Electronic Measuring Course

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Electronic Measuring Course

August 14 - 17, 2017

 

Course Description:

The Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce an Electronic Measuring Device (i.e. Total Station) course.  The course will be presented by experienced investigators using Nikon Total Stations.  The course will be held August 14 - 17, 2017 in Erie County.  This four day course is designed to prepare accident investigators and crime scene technicians how to operate a Total Station instrument and produce a two dimensional scale diagram suitable for court presentation.  Easch student will be able to successfully measure and generate a diagram accurately representing a crime scene and a motor vehicle crash scene.

Each student will be responsible for bringing an operable Total Station or equivalent instrument, operation manuals, accessory packs (batteries, cables, etc.), laptop computers and Visual Statement FX3 or compatible software.  Students from the same department may work as a group on one instrument, but no more than three people per intrument.

The computer aided drawing programs require the laptop computer to have the following specifications:

  • Administrative rights
  • Operating system Windows 7 or newer system
  • Intel I-3 or better processor or AMD equivalent
  • 4 gig of physical RAM
  • 1 gig of video RAM
  • Mouse

Prerequisites can be one of the following:

  • Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation
  • DCJS Basic and Intermediate Crash Management Courses
  • DCJS Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist Course
  • An equivalent course may be accepted at the discretion of DCJS

 

There is no fee to attend the course.  Although we have planned for large enrollment, seats are limited.  Therefore, you must receive confirmation on attendance.  Please complete the course application and have it sent no later than one week prior to the start of the course.  You may fill out the application HERE.

Directions to the training site and additional course information will be included in your confirmation notice.  If you have any questions about the training, please contact Senior Training Technician, Tim Adamczak at 518-457-1245 or via email at tim.adamczak@dcjs.ny.us