National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists

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Upcoming events

    • 11 Oct 2024
    • 12:00 - 14:00
    • Worldwide via Zoom
    • 1442
    Register
    Takata Airbag Recall update - 2 hours with Richard Gill
    DATE: Friday, 11 October 2024
    TIME: 12 noon - 2 pm EDT (GMT-4)
    COST: Free for NAPARS members;  $5 for non-members
    ACTAR: This event has been approved by ACTAR for 2 CEUs. Accredited attendees should be prepared to sign in with i-attend during the presentation.

    All attendees will be able to request an attendance certificate during the show.

    SUMMARY:

    We will have IPTM Adjunct instructor and Mesa PD officer Richard Gill with us to discuss the giant Takata airbag recall. "That's old news," you say? Well, it should be, but these things are still hurting and killing people.  Topics include:

    -Case Studies: why this is important still, including video of an actual incident

    -What causes the problem

    -What failed units (driver/passenger, inflator and bags) look like 

    -Location criticality

    -Identifying potential failed units after the fact

    -Injuries incurred

    -Saving the evidence

    -Other similar recalls from different manufacturers 

    -The latest numbers and information

    -Getting NHTSA involved

    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 12:00 - 14:00
    • Worldwide via Zoom
    • 1456
    Register
    Body Language!  2 hours with Alan Moore
    DATE: Friday, 15 November 2024
    TIME: 12 noon - 2 pm EDT (GMT-4)
    COST: Free for NAPARS members;  $5 for non-members
    ACTAR: This event has been approved by ACTAR for 2 CEUs. Accredited attendees should be prepared to sign in with i-attend during the presentation.

    All attendees will be able to request an attendance certificate during the show.

    NOTE: This is a rescheduled event, since the original date did not work out.

    SUMMARY:

    We will have Alan Moore discussing using body language in furtherance of effective communication.  The agenda includes:

    1. Overview of body language – 20 min

    2. Use in interviews, vs use in expert testimony – 10min

    3. Examples of body language – 30 min

         Focused

         Afraid

         Samurai guard

         Under pressure

         Eyebrow flash

         Head tilt

         Arm crossing

         Shoulder height

         Mouth covering

         Throat clearing

    4. Dynamic vs static presentation – 10 min

    5. Examples from politics and movies- 15 min

    6. Summary of body language positions- 15 min

    7. Questions

    • 06 Jan 2025
    • 08:00
    • 10 Jan 2025
    • 16:00
    • Aurora Ontario Canada
    • 24
    Register

    CDR Analysis and Application

    Instructor: Brad Muir / Crash Data Specialists

    Location:  York Regional Police Headquarters

    47 Don Hillock Dr.

    Aurora, ON L4G 0S7

    Fee: $630 per person (25 attendees)

    (You must be a current member of NAPARS to receive this discounted rate)


    • 30 Jan 2025
    • 08:00
    • 31 Jan 2025
    • 16:00
    • Renton, Washington (South of Seattle)
    • 25
    Register

    CDR Operator Course

    Dates: January 30-31, 2025

    Instructor: Brad Muir Crash Data Specialists

    Location: 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW

    Renton, WA. 98057

    Fee: $260/per person (25 attendees)

    (You must be a current member of NAPARS to receive this discounted rate)

    • 03 Feb 2025
    • 08:00
    • 07 Feb 2025
    • 16:00
    • Renton, Washington (South of Seattle)
    • 17
    Register

    CDR Analysis and Application

    Instructor: Brad Muir / Crash Data Specialists

    Location:  900 Oakesdale Avenue SW

    Renton, WA. 98057

    Fee: $760 per person (25 attendees)

    (You must be a current member of NAPARS to receive this discounted rate)


    • 22 Apr 2025
    • 08:00
    • 24 Apr 2025
    • 17:00
    • Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, California
    Register

    NAPARS and CA²RS are teaming up to host the

    2025 Symposium on EDR Research and Testing

    April 22nd - 24th, 2025

    Location:  Hyatt Regency

    1107 Jamboree Road

    Newport Beach, California 92660

    949.729.1234


    NAPARS is proud to announce that we are continuing in our efforts to bring training around the country and globe, by bringing the 2025 Symposium on EDR Research and Training to California for 2025. For 2025, NAPARS has partnered with CA²RS to bring a great lineup of speakers from various fields to enhance the training for everyone in EDR's.

    The list of Speakers for 2025 will include:

    Brad Muir of Crash Data Specialists

    Alan Moore of A.B. Moore Forensic Engineering, Inc.

    Greg Russell of JS Held

    Eric Deyerl of DIAL Engineering

    Billy Cox of The Billy Cox Group

    Robert "Bob" Anderson of Biomechanics Analysis

    Nick Manz Product Engineer with Toyota

    Vlad Bortchevsky of JS Held

    James Loftis with The Forensic Training Group

    Steve Anderson with the Forensic Training Group

    Lou Peck with Axiom Forensics and LightPoint Data

    Ed Fatzinger of Momentum Engineering


    In keeping with the NAPARS philosophy of providing the best training, at the best prices, and with the best trainers, you will receive three days of training on EDR Research and Training and be provided breakfast and lunch at the low price of $599.00 per person.  


    Our lodging partner is the beautiful Hyatt Regency of Newport Beach, California. Room rates have been secured at $189.00 per night plus, applicable taxes. This discounted rate is available from Monday April 21st through Friday April 25th for attendees. To register directly with the Hyatt Regency, please click the link,

    https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NEWPO/G-RS53

    Below is a list of amenities provided by the Hyatt Regency:

    • Premium Wireless Guest Room Internet for up to 6 devices.
    • Green Fees/Club Rentals at Back Bay Golf Course
    • Beach Cruisers (up to 2 hours complimentary)
    • Variety of Games including Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Volleyball etc.
    • Water Slide and Splash Pad
    • Fitness Center with 2 Pelotons, 24 Hour Access
    • 3 Pools and 3 Hot Tubs
    • 2 Bottled Water in guest room daily
    • In Season-Recreation led activities at the Oasis Pool
    • Beach Kits Available (includes 2 chairs and an umbrella)
    • Business Center/Computer Access, Local and 800 Calls
    • 24-hour text messaging services
    • Electric Car Charging
    • Fire Pit Experiences

    *Hotel policies and procedures subject to change



    • 04 Aug 2025
    • 08:00
    • 08 Aug 2025
    • 19:00
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    • 24
    Register
    • 22 Oct 2025
    • 24 Oct 2025
    • Lake George, NY

    The New York State Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialists will be hosting the 2025 Joint Conference in the Lake George NY area.

    https://nystars.org/joint-conferences

    Venue: Fort William Henry Resort


NAPARS membership includes a complimentary subscription to the digital edition of the Accident Reconstruction Journal, which comes out 6 times each year. ARJ provides timely, reliable, and fresh research, thought-provoking reconstruction related studies and meaningful crash test data from multiple sources.
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