Brian O. Reeves, ACTAR
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Background
Mr. Brian Reeves is an accredited Accident Reconstructionist with the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR # 2398) and holds multiple certifications in accident reconstruction.
Mr. Reeves has worked in the law enforcement profession since 1994, where his duties consisted of patrol, driving while intoxicated enforcement, accident investigation and reconstruction, and as a major crime investigator. The major crime investigator responsibilities included on-scene investigations, evidence collection and documentation, and overall management of the initial crime scene. The crimes ranged from physical and sexual assaults to property crimes including burglary and thefts.
Mr. Reeves was a member of the Springfield Missouri Police Department reconstruction team and also led the team for 3 years as a Sergeant. Prior to moving to the traffic unit, responsibilities as a patrol Sergeant included oversight of on-scene criminal investigations, active shooter events, and barricaded subjects. As an officer, Mr. Reeves completed the law enforcement motorcycle training course and worked off the motorcycle on a daily basis for several years. While a motorcycle officer, he participated in several dignitary escorts and planned the route for a presidential visit. He has conducted investigations and reconstructions on hundreds of accidents that included automobiles, motorcycles, pedestrians, and commercial motor vehicles. Mr. Reeves is certified in imaging, preserving, and analyzing passenger and light truck vehicle event data recorders (EDR). Imaging heavy vehicle event data recorders (HVEDR) in commercial vehicles is another specialty Mr. Reeves excels in. He is also a certified FAA Drone Remote Pilot.
Education and Certifications
- Criminal Justice B.S. with a minor in Safety and Security: University of Central Missouri (1997)
- ACTAR: Accreditation # 2398
- Part 107 FAA Drone Pilot
- Springfield MO Police Academy: 912 hours (1999)
- Missouri Type II Breath Alcohol Instrument (2001-2016)
- Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators (IATAI): Member
- Accident Investigation, Basic and Advanced: Missouri State Highway Patrol (2008 and 2009)
- Accident Reconstruction, Institute of Police Technology and Management: Missouri State Highway Patrol (2010)