01.03 - Internal Operations Flashcards
Vehicle accidents involving injuries or damage to civilian property shall…
be investigated by PD of the jurisdiction in which the accident occurred
vehicle accident
when a vehicle comes in contact with a person or object resulting in death, person injury, or vehicle damage.
applies to owned/leased vehicles and personal vehicles operated by or for the FRD
property damage caused by an FRD vehicle with no damage to the FRD vehicle
examples: lawn damage, safety gates, mailboxes, street signs, trees, etc.
SOP 01.09.11 - Liability Incident Reporting
SOP 01.09.11
Liability Incident Reporting - property damage caused by FRD vehicle with no damage to the FRD vehicle
Vehicle Accident Scene Procedures
- Report immediately to DPSC
— brief description of incident
— request necessary resources (BC, SAFO, and PD of appropriate jurisdiction) - If responding to incident, unit involved in accident remains on scene for investigation. DPSC shall be notified with a request for another unit to fill the assignment.
- Employees shall only discuss accident with PD, their supervisor, other FRD COC, FC Risk Mgmt, or reps from FC’s claims services company.
- Driver, OIC, BC, or SAFO shall attempt to obtain the full name, address, insurance company, and policy number of the other driver, as well as the names/addresses of any witnesses.
- The driver, OIC, BC or SAFO can provide those involved in the incident with the following:
— incident number
— email for RMD
— Refer to Property Damage and Injury Claim Reporting
Reporting Procedures
The following items have to be completed before going off duty:
— employee portion within the online safety incident reporting system
— any witness statements within the online safety incident reporting system
— unit officer shall arrange for a repair estimate (via an M5 ticket); duty apparatus contacted the next business day
— if damage occurred to portable equipment bc of the accident, follow SOP 01.07.01 property accountability and control
post accident review
- conducted by the BC, SAFO, driver involved in the accident, supervisor, and any employee/volunteer directly involved in the accident
- intent: provide the employee with an overview of the completed accident packet, a discussion of actions that can prevent similar incidents from occurring, discuss training recommendations and/or progressive discipline if warranted.
- review completed within 2-5 respective shift days
Vehicle Accident Classifications
No Operator
Non-collision accident
Non-preventable
Preventable
No operator accident
vehicle parked with no driver inside the vehicle
Non-collision accident
damage to any unit not defined as a vehicle accident is considered a non-collision accident (ex: snow chain damage, windshield damage from helmets, portable radios, rocks, etc.)
Non-preventable accident
driver could not have reasonably prevented the crash from occurring
preventable accident
driver had reasonable options available to them that could have prevented the accident.
post-accident alcohol/drug screening procedures and considerations
any vehicle accident resulting in a human fatality or bodily injury requiring immediate transport will require the FRD driver to submit to alcohol and drug testing
administrative investigation
non-criminal investigation conducted for the purpose of documenting the conduct, actions, or performance of an employee and to determine whether such conduct, actions, or performance is in compliance with department policy or orders.
policy statement on internal investigations
employees are expected to give frank and honest replies to questions posed by supervisors, officers, and the professional standards office (PSO) that are directly related to the performance of their official duties and/or their fitness to hold public employment
incidents to be investigated
alleged or suspected misconduct or violations of any laws, statutes, ordinances, or any county/FRD policy including, but not limited to FRD SOPs, Rules and Regs, and Chapter 16
FRD-299
Professional Standards Complaint Form
all incidents (including those made anonymously by an employee or the public) shall be recorded on an FRD-299 and e-mailed to PSO
Employee Rights
investigating officer shall provide employees or comply with the following:
- Investigative Warning Form (FRD-297)
- Code of VA FF’s and EMT’s Procedural Guarantees
- Notice of Right to Union Rep Form (FRD-290)
Employee Responsibilities in an Investigation
- Cooperate fully
- Answer accurately and truthfully
- Do not have the right to refuse to answer any clear and proper questions (if they refuse, can be fired)
- Employees placed on admin leave shall contact the admin leave line at 0800 M-F, except county holidays and leave a message including their full name and contact info.
Investigative Findings
Exonerated
Not Sustained (insufficient evidence to prove/disprove)
Sustained
Unfounded (false allegation)
Policy Failure (will be accompanied by policy revision)
