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214 - Railroad Crashes and Incidents Flashcards

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Who is the owner of order 214 - Railroad Crashes and Incidents?

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Chief of Patrol

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_______ will investigate and report all injuries, deaths, and property damage as the result of railroad crashes.

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The Sheriff’s Office

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Major Railroad Crashes Major crashes will be investigated by _____, _____ and _____

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the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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What makes an incident a Class A railroad crash? (7)

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involve fire, 
the release of hazardous materials,
a serious injury or death, 
significant property damage, 
credible evidence of malfunction or failure of an active warning device, 
evacuations,
receives media attention
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Class “A” accidents will be investigated by ____, ____ and/or ____.

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the FDOT, the FRA, and/or the NTSB

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The primary responsibility of Sheriff’s Office personnel at a Class “A” accident is ____, ____ and ____

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to care for injured persons until medical assistance arrives, secure the scene, and provide assistance to Fire/Rescue and the investigating agencies.

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An investigator(s) from the FDOT, FRA, and/or NTSB will determine the cause of the crash, and if criminal interference or negligence is a factor, _____ will conduct a criminal investigation.

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the Sheriff’s Office

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_____, _____ and _____ have their own police agents who may also conduct criminal investigations of such incidents.

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CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway, and the Florida East Coast Railway

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The FRA and NTSB will respond and investigate the following types of incidents: (7)

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(1) Any incident involving the death of any railroad employee;
(2) All train vs. train collisions;
(3) All derailments resulting in any death or in serious injury to any railroad passenger or several persons in railroad crossing collisions;
(4) Any railroad hazardous materials incident, which imperils a community due to fire, explosion, release of noxious fumes, and incidents involving an evacuation, especially if it poses an imminent safety hazard to persons in the surrounding locale;
(5) Train accidents resulting in damages to track or equipment exceeding $1 million;
(6) Accidents that arouse public interest; and
(7) Collisions or derailments involving credible evidence of a malfunction or failure of an active warning device which is alleged to have contributed to or caused the accident.

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In addition to these incidents, the FDOT investigator will respond to: (10)

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(1) Any incident involving the death of any railroad employee;
(2) All train vs. train collisions;
(3) All derailments resulting in any death or in serious injury to any railroad passenger or several persons in railroad crossing collisions;
(4) Any railroad hazardous materials incident, which imperils a community due to fire, explosion, release of noxious fumes, and incidents involving an evacuation, especially if it poses an imminent safety hazard to persons in the surrounding locale;
(5) Train accidents resulting in damages to track or equipment exceeding $1 million;
(6) Accidents that arouse public interest; and
(7) Collisions or derailments involving credible evidence of a malfunction or failure of an active warning device which is alleged to have contributed to or caused the accident.
(8) any derailment involving ten or more cars,
(9) any crash at a crossing involving three or more fatalities,
(10) any incident which appears to be part of a pattern or trend.

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Many trains traveling in and through Duval County routinely carry hazardous materials. Before approaching the train or attempting any rescue officers shall, from an upwind position, inspect the scene for signs that hazardous materials may be aboard. The shipping papers, which contain the identifying data, location, and emergency response information for all hazardous materials being transported, are kept _______, and warning placards will be used on _____.

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at the head of the train

individual cars

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The first officer on the scene of a major railroad crash or derailment shall: [CALEA 41.2.4] (5)

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a. Care for any injured persons;
b. Secure the scene:
c. Notify the responding supervisor;
d. Notify the PECO of the exact location of the crash, reporting the Association of American Railroads (AAR) number for the crossing or the railroad mile marker, if possible;
e. Assess the situation to determine what additional resources are required, and request them

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: The wreckage, contents, and strewn items from the train must not be moved or disturbed except to: (3)

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(a) Remove injured or trapped persons;
(b) Protect the wreckage from further damage; or
(c) Protect the public from injury.

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: If any item is moved or disturbed, ____,____ or ____ must be made showing the original position:

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sketches, notes, and/or photographs

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: If possible, bodies should not be moved until ___ ___ or ___ are on the scene;

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FDOT, FRA, or NTSB officials

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: If a crime scene detective is present during extractions/rescue efforts, _____ or _____ should be made while those efforts are being conducted so that investigators will be able to reconstruct the scene as it existed prior to contamination

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photographs or videotape

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: who will ensure that the railroad has been notified by a member of the train crew? If they are unable, who shall be notified?

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the first officer on the scene;
the officer shall notify the Investigative Police Emergency Communications Officer (PECO) via radio talk group channel A7;

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: who ensures all witnesses are asked to remain at the scene to be interviewed by the detectives and the FDOT, FRA, and/or NTSB investigators;

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the first officer on the scene;

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: who ensures that the FDOT Rail Operations Administrator and the FRA have been notified by the PECO as soon as possible to respond to the scene (either they or the railroad will contact the NTSB, as indicated);

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the first officer on the scene and the supervisor

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: Unless relieved by a higher authority or advised that it is no longer necessary, Who will maintain site security and coordinate with the investigators at the scene?

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the first officer on the scene;

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: The local FDOT investigator will respond _____ within _____ and will provide an estimated time of arrival. He may represent the FRA and the NTSB at the scene;

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as soon as possible

two hours

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: Who assumes full responsibility and authority over the inner perimeter?Detectives and crime scene personnel will be allowed access to the inner perimeter to conduct their investigation;

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the FDOT investigator, once on the scene

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: Who will arrange for security of the wreckage and cargo if it will be left at the scene for an extended period of time?

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The railroad

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: Who will be responsible for removal of the wreckage once the investigation is complete?

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The railroad

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Regarding Major Railroad Crashes: The responding supervisor shall: [CALEA 41.2.4] (5)

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a. For any crash involving serious injury, death, or release of hazardous materials, notify the watch commander;
b. Summon other resources as needed for site security, crowd control, and traffic control;
c. Coordinate with Fire/Rescue and FDOT personnel in the establishment of a command post and an inner and outer perimeter, ensuring that endangered or non-essential persons are evacuated from within;
d. Ensure that the railroad has been notified by a member of the train crew or, if they are unable, the Investigative PECO;
e. Ensure that the FDOT Rail Operations Administrator and the FRA have been notified by the Investigative PECO as soon as possible to respond to the scene (either they or the railroad will contact the NTSB, as indicated).

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Major Train Crashes, when will the Watch commander be notified?

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For any crash involving serious injury, death, or release of hazardous materials

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Railroad crashes other than major ones will be investigated by who?

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the Sheriff’s Office.

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If a train collides with a motor vehicle and the motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway at the time of the collision, ____ will be completed;

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a Long Form Crash Report

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If a train collides with a motor vehicle on private property not open to the public (i.e., Blount Island, Talleyrand Ave. terminal area, or on a private rail spur inside a fenced warehouse compound), what report will be completed?

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a General Offense Report will be completed entitled “Accidental Death”, “Accidental Injury”, or “Damage to Property”, as appropriate;

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If a train collides with an all-terrain vehicle, ____ will be completed regardless of the location if a fatality or an injury requiring medical treatment is involved;

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a Long Form Crash Report

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If a train collides with a bicyclist or pedestrian, or other non-motorized conveyance resulting in injury or death, _____ will be completed, regardless of the location;

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a General Offense Report

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If a train collides with another train and there are no injuries, fatalities, or damage to property other than that owned or operated by the railroad, the NTSB, FRA, and FDOT will be called by the railroad. Is a Sheriff’s Office investigation required?.

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No unless the engineer is impaired, in which case the FDOT Rail Operations Administrator will notify the Sheriff’s Office to respond

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In the case of fatalities or life-threatening injuries, the following Investigative Units will be notified:

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a. In those cases listed in II.B. above that require the completion of a Long Form Crash Report, Traffic Homicide will respond; and
b. In all other cases, Homicide will respond.

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In the case of a crash involving a passenger train, the passenger list will be maintained by _____, and a notation to that effect shall be made in the narrative section of the report.

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the carrier

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Where appropriate, the engineer’s _____shall be listed on all reports in the space for driver’s license. Engineers are not required to carry a driver’s license, but are required _____ and _____

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certificate number

to be certified and carry their certificate when operating a train.

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There are four railroads operating in Duval County: (4)

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CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Railway, Florida East Coast Railway, and Talleyrand Terminal Railroad Co.

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the _____ should be contacted in the event of a railroad problem.

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company which owns the track

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Amtrak trains operate exclusively on _____.

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CSX lines

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All rail lines south and east of the St. Johns River in Duval County are _____

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Florida East Coast Railway.

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Each railroad crossing is assigned an _____number. These numbers are posted on a metal plate at each crossing on or near the switching or signaling apparatus and can be used to identify the rail line owner and as a location reference for reporting purposes

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FDOT/AAR

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In the event officers need to stop a train, they should first_____ with the _____ or cross street. They will contact the rail dispatcher:

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contact the Investigative PECO

AAR number

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The _____ is responsible for the operation of the locomotive. The _____ is responsible for the remainder of the train, passengers, and/or cargo.

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engineer

conductor

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Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 860.03, Intoxicated Servant of a Common Carrier makes it unlawful and a _____ for any person to operate a train, railroad switch, or signal while intoxicated.

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second-degree misdemeanor

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If officers encounter an engineer operating a train while intoxicated or using drugs, in addition to making an arrest, they should notify the _____.

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FDOT Rail Operations Administrator

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A _____ shall be notified any time an arrest of a train engineer or crewmember is indicated. They will decide whether a Notice to Appear Citation (NTA) shall be issued or if the subject is to be physically arrested.

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supervisor

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If the subject is to be physically arrested, _____ will have the subject and train accompanied to a depot or station, or will contact the rail line operator via the Investigative PECO to arrange the release of the train to railroad authorities at the scene.

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the supervisor

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Regarding arrests: Train engineers and crew members who commit minor violations of the law _____

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will not be taken into custody, but will be issued an NTA.

A physical arrest is only indicated for “serious” misdemeanors or felonies.

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All railroad engineers are required to be certified and to carry their engineer’s certificate on their person at all times when operating a train. If an engineer refuses or fails to produce this certificate upon demand, _____ shall be called to the scene.

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the FDOT Rail Operations Administrator

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Except at official crossings, railroad tracks are private property and, where properly posted, persons fishing from trestles, walking along railroad tracks, etc. are guilty of _____

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a first degree misdemeanor under F.S.S. 810.09, Trespass on Property other than Structure of Conveyance.

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Any unauthorized person who intentionally interferes with any railroad train, track, switch, or signal is guilty of _____ under F.S.S. 860.05- F.S.S. 860.09.

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a third degree felony

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Any person who rides or attempts to ride on a train without permission is guilty of a _____ under F.S.S. 860.04, Riding or Attempting to Ride on a Railroad Train with the Intent to Ride for Free, or F.S.S. 810.08, Trespass in Conveyance.

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second-degree misdemeanor

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Almost every _____ in the United States a train collides with a motor vehicle, and these crashes are _____ times more likely to result in a fatality than other motor vehicle crashes.

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90 minutes

30

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If officers make an arrest of an on-duty railroad employee or of any person for an offense against a railroad, train, or rail cargo, the_____for the rail line should be notified, if applicable.

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railroad police agency

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Municipal Ordinance 734.104, Obstructing crossings - five minutes duration, states: “No railroad locomotive, car, train or other vehicle shall be operated so as to close or obstruct a street or crossing in the City for a longer time than_____ minutes in a period of _____ minutes, except in cases of emergency. This provision shall not apply to trains in continuous motion but shall apply to trains or cars engaged in switching. Violation of this section by the owner or person in charge of a railroad train or car shall constitute a Class ___ offense.”

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5
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C

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Officers encountering trains under these circumstances may issue an NTA Citation for _____. These citations are issued to _____, so it is not necessary to make contact with a defendant or have the citation signed. Use of the _____ is preferred for the citation, but if it cannot be determined, the AAR number, any train car number, and the direction of travel of the train (if known) at a specific time will assist in determining responsibility for the violation.

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“Obstructing Crossings - Five Minutes Duration.”
the railroad company instead of the individual operating the train
lead locomotive number

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