers to better understand crash investigation and will provide in-depth training on the topics listed above. This is a prerequisite course to Technical Crash Investigation II and Forensic Mapping w/ Trimble Total Stations.​


ITEMS TO BRING:

  • MDC (computer)
  • Power cable for MDC
  • Notebook
  • Scientific calculator
    • Casio: All fx-115, fx-260, fx-300, and fx-991 models
    • Hewlett Packard: HP33 and HP35 models
    • Texas Instruments: All TI-30X and TI-36X models
    • Sharp: EL-531WB
  • Ruler
  • Pencil

PREREQUISITES:​

  • Student must be a LESB certified Law Enforcement Officer


    REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION:​ 

You can register for this course here: Wisconsin State Patrol Academy ​Course Registration.  

If you have any questions, please contact the program director.​​​​​​​​