PIR May-June Final 061006

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PIR May-June Final 061006

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Volume 3, Issue 6

May-June 2006

The Official Publication of Professional Investigators of California

Inside this issue:  

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Motor Vehicle Accident Photography   A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words How to Properly Take Vehicle Photographs Getting it Right So Its Useful and Avoiding Trouble By: Peter Rast, Collision Forensics   W p   ograhotof fphs  ymali ee vl alekatht n eso       c    o    taht ni deilpmId fenitioi nsit he  ncept that  ehttohpargo shp and vacation scenes, so we  taken for use in legal proceedings probably have a pretty good idea  are timely, relevant, accurate and of the basics. Most of us usually  useful. Of particular interest to take our accident photographs in  the accident reconstruction much the same way. We dont  consultant who examines photos   give much thought as to how the camera works or stop to consider the best way to capture informa- tion photographically, we merely walk around the scene or vehicle and snap the pictures. We dont give much thought to whats done with our photos other than we know some will end up in court. This doesnt mean that we is the issue of usefulness. In order dont try to do a good job - its  to provide useful information, more likely that we probably  photographs of vehicles must be dont really know what a good  taken in a particular manner. And job is when it comes to motor  photographs of accident scenes vehicle accident photography. should be taken systematically.  When we take photographs  Accident reconstructionists use for use in litigation, its called  photographs to answer specific Forensic Photography:The client questions, provide input for application of photography to mathematical calculations, form record or document material or opinions and conclusions, and circumstances of possible t   e   stify as to the conclusions. evidentiary value in criminal or       (...continued to page 12) civil litigation.

Volume 3, Issue 6 Page 2 Presidents Message A s    AC       st like t 00 2PI6  uryo    E d u c an eamoecltpnmniiwietnn ogin i ts tn ereseh  gniu  siht em     e W W .    a e r r y a e pllwie President, I would fir procedures and guidelines that to express my appreciation for speakers at our district meetings will remain in place and make it past president Dave Boykoff. with topics that are pertinent to easier for future PICA Boards. His leadership of this association t h e p r i v a t e i n v e s t i g a t i o n The Board is also actively was an inspiration to me and an industry. The speakers we have seeking new benefits for its example to us all.  already presented this year have  members. had an excellent response. We    We relas vesa .a er liw This ol hbel ur ongdi n ee oaprivctine  aey IP rh ACb sam   e   ebM   Annual  itapi norap   icit d an    inr t pu itla st essens the mo B u s i n e s s M e e t i n g a n d p w l i a ll n     be e   n i c n o tr u o ra d g u i c n in g  g  m a  e le m g b i e sl r a s t   iv t e o     Conference over Veterans Day  r a e ss q o u c ir i e at m io e n n . t       fo Y r  ou a     m s a u y c   ces h s a f v u e l                 this year, November 10 & 11 at t m h e ei e r t    w re it s h p  t ec h t e i i v r  e r   ep di r s e t s r e ic n t t s a . t   iv   e T s  h i e n     the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel in  a s c u h g i g e e v s e ti   o o n u s  r  t g ha o t a   ls. w   i   ll  Y help us  idea is to communicate directly  Pomona.  The ABM Committee  kw of special benef o it u s     m th a a y t     is working hard to provide an  no with members of the California  affordable and cutting-edge  could be of use to the member- o L f e   g C is o l n a g tu re re s , s   ,  a o s r    t w h e e l i l r     a s s e   n M io e r  m st b a e f r f s ,    conference.  e sh x i p p e . r   ie   nc I  e  c y a o n u     t w el i l l   l  y p o er u s   on fr a o ll m y           on the local level, and on a As PICA President, I benefit by becoming involved personal basis.  have been asked to participate on with our association. It will help  As a constituent, the  the BSIS Advisory Committee. you and your business grow in  The panel is comprised of ways you havent even thought r n e e f e le d c s t   ed o   f  i t n h   e  yo P u I r     i n n e d e u d s s t   ry a   s  ar a e        representatives from all of the of.  I look forward to everyones  business person, and legislators  industries regulated by BSIS.  input. are more than eager to listen.  Together, we will try to improve  Thank you, Proposed legislatio is comin  the Bureaus effectiveness and n g  ability to assist our profession. fast and furious. The issues are ongoing with continual attempts The PICA Board has  Steven J. Wachtel to curtail access to public been working hard to update and  President records. PICA is on the fore- improve the various systems that front of fighting for our industry. are needed to run an association.   Congratulations!   Rex Bartholome of BBR & Associates in La Costa, CA. Rex is the winner of the FREE business card ad drawing which will appear in the next issue of the PICA Investigative Reporter. Next Contest: The first ten (10) PICA Members to register for the ABM in November will enter a drawing. One of those members will receive a FREE 1/2 page ad (valued at $100) in the PICA Investigative Reporter ABM Conference Edition.