Orlando Recon, Inc. Resume July 1, 2015

Orlando Recon, Inc.
P.O. Box 780116 • Orlando, Florida 32878-0116
Office 407-538-8056 • Fax 321-241-8014 • Email orlandorecon@gmail.com
www.orlandorecon.com
P.O. BOX 780116
Orlando, Florida 32878
407-448-0242
Email: orlandorecon@gmail.com
Skip Short
Objective I have now started Orlando Recon, Inc. where we provide traffic accident
reconstruction services to the legal community, motor carrier industry, property-casualty
insurance corporations and third-party logistics providers. Provide physical evidence
documentation, expert witness support and traffic accident animations using Faro HD
animation software.
I started out in law enforcement full time back in 1980 and retired in 2014. During
that time I have dedicated my career in the area of traffic enforcement, training, DUI
enforcement and traffic accident investigation. At the Winter Park Police Department I
spent the majority of my service in the Special Operations Traffic Unit. I received
extensive training in the area of Traffic Accident Reconstruction and was a lead
investigator in the Traffic Homicide Unit. During my time in law enforcement I have
reviewed an estimated 15,000 traffic crash reports and have investigated an estimated
3,000 traffic crashes.
Education 2002 Columbia College Bachelor of
Science/Criminology
Recent Training
2013 08 hr. Workshop for the Development of Comprehensive Traffic Safety
Programs
2014 40 hr. Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
2014 40 hr. Occupant Kinematics for the Traffic Crash Reconstructionist
2014 40 hr. Advanced Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
2014 24 hr. Symposium on Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Enforcement

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Recent Training
2014 80 hr. Traffic Crash Reconstruction
2014 40 hr. Advanced Commercial Vehicle Crash Investigation
2014 18 hr. Faro HD Animation Software.
2014 37 hr. Special Problems in Traffic Accident Reconstruction
2014 24 hr. Insurance Fraud Education
Employment History July 2014 – Present Orlando Recon, Inc.
October 1989 – July 2014 Winter Park Police Department
Police Officer/Traffic Enforcement Officer
Duties include enforcing the laws of the State of Florida and the
City of Winter Park, Florida. My position is multi-faceted
requiring expertise in various issues:
 Traffic Homicide Investigator
 Traffic Accident Reconstruction
 Firearms Instructor
 Defensive Tactics Instructor
 Field Training Officer
 Police Driving Instructor
 Bicycle Patrol Officer
 Lakes Patrol Officer
 Civilian Police Academy Instructor
1999 – 2004 Orlando, Florida Southern Police Academy
Owner / Instructor
Private consulting firm that provides valuable expertise to private entities
in numerous law enforcement topics.

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1995 – Present Orlando, Florida Valencia Community College
Police Academy Instructor / Adjunct Instructor
Serve in an adjunct capacity instructing law enforcement recruits and
certified law enforcement officers in various law enforcement topics.
 General Studies
 Law Enforcement Driving
 Defensive Tactics
 Firearms
 Patrol Rifle
 Accident Reconstruction
 Taser
1991 – 1995 Orlando, Florida Driver Improvement Academy
Safe Driver Course Instructor
Instructed drivers who had received citations in driving safety techniques
to include defensive driving, DUI awareness and crash avoidance.
1985 – 1989 Niceville, Florida Okaloosa Walton Comm. College
Police Academy Instructor
Instructed law enforcement recruits in various law enforcement topics.
 General studies
 Firearms
1981 – 1989 Ft. Walton Beach,Florida
Ft. Walton Beach Police Department
Police Officer
Duties include enforcing the laws of the State of Florida and the City of
Winter Park, Florida. My position was multi-faceted requiring expertise
In various issues:
 Firearms Instructor
 PR-24 Instructor
 Traffic Homicide Investigator
 DUI Enforcement Officer
 Field Training Officer

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Awards:
1996, 1997 and 1998 Certificates of Appreciation fromthe Florida Highway Patrol in
recognition of service during Operation Beltway, a program established to increase safety belt
use, as well as reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries
1998 Special Operations Officer of the Year
1999 Winter Park Police Department Employee of the Year
1999 Law Appreciation Day Award
2000 Traffic Enforcement Officer of the Year
2000 Fraternal Order of Police Officer of the Month
2001 NRA Award for Sustaining Legislative Action
2001 Certification of Appreciation fromBuckle Up Florida
2003 Medal of Merit for contributions in the 2002 Florida Law Enforcement
Challenge where my instruction in the various traffic safety educational
programs and participation in the enforcement initiatives significantly
contributed to the Winter Park Police Department receiving 1st Place Honors in
the Challenge
2004 Fraternal Order of Police February Officer of the Month for my efforts in
obtaining an arrest in a hit and run crash with a death

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Awards:
2004 Unit Citation for my contribution and dedication to professionalismas
demonstrated by the Winter Park Police Department receiving the National First
place award for the 2003 IACP Law Enforcement Challenge.
2010 September Officer of the Month - Officer Short received this award for his
work involved in the investigation of a DUI incident which occurred in
June. Officer Short was able to provide his traffic expertise in the investigation
of the accident and subsequent blood draw of the driver. His extensive
knowledge in this area of policing is a credit to this agency
Accreditations
04-27-1980 08 hr. PR-24 Training
06-17-1980 16 wk. Certificate of Compliance for Police Standards & Training
07-29-1982 45 hr. Traffic Accident Investigation
07-24-1982 16 hr. Calibre Press – Street Survival Seminar
12-14-1982 40 hr. Police Officer Skills and Development
02-17-1983 40 hr. Radar Operator Training
05-13-1983 24 hr. FDLE Officer Survival School
06-22-1983 08 hr. Basic Police Baton
12-14-1983 40 hr. Instructor Techniques
02-01-1984 40 hr. NRA Police Firearms
05-10-1984 40 hr. PR-24 Instructor Training

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Accreditations continued:
06-07-1984 40 hr. Traffic Homicide Investigation
06-22-1984 40 hr. Crime Scene Procedure
07-22-1984 08 hr. PR-24 Training
12-13-1984 40 hr. Police Photography
04-24-1986 24 hr. Semiautomatic and Shotgun Familiarization Course
10-31-1986 24 hr. Ruger Armor’s Course
03-01-1987 Renewal Police Firearms Instructor
04-25-1988 08 hr. Glock 17 Armor’s Course
09-07-1988 40 hr. Criminal Law
04-10-1989 40 hr. Case Preparation & Court Presentations
06-16-1989 40 hr. Field Training Officer
01-17-1990 40 hr. Side Handle Baton Instructor
04-20-1990 80 hr. Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
11-09-1991 16 hr. Intoxilyzer 5000 Refresher
11-20-1991 20 hr. Field Sobriety Testing
02-14-1992 80 hr. Advanced Traffic Accident Investigation
02-27-1992 40 hr. Collision Avoidance Training
12-07-1992 24 hr. Driver Improvement Instructor Training Course
01-22-1993 40 hr. Baton Instructor
01-29-1993 02hr. Midlan-Grau A.B.S. Brake Course
02-22-1993 24 hr. Ford Heavy Truck Air Brake System and Antilock Brakes
08-27-1993 80 hr. Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor

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11-19-1993 80 hr. Traffic Accident Reconstruction
02-18-1994 40 hr. Police Mountain Bike Training
03-28-1994 16hr. Human Diversity
03-28-1994 01 hr. Domestic Violence
10-01-1993 40 hr. Vascar Average Speed Computer Operators Training
05-12-1994 40 hr. Commercial Vehicle Inspection and Accident Investigation
09-26-1994 08 hr. Human Diversity
04-22-1995 40 hr. Pedestrian Accident Investigation
04-28-1995 27 hr. Special Problems in Traffic Accident Investigation
09-21-1995 24 hr. Seat belt and Child Restraint Investigation
09-29-1995 40 hr. Law Enforcement Driving Instructor
06-17-1995 24 hr. Children in Traffic Safety Education Seminar For bicycle and
Pedestrians
05-08-1996 24 hr. Grade Crossing Collision Investigation School
12-05-1996 08 hr. Enforcing the Zero Tolerance Law Seminar
04-21-1997 27 hr. Special Problems in Traffic Accident Reconstruction
09-26-1997 08 hr. Defensive Tactics Update
01-14-1998 24 hr. Child Safety Seat Technician
01-18-1998 48 hr. Mp-5 Instructor
04-15-1998 24 hr. Boating Skills & Seamanship from the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary

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06-17-1998 04 hr. Passenger Train Emergency Response (Amtrak)
07-21-1998 24 hr. Symposium on Alcohol and Drug Enforcement
02-01-1999 24 hr. Chemical Weapons Instructor with Aerko International
03-15-1999 08 hr. Vericom Computers, VC-2ooo
06-21-1999 40 hr. Supervising a Selective Traffic Law Enforcement Program
07-07-1999 24 hr. IALEFI firearms update
07-26-1999 32 hr. Operation Kids (Law Enforcement Child Passenger
Safety Program)
11-08-1999 24 hr. Boating Crash Investigation
03-06-2001 24 hr. Speed Enforcement / Aggressive Driving Conference
03-09-2001 08 hr. Safe and Legal Traffic Stops
11-01-2002 01 hr. Child Passenger Course Certification
02-19-2003 08 hr. CMS General Instructor Transition
02-27-2003 16 hr. CMS Field Training Officer Transition
04-25-2003 12 hr. Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Transition
04-28-2003 27 hr. Special Problems in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
07-29-2003 24 hr. Symposium on Alcohol and Drug Enforcement
10-01-2003 06 hr. Breath Test Operator Refresher
01-15-2004 16 hr. VC2000 and VC3000 Familiarization

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07-13-2004 24 hr. Symposium on Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving
Enforcement
07-16-2007 24 hr. Symposium on Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving
Enforcement
July 2008 24 hr. Symposium on Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving
Enforcement
April 2008 27 hr. Special Problems in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
02-09-2009 16 hr. TSRP DUI / Traffic Accident Reconstruction Seminar
03-10-2009 16 hr. DUI Seminar - Courtroom Testimony
09-04-2009 08 hr. Traffic Crash Reporting Workshop
(Helped set up staged collisions)
08-23-2010 08 hr. Traffic Crash Reporting Workshop
Expert Testimony in Traffic Crash Reconstruction:
12-06-1995 Judge F. Lauten #TE-95-017249
01-31-1996 Judge Stan Strickland #TE-95-021033
(Car vs. bicycle)
01-17-1996 Judge Carolyn Freeman #TE-95-022771
(With skid marks)

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Expert Testimony in Traffic Crash Reconstruction:
11-19-1996 Hearing Officer Frank Pyle #TE-96-18486
(Bus vs. pedestrian)
07-29-1997 Judge Carolyn B. Freeman #TE-97-15957
(Testimony for airbags and skid marks)
04-07-1998 Judge Leon Cheek #TE-98-1239, 1240, 1241,
(Testimony in a fatality case on 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245,
Breaking efficiency and vehicle Damage) 1246, 1247, 1255, 1256,
1257, 1258, 1259, 1260, 1261, 1262, 1263
07-14-1998 Hearing Officer Carroll S. Barco #TE-98-010299
(Vehicle crash with skid marks) Case #98-6718
Division 95
06-29-2001 Judge Leon Cheek #TE-01-1428
(Time distance formulas, wheelchair vs. bus)
Division 65
(Acceleration/deceleration factor using a VC-2000, bicycle speeds,
reaction times of drivers)
Division 65
Case # 02-332
(Skid marks, ABS brakes, vehicle crush damage and the VC-2000)

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