Unit 6- Collision Photography Flashcards
What is the purpose of collision photography?
Preserve information Record observations Repository of non-descript information (photo is worth thousand words) Refresh your memory Report preparation Credibility Training pg183
Photographs are NOT a substitute for what three items?
Good notes
Good measurements
Good investigative observations pg184
__-_____ Collision photographs are the MOST IMPORTANT
On-Scene
pg185
What is the First Priority when arriving on scene
Protect life and Property pg185
Photograph all ____-____ evidence such as blood and body tissue, oil and liquid debris
Short-lived
pg185
Key elements of Prioritizing what you photograph
Before item leaves the scene
Delay photographs
Chain of custody pg185
*What are the four MANDATORY PHOTOGRAPHS?
Establishing photograph
Approach photograph
Final Rest photograph
Damage photograph pg187
What two Mandatory photographs require Identifying Landmarks
Establishing Photograph
Final Rest photograph pg187
What is the PREFERRED METHOD in damage photographs
Standard Four Damage photographs ( taken on all four sides of the vehicle) pg
What are the five types of VEHICLE DAMAGE?
Prior Damage (Bondo) Collision Damage (Contact Damage-direct contact, Induced Damage-secondary damage) Rescue Damage (Jaws of Life) Removal Damage (Separating and towing vehicle) pg189
What are the four Non-Mandatory photographs?
Roadway Photographs
Close-up photographs
Aerial photographs
Video technology pg190
When would you take ROADWAY photographs
Anything that can contribute to the collision
Skid marks, metal scar, yaw marks pg190
Skid marks, scuffs, yaws and other marks will require a series of photographs in they are more than…
50ft long during daylight
more than 30ft long during night hours pg190
A photo overlay is used in conjunction with
Scale Diagram
What will a photo data sheet accompany?
Photographs and photo overlay
