Railroad Investigation & Safety Course

Approximately every three hours a train collision occurs in the United States often requiring assistance of first responders at the scene of an incident.  The collision scene may be complex and consist of a variety of safety concerns for first responders.

This Railroad Investigation and Safety Course provides first responders with critical information allowing them to effectively respond to and safely investigate incidents involving the railroad.

MODULE 1:         Rail Safety Training 101 – Safety issues in the railroad environment.  Signs and signals at a railroad crossing.  Developing advanced preparation information.  Railroad contacts and facilities.

MODULE 2:         Safety considerations while responding to an incident.  Ensuring on-scene safety.  Identifying your location. Key safety points to live.

MODULE 3:         Familiarization with rail cars, locomotives and train documents.  Railroad personnel and rail related equipment.  Common crimes against the railroad.  Rail equipment and evidentiary value.  Available partner resources to aid with scene safety and investigation.

MODULE 4:         Taking proper steps to ensure the rail scene is clear.  Documentation of rail incidents on state crash reporting forms.  How train incidents may affect the community and support for prosecution.

Attendees will learn personal safety techniques while they are investigating a grade crossing collision or trespasser incident, in addition to maintaining on-scene safety unique to the railroad environment.

Instructors:         David Krish retired from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office in 2014 and has been a Patrol Officer for CN Railroad Police since 2016.  Officer Krish holds a BS from Siena Heights University and has over 32 years of Law Enforcement experience.  David has been an authorized presenter for Operation Lifesaver Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for over 9 years.  David is also an instructor in First Aid / CPR and is a State of Michigan licensed paramedic.

                                David Salamas, an officer with the CN Railroad Police since 2006, is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and holds a BS in Criminal Justice.  Prior to joining the Railroad Police, he served the City of Romulus as a police officer for 7 years.  Also currently employed with the City of Pleasant Ridge as a P/T Officer.  (Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Speed Measurement Instructor, Operation Lifesaver Presenter)

Date & Time:     Thursday, November 13th, 2025, 8:30am-12:30pm

Location:             Flint Township Police Department Training Room, 5200 Norko Dr., Flint, MI 48507

Cost:                      Free

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This training is registered as, “Continuing Professional Education Agency Elected (CPE).”

“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”