Are officers trained in collision damage estimation?
No. The average officer does not receive any training in collision damage estimation. When an officer investigates a crash he can only document a "good faith" estimate concerning property damage. Your insurance adjuster's estimation may differ from the investigating officer.

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1. When is an officer required to complete a crash report?
2. Why does the officer's accident report depict something different than what I told him/her?
3. Does the investigating officer have to issue a summons at every crash scene?
4. Will my insurance company pay my claim if I don't get a crash report?
5. Are officers trained in collision damage estimation?
6. Why was I charged with reckless driving?
7. What do I do if the other driver doesn't have insurance?