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Officers trained in motor vehicle accident investigation receive additional training by POSTC certified instructors from the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM). Investigations may range from multi-vehicle, truck vs. car and car vs. pedestrian collisions. Officers are trained to reconstruct accident scenes, determine speeds of the vehicles, direction of travel and other elements prior to collision. |
Do you know how long it will take you to stop?
If you were traveling on the road at 25 miles per hour, it would take you the distance of 32 feet to come to a stop. Prior to braking your velocity would be 36.67 feet per second.
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SPEED
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LENGTH OF SKID
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TRAVELING (Velocity)
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25 MPH
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32 Feet
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36.67 Feet per Second
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30 MPH
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46 Feet
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44.00 Feet per Second
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40 MPH
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82 Feet
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58.67 Feet per Second
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50 MPH
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128 Feet
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73.33 Feet per Second
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55 MPH
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155 Feet
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80.67 Feet per Second
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60 MPH
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184 Feet
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88.00 Feet per Second
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70 MPH
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251 Feet
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102.67 Feet per Second
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80 MPH
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328 Feet
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117.34 Feet per Second
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Officer William Barrett performs all accident reconstructions for the Police Department. He has been a Police Officer for over 18 years and has investigated numerous motor vehicle accidents for the Town of Wilton. He is recognized by the Court as an expert witness for accident reconstruction. |