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Lou sits down with Randy Bauder and Taylor Walker to discus the ACTAR exam – why they sought accreditation, how they prepared, and their advice for others taking the test. --Connect with RandyLearn more about ACTARRead about the accreditation process--Timeline of TopicsRandy Bauder00:00:00 – Introduction to the show and Randy’s background00:04:33 – Randy’s decision to pursue accreditation00:08:13 – The application process and requirements to sit for the exam00:10:46 – Distinction between ACTAR and PE00:12:30 – Preparation for the exam00:20:30 – Reference materials used during the exam00:25:50 – The morning session00:31:37 – The afternoon session00:34:35 – Finding out the results00:36:41 – Advice for others seeking accreditation Taylor Walker00:39:40 – Introduction to Taylor’s background00:45:03 – Taylor’s decision to pursue accreditation00:52:20 – Training prior to the exam00:55:09 – Preparation for the exam01:02:44 – Advice for others seeking accreditation01:04:48 – Tools used during the afternoon session01:12:12 – The morning session01:17:01 – The afternoon session01:25:58 – Finding out the results01:26:42 – Would you do anything differently a second time around?--Resources DiscussedAndy Rich’s Prep Course CA Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists (CA2RS) California Peace Officer Standards and Training IPTM Courses – Crash Investigation and ACTAR Prep Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Rusty Haight | Collision Safety InstituteYouTube Test Prep
