IPTM Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes – Level 2

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce the availability of the following University of North Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) training course:

IPTM Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes - Level 2

The course is a five-day training class scheduled for:

• Dutchess County: March 18-22, 2024

This course builds on the information covered in Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes Level 1 course and presents a more extensive look at the dynamics and operational principles of the motorcycle and rider. We will teach more advanced mathematical formulas and analytical techniques that will provide you with recognized and accepted values to use during a case analysis.

A group project will introduce a method to determine the maximum tire lean angle and contact patch migration. Additional projects will give you an opportunity to individually analyze the information and utilize the equations in real-world scenarios.

You will receive a manual of applicable information and test data to reference when investigating motorcycle crashes.

Topics Include:

• New motorcycle technology systems
• Time-Distance, airborne analysis, circular motion
• Speed in gear analysis
• Wheelbase reduction information
• Braking with weight shift
• Stoppies and wheelies
• Motorcycle tire forces
• Swerving- collision analysis
• Custom and specialty motorcycle crash analysis
• Rotational crash analysis

Prerequisite:

You must have completed at a minimum, IPTM’s At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation, Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation, and Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes, (completed after 2000), or their equivalents.

OR

NYS DCJS Technical Crash Management Course and IPTM’s Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes Level 1

Cost:

• There is no registration fee. Travel costs including meals, hotels, and transportation will not be included.

To register for IPTM Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes – Level 2 please click here or follow this link: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/7631613/IPTM-Investigation-of-Motorcycle-Crashes-Level-2

Seating is limited. Therefore, you must receive a confirmation of attendance. Please complete the course application and have it sent no later than three weeks before the start of the course

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 Bert Bouchey, Public Safety Program Specialist 2, via e-mail at [email protected].