Jones Forensic Collision Investigations

Jeffrey D. Jones

 


 

Reconstruction C.V.
Education

2008   Commercial Vehicle Level IV Reconstruction  I.L.E.E.
2008   Energy and Crush Analysis                        Methods Jackson Hole Scientific  
2008   Human Factors                                   Accident Dynamic Research Center 
2008   Nighttime Visibility Issues                      I.L.E.E.
2008   Seatbelt Examination & Occupant Kinematics I.L.E.E.
2008   Forensic Tire Examination                     I.L.E.E.
2008   Forensic Lamp Examination                   I.L.E.E.
2007   Commercial Vehicle Level II Reconstruction I.L.E.E.
2007   Map Scenes  
2007   Refresher Courses - Accident Reconstruction I.L.E.E.
2003   Crash Data Retrieval Specialist -           Collision Safety Institute, Inc.
2000   Enforcement of PA. Vehicle Inspection Regulations - T.I.P.S.
1998   Advances in Crime Scene Technology - Institute of Applied Forensic Technology
1995   Investigation of Commercial Vehicle Accidents  T.I.P.S
1995   Weighmaster, Qualified Commonwealth Employee - PA. D.O.T.
1995   Accident Reconstruction - T.I.P.S.
1995   Enforcement of PA. Inspection Regulations - T.I.P.S.
1992   Advanced Accident Investigation - T.I.P.S.
1991   On Scene Accident Investigation Homicide by Vehicle - T.I.P.S.
1986   PA. State Police Academy - Hershey, PA. Accident Investigation Act 120 Training
1985   Millersville University - College Credit Psychology
1984   Harrisburg Area Community College - College Credit Police Administration
1983   Hempfield High School Graduate Lancaster County, PA.

Investigation Experience

As a police officer and police sergeant, Jeff has investigated over an estimated 2000 collisions involving all types of land based vehicles. 

Within those 2000 collisions are 33 fatal collision reconstructions involving 36 fatalities. 

53 Reconstructions have been done on other serious injury collisions.

Sgt. Jones has been called upon by other law enforcement agencies in Lancaster County to assist in their serious and fatal investigations.

Sgt. Jones has worked many civil cases nationwide with an expert in Biomechanics and Kinematics as well as his own independant civil investigations. Sgt. Jones has also worked many Commercial vehicle cases in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania area with a CMV expert.   

Sgt. Jones was recruited by Penn State University to teach the PA. Deputy Sheriff's Training Academy cadets in accident investigation and reporting. Sgt. Jones instructs cadets in basic accident investigation techniques, evidence collection, scene mapping, scene photography, witness interviewing, evidence interpretation and Haz Mat.          
Court Experience

Over the course of Sgt. Jones' police career he has testified in hundreds if not thousands of criminal and traffic cases.

Ruled an Expert in Accident Reconstruction in Lancaster Court of Common Pleas 8 times by 4 different Judges. [6 Criminal and 2 Civil cases]

Ruled an Expert in Accident Reconstruction by the Pennsylvania Superior Court 2 times. [Comm. V. Petroll and Comm. V. Matroni]

Ruled an Expert in Accident Reconstruction by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court [Comm. V. Petroll]

To date all individuals charged by Sgt. Jeff Jones for Homicide by Vehicle or Homicide by Vehicle While DUI have been found guilty by Judge or Jury or they have plead guilty prior to trial. 


   
Professional Affiliations

Member NAPARS [National Assoc. Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists]
Former Member NYSTARS [New York State Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialists]
Former Member ASPACI [Australasian and South Pacific Assoc. of Collision Investigators]

Professional Experience

2008 to Present    Instructor for Penn State University Justice and Safety Institute - Instruction of Accident Investigation to cadets at the PA Deputy Sheriff's Training Academy - Outreach instruction to Police Supervisors P.O.S.I.T. 

2004 to Present - Police Sergeant   3rd Platoon Commander Manheim Twp. Police Lancaster County, PA. 

2003-2004 - Manheim Twp. Police Administrative Sergeant

2000-2003 - Manheim Twp. Police Sergeant 3rd Platoon Commander

1985-2000 - Manheim Twp Police Officer 

1985-1985 - Manheim Twp. Police Dispatcher


Professional Awards

2000   (2) Bronze Innovation and Initiative Awards
2000   Lifesaving
2000   Meritorious Service
1997   (2) Silver Innovation and Initiative Awards
1996   Chief's Award
1994   Meritorious Service
1993   Lifesaving
1992   Lifesaving   
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