John F. Davis, Jr.
Senior Accident Reconstructionist
Biography
Mr. Davis joined YA Engineering Services through the acquisition of Bloomberg Consulting. As a Senior Accident Reconstructionist, he holds full accreditation in accident reconstruction from the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR). He specializes in the investigation and reconstruction of motor vehicle collisions.
Mr. Davis has considerable experience in downloading and analyzing leading-edge digital forensics data from various sources, including tractor-trailer and automobile electronic data recorders (ECM, EDR, RCM, ACM, CDR, black boxes, etc.), video event data recorders (DriveCam, SmartDrive, etc.), heavy truck telematics systems (Qualcomm, PeopleNet, etc.), Garmin and other personal GPS-based devices, ABS systems (Bendix, Wabco, etc.), and numerous other devices. He has extensive experience inspecting and documenting the condition of braking systems on tractor-trailers and heavy trucks to determine their existing braking capability and apply that to the specifics of a particular collision.
Additionally, Mr. Davis is trained in interrogating and analyzing digital video evidence. He has experience analyzing videos from dash cameras, surveillance cameras, body cameras, and other sources to determine speed, time, distance, traffic signal sequences, use of turn signals, and other important factors in accident reconstruction. He also produces demonstrative exhibits to highlight areas of concern.
Credentials
- Accreditation Commission for Traffic Crash Reconstruction (ACTAR)
- FAA Drone Certified Pilot
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent
- Axon Investigate - Certified Operator, Examiner, and Metrologist
- Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) - Certified Technician and Analyst
- State of Alabama - APOSTC Specialized Instructor (Accident Investigation, Traffic Homicide Investigation, Advanced Accident Investigation)
- Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) Advanced Academy
Professional Experience
- 2024 - Current | Senior Accident Reconstructionist | YA Engineering Services
- 2017 - 2024 | Accident Reconstructionist | Bloomberg Consulting
- 2015 - 2017 | Shift Commander, Lieutenant | Montgomery Police Department
- 2012 - 2015 | Bureau Commander, Lieutenant | Montgomery Police Department
- 2009 - 2012 | Shift Commander, Sergeant | Montgomery Police Department
- 2009 - 2009 | Regional Commander | DynCorp International FZ-LLC
- 2008 - 2009 | Regional Training Coordinator | DynCorp International FZ-LLC
- 2006 - 2008 | Police Advisor Lead Trainer | DynCorp International FZ-LLC
- 2002 - 2006 | Shift Commander, Sergeant | Montgomery Police Department
- 1998 - 2002 | Accident Investigator/Traffic Homicide, Corporal | Montgomery Police Department
- 1995 - 1998 | Police Officer | Montgomery Police Department
Area of Practice
- Accident Reconstruction
- Graphics & Animation
- Heavy Trucking
- Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction
Training Courses
- Symposium on EDR Research and Analysis - NAPARS - April - 2024
- Reconstructing Red Light Running Crashes at Signalized Intersections - NAPARS - October - 2023
- ADAS and Accident Reconstruction - NAPARS - August - 2023
- Recon-3D Training Course - Recon-3D - June - 2023
- WREX: World Reconstruction Exposition - WREX - April - 2023
- Axon Investigate Reverse Projection: Camera Match Overlay - Axon Inv - October - 2022
- Axon Investigate Examiner Certification - Axon Inv - October - 2022
- Axon Investigate Metrology: Calculating Speed from Video - Axon Inv - September - 2022
- Axon Investigate Operator Certification - Axon Inv - September - 2022
- Mack / Volvo Forensic Imaging Training - DELTA |v| - September - 2021
- Video Evidence Training Symposium - iNPUT-ACE - June - 2020
- Virtual Crash Simulation Software - vCRASH - October - 2019
- Aerial Photogrammetry Using PIX4D - Forensic Mapping Solutions Inc. - June - 2019
- iNPUT-ACE: A Dynamic Video Workflow Engine - iNPUT-ACE - May - 2019
- Event Data Recorder in Traffic Crash Reconstruction: Update and Advanced Analysis Techniques - Ruth Consulting - April - 2018
- U.S. DOT CMV Periodic Inspection & Maintenance Course - Transportation Safety Institute - September - 2017
- Traffic Incident Management (TIM) and Train the Trainer - National TIM Responder Training Program - February - 2015
- Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Data Analyst Certification - Mississippi HP - September - 2014
- Advanced Computer Diagramming and Animation and Train the Trainer - ARAS 360 - December - 2012
- Traffic Homicide Investigation: On Scene Photography - Alabama DPS - November - 2012
- CDR Operator’s Certification Course - MPD - September - 2011
- Laser Speed Measurement (LIDAR) Operator - MPD - March - 2010
- Commercial Vehicle Accident Reconstruction - IPTM - April - 2003
- Drager Operator - Alabama DFS - January - 2003
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction - IPTM - September - 2000
- Intermediate Investigative Seminar - MPD - April - 2000
- Doppler Radar Operator - MPD - March - 2000
Affiliations
- Accreditation Commission for Traffic Crash Reconstruction (ACTAR)
- National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)
- International Network of Collision Reconstructionists (INCR)