Training Courses

Video Motion Analysis in Crash Investigation by IPTM

Date & Time:
  • June 14, 2027 – June 18, 2027
Location:
Westminster, CO

Video Motion Analysis in Crash Investigation

This intensive five-day course is tailored for crash investigators and reconstructionists who seek to enhance their analytical capabilities through video-based evidence examination. Participants will acquire practical expertise in extracting and interpreting vehicle speed data from video recordings, making this training valuable for both law enforcement personnel and independent reconstruction professionals.

The curriculum builds upon foundational knowledge from IPTM's At-Scene and Advanced Crash Investigation programs. Students will progress through specialized topics including video metadata interpretation, scene documentation techniques, and video motion analysis software applications. The instructional approach combines theoretical learning with practical field exercises and real-world case studies, enabling participants to master Constant, Uniform, and Average Time and Speed calculations for determining vehicle velocities from video evidence. The course concludes with a comprehensive review and assessment to confirm mastery of the material.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and interpret video metadata elements relevant to crash investigations
  • Diagram crash scenes using manual, aerial, and LiDAR documentation methods
  • Operate Kinovea and comparable video motion analysis tools to examine and isolate video frames
  • Apply mathematical equations to calculate vehicle speeds from video recordings
  • Analyze real-world case examples demonstrating effective video motion analysis implementation
  • Participate in hands-on field exercises that replicate crash investigation scenarios
  • Develop skills for effectively communicating findings in professional and courtroom settings

Target Audience

This course serves law enforcement and private traffic crash investigators, insurance claims adjusters, engineers, attorneys, safety specialists, military investigators, and professionals involved in collision animation and simulation graphics.

Course Details

Duration: 40 hours
Class Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $895.00
Instructor: Anthony Fairbanks
ACTAR Credit: 40 CEUs eligible

Prerequisites

Participants must have successfully completed IPTM's Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation course or an equivalent program.

Required Materials

  • Laptop computer with capability to install and run Kinovea software
  • Calculator with advanced functions including square root, trigonometric, and parenthetical calculation capabilities

Upcoming Sessions

  • October 26-30, 2026 - Cary, North Carolina (Cary Police Department Headquarters, 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513)
  • January 11-15, 2027 - Brighton, Michigan (Green Oak Township Police Department, 9400 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton, MI 48116)
  • January 25-29, 2027 - Tempe, Arizona (Tempe Police Department - Apache Substation, 1855 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ 85281)
  • April 26-30, 2027 - Lawrenceville, Georgia (Gwinnett County Police Department Training Academy, 854 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045)
  • June 14-18, 2027 - Westminster, Colorado (Westminster Public Safety Center, 9110 Yates Street, Westminster, CO 80031)