Investigation and Inspection of Commercial Vehicle Crashes Course
August 16-20, 2010
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The Canadian Association of Technical Accident Investigators and Reconstructionists - Prairie Region and the Winnipeg Police Service are pleased to host the 2010 CATAIR Course, Conference and AGM at the Fairmount Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba from August 16th to 20th.
Instructors from the Florida based Institute of Police Technology and Management will be conducting a 5 day course covering the unique characteristics of commercial motor vehicles and the distinctive dynamics at play when a commercial vehicle is involved in a collision. Course participants will take part in a hands on exercise inspection as well as be involved in live testing involving two types of commercial vehicles.
ACTAR Certification Examination
Sunday, August 15th
For those participants who are interested, CATAIR is pleased to offer ACTAR examination testing on Sunday, August 15th. For further details or to register please log on to the ACTAR website at: www.actar.org/test
Please note the cutoff for registering for the ACTAR test is July 15th, 2010.
CATAIR National President Terry Lolacher will also be pleased to respond to any question regarding this testing. Contact Terry at:
terry@renneberg.ca
8426 – 94 Avenue
Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
T8L 2R6
CATAIR 2010 Conference
August 20-21, 2010
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Conference participants will begin the conference on Friday, August 20th by attending the same live testing that is being offered to the Commercial Vehicle Crash Collision Course attendees. Information and photos acquired at this testing will be provided to all conference participants.
Transportation from the hotel to the test site will be provided. Lunch will be served on site.
On Saturday August 20th, a dynamic group of speakers will be on hand for the conference to provide pertinent information on the topic of commercial vehicle collision investigations.
Patrick Robins, Ph.D.
A recognized expert in the human factors of driving will examine factors specific to commercial driving.
Sebastian vanNooten P.Eng
Like modern passenger vehicles, commercial trucks contain a wealth of information for investigators. This session will focus on the type of data you can receive from a commercial vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR).
Dr. Bob Greene, MD, LLB
With years of experience in this field, Dr. Greene will touch on the legalities surrounding the use of data from a commercial vehicle’s Event Data Recorder as evidence.
Cpl. Dave Gibbs, RCMP (Fort McMurray)
Corporate Gibbs will present a case study of collisions on what is known as “Highway of Death” in Alberta to wrap up the day.
Winnipeg Police Traffic Collision Unit and the Vehicle Inspection Unit are pleased to be working with CATAIR to provide these training opportunities.
On Friday, August 20th they would like to invite all course and conference participants to attend a Meet and Greet at the Fairmount Hotel. Time TBA.
Course and Conference Rates
Course and Conference $750.00 members
$825.00 non members
Testing and Conference Only $200.00 members
$300.00 non members
Testing Only (Friday, August 20th) $75.00
Other Association Memberships will be honored for member rates. Please download registration form to register.
For anyone interested in becoming a CATAIR member please contact CATAIR National President Terry Lolacher or view details at:
www.catair.net
Hotel Accommodations
The Fairmont Winnipeg located at 2 Lombard Place is offering a Course and Conference room rate of $139.00 per night.
Please contact 1-800-441-1414 to reserve your room.
- Free online enrollment with the Fairmont
- President's Club prior to your stay provides you with the following additional benefits:
- Complimentary hi-speed internet access
- Free local calls
- Free local newspaper at your room
Conference Contact
Further questions on the course and conference can be directed to:
Sandra Martin
martinps@mts.net
204-250-4260
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