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CURRICULUM VITAE

ROBERT DOWD

COLLISION RECONSTRUCTIONIST

RETIRED RCMP OFFICER

BOX 4196 ARBORG, MANITOBA

R0C 0A0

PHONE 204-641-4073

POSTINGS:

October 31st, 1988 “COLT”Program, Montreal, Quebec

December 22nd

, 1988 “Depot “ Division Regina, Saskatchewan

July 4th

, 1989 Arborg Detachment, Manitoba

May 18th

, 2004 Selkirk Traffic Services, Manitoba

October 1st, 2004 Selkirk Rural Detachment, Manitoba

November 1st, 2004 Selkirk Municipal Detachment

June 6th

, 2005 Promoted to Corporal/Supervisor, SelkirkMunicipal, Manitoba

April 15th

, 2006 Manitoba East Forensic Collision Reconstructionist

WORK EXPERIENCE:

During my position at Arborg Detachment, Collisions are routinely investigated. As a regular

member of a detachment with no Traffic Services, each and every collision is investigated by

myself (when I am on duty and take the call), through to its conclusion, which may include

testifying in court.

As a Collision Analyst/Reconstructionist I have investigated hundreds of collisions and attended

court as an expert on numerous occasions.

I have also performed radar duties for thousands of hours.

TRAINING COURSES:

Basic Accident Investigation Training

R.C.M.Police, Regina, Saskatchewan

December 22nd

, 1988 - July 4th

, 1989

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Basic Training for the R.C.M.Police included twenty four (24) hours of theory and practical

exercises in basic collision investigation procedures.

Radar Speed Meter Training Course

R.C.M.Police, Winnipeg, Manitoba

March 21st - 23

rd, 1990

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Three day course taught by Corporal R. A. MICHEL, Corporal W. ASHCROFT and Corporal W.

BLACKMORE.

Topics Included:

Basic Principals of Radar Speed Measurement

Principals of Stationary Radar

Target Vehicle Identification

Factors Affecting Radar Operation

Instrument Care and Operating Features

Legal Considerations in Radar Operation

TRAINING COURSES CONTINUED

Traffic Accident Investigation Course


June 8th

- 12th

, 1992

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One week course taught by Sergeant A. REDWOOD, Corporal W. BLACKMORE and Corporal

W. ASHCROFT.

Topics included:

Interpretation of Roadway Evidence

Vehicle Dynamics

Tire Marks and Speed Calculations

Lamp Examination

Scale Diagraming

Using the Traffic Template

Steps in Accident Investigation

Reconstructing Events of the Collision

Driver and Pedestrian Characteristics

Hit and Run Investigations

Extensive Laboratory and controlled vehicle dynamic testing was conducted on all phases of

instruction, including skid testing, yaw and tire mark examinations.

Police Radar Operators Instructor Course


November 9th

- 10th

, 1992

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Two day course taught by Sergeant A. REDWOOD, Corporal W. BLACKMORE and Corporal

W. ASHCROFT.

Topics Included:

Subjects to be Covered During the Course

Teaching Procedures

The Highway Traffic Act

Court Procedures

Giving Evidence

Radar Cancer and the Possible Consequences of Improper Use

Advanced Collision Analysis Course

Canadian Police College, Ottawa, Ontario

May 3rd

- 28th

, 1993

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Four week course taught by leaders in the field of Collision Reconstruction including Sergeant

Don SHANNON, Sergeant Terry LOLACHER, Sergeant Andre SAVOIE, Corporal Dwain

FRIESEN, Constable Mike HEBERT, Dr. Alan GERMAN, Corporal Grant AUNE, Mr. Rex

WALLIS, Mr John NEUFELD, Sergeant Brian LINKLATER, Mr. Balfur DER, Mr. Fergus

SAVAGE, Mr. Raynold MARCHAND, Mr. John WOODROOFE, Mr. Murray DANCE, Mr. John

BUCK and Dr. Robert GREEN.


Topics Included:

Maps and Diagrams

Speed Calculations, Field Measurements, and Sketches

Photography

Physical Evidence

Physics and Vehicle Dynamics

Vehicle Design Defects

Dynamic Testing

Vehicle Damage Evaluation

Report Writing

Lamp Examination

Time and Distance Calculations

Law and Expert Testimony

Tacograph Computer and Trip Recorders

Motorcycles

Tractor Trailer Trucks

Occupants Restraint Systems

Human Element and Injury Mechanisms

Highway Engineering

Extensive laboratory and vehicle dynamic testing was conducted on all phases of instruction

including skid testing, vaults, yaw and tire examination.


Air Brake Course


June 1st - 2

nd, 1993

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Two day course taught by Sergeant A. REDWOOD and Mr. Allan PETERS

Topics included:

The Operation of Air brakes

Spring Brakes

Maintenance and Service of Air Brakes

Hands on experience was gained at the Headingly Scale where several units were inspected

according to the specifications of the Highway Traffic Act.

Radar Operators Instructor Course (HAWK)


January 6th

, 1994

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One day course taught by Sergeant. A. REDWOOD

Topics included:

Radar basics

Target vehicle Identification

Factors affecting Radar Operation

Instrument Care and Operating Features

Features Unique to the KUSTOM HAWK Radar Set

Highway Interdiction Course

R.C.M.Police, Gimli, Manitoba

February 1st - 3

rd, 1994

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Three day course taught by Sergeant. A. REDWOOD, Sergeant. Mike SNYDERS (Illinois),

Sergeant. Shawn MOAR (Missouri), Dennis BORST (DEA), Lonny SCHWEITZER USBP,

Constable. Rob RUITERS, Bob SIGURDSON, Sergeant. Helmet KIHN (WPS), Constable. Chris

CROKER, T.I. RODEMEYER

Topics Included:

Interdiction Techniques

Operation Pipeline/Convoy

Investigative Support

Operation Northstar

Search and Seizure: Legal Considerations

Interdiction Without Consent

Mexican Trafficking into Canada

EPIC: Access and Operations

Effective Presentation Course


June 6th

- 10th

, 1994

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Five day course taught by Sergeant. Brian PYNE, Sergeant Neil COLLETTE, Corporal Bob

SMART and Corporal Lois DUDGEON

Topics Included:

Effective Listening

Techniques of Delivery.

Theory of Learning

Theory of Instruction

Hands on experience gained through numerous speeches delivered in various settings.

Advanced Driver Training


October 19th

- October 21st, 1994

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Three day course taught by Sergeant. John MARTIN, Corporal Wayne BLACKMORE and

Corporal Bill ASHCROFT

Topics Included:

Closed course driving techniques

Decision making

Defensive Driving

High Speed Control

Hands on experience gained through numerous laps driven on the course.

Evidentiary Breath Test Technician’s Course

R.C.M.Police, Winnipeg, Manitba

January 22nd

- February 2nd

, 1996

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Two week course taught by Archie KRAUT, Constable Rod SUDBURRY, Constable. Bobbie

STICE, Constable Will TEUNION and Constable Lou SAUARD.

Topics Included:

Role of the Technician

Breathalyzer Accessories

Maintenance of the Breathalyzer

Theory of the Breathalyzer

Physiology

Pharmacology

Response Development

Hands on experience was gained due to testing on live subjects throughout the course.

Techniques in Advanced Tactical Police Driving

Instructor Course


October 21st - October 23

rd, 1997

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Three day course taught by Sergeant Brian LINKLATER, Sergeant John MARTIN, Corporal Stu

BEASLEY and Corporal Wayne BLACKMORE.

Topics Included:

Classroom Instruction

In-car Instruction

Instructional Techniques

Closed Course Driving Techniques

Decision Making

Defensive Driving

High Speed Control

Hands on experience gained by instructing live subjects wil driving laps on the course.

Collision Reconstruction Course

Canadian Police College, Ottawa, Canada

April 20th

- May 8th

, 1998

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Three week course taught by leaders in the field of Collision Reconstruction including Sergeant

Don SHANNON, Corporal Grant AUNE, Sergeant Rod DAVIS, Sergeant Bob ROSS, Corporal

Al STRICKLAND, Doctor Al GERMAN, Mr. Pat ROBRINS, and Mr. Duane MACINNIS.

Topics Included:

Physical Evidence

Vehicle Dynamics

Speed Calculations

Derive Formulae

Tractor Trailer Trucks

Driving Strategies and Techniques

Motorcycles

Conservation of Linear Momentum

360 Degree Momentum

Speed Estimates from Vehicle Damage

Computers and Programs

Pedestrian Collisions

Extensive Dynamic Testing was conducted including Skid Testing and Tire Mark Examination.

BAC DataMaster-C Conversion Course

R.C.M.Police, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

January 20th

to January 22nd

, 1999

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Three day course taught by Randall PROKOPANKO

Topics Included:

Theory

Operations

Diagnostics and trouble Shooting

Hands on experience was gained due to testing on live subjects throughout the course.

Vehicle Operations Instructor Certification

Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba,

Canada

May 3rd

to May 14th

, 1999

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Two week course taught by Cst. Kelly DENNISON, Cst. Ken PORTER, Sgt. Michael PARKER,

Dr. Bill DAVIS and P/Sgt. Randy LAHAIE

Topics Included:

Cooperative Driving

General Patrol Driving and Safety Factors

Vehicle and Driver dynamics

Emergency Response Driving

Collision Avoidance

Psychological and Physical Effects of Emergency Situations

Pursuit Management

Decision Making Strategies

Forcible Stopping Techniques

Case Law

Liability Reduction Cycle

Public Speaking

Hands on experience was gained in course set up, course maintenance, instructor responsibility

and practical driving.

Public and Police Safety Instructor Course

Depot Division, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

July 5th

to July 22nd

, 1999

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Three week course taught by Greg BROWN, Pierre ROBERT, Richard GROULX and Reg

MCINNIS.

Topics Included:

Incident Management/Intervention Model

Verbal Intervention

Defensive Tactics

Tactical Intervention Strategies

Scenario Based Training

Vehicle Stops

Building Approaches, Entries and Searches

Hands on experience was gained due to role playing as an instructor which included drafting a

scenario and continuing through to evaluating the candidate.

Basic Firearms Instructor Course

Depot Division, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

November 15th

to November 25th

, 1999

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Two week course taught by Roger PLAMONDON, Pierre ROBERT, Richard GROULX, Reg

MCINNIS, Don HALSTEAD, Jim BLACKMORE and Tim BELLIVEAU.

Topics Included:

Range and Firearms Safety

Range Officer Duties

Organization of Annual Qualifications

Policy and regulations on Storage, Transportation and Use of Force

Stoppage Procedures

Fundamentals of Shootings

Coaching Techniques

Remedial Training

Dim Light Shooting and Techniques

Hands on experience was gained due to role playing as an instructor. Live subjects were brought

in and a complete course of fire was covered.

Central Canadian Auto Theft Training Course

1981 - Plessis Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

May 27th

to May 31st, 2002

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One week course taught by Jeff ANDERSON, Cst. John MURRAY, Gywn EDWARDS, Terry

MACKEAN, Mike KELSO, Glen DEOBLOD, Eric MATTINSON, Larry KASHUBA, Rick

LOWEN, Peter SIMET and Darren BABIUK.

Topics included:

Offender Profiles

Legal Considerations

Insurance Interests

VIN Restoration

Heavy Equipment Identification

Vehicle Identification

Auto Theft and Techniques

Motorcycle Identification

Hands on experience was gained through Practical exercises involving vehicles supplied by MPIC.

Pedestrian/Vehicle Course

130 - Allard Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

November 18th

, to November 22nd

, 2002

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One week course taught by Al STRICTLAND and Eric BREWER.

Topics included:

Driver and Pedestrian Characteristics

The Physics of Throw Distance In Accident Reconstruction

Human Factors - Perception and Reaction

Injury Mechanism and Crash Kinematic Of Cyclists In Accidents

Visibility And Lighting

Visibility Problem In Nighttime Driving

Hands on experience was gained through practical exercises using real vehicles and test dummies.

Also, considerable experience gained through constant testing of various formulas in the

classroom.

V S Visual Statement Inc.


July 14th

to July 15th

, 2003

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Two day course taught by Instructor Mike KENNEDY - ACTAR # 715

Topics Included:

Setting Up And Installing The V S Vista

Examination Of Diagraming Tools

Proper Use Of The Extensive Tool Bar

Preparing The Interview Pro

Accessing The Vehicle Specs Database

Hands on experience was gained by completing simulated exercises.

PROS FOR END USERS/SUPERVISORS


January 24th

to January 28th

, 2005

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Five day course taught by Instructor C. DESCHOUWER.

Topics included:

Accessing the PROS system.

Opening and concluding files.

Data input and retrieval.


CRASH DATA RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OPERATOR

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

July 24th

to July 27th

, 2006

Four day course taught by Instructor Brad MUIR of the Collision Safety Institute

Topics Included:

Installing and operating the Crash Data Retrieval system.

Connecting to Airbag Control Modules.

Retrieving and analyzing information from Airbag Control Modules.


FACILITATOR COURSE

Regina, Saskatchewan

February 26th

to March 1st, 2007

Four day course taught by Debra PORTER of Ottawa, Ontario.

Topics Included:

Effective Presentation.

Syndicate learning.

Hands on experience allowing full class participation.

ARC-CSI CRASH CONFERENCE

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

June 4th

to 7th

, 2007

Four day conference co-ordinated by Scott BAKER and Rusty HAIGHT.

Topics Included:

Momentum.

European Collision Data.

Snowmobile Collisions.

Hands on experience included live crashes of vehicles at the Las Vegas Speedway.

SURVEYING COURSE

Pacific Region Training Center, Chilliwack, B.C.

July 22nd

to July 27th, 2007

Six day course Co-ordinated by Sgt. Martin DAY.

Topics Included:

Surveying Techniques.

Hands on experience gained through extensive use of the instrument.

TRANSPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK SEMINAR

Dauphin, Manitoba

September 22nd

, 2007

One day seminar taught by Jennifer WOODS of Alberta.

Topics Included:

Scene management at a collision involving Livestock.

HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COLLISION

RECONSTRUCTION COURSE

October 31st to November 4

th, 2007

Pacific Region Training Center, Chilliwack, B.C.

Five day course taught by Sgt. Pat McTIERNAN and Sgt. Martin DEY

Topics Included:

Unique characteristics of commercial vehicles.

Measuring weight shift marks.

Determining center of mass.

Hands on experience included measuring actual commercial vehicles.

BASIC/ADVANCED DIAGRAMING AND

ANIMATION

January 28th

to February 1st, 2008

Brandon, Manitoba

Five day course co-ordinated by Mike KENNEDY of Visual Statement.

Topics Included:

Importing measurements.

Importing pictures.

2D Animation.

3D Animation.

CRASH DATA RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OPERATOR

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

March 10th

to March 14th

, 2008

Five day course taught by Instructor Brad MUIR of the Collision Safety Institute

Topics included:

Installing and operating the Crash Data Retrieval system.

Connecting to Airbag Control Modules.

Retrieving and analyzing information from Airbag Control Modules.


CRASH DATA RETRIEVAL SPECIALIST – LEVEL 1,

(TECHNICIAN), AND LEVEL 2, (OPERATOR).


March 29th

to March 30th

, 2012

Two day refresher course taught by Erin LOCKEYER of the RCMPolice.

Topics included:

Installing and operating the Crash Data Retrieval System.

Connecting to Airbag control modules.

Retrieving and analyzing information from Airbag control Modules.


ARC-CSI CRASH CONFERENCE

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

June 4th

to June 7th

, 2012

Four day conference co-ordinated by Scott BAKER and Rusty HAIGHT.

Hands on experience included live crashes of vehicles at the Las Vegas Speedway.

CRASH DATA SPECIALISTS LLC, ANALYSIS AND

APPLICATIONS COURSE


June 18th

to June 21st, 2013

Four day course taught by Instructors Brad MUIR and Jon NORTHRUP.

Topics included:

Installing and operating the Crash Data Retrieval System.

Connecting to Airbag control modules.

Retrieving and analyzing information from Airbag control Modules.


AFFILIATION

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Currently a member in good standing of the MENSA Society.

Currently the Coordinator/Representative for Manitoba at the Canadian Council of Snowmobile

Organizations.

Currently a member in good standing of NAPARS .

Currently a member in good standing and an elected official of the Interlake Road Huggers. A

club devoted to the restoration and safe operation of classic automobiles.

Designated in the province of Manitoba as a qualified tester of speed timing devices.

Currently a member in good standing and an elected official of the Interlake Snow Trackers. A

club devoted to the safe operation of snowmobiles.

TEACHING

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Instruct the Radar Speed Meter Training Course in Manitoba

Instruct Advanced Driver Training Course in Manitoba

Instruct Accident Investigation Level 2 Course in Manitoba

Instruct Public and Police Safety Course in Manitoba

Instruct Basic Firearms Course in Manitoba

Instruct Taser Course in Manitoba

Instruct CBRN Course in Manitoba

Recertify Candidates in Baton, Carotid, Pepper Spray, and Taser.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES

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Coordinate and organize the Accident Investigation Level 2 Course in Manitoba.

Resident expert in Snowmobile collision reconstruction.

Invited to speak on snowmobile conclusions at the 2007 ARC-CSI Crash Conference in Las

Vegas, Nevada, USA.

REFERENCE MATERIAL

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Includes but not restricted to such publications as:

-Traffic Accident Investigators Handbook

R.W. RIVERS

-Forensic Sciences

Knud Aage THORSEN

-The Trial Masters

Bertram G. WARSHAW

-Minimum Guidelines For Efficiently Acquiring or Preserving Basic Information in a Motor

Vehicle Accident

Nicholas S. TUMBAS, Andrew N. GILBERG and Lynn B. FRICKE

-Tire Examination

James D. GARDNER and J. Stannard BAKER

-Lamp Examinations

J. Stannard BAKER, Thad L. AYCOCK and Thomas L’NDQUIST

Periodicals:

- Collision Magazine (semi-annually)

-Road and Track (monthly)

-Hot Rod Magazine (monthly)

-Collectible Automobiles (bi-monthly)

Attend the “D” Division Analyst Meeting (yearly)

-Discuss new topics

-Active Testing

-Length - 3 days annually

SUMMARY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES

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June 1977 Completed Grade 12

Kindersley, Saskatchewan

December 1988 - July 1989 Basic Accident Investigation Training

R.C.M.Police, Regina, Saskatchewan

24 hours

March 21st - March 23

rd, 1990 Radar Speed Meter Training Course


3 days

June 8th

- June 12th

, 1992 Traffic Accident Investigation Course


1 week

November 9th

- November 10th

, 1992 Police Radar Operators Instructor Course


2 days

May 3rd

- May 28th

, 1993 Advanced Collision Analysis Course


4 weeks

June 1st - June 2

nd, 1993 Air Brake Course


2 days

January 6th

, 1994 Radar Operator Instructor Course (HAWK)


1 day

February 1st - 3

rd, 1994 Highway Interdiction Course


3 days

June 6th

- June 10th

, 1994 Effective Presentation Course


1 week

October 19th

- 21st, 1994 Advanced driver Training


3 days

January 22nd

- February 2nd

, 1996 Evidentiary Breath Test Technicians Course


2 weeks

October 21st - October 23

rd, 1997 Techniques in Advanced Police Driving

Instructor Course


3 days

April 20th

- May 8th

, 1998 Collision Reconstruction Course


3 weeks

January 20th

- January 22nd

, 1999 BAC Datamaster-C Conversion Course


3 days

May 3rd

- May 14th

, 1999 Vehicle Operations Instructor Certification

Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba

2 weeks

July 5th

- July 22nd

, 1999 Public and Police Safety Instructors Course

Depot Division, Regina, Saskatchewan

3 weeks

November 15th

- November 25th

, 1999 Basic Firearms Instructors Course

Depot Division, Regina, Saskatchewan

2 weeks

May27th - May 31st, 2002 Central Canadian Auto Theft Course

1981 Plessis Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1 week

November 18th

- November 22nd

, 2002 Pedestrian/Vehicle Course

130 Allard Avenue, Winnipeg, Mantoba

1 week

July 14th

- July 15th

, 2003 V S Visual Statement


2 days

January 24th

- January 28th

, 2005 PROS End User/Supervisor


5 days

July 24th

- July 27th

, 2006 Crash Data Retrieval System Operator

Toronto, Ontario

4 days

February 26th

- March 1st, 2007 Facilitator Course

Regina, Saskatchewan

4 days

June 4th

– June 7th

, 2007 ARC-CSI Conference

Las Vegas, Nevada

4 days

July 22nd

– July 27th

, 2007 Surveying Course

Chilliwack, B.C.

6 days

September 22nd

, 2007 Transportation of Livestock

Dauphin, Manitoba

1 day

October 31st - November 4

th, 2007 Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Collision Reconstruction

Chilliwack, B.C.

5 days

January 28th

- February 1st, 2008 Basic/Advanced Diagramming

And Animation

Brandon, Manitoba

5 days

March 10th

- March 14th

, 2008 Crash Data Retrieval System Operator

Winnipeg, Manitoba

5 days

March 29th

– March 30th

, 2012 Crash Data Retrieval Specialist

Winnipeg, Manitoba

2 days

June 4th

– June 7th

, 2012 ARC-CSI Conference

Las Vegas, Nevada

4 days

June 18th

– June 21st, 2013 Crash Data Specialists LLC

Winnipeg, Manitoba

4 days

OTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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-Principals of Behavior Modification - University of Manitoba (1989)

-Application of Behavior Modification - University of Manitoba (1990)

-Alcohol Level Evaluation Roadside Testing - R.C.M.Police, Gimli, Maniotba (1990)

-Introduction to Psychology - University of Manitoba (1991)

-Introduction to Sociology - University of Manitoba (1991)

-Western Civilization - University of Manitoba (1993)

-Earth and Planetary Science - University of Manitoba (1994)

-Migratory Bird Course - R.C.M.Police, Winnipeg, Manitoba (1994)

-Junior Investigators Course - R.C.M.Police, Winnipeg, Manitoba (1995)

-Police Reporting and Occurrence System - R.C.M.Police, Winnipeg, Manitoba (2005)

-CBRN - R.C.M.Police, Winnipeg, Manitoba (2005)

TESTING

Extensive testing done on various types of vehicles including, but not limited to: cars; trucks;

snowmobiles; all terrain vehicles.

Currently classified as a snowmobile collision expert in all areas.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

_________________________

Address: Box 4196

Arborg, Manitoba

R0C 0A0

Telephone:

Cell - (204) 641-4073

Born: August 8th

, 1959

Glenboro, Manitoba

Marital Status: Married with two sons

EXPERIENCE

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A) Hours of Radar Operation (conservative estimate) 2900

B) Property Damage Collisions 285

C) Injury Collisions 675

D) Fatalities 316

E) Number of times Evidence Given as an Expert 49

F) Number of calls re: Pedestrian collisions 50

G) Number of calls re: Snowmobile collisions 54

H) Number of calls re: All Terrain Collisions 40

I) United States Cases

-Vermont 2013

-Alaska 2014

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