NCJ Number
92379
Date Published
1984
Length
158 pages
Annotation
This book is made up entirely of computer programs which make calculations described in the book by R. W. Rivers, 'Traffic Accident Investigator's Book of Formulae and Tables' (NCJ-79952).
Abstract
Each computer program in this book corresponds in sequence to each formula in Rivers' book and must be used in conjunction with it. At the present time (1983), a computer system which would handle these programs should include a central processing unit, a video screen, a disk drive device for storage, and a printer for hard copy output. It is suggested that large law enforcement organizations budget for such a computer to be installed at a central location and used by all traffic accident investigators. Several small jurisdictions in a geographical area could each contribute a percentage of the cost and have the computer installed in a central location. Other alternatives may be to use an already existing computer or for an individual officer to purchase a microunit and use the purchase price as a tax writeoff. The bulk of the document consists of formulae. See also NCJ-64351 for related document. (Author abstract modified)