It is one of the more complex and critical parts of law enforcement. Evolving from paper graphs and wooden rulers to data control boxes and drones.  

On a scene where twisted metal and skid marks are only part of the story that has left those involved seriously injured or dead, it is the job of the traffic reconstructionist to put it all back together. 

Officer Eric Wells is a 15-year veteran of the Moline Police Department and has been assigned as a Traffic Reconstructionist for over 7 years. 

Sergeant Matt Russell, a 25-year veteran of law enforcement who began his career with the Phoenix, Arizona police department before transferring to Moline in 2006 has been the Supervisor of the Traffic Investigations Division since 2019. 

Today you will hear about the detailed work it takes to put back together a crash scene.