Northwestern University - Vehicle Dynamics
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Date: Monday, February 15, 2027
Ends On: Friday, February 19, 2027
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2027
Class Time(s): 2/15-19/2027: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Ends On: Friday, February 19, 2027
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2027
Class Time(s): 2/15-19/2027: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Frankfort Police Department
Instructor: NUCPS InstructorsFrankfort Police Department
20602 Lincoln-Way Lane
Frankfort, IL 60423
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Frankfort, IL 60423
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
Course Description:
Learn the mathematics and laws of physics required for Traffic Crash Reconstruction 1 & 2. This course teaches the motion of bodies and the actions of forces that produce or change that motion (dynamics) as applied to crashes. Students learn the classical mechanics equations of motion, drag factor, and friction and acceleration coefficients. Vehicle Dynamics also introduces the methodology for estimating vehicle speeds based on flips, vaults, and sideslips and teaches the differences between force, momentum, and energy in crash investigation/reconstruction.
This course provides an introduction to basic mathematical procedures and the basic laws of physics necessary for those who wish to attend Traffic Crash Reconstruction 1 and Traffic Crash Reconstruction 2.
Vehicle Dynamics involves a considerable amount of physics and mathematics. Prospective students should have successfully completed a high school physics course as well as high school level algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Course Topics:
- Newton’ Laws of Motion
- Coefficient of friction and drag factor
- Introduction to basic motion equations – velocity, time, acceleration, and distance
- Speed estimates using flip/vault, fall and sideslip equations
- Momentum – collinear (in-line)
- Energy and skidding, kinetic energy, and velocity estimates
- Speed estimates from irregular skid marks
Course Materials: All students must bring the following:
- Small pair of scissors
- Scientific calculator with square root key
- Mechanical Pencils
- Laptop computer (or other device) with USB port(s) and Adobe Reader installed
Funded in Partnership with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board and IDOT
This training covers the following mandates:
- Civil Rights - 0.5 hours
- Constitutional / Proper Use of LE Authority - 0.5 hours
- Procedural Justice - 1 hours
- Lead Homicide Investigator - 40 hours
