CHIPOLA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE NUMBER:
Traffic Crash Investigations
CJK 0086V
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A Basic Law Enforcement Academy course that deals with traffic crash investigations.
Demonstration of proficiency in securing a crash scene, interviewing witnesses and drivers,
investigating, and documenting the traffic crash. 32 Clock Hours.
PREREQUISITES:
Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)
Fingerprints
Criminal History and Background Check.
Drug Screen Test
NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S):
Program availability
DATE OF LATEST REVISION:
2010-2011
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: (Please include title, author, publisher, edition & ISBN)
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission by way of
prepared Lesson plan providing course content with references and source material.
GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and
corresponding grading system:
A – 100 – 93
B – 92 – 85
C – 84 – 80
F – 79 – 0
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.
The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading
system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC Law Enforcement Program COMPETENCIES / LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
CJK 0086V, Traffic Crash Investigations, is an approved course by FDLE for the purpose of
Law Enforcement Certification.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR CJK 0086V, Traffic Crash
Investigations:
See chart, last page.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:
A. Lecture
B. Role Play
C. Videos
D. Tests
LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print,
electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In
addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through
www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the
building entrance.
Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer
workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:
1. Introduction & Orientation
2. Assessing and Securing the Scene
3. Gathering Traffic Crash Information
4. Investigating the Traffic Crash
5. Documenting the Traffic Crash
6. Testing & Evaluation
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
This course requires 100% attendance for completion as outlined by Florida Department of Law
Enforcement Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training.
Withdrawal policy as stated in the Chipola Catalog.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Chipola allows each instructor to specify in the instructor handout the makeup policy. Please see
your first day handout for individual instructor policy.
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ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is
based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) Foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog,
Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a
disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational
experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with
Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable
accommodations.
LINKING COURSE-LEVEL OUTCOMES WITH DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC
COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR
CJK 0086V
The student will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Identify how to maintain control of the scene.
Identify the magnitude of the crime or incident.
Identify safety considerations for the responding officer.
Given a traffic crash scene, identify situations that
require assistance.
5. Identify safe ways to evacuate people.
6. Identify the vehicle fire situations that require
evacuation.
7. Identify the types of fires that the issued fire
extinguisher can extinguish.
8. Identify types of warning devices.
9. List weather conditions that may potentially affect the
scene containment.
10. Identify where to use warning devices.
11. Identify how to set the flares with a clear spacing
pattern.
12. Identify the common reasons for a road closure.
13. Identify the requirements of the law for the exchange of
information.
COLLEGE-LEVEL
AND
DISCIPLINESPECIFIC
GENERAL
EDUCATION
COMPETENCIES*
ASSESSMENT
METHODS
USED BY
FACULTY**
This course is L, SD, S CK,
not a General
T
Education
core course. It
is a workforce
certificate
program for
Law
Enforcement.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR
CJK 0086V
The student will:
COLLEGE-LEVEL
AND
DISCIPLINESPECIFIC
GENERAL
EDUCATION
COMPETENCIES*
ASSESSMENT
METHODS
USED BY
FACULTY**
14. Identify the relevant Florida Statute regarding display of
driver’s license.
15. Identify the current relevant statute regarding insurance
information.
16. Identify the Florida exchange of information form.
17. Give statements regarding determining the cause of the
crash, identify the one that is most accurate.
18. Identify the type of photographic equipment to use to
record the scene.
19. Identify how to record identification of each photo.
20. Identify tools/methods of measurement to use.
21. Identify issues that can affect accurate measurements.
22. Given a traffic crash scene and various crash report
forms, identify the appropriate crash report forms.
23. Identify the required entries for Traffic Crash Report.
24. Identify what information goes into the crash diagram
for the crash report.
25. Identify how to use the diagram template to produce the
crash diagram.
26. Identify how to record measures in diagram for crash
report.
T = Tests
Pre/Post = Pre- and Post-Tests
OT = Objective Tests
UT = Unit Tests
Q = Quizzes
F = Final Examination
CF = Cumulative Final
SP = Skills Performance
SD = Skills Demonstration
W = Writing Assignments
E = Essays
DE = Documented Essays
RP = Research papers
J = Jury
R = Recital
Proj. = Projects
Exp. = Experiments
Cap. Proj. = Capstone Project
Cap. Course = Capstone Course
Prac. = Practicum
Intern. = Internship
H = Homework
Clin. = Clinicals
Port. = Portfolio
Obs. = Teacher
Observation
Sk. Check = Skills Checkoff Curriculum Frameworks
For a list of Chipola’s College-Level Competencies, see www.chipola.edu.
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