Curriculum Vitae
Douglas B. Gold
Gold Accident Reconstruction
1823 S. Journeys End Lane
Camano Island, WA 98292
Phone: (360) 387-7316
E-Mail: dbgold@verizon.net
Work Experience
I have over 25 years law enforcement experience,
having worked for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for
10 years and presently over 15 years with the Snohomish County Sheriff's
Office. During this time I have investigated hundreds of accidents
involving automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, and pedestrians.
As a law enforcement officer I am also familiar with courtroom demeanor
and protocol and have provided expert testimony in Everett Superior
Court. I have been assigned to the Sheriff's Office Collision Investigation
Unit since 1999. Additionally I have taught basic collision investigation
to Sheriff's Office personnel.
I
am also employed in the private sector as an accident reconstructionist
for a consulting firm, Impact General Inc, where I investigate and
reconstruct traffic accidents, for both law firms and insurance
companies.
Professional Accreditation
I have obtained full accreditation as a Traffic Accident
Reconstructionist with the Accreditation Commission for Traffic
Accident Reconstruction. Registration number 598
Specialized Training
I have attended formal training from numerous sources
which include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, The Traffic
Institute of Northwestern University, The Engineering Extension
Service of The Texas A&M University, The Washington State Patrol
Academy, The College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California, Burlington
Northern SanteFe Railway, Collision Safety Institute, and the Institute
of Police Technology and Management with the University of North
Florida.
Classes
include:
- Basic Traffic
Accident Investigation
- Radar Enforcement
- Driving
Under the Influence Enforcement
- Intermediate
Traffic Investigation
- Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement
- Hazardous
Material Transportation Enforcement
- Vehicle
Dynamics
- Accident
Reconstruction 1
- Accident
Reconstruction 2
- Skidmark
Analysis
- Advanced
Accident Reconstruction
- Technical
Accident Investigation
- Railroad
Crossing Collision Investigation
- Motorcycle
Accident Investigation
- Analysis
of Low Speed Collisions
- Pedestrian
/ Bicycle Accident Investigation
- Damage
and Energy Applications for Collision Reconstruction
- Total Station
Crime Scene Mapping
- Trimble
Total Station Certification
- Crash Data
Retrieval System Operator
- Crush Energy Analysis
Collision
Seminars Attended
Basic Concept &
Application of Energy Analysis, Occupant Kinematics in Low Speed
Rear-End Collisions, Driver Perception and Reaction Times, Rollovers
and Submerged Vehicles, Accident Analysis & Reconstruction
and Pedestrian Impacts.
Collision
Testing Attended
Low speed
vehicle testing 08-26-1999, Pedestrian collision Testing 06-15-2000,
Low speed vehicle testing 10-17-2000, Low speed vehicle testing
08-19-2002, High speed vehicle testing 08-19-2002, Pedestrian
collision testing 10-09-2002, Moderate speed test 11-06-2002,
Pedestrian collision testing 04-20-2005, Vehicle barrier testing
09-27-2005 and Moderate speed test 10-10-2005.
Professional
Affiliations
I have been a member of the Washington Association
of Technical Accident Investigators since 1989, a member of the
National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialist
since 1990, and I am now a member of Forensic Accident Reconstructionist
of Oregon.