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Eric F. Naugle

120 Baywood Circle, Brunswick, Georgia, United States

(912) 258 - 2521

Crash_Recon@comcast.net

Eric F. Naugle

ACTAR Number 1258

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 05/2021-06/2022
1131 Chapel Crossing Road,
Glynco, Georgia 31524

Law Enforcement Specialist Instructor

Glynn County Police Department​ 12/2002–05/2021
157 Public Safety Blvd., Brunswick, Georgia 31525

Position Held:

Police Lieutenant; Traffic and H.E.A.T. Unit Commander

Police Lieutenant; Support Service Division; Training Officer/Records Retention Officer

Police Lieutenant; Patrol Watch Commander

Police Sergeant; Traffic Unit Commander

Police Sergeant; Patrol Supervisor

Patrol Officer; Traffic Crash Investigator/Reconstructionist

Patrol Officer; Road patrol, Field Training Officer


Southeast Collision Analysis Inc. ​ 5/2001 - 12/2002
2005 Commercial Drive South, Brunswick, Georgia 31525

Position Held:

Consultant/Accident Reconstruction Specialist


City of Moultrie Police Department ​ 5/1996 - 5/2001
PO Box 850, Moultrie, Georgia 31776

Position Held:

Police Officer/ Accident Investigator/Reconstructionist

Corporal

Traffic Accident Investigator/Reconstructionist


Georgia Department of Public Safety​ 2/1996 - 5/1996
200 Piedmont Ave, Room 418, Balcony Level, West Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Position Held:

Radio Operator


City of Moultrie Police Department​ 12/1995 - 2/1996
PO Box 850, Moultrie, Georgia 31776

Position Held:

Police Officer


Colquitt County Sheriff's Office ​ 7/1995 - 12/1995
200 East Bypass, Moultrie, Georgia 31768

Position Held:

Deputy Sheriff


United States Army​ 11/1994 - 5/1995
B. Co. 704th Military Police Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington 98433

Position Held:

Sergeant, E-5

Military Police Traffic Accident Investigator


United States Army ​ 3/1992 - 7/1994
Provost Marshal’s Office, 291st Base Support Battalion, Smiley Barracks, Karlsruhe Germany

Position Held:

Sergeant/E-5

Military Police Desk Sergeant

Military Police Criminal Investigator


United States Army ​ 6/1988 - 3/1992
294th Military Police Company, Camp Zama, Kanagawa Japan

Position Held:

Sergeant/E-5

Military Police Criminal Investigator

Military Police Special Reaction Team

Military Police Patrolman

Military Police Dispatcher


United States Army ​ 1/1988 - 6/1988
B. Co. 40th Military Police Battalion, Fort McClellan, Alabama 36205

Position Held:

Private/E-1

Military Police


Formal Education:

University of Phoenix, Associate of Arts in Information Technology, Networking and Systems Administration


Experience:

Detail oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Team player

Computer systems experience

Work well under pressure

Crisis management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with Federal, State, and Local Governments

Experience with employee payroll systems

Experience, managing, supervising, training, counseling, evaluating, and disciplining employees

Experience with procurement, documentation, and grant administration

Experience with Computer Aided Diagramming (CAD) Systems

Experience with Microsoft applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and SharePoint

Experience with planning and developing operational plans

Experience with total station mapping systems

Experienced Law Enforcement General Instructor

Experienced Law Enforcement Driving Instructor

Experienced Field Training Officer

Management and supervisory experience

Associates Degree in Information Technology, Networking and Systems Administration


Qualifications:

32 years of managing and directing emergency services

28 years of strategic planning and policy creation/review experience

4 years of contract experience

1 year of working with accreditation programs

32 years of intergovernmental relations with domestic and foreign public safety agencies

32 years performing data analysis and critical thinking

32 years performing workflow improvement experience

28 years of human resources experience

28 years of leadership management principles and processes

28 years of planning developing, supervising and reviewing the work of a supervisory, professional, and clerical staff.

28 years of supervising management employees in the assigned department, including creating goals, objectives and accountability, developing individual personal development plans and conducting performance appraisals.

28 years of implementing and enforcing departmental rules and regulations

28 years of coordinating work assignments

28 years of developing plans of work for assigned areas, monitoring results and reporting to a higher authority

28 years providing and initiating recommendations, presentations and reports on organizational functions.

28 years of directing, supporting and guiding managers and subordinates in project development

28 years of developing general policies in consultation with leadership for maximum utilization of financial resources through appropriate allocation of manpower and equipment services

28 years of experience with training and oversight of staff, including hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching and administering discipline.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

32 years knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication

25 years knowledge of public administration principles and practices

28 years skill in advanced leadership techniques and practices to evaluate and determine organizational goals and objectives, maximizing effectiveness of organizational work units through staff selection and assignments.

32 years skills in team building, developing a creative vision and strong communication

32 years applying computer applications and software

32 years ability to apply independent judgment and discretion based in knowledge of the functional and structural organization

32 years ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

32 years ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental agencies, public officials, private officials, and the public

32 years exercising sound independent judgment and tact in working with people and applying and interpreting organizational policies and procedures

32 years ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

32 years ability to make decisions in accordance with law, county ordinances and practice

28 years ability planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising the work of professional, supervisory, and clerical employees

32 years presenting programs and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and orally, to small and large groups

32 years ability to work independently on complex and confidential tasks



Job Related Training:

Georgia Crime Information Center, Inquiry Operator (Recurring)
GCID Security Awareness (Recurring)
Interpersonal Relations, 2000
Health and Wellness, 1996
First aid and CPR
Law Enforcement Driver Instructor, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 2020
Law Enforcement General Instructor, Georgia Public Safety Training Center 2013
In-Service Instructor, 2000
Emergency Vehicle Operations, 2003
Survival Spanish, Language Training Facility, Brunswick Georgia 2006
LIDAR (Laser Infrared Detection and Ranging) basic operation certification course, 2005
U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course, 1990
U.S. Army Basic Non Commissioned Officer’s Course, 1994
Precision Intervention Technique, (FLETC), 2012
​Vehicle Pursuit Driving Training in the P.I.T. Maneuver
Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, Fort Benning Law Enforcement Academy, Fort Benning, Georgia, 06/30/1995
Basic Jail Officer, 1995
Supervision 1, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, 2012​
Supervision 2, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, 2015
Supervision 3, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, 2019
Supervision Certification, Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, 2021
Traffic Management and Accident Investigation (IPTM Course) Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio Texas, 1992
Analyzing Accident Components
Physical Evidence from the Roadway
Physical Evidence from the Vehicle
The Human Element and Occupant Kinematics
Tire Marks and Vehicle Speeds
Investigating hit and Run Crashes
Diagramming
Scene Measurement Techniques
Legal Issues
Crash Scene Photography
Traffic Templates
Traffic Management Planning
Drug and Alcohol Impairment
Driver and Witness Interviews
Information Analysis and Case Preparation
Mathematical Principals and Equations
Advanced Traffic Accident Investigation (Northwestern curriculum), 1995
Speed Estimates from Kinetic Energy, Skidmarks, Scuffmarks and airborne
objects
Vehicle Dynamics and Motion
Time, Distance and Motion Equations
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Diagramming Vehicle Damage
Vehicle Damage Analysis
Vehicle Lamp Examination
Tire Damage Evaluation
Advanced Photography and Video Techniques
Vector Sum Analysis
Traffic Accident Reconstruction (IPTM), 1998
Derivation and origin of the commonly used speed
Formulas
​Discussions of commercial vehicle and motorcycle dynamics in collisions
​The Determination of Direction of Travel, Initial Contact and Positions of
​Vehicles on the Roadway
Speed, Time and Distance Analysis and Mathematical Calculations
Airborne Speed Calculations
Critical Speed from Yaw Marks
Vector Diagramming and Analysis
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Kinetic Energy
Behavior of Vehicles using Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
Case Studies
Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation (IPTM), 2001
Tractor Trailer Nomenclature
Types of Tractor Trailer Combinations
Brake Systems: Configuration and Operation
Brake Inspection
Wheels, Rims and Tires
Steering, suspensions and frames
Trailer Coupling Devices
Tachograph Charts and Log Book
Center of Mass Determinations
Skid Mark Evidence and Speed Analysis
Jackknifing
Rollover
Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections
Vehicle Dynamics during Braking
Weight Shift
Speed from Gear Ration
Off-Tracking
Axle Weight Distribution
Liquid Loads
Advanced Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation (IPTM), 2014
​Air Brake Systems
Kinetic Energy, Determining Delta-V in Central Impacts
​Airbrake Systems
Speed Analysis Using Gear Reduction Ratios
Low Speed, High Speed Off-Tracking
Axle Weight Distribution Using Equilibrium and Free Body Diagrams
​Dynamic Roll Propensities
​Liquid Load Analysis
​ABS versus Non-ABS brake testing on commercial motor vehicles
Commercial Vehicle Accident Litigation, 2002
​Litigation Issues Related to Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes
Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation (IPTM), 2006
​Pedestrian Crash Problems
​Pedestrian Impact Dynamics
​Types of Data: Objective, Subjective and Performance
​Collection of Data
​Pedestrian Conspicuity
​Human Factors, Reaction Times
​Reconstruction Techniques
​Bicycle Collision Analysis
​Hit and Run Investigation Techniques
​Vehicle parts and Terminology
​Body trajectories and Movements
​Pedestrian Behavior, Walking and Running
​Vehicle Vs Pedestrian and Vehicle Vs Bicycle Testing
Motorcycle Crash Investigation (IPTM), 2004
​Motorcycle Dynamics
​Analyzing and Interpreting the Motorcycle Crash Scene
​Determining Acceleration and Deceleration Characteristics of the Motorcycle
​Analyzing and Interpreting Modes of Instability and Handling Characteristics in
Motorcycles
​Interpreting the Operator Factor
​Motorcycle Tires, Helmets and Other Equipment
​Inspection and Evidence Evaluation
​Math and Physics of Motorcycle Operation
​Motorcycle-Pedestrian Collisions
​Friction and Acceleration Characteristics
​Testing and Formula validation
​Human Factors and Conspicuity
​Practical Applications of Mathematical Formulas
Human Factors in Traffic Accident Reconstruction (IPTM), 2007
The Nature of the Driving Task
Factors Affecting Driving Performance, Such as Age, Alcohol/Drug Use, Fatigue,
Etcetera
Human Vision and Other Senses in the Driving Environment
The Nature and Physiology of Driver Perception and Reaction
Simple Versus Complex Perception-Reaction Times
Incorporating Perception and Reaction into Time-Distance Analysis
The Value and Reliability of Eyewitness Evidence
Eyewitness Evidence Versus Physical Evidence
The Nature of Human Perception and Memory
Advanced Analysis of Driver Responses, IPTM, 2018
Perception-Response Time
Response to slow moving or stopped vehicles on multi-lane high speed roads
Nighttime recognition
Driver decision making
Interactive Driver Response Research (IDRR)
Gap acceptance for left turns, right turns, and through movements for drivers,
riders, and pedestrians
Pedestrian walking speeds
Acceleration
Lateral acceleration (swerving) for cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles
Forward and backward acceleration of cars, motorcycles and commercial
vehicles
Drivers’ responses to green and yellow traffic signals, deceleration choice,
reaction time and probability of stopping
Advanced Traffic Accident Reconstruction with Wincrash (IPTM), 2002
Speed Change from CRUSH Damage
Computer Aided Linear Momentum Analysis
The Importance of Delta-V to the Understanding of Collision Dynamics
Methods for Calculating the Trajectories of Vehicles after a Collision
Crashes Where the Computer Cannot Help
The Quality of Scene Data Required and How to Gather it
Vector Analysis
Vetronix Crash Data Retrieval Tool Certification (Air Bag Technology) (IPTM), 2002
​Methodologies for Accessing Components
​Recovery of Recorded Data
​Types of Sensing and Diagnostic Modules
​Data Interpretation
​Operation of the CDR system and Software
Sokkia Total Station Mapping Systems and Mapscenes Software (MJC and Associates), 2002
​Electronic Distance Measurement Device EDMI/Theodolite
​Evidence Recorder
​Mapscenes Pro Software Applications
Railroad Grade Crossing Incident Management, 2003
Scope of the Grade Crossing Problem: Statistics, Causation, Speed, Weight Factors, stopping distance.
Information for the Investigation of Grade Crossing Incidents
Railroad Operations
Locomotives and Rail Cars
Active and Passive Traffic Control Devices
Event Data Recorders
Freight and Passenger Trains
Railroad Personnel and Their Responsibilities
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings and Signals
Hazardous Materials
Railroad Trespass
Analysis of Railway Friction Coefficients from Real World Data
South Carolina Accident Reconstruction Conference, 2002
Motorcycle Crash Analysis.
Acceleration of Heavy Trucks.
Damage and Energy Applications for Collision Reconstruction.
Crash Data Retrieval Systems (Air Bag Technology).
Case study, Passenger bus, rollover.
Took part in crash testing, deceleration and acceleration testing.
South Carolina Accident Reconstruction Conference, 2011
Human Factors in Traffic Accident Investigation
Crash Reconstruction Physics
Rule 26 Issues
Commercial Vehicle Inspection
Liability Issues
Crash Reconstruction using CDR
CDR Update
Crash Testing
South Carolina Accident Reconstruction Conference, 2019

CDR Update

Collision Injury Analysis

Working with CDR Data in Collision Reconstruction

Tires, Tire Forces and Analysis

Hyundai and Kia Crash Data Retrieval

Tires

Why Tires Are Important

Tire Performance Requirements

Tire Construction Basics

Vehicle Door Placard

UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading)

Load Index • Tire Deflection

Proper Tire Maintenance

Tire Repairs

Air Pressure Effects on Tires

Tire Application Guidelines

P-Metric vs Euro-Metric vs Light Truck

Pedestrian-Cyclist Crash Investigation

Crash Testing
Pennsylvania State Police Accident Reconstruction Seminar, 2003
Drag sleds. Took part in Drag sled testing and validation.
Fundamental Aspects of Physics Applicable to Accident Reconstruction.
Mechanical Forensics.
Vehicle Instrumentation and Controls.
Special Problems in Accident Reconstruction, (IPTM) 2007
Digital Photography for the Crash Investigator.
Interviewing Techniques for the Crash Investigator.
Spin Analysis Case Study.
Forensic Animation.
Causes of Tire Failure.
From Scene to Courtroom.
Traffic Homicide Teams: A Reconstruction and DUI Partnership
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Crash Investigation Program
Overview.
Analysis of the GM sensing and Diagnostic Module in 360 degree Linear Momentum
Collisions.
Proper Application of Drag Coefficients in ABS Affected Yaw and Skid.
Balancing Collision Forces in Crush Energy Analysis.
Case Preparation and Courtroom Testimony.
A Fresh Approach to the Reconstruction of Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions.
Test collisions were conducted during this conference.
Special Problems in Accident Reconstruction, (IPTM) 2008
Sudden acceleration crash investigation
Comparing methods of measuring drag factor
Statistics - A method to quantify uncertainty
Estimating driver response times
Validating the f (friction) in Seale calculations
Event data recorders
Accounting for Impulse and Rotation: An application to left-turn, failure to yield collisions.
New technology in commercial vehicles.
Estimating impact speeds in frontal collisions with wooden utility poles and trees.
Surviving the deposition.
Conservation of linear momentum – participated in a multiple departure staged crash test.
Society of Forensic Mapping Specialists recertification.
Special Problems in Accident Reconstruction, (IPTM) 2015
The Proper Use of Simulation Technology for Collision and Rollover Reconstructions
and Highway Safety
Speed Ranges Through Statistics and Common Sense Techniques: Real World Case
Analysis
Vehicle Mechanical Issues Related to Crash Reconstruction
Crash Simulation 101
Event Data Recorder Update 2015 – Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
Innovative and Effective Distracted Driving Enforcement Strategies – Technology for
Enforcement and Case Studies
Working with Time and Distance in the World of EDRs
Air Brake Inspections and Brake Force Calculations for Heavy Vehicles Equipped
with Air Disc Brakes
Crush, Stiffness Values, and Force Balance Case Study Application(s)
Trailer Stability: A Look at the Stability of Both RVs and Utility Trailers
Motorcycle Swerving
How to Make Certain Your Accident Reconstruction is Correct - Identifying the Truth
Makers
From Crash to Court
Forensic Evidence in Crash Investigation
Critical Speed Yaw or Spin?
Best Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Practices Guide for Law Enforcement
Using Simultaneous Equations to Solve Inline Collisions
Video Analysis and Court Presentation in Collision Investigations
Nighttime Flash Photography Techniques
Child Passenger Safety Technician Course, 2001, 2002, 2005
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, 2003
DUI Visual Detection
Legal Aspects of DUI Enforcement
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
​Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
​Walk and Turn
​One Leg Stand
​Other NHTSA Recommended Testing
Documentation Techniques
Sobriety Checkpoints
Advanced Traffic Law, 1999
Statutes Related to Motor Vehicle laws
Recent Court Decisions
Research Projects
Intoxilyzer 5000, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 2000
Intoxilyzer 9000, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 2014
Military Police Criminal Investigation Course, 1990
Criminal law
Family Advocacy
Crime Scene Processing
Crime Scene Measurements and Diagramming
Testimonial Evidence
Investigations of Crimes Against Persons and Property
Physical Evidence
Drug Investigations
Investigative Reports
Special Investigative Techniques
Protective Services
Computer and Economic Crimes
Child Abuse Investigation, 1994
Advanced Fraud Investigation, 1993
Introduction to Drug Enforcement, 1998
Counter-drug Investigation, 1993
Criminal Procedure, 1999
Advanced Firearms, 1997
Hazardous Materials Response, 1995
Combating Terrorism, 1989
Field Training Officer, 2000
Survival Spanish for Public Safety Officers, 2000
Accident Reporting with AutoCad, 2004, 2005
Digital Photography for Law Enforcement, FLETC, Glynco GA, 2019

Office Automation, 1989

German Language Studies, 1992

Survival Shooting, 2013


Professional Memberships and Affiliations:

Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction, Accreditation #1258

National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists

International Network of Collision Reconstruction

Professional Society of Forensic Mapping Specialist

United States Army Military Police Corps Regiment


Professional Qualifications:

Law Enforcement General Instructor Certification I13434, Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

Law Enforcement Driver Instructor, Certification, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Adjunct Instructor, Savannah Technical Institute’s Police Officer Academy

Full accreditation as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, by The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction, ACTAR #1258.

Certified Forensic Mapping Specialist, by The Professional Society of Forensic Mapping Specialists.

In Service Instructor, by The Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

Certified Peace Officer, by The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia.
Certification #PBLE961179S.

Certified Radar Operator, by The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia.
Certification #PA09970534S.

Certified Laser Speed Detection Operator, by The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia. Certification #PA09970534S.

Certified Operator for the purpose of analyzing breath alcohol content using the Intoxilyzer Model 5000, by The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Division of Forensic Science. Certification #26653.

Certified Operator for the purpose of analyzing breath alcohol content using the Intoxilyzer Model 9000, by The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Division of Forensic Science. Certification #26653.

Certified Field Training Officer, by The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia. Certification #PS08000102S.

Child Passenger Safety Technician, by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Certification #T17301.

ASP Tactical Baton Certification.

Police Mountain Bike Officer

OC Spray Certification


Awards:

Medal of Valor

Occupant Safety Award

Good Conduct Medal (2)

Army Achievement Medal (4)

Army Commendation Medal (3)

National Defense Service Medal

Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development (2)

Expert Marksmanship

Oversees Service (2)