Partners:
Patrick Scott Moore

Associates:
Steve Delgadillo

EMPLOYMENT

1989-2007: Police Officer for the Arcadia Police Department, City of Arcadia, California. Eight years of patrol experience investigating an average of 100 traffic collisions per year totaling 800 collisions. Ten years as a Traffic Investigator (Detective) responsible for reviewing, analyzing, investigating, or reconstructing approximately 1000 collisions per year totaling 8000-10,000 collisions. I have personally reconstructed over fifty major traffic accidents of which 26 had fatalities. I was the lead investigator of the Arcadia Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT).  I have been reconstructing traffic accidents and doing business as Scott Moore & Associates since September, 2000.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma from San Marino High School (California), conferred in 1967.
• Bachelor of Science in Laws degree from the California College Of Law (Los Angeles), conferred in 1978.
• Rio Hondo Police Academy Certificate from Rio Hondo College (California), conferred in 1989.
• Field Training Officer’s Certificate from the Golden West Training Center (California), conferred in 1991.
• Traffic Accident Investigator Certificate from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office (California), conferred in 1992.
• Speed From Skids and Skid Mark Analysis Certificate from the University of California at Riverside (Riverside County Sheriff’s Office), conferred in 1996.
• Advanced Traffic Accident Investigator Certificate from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office (California), conferred in 1997.
• Traffic Accident Reconstruction Certificate from the University of California at Riverside (Riverside County Sheriff’s Office), conferred in 1997.
• Traffic Accident Investigation Institute of the University of California at Riverside Certificate conferred in 2000.

CERTIFICATION/ACCREDITATION

• Fully Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission For Traffic Accident Reconstruction (A.C.T.A.R. #1094)
• Certificated by the University Of California at Riverside Traffic Accident Investigation And Reconstruction Institute
• Diplomate of the American College Of Forensic Examiners (Forensic specialty: Traffic Accident Investigation).
• Certified Forensic Consultant by the American College of Forensic Examiners (CFC #21113)
• Completed courses in Traffic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

COMPUTER SKILLS & FORENSIC MAPPING

CAD (Computer Aided Drafting): I am a trained specialist capable of computer drawn factual diagrams and forensic mapping. I am also a reconstructionist using “ARPRO RECONSTRUCTION” software for calculating times, distances, speeds, and other pertinent information required to reconstruct collisions. I have been diagramming collision scenes since 1989. I have been reconstructing collisions with computer software since 1996. I am qualified as a forensic mapper using AUTOSKETCH and VISUAL STATEMENT drawing software.  I have also been trained in the use of VISUAL STATEMENT software to construct 2-D and 3-D animations, as well as, SMAC simulations.  

RELATED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

1992:    I attended the Traffic Accident Investigation course at the San Bernardino County Sheriff Academy which covered the following material: Collision scene documentation including measurements, photos, videos, and report writing. Techniques for measuring and gathering evidence.

1996:    I attended the Speed From Skids and Skidmark Analysis course at the University of California at Riverside Extension School (Riverside County Sheriff) covering the following topics: Identification and classification of skidmarks including acceleration, deceleration, critical speed scuff, centrifugal skid, and wheel assignment. Determining roadway surface coefficients of friction. Mathematics formulas to determine speed from skids and braking efficiency.

1997:    I attended the Advanced Traffic Accident Investigation course at the Los Angeles County Sheriff Academy covering the following topics:  Mathematics formulas for determining speeds on different surfaces, times, distances, and the use of a motion (time/distance/speed) analysis. Advanced scene documentation using factual diagrams. Advanced scene measuring techniques. Scene photography. Advanced vehicle speed calculations using pedestrian/bike/motorcycle throw formulas.  Advanced mathematics formulas to determine speeds required for vehicle flips, rollovers, and launches from the roadway.

1997:    I attended the Traffic Accident Reconstruction course covering the following topics: Advanced vehicle speed calculations using vehicle damage (crush) formulas.  Advanced diagramming. Determination of the center of gravity and braking efficiency for commercial vehicles. Advanced mathematics to determine rates of acceleration, principle direction of force, vehicle orientation, kinetics, and advanced pre-impact speed calculations based on linear momentum.

2000: Attended a course in the use of AUTOSKETCH in forensic mapping at the University of California at Riverside.  Certificate of completion conferred.

2001: Attended Traffic Accident Reconstruction Conference training sponsored/hosted by the following: California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists, National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists, S.O.A.R., S.T.A.R.S., and F.A.R.O..

2001: Attended course on “Human Factors In Traffic Accidents” at the University of California at Riverside.  Certificate of completion conferred.

2002: Attended course on “Vehicle Occupant Kinetics” hosted by the California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists.

2002: Attended the University of California, Riverside, Advanced Traffic Accident Reconstruction Course, Speed Determination From Vehicle Crush.  Certificate of completion conferred.

2003: Attended course on “Tire Failure” hosted by the California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists.

2003: Attended course on “Traffic Accident Investigation and Motor Vehicle Inspections” by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the Riverside Community College.  Certificate of completion conferred.

2003: Attended course on Collision Kinematics/Biomechanics (injury mechanisms and forces) at the Traffic Accident Reconstruction Institute at the University of California, Riverside.  Certificate of completion conferred.

2003: Attended CAARS Conference and training on motorcycle, scooter, roller blades, skateboard, and other in-line wheeled vehicle collisions.

2003: Attended course on Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation at the Traffic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Institute at the University of California, Riverside.  Certificate of completion conferred.

2004: Attended a course on Advanced Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation at the Traffic Accident Investigation And Reconstruction Institute at the University of California, Riverside.  Certificate of completion conferred.

2005: Attended course on Collision Investigation (Auto –vs- Pedestrian/Bike), Ben Clark Public Safety training Center (Riverside County Sheriff Dept.).  Certificate of completion conferred.

2005: Attended ARC-CSI conference and training on child seats and restraints, seat belts, airbags, and speed from vehicle momentum hosted by the Collision Safety Institute.

2005: Attended the American College Of Forensic Examiners Institute Conference. Training on forensic consultation and expert witness issues. Took Certified Forensic Consultant exam.

2005: Attended CAARS conference and training on “Investigating Emergency Vehicle Collisions”. Hosted by the California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists.

2005: Attended SATAI conference and training on pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle collisions, and, forensic mapping.

2006: CAARS conference and training on “Working With Energy” to determine vehicle speed from tire friction marks and vehicle damage (crush).

2006: Attended ARC-CSI conference and training on motorcycle accidents, principal direction of force, untripped rollovers, vehicle dynamics at curb strike, lower extremity injuries, and deceleration rates for modern vehicles.  Crash testing to include motorcycles, pedestrians, RV(s), fire engine, and other passenger vehicles.

2006: Attended SATAI conference and training on Commercial Vehicles (driver’s pre-trip vehicle inspection, driver’s responsibilities).

2007: Attended SATAI conference and training in calculating vehicle speeds using linear momentum.

2007: Attended ARC-CSI conference and training in Hit and Run investigations, determining the principle direction of force in momentum cases, airbag deployments, and articulated vehicle crashes.  Crash testing conducted. 

1997-Present: I have reconstructed the following types of collisions:

1. Auto-vs-Auto
2. Auto-vs-Pedestrian
3. Auto-vs-Bicycle
4. Auto-vs-Fixed Object (pole, building, wall, Tree, etc.)
5. Auto-vs-Motorcycle
6. Auto-vs-Commercial Vehicle (semi trucks, buses, etc.)

2001-Present: I have participated in vehicle and commercial vehicle acceleration and deceleration tests, crash tests, and vehicle inspections.

1989-Present: I have 10 years of experience with DUI (Driving Under The Influence) criminal cases involving traffic accidents.

1989-Present: I have testified in court as an expert witness and Traffic Accident Reconstructionist. I am recognized as a traffic accident expert at the Santa Anita, Pasadena, and city of Los Angeles Superior Courts in the county of Los Angeles, San Diego County Superior Court, and the San Bernardino County Superior Court, all in the State Of California.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS