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On-Scene Traffic Accident Investigation Level 1

Course Hours: 72.0 Hours

Course Description

This is a 72 hour traffic accident investigation course which stresses evidence recognition, interpretation, and collection procedures.

Prerequisites

Students must complete Basic Photography before attending this course. Students must also complete the assignments on Moodle prior to the class' start date.

Who Should Attend

This course is open to city, county and state public safety personnel. Others wishing to attend must have the approval of the course coordinator and the Director of the Georgia Police Academy.

Special Notes

Online resources will be made available for "Accepted" students that will address: How to read a tape measure and convert the measurement results in order to perform necessary calculations; How to format Word and PP documents/presentations; And critical thinking resources and exercises relevant to this subject matter. Proficiency in all of these skills will be essential in order to successfully complete the Performance Exams and pass the class.  There will be no class time allotted/permitted for remedial training in these areas, so it is recommended that students utilize the resources provided prior to arrival. 


 Accepted students will receive an email with instructions on how to access these resources approximately one month prior to the start of the class. Training Officers, please ensure each student's GPSTC Access account reflects a current email address, so that there will be ease of access. 

 Students attending this course will need to bring the following items to class: IPTM Blueblitz Traffic Template, flex curve, bow compass, camera with various accessories, pens, and pencils, various drawing tools, and a laptop with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. They will also need clothing suitable for outside work, including rain gear and a reflective vest. Printed material will not be issued in class. Students must either download or print class materials in order to remain in the course. 

 Each agency is limited to four applicants per course offering. Applications that are not accepted into the class do not roll over to the next available date, so Agency Administrators must apply for an alternative class offering. Seats are limited, and no walk-ins will be permitted.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
06/16/2025 06/27/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAA25405 Register
08/18/2025 08/29/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
01/05/2026 01/16/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
02/23/2026 03/06/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
06/15/2026 06/26/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
08/10/2026 08/21/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon