Video Motion Analysis in Crash                                      Investigation

                Ocean County Police Academy   659 Ocean Avenue  Lakewood, NJ 08701

                                 Registration is now CLOSED                                                                  Applications are being accepted for the                                                                                      WAITLIST ONLY.

           Video Motion Analysis in Crash Investigation

As a crash investigator or reconstructionist, you understand the importance of precision and evidence-based analysis. This five-day, hands-on course is designed to elevate your investigative capabilities by teaching you how to extract and analyze vehicle speed data from video footage. Whether you're employed by a law enforcement agency or working in private reconstruction, this training will equip you with the tools and techniques to apply video motion analysis in real-world crash scenarios.

You will begin by reviewing foundational concepts from IPTM’s At-Scene and Advanced Crash Investigation courses, then dive into specialized instruction on video metadata, scene diagramming, and motion analysis software. Through guided lessons, field exercises, and case studies, you’ll learn to calculate vehicle speeds using Constant, Uniform, and Average Time and Speed equations. The course culminates in a comprehensive review and final exam to validate your proficiency.

 

What You Will Learn:

- How to identify and interpret video metadata relevant to crash investigations
- Techniques for diagramming crash scenes using manual, aerial, and LiDAR                             methods
- Use of Kinovea and other video motion analysis software to isolate and analyze                   frames
- Application of mathematical formulas to determine vehicle speed from video                         footage
- Real-world case studies demonstrating successful use of video motion analysis
- Hands-on field exercises simulating crash scenarios for practical application
- Best practices for presenting findings in professional and legal contexts

 

Course Length
40 hours

 

Prerequisite(s)
You must have completed Kean's Technical Crash Investigation and Vehicle Dynamics Analysis course or its equivalent.

 

ACTAR Information
IPTM's Video Motion Analysis in Crash Investigation course is eligible for 40 ACTAR CEUs.

 

What to Bring
Scientific calculator

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM:

By submitting a request to register for this course, you have read, understand, and agree to the provisions outlined below:

1.    If you cannot attend this training class, a cancellation request must be sent by email from yourself or your agency to maxweric@kean.edu  AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE the first day of training for this class.

2.    You are unable to attend, and an approved replacement is found who will attend the training in your place, a replacement request must be sent by email from yourself or your agency to paul.applegate@njsp.gov AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE the first day of training for this class.  This request must contain the officer's name to be replaced and the new officer’s name, rank, email address, and cell phone number.

3.    If you or your agency fail to provide any of the above notifications and you do not attend the first day of training, you will forfeit your ability to register for any NJDHTS-sponsored training course (found on NJSAFEROADS.COM ) for a period of no less than 6 months from the 1st day of training of the course missed.

4.    Submitting this registration request does not ensure you a spot in this class. You will be notified by email of your enrollment status no later than three weeks before the 1st day of the training course.

If you have any questions or issues during the enrollment proess, please contact DSG Paul Applegate #6774 of the New Jersey State Police, Highway Traffic Safety Unit by email at paul.applegate@njsp.gov or office phone @ (609) 376-9701.