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• The Successes, Limitations, and Future of Automatic Emergency Braking Systems (AEB) - 2hr Zoom with Dr. David Kidd

  • When
    11 Apr 2025
  •  
    12:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    Worldwide via Zoom
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  The Successes, Limitations, and Future of
  Automatic Emergency Braking Systems- 2hr Zoom w/ David Kidd

  DATE: Friday, 11 April 2025
  TIME: 12 noon - 2 pm EDT (GMT-4)
  COST: Free for NAPARS members;  $6 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 app during the presentation.

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

  SUMMARY:

  We will have Dr. David Kidd, Senior research scientist at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to discuss AEB systems.

  Topics:

  • Almost every new private passenger vehicle is equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) which cuts the rate of rear-end crashes by around half.
  • Most private auto owners leave AEB on despite concerns about false crash warnings and braking.
  • AEB is still a nascent technology that is not foolproof. For example, it is not as effective at preventing crashes with large trucks, motorcycles, or vulnerable road users at night, and may not necessarily interact smoothly with automation.
  • Consumer information organizations, like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and new regulation continue to push improvements to AEB technology, so what will AEB look like in the future?

  Our Speaker: 

  David Kidd is a senior research scientist at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Dr. Kidd is a recognized leader in applied research and vehicle safety whose work focuses on identifying data-driven, pragmatic solutions for preventing harm from crashes. He has developed multiple consumer safety information programs at IIHS and authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers on topics such as seat belt use, distracted driving, advanced driver assistance systems, and driving automation technology. Dr. Kidd received a doctorate from George Mason University in 2011.

  
  

  Some of Dr. Kidd's recent publications include:

  Characteristics of automatic emergency braking responses in passenger vehicles evaluated in the IIHS front crash prevention program, David G. Kidd, Daniel Perez-Rapela, Jessica S. Jermakian, Accident Analysis & Prevention
  Volume 190, September 2023

  The Effectiveness of Forward Collision Warning Systems in Detecting Real-World Passenger and Non-passenger Vehicles Relative to a Surrogate Vehicle Target,  David Kidd, Benoit Anctil, Dominique Charlebois, SAE Paper 2024-01-1978, 04/08/2024
  

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• 2025 Symposium on EDR Research and Training

  • Start
    22 Apr 2025
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    08:00
  • End
    24 Apr 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, California

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  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:

  Robert "Bob" Anderson - Delta-V from Speed Data

  Vlad Bortchevsky - Non-Traditional EDR Resources

  Weston Brown - Calculating Lateral Displacement from Yaw and Lateral Acceleration in Lane Change Events

  Billy Cox - Compare and Contrast EDR Data vs Collision Sciences Crashscan Data

  Eric Deyerl -Electronic Data Available from BMW Motorcycles
  

  Eric Deyerl - Analysis of Ignition Cycles and Odometer Values to Identify EDR Events

  Charles Getz -Pulling the Plug: The Effects of Power Loss on Toyota TSS Data

  James Loftis - HVEDR update and collision mitigation for heavy truck
  

  Nick Manz - Understanding Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) and Pre-Collision Systems

  Alan Moore - ADAS, Self-Driving Vehicles, and Accident Reconstruction Learn what is available, how it works, and how ADAS features perform in collisions.

  Brad Muir - CDR Analysis and Applications Update with Safety Systems

  Lou Peck - Beyond the Blackbox: An Exploration of Alternative Motorcycle Data Sources

  Rick Ruth - The Accuracy of Lateral Delta-V in IIHS Side Impact Crash Tests

  Bill Rose - Recent Past, Present, and Future of the Bosch CDR Tool

  Greg Russell - Electronic Data Case Studies: Uncovering Hidden Insights
  
  

  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. The discounted room rate closes on March 26, 2025. 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

  
  

  
  

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• Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders

  • Start
    05 May 2025
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    08:00
  • End
    07 May 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Cranberry Township Public Safety Training Center 1000 Maintenance Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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  We are pleased to announce Heavy Vehicle EDR training of 2025 hosted by NAPARS:

  Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorder (HVEDR) Use in Traffic Crash Investigation Analyst Training, by Forensic Training Group (https://forensictraininggroup.com/)

  This 2.5-day starts with a refresher of definitions, supported vehicles and recent updates to OEMs. Progression into damaged vehicles, supplying power to a partial system, off-vehicle imaging considerations and predictive mentality are discussed. The bread and butter of the course talks about digital data from Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems from Wabco OnLane/OnGuard, Bendix Wingman Fusion, and Detroit Assurance. Other data sources such as dash cameras, electronic logs and fleet tracking systems are also included. The final pieces of this training opportunity included digital data from trailers and transmissions and how they may be of relevance to semi-truck collision investigations. This class offers a half day of practical testing with collision mitigation system(s).
  

  Eligible for ACTAR credits

  Location: Cranberry Township Public Safety Training Center 

                    1000 Maintenance Drive

                    Cranberry Township, PA  16066

  May 5 - 7, 2025 ( Monday thru Wednesday), 8-5 every day.
  

  Cost: $500 for NAPARS members, $750 non-members

  Attendees will be on their own for lunch.

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• The use of Drug Recognition Experts in fatal and serious injury crash investigations - 2hr Zoom with Ari Briskman

  • When
    07 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    Worldwide via Zoom
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  The use of Drug Recognition Experts in fatal and serious injury crash investigations- 2 hour Zoom with Ari Briskman

  DATE: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
  TIME: 12 noon - 2 pm EST (GMT-5)
  COST: Free for NAPARS members;  $6 for non-members
  ACTAR: This event has been approved for 2 CEUs by ACTAR. Accredited attendees should be prepared to sign in using their phone with i-Attend app during the presentation.

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

  Topics:

  • Overview of the NHTSA / IACP Impaired Driving Enforcement Curriculum:
  • Standardized Field Sobriety Test and DWI Detection
  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
  • Drug Evaluation and Classification Program - Drug Recognition Experts

  Our Speaker: 

  Ari Briskman is a Sergeant with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and has been a police officer since 2007. He is a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Instructor, Traffic Crash Reconstructionist, Field Training Officer, and SFST Instructor. Ari is a graduate of Western Illinois University.

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• Microsoft Excel for Traffic Crash Reconstruction

  • Start
    10 Jun 2025
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    08:00
  • End
    12 Jun 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Iowa State Police 260 N.W. 48th Place Des Moines, IA 50313
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  MICROSOFT EXCEL for TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION

  Instructor:  Andy Rich

  Iowa State Police
  260 N.W. 48th Place
  Des Moines, IA 50313

  This course will teach the reconstructionist how to use Microsoft Excel to solve just about every reconstruction problem that may be encountered. NO prior experience with Excel is necessary. This course begins at Step 1! Some of the topics covered:

  • Writing formulas in Excel
  • Spin Analysis
  • Conservation of Linear Momentum ("360 Momentum").
  • Airborne
  • Critical speed yaw
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Performing Monte Carlo simulation with Excel
  • Performing finite difference analysis with Excel
  • Using Excel for EDR analysis
  • Closing speed analysis
  • Obtaining delta-V from acceleration data
  • Graphing for the jury
  • Programming your own user-defined reconstruction functions and add-ins
  • Solving simultaneous energy/restitution and momentum equations using Solver
  • Cell formatting
  • Conditional formula execution
  • Option buttons
  • List boxes
  • Using names to refer to cells and ranges

  Requirements: All students must have completed reconstruction or technical and must have access to a laptop running Microsoft Excel version 2010 or greater.

  This course has been approved for 24 ACTAR CEUs

  
  

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• Basic Human Factors in Crash Reconstruction

  • Start
    04 Aug 2025
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    08:00
  • End
    08 Aug 2025
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    19:00
  • Location
    Oklahoma City Police Department Building #3 3738 SW 15th St. Oklahoma City, Ok. 73108
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  BASIC HUMAN FACTORS IN CRASH RECONSTRUCTION

  Instructors: Driver Research Institute

  August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025

  Location: Oklahoma City Police Department Training Facility Building #3

  3738 SW 15th St

  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108

  
  

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• Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction

  • Start
    15 Sep 2025
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    08:00
  • End
    18 Sep 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Glendale Police Station 6835 N 57 Drive Glendale, AZ 85301
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  NAPARS and SATAI are Proud to Offer

  MOTORCYCLE COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION

  INSTRUCTOR:  LOU PECK

  of Lightpoint Data and Axiom Forensic

  The Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction course equips the analyst with a firm understanding of motorcycle dynamics and current reconstruction techniques through deep review of literature, sample evidence, and exercises. The following topics are covered:

  1. Introduction to motorcycle crash causation, motorcycle anatomy, and specification research

  2. Review of kinematics including units, conversions, and derivations of basic equations

  3. Fundamentals of motorcycle dynamics (geometry, stability, steering, weight transfer, suspension, etc.)

  4. Motorcycle inspection

  5. Rider perception-response time

  6. Braking systems and rider performance

  7. Introduction to Excel for collision reconstruction

  8. Dynamics of swerving and rider performance

  9. Acceleration behavior, calculations, and gearing analysis

  10. Sliding friction for downed motorcycles

  11. Analysis of wheelbase reduction for determination of impact speed

  12. Angular momentum

  13. Rider and pillion vault analysis

  14. Event data recorders and dataloggers

  15. Simulation analyses for impact speed determination

  16. Monte Carlo analysis to determine confidence in speed ranges

  
  

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• 2025 Joint Conference, hosted by NYSTARS

  • Start
    22 Oct 2025
  • End
    24 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Lake George, NY

  The New York State Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialists will be hosting the 2025 Joint Conference
  

  https://nystars.org/joint-conference
  

  Venue: Fort William Henry Resort, Lake George NY
  

  NYSTARS, NAPARS, NJAARS, MdATAI, and NATARI rotate responsibility for the Annual Joint Conference each year.
  

  
  

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• Heavy Vehicle Forensic Mechanical Inspection for Collision Investigators

  • Start
    17 Nov 2025
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    08:00
  • End
    21 Nov 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 24 Canoe Lane Asheville, NC 28804
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  Heavy Vehicle Forensic Mechanical Inspection for Collision Investigators

  Instructor: Bill Foche

    Obtain the skills required to properly investigate, document, and analyze traffic crashes involving commercial motor vehicles. Collisions involving heavy vehicles often encompass unique documentation and analysis components. In this five-day course, crash investigation students learn to inspect collision-damaged heavy vehicles and gain additional skills for examining commercial vehicle crashes. This is a hands-on, basic investigation course for proper examination, documentation, and evidence preservation with no prerequisites. Curriculum includes lecture and hands-on training with collision-damaged trucks. Forensic work is conducted on the braking systems, suspension systems, wheel systems, and steering systems. Our expert instructors provide foundational information about each component, and students learn to use that knowledge to mechanically examine and test a damaged heavy vehicle. Participants complete this course able to restore a damaged air-braking system on a heavy-duty commercial vehicle to pre-collision condition in order to collect data for calculations used in evaluating the braking efficiency of a heavy-duty commercial vehicle. Students also will be able to identify parts and pieces of steering and suspension systems and explain how the components may have factored into a crash.

  
  

  
  

  Location:  Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

         24 Canoe Lane

                      Asheville, NC 28804

  
  

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