Technical Crash Management Course

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Technical Crash Management Course

January 4 - 8, 2016


The Office of Public Safety is please to announce the Motor Vehicle Crash Management course training series for 2015 - 2016.  The Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Technical Crash Management courses are delivered progressively in one-week courses Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  

The Advanced & Technical Crash Management courses train accident investigators to become proficient in the analysis and interpretation of crash data.  The training includes lecture and project work dealing with; damage analysis, thrust diagramming, pre and post impact speed determinations, and time position analysis.

Officers must successfully complete each course with a grade of 70% to pass and a grade of 80% before progressing to the next level.  There is no cost for the classes.  Personnel taking these courses will be completing considerable math-oriented project work and should have proficiency in basic math and algebra. Students will be issued drawing supplies and a calculator for the courses and should bring appropriate clothing/gear for the outdoor projects.


Due to the hands-on field exercises for all courses, registrations will be limited and you must first receive a confirmation notice from DCJS in order to attend. Please return the Course Registration form at the bottom of this announcement under "Additional Info".  You may fill  out the form and email using the email button on the bottom of the form or you can print and fast the form to 518-457-0145.

If you have any questions about the courses or registration, please contact Tim Adamczak, Sr. Training Technician (Police) via email at tim.adamczak@dcjs.ny.gov or by telephone at 518-457-1245.