Northwestern Crash Reconstruction Series

Due to Hurricane Gustav, the Northwestern University Crash Reconstruction School scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8, 2008 has been DELAYED.

The new course dates are:

Accident Investigation Level 1:
September 15, 2008 - September 19, 2008
September 22, 2008 - September 26, 2008

Accident Investigation Level 2:
October 6, 2008 - October 10, 2008
October 13, 2008 - October 17, 2008

Vehicle Dynamics:
November 10, 2008 - November 14, 2008
November 17, 2008 - November 21, 2008

Technical Accident Reconstruction Level 1:
December 1, 2008 - December 5, 2008
December 8, 2008 - December 12, 2008

Technical Accident Reconstruction Level 2:
January 5, 2009 - January 9, 2009

All students who were registered are still CONFIRMED in these classes.

All students who booked dormitory rooms, are still CONFIRMED in their room.

If you need to CANCEL, please email: as soon as possible.

We will also attempt to contact all students by telephone. Since some communications may still be difficult, please do your best to pass the word to others who may need to know.

If you have any questions, please contact the LSP Training Academy at: 225-925-6121.


Accident Investigation Level I
This block of instruction is designed for first line accident investigators who are the initial investigators of an accident scene. Students will be taught to systematically gather and interpret crucial evidence from accident scenes to ensure the evidence is preserved long after the scene has been cleared.

Accident Investigation Level II
This block of instruction is designed for people who analyze data collected from accident scenes. This course enhances the capability and credibility of the on-scene investigator. Its objective is to develop skills in technically preparing accident investigation data and collecting follow-up data required by criminal and civil courts as well as traffic safety administrators.

Vehicle Dynamics
This block of instruction is designed for first line accident investigators who are the initial investigators of an accident scene. Students will learn to systematically gather and interpret crucial evidence from accident scenes to ensure the evidence is preserved long after the scene has been cleared. This course also introduces students to the basic mathematical procedures necessary to understand the action of forces and movement between vehicles involved in a crash.

Technical Accident Reconstruction Level I
This block of instruction is designed to teach students to use all available information gathered to determine how an accident occurred. Students will learn to utilize all data collected to determine undetected facts to prove or disprove theories on how the accident happened.

Technical Accident Reconstruction Level II
This block of instruction further explores methods for reconstructing accidents to determine how accident actually occur. Students will learn to use the techniques from all previous sections of training as well as introduce them to outside resources available to determine vehicle and occupant kinetics.

Location: Louisiana State Police Training Academy
Building A
7901 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Training Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – weekdays
Course Fees: FREE to Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers
Lodging: Dormitory lodging is available at the LSP Training Academy on a first come, first serve basis. Cost per night is $33.00 per student (based on double occupancy). For reservations, or more information, please contact Kim Payne at (225) 925-6125.
Questions: If you have questions, or need more information, please email

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