Brennan Echols joined Aperture in 2023 as an Accident Reconstructionist. Brennan previously worked as a police officer for the Sugar Land Police Department. During his time with the police department, he had many different roles varying in responsibilities. In 2016 Brennan joined the Traffic Division where became an accident reconstructionist and certified in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). During his time he also became a certified police motorcycle operator and has thousands of hours operating motorcycles in varying road and weather conditions.
Brennan took courses through Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) where he received his accident reconstruction certification. He also became certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety and was certified to enforce Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on commercial vehicles. Brennan is a proficient operator of the FARO 3D Laser Scanner, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), and other tools commonly used in the field of accident reconstruction.
Brennan's Expertise
- Accident Reconstruction
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Motorcycle Operations
Education
Wharton County Junior College
- Law Enforcement Academy, 2007
- NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and DWI Detection, 2007
Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX)
- Intermediate Accident Investigation, 2016
- Advanced Accident Investigation, 2017
- Collision Reconstruction, 2017
Gus George Law Enforcement Academy
- Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation, 2009
- Advanced Driving (EVOC), 2011
Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas
- Auto Theft/Motor Vehicle Investigation, 2013
- Motorcycle Operators Course, 2016
- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (FMCSR), 2017
- Commercial Vehicle Weight Enforcement, 2018
Lone Star College
- Breathalyzer / Intoxilyzer Operator, 2010
Bill Blackwood LEMI of Texas
- NHTSA – ARIDE, 2015
Northwestern University
- Police Motorcycle Operations, 2016
Professional Certifications
FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot
Master Peace Officer
Crash Data Retrieval Specialist
Work Experience
Aperture, LLC, Current, Forensic Expert – Accident Reconstruction / FMCSR / Motorcycle Operation
Consultation, research and real-world testing for motorcycle-specific situations, motorcycle performance capabilities, operator training, handling, challenges, and responsibilities. Accident investigation, reconstruction, and analysis for motorcycles, passenger and commercial vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists through the employment of engineering and scientific disciplines. Production of trial and testimony aids such as accident site diagrams, charts, maps, animations, and video exhibits.
Sugar Land Police Department, 2008 - 2023, Motorcycle Police Officer / Accident Reconstructionist / FMCSR (DOT INSPECTOR)
Routine investigation of vehicle accidents, investigation, and reconstruction of major and fatality crashes. Forensic mapping and documentation of accident and crime scenes. Detection and enforcement of traffic law violations, DWI interdictions, accident causation analysis. Performance of hundreds of random FMCSR compliance inspections on all types of commercial vehicles. Expert knowledge of how air-brake systems operate and routine inspection of the braking systems. Responsible for complete investigation and courtroom testimony of vehicular crimes.
Panera Bread, 2002 - 2007, General Manager
Capabilities
Accident Reconstruction
Scene Investigation
Vehicle Investigation
Commercial Motor Vehicle examination
Event Data Recorded extraction
Motorcycle Performance Testing
Brennan's Expertise
- Accident Reconstruction
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Motorcycle Operations
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