217 "Collisions" Flashcards
5 217-01 Collisions
(Upon notification or observation of a vehicle collision)
-UMOS should park RMP BEHIND vehicles involved.
If injuries, then call ambulance
-UMOS should put 95 tag on person if ______ AND ______
(Just remember in Vehicle collisions putting 95 tag on person has nothing to do with their ID! They’re driving a car so they most likely can be ID’ed. When they’re unconscious+removed to hospital we put 95 tag on them!!!)
-UMOS should divert traffic using 3 things which are _______
-UMOS should place the first traffic cone at least _____ft from collision on highspeed highways, bridges, etc.
-UMOS should HAVE VEHICLES REMOVED ASAP
-UMOS should attempt to ID uninvolved witnesses and record their statements. Get name, address, #, of as many witnesses as possible.
-The UMOS determines cause of collision by inquiry and observation
(UMOS does NOT determine who is at fault!)
-UMOS should also survey the scene for fraud indicators, and take summary action, IF necessary.
-(New IF pedestrian or bicyclist was attempting to lawfully cross a street and the MV failed to exercise due care, contemplate taking enforcement action (serving ECB summons!) under Admin Code 19-190)
-UMOS should obtain license, registration, and insurance Remember \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(acronym) don't need to carry insurance cards
Unconscious AND Removed to hospital
Traffic cones/Turret lights/Danger signs
200 ft
Busses
ICC
Govt owned
Diplomats/consular/staff Rental Authority of public service commission Farm vehicles (only certain farm vehicles) Taxis
5 217-01 Collisions
(Upon notification or observation of a vehicle collision)
PREPARING “COLLISION INFO EXCHANGE…”:
- UMOS should prepare ________ of “collision information exchange/acknowledgment of found property”, enter _________ and give it to operators to complete bottom portion of form.
- IF operator incapacitated, another participant in collision or owner of vehicle must complete bottom portion of “collision information exchange….”
- Only if no other participant/vehicle owner is available does UMOS complete the bottom this form.
PREPARING PAR:
-UMOS should then use dept mobile device (cellphone, tablet) and prepare PAR electronically
(A legible handwritten copy must be completed if a MOS does not have the ability to prepare a PAR electronically)
-UMOS should take note to passengers seating position, name, and injury (if any)
-If injury involved then include statement on PAR as to whether the airbag inflated and deployed, IF INJURY INVOLVED.
-Attempt to ID passengers through documentation, if unable to ID passengers through photo documentation note it on _____
-Draw a straight line through every unused box of section A-F (passenger info) and initial it (IF handwritten PAR prepared)
-Enter information concerning bicycle operator (IF applicable) in section captioned _____________
-Obtain VIN from Dashboard and Door, make sure they match
(Enter vin # in _________ on PAR)
-Obtain pedicab information IF involved in collision
(Enter pedicab DCA license # in __________)
(Enter pedicab registration # in____________)
-UMOS should check appropriate “Duplicate Copy Required For” captions on rear of PAR and, in addition, check box captioned “Other City Agency,” if necessary, and ENTER:
-“Dept of parks” IF person KILLED or INJURED on roadway of park, or MV collision resulting in property damage of a tree
1. -________and _______IF person KILLED in a collision
2. -_______if vehicle collision INVOLVES a school bus
3. -________IF collision INVOLVES “crash cushion” or “highway attenuator”
4. -__________ for all collisions involving NYC personnel or city property is involved
5. ___________ if tow truck OR pedicab licensed by dept of consumer affairs is involved in collision
IF DOA/SILD/CI then a designated MOS from ____________ coordinates investigation and presents facts to DA
TOP PORTION ONLY
Address of command of occurrence
PAR
“Vehicle 2”
“Accident description/Officers notes” (VIN#)
“Driver license ID # on PAR
“Plate #” caption on PAR
- MPS and Highway district collision squad
- Dept of education, office of pupil transportation
- NYC DOT
- NYC office of comptroller
- Dept of consumer affairs
Highway CIS
5 217-01 Collisions
PREPARE PAR AND IN ADDITION PREPARE _______________ WHEN A QUALIFYING VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CONDITION OF SEVERITY.
Qualifying vehicle:_____________(3)
Condition of severity:_____________ (3)
(If a collision involved a qualifying vehicle and a “condition of severity,” as described
above, a “truck and bus supplemental” must be prepared for each qualifying vehicle and attached to the corresponding Police Accident Report.)
Truck and bus supplemental
QUALIFYING VEHICLES:
- Commercial truck over 10,000 pounds
- ANY vehicle w/ HazMat placard
- Bus w/ seating for 9 or more (including driver-does not have to be occupied)
CONDITION OF SEVERITY:
- At least 1 person w/ FATAL injury
- At least 1 person transported for immediate medical attention
- At least 1 vehicle towed or transported from scene (for other than flat tire)
5 217-01 Collisions
-UMOS should inform persons involved they can get a copy of PAR at pct of occ.
(In person within ____ days
(By mail with self addressed, stamped envelope)
EITHER WAY, must have CURRENT valid photo ID
-IF PAR is handwritten UMOS should deliver it to ________
(The D.O WILL NOT accept PAR for collisions occurring in another command)
- The D.O should review and sign PAR
- The D.O will ENSURE deficiencies are amended by the reporting officer DURING THE TOUR
- The D.O should fwd handwritten PAR’s to _________
-The TSO should review ALL PARS and inform _______ of any deficiencies
-The TSO should ENSURE barcode cover sheet is generated and completed handwritten PARS are scanned and electronically attached to digital entry made by command clerk
-The TSO sends copies marked “duplicate copies” to appropriate agency in white envelope via mail and distribution unit
-The _____ should fax copy of all PARS involving “crossover collisions” to ________ and _________
(“Crossover collision” is when vehicle strikes OR crosses over a median separating opposing traffic-does not have to actually cross over!)
(In absence of TSO a UMOS authorized by the _____, will review PAR’s)
The ________ monitors and reviews all PARS
Pending arrival of EMS, allow injured person to be treated by _________
- Have them treat in your presence, IF POSSIBLE!
- UMOS believes they are professional
- Don’t ask for ID until they’re done
- Record their name and address in _______ and on ______
(ADDITIONAL data: Prepare Police Accident Report in any vehicle collision case when the City is involved
or an animal (horse, dog, domestic cattle, etc.) is killed or injured.)
30 days
D.O pct of occ
TSO (traffic safety officer)
Training sgt
TSO
Corp counsel and Highway district
C.O (UMOS chosen by C.O)
Traffic safety sgt
EMT
Doctor
Paramedic
A/L and on PAR
4 217-13 Prepare, Amend, Release PARS to involved person at a Police Facility
(To minimize the means by which any involved party, that has an interest in MV collision, can commit insurance fraud)
This includes motorists, passengers, property owners (whose property is damaged as
a result of the collision), an executor or administrator of the estate, next of kin, or insurance beneficiary of person killed in the collision, the parent or guardian of a minor involved in the collision, spouses, insurance company representatives, dependents in a Worker’s Compensation claim, and attorneys.
HOWEVER
(IF lawyer requesting “….copy of collision record” they must have NOTARIZED letter signed by involved party stating he is represented by requesting attorney)
(Only a ________ can prepare a PAR!)
-When any involved party appears in person at a police facility and requests a PAR be released for a collision which occurred within the last 30 days the _____ should interview and verify ID of party, and direct involved party to _____ in order to proceed with request.
- The TSO should ask requester to fill out “Request for copy of collision record” Ask them when and where collision occurred. Ask them to present valid photo ID. (No ID=No PAR)
- The TSO should then make 2 copies of PAR and 1 copy of ID.
- The TSO ENSURES copies of PAR are correct and gives “request for copy of collision record” form to _______
(IF ACCIDENT HAPPENED OVER 30 DAY AGO THEN YOU CAN GIVE THEM “REPORT OF MV ACCIDENT” (MV104) TO FILL OUT THEMSELVES)
-The D.O signs caption verifying proper completion
- The TSO then gives the requested a COPY of PAR and a COPY of “request for copy of collision record” form.
- TSO staples ORIGINAL “request for copy….” form and COPY of PAR and photocopy of ID (w/ PAR # written on _______ of photocopy of ID) and files chronologically on a daily basis
(Remember TSO only made 1 photocopy of ID, and it gets filed chronologically with PAR # written on top right hand corner of photocopy of ID, and it’s stapled to ORIGINAL “request for copy of collision record” and a copy of PAR)
WE ARE MANDATED TO PREPARE A PAR FOR A “WALK IN” IF:
- __________ involved and ANY vehicle was disabled to the point it had to be towed and request is made within ___ days of collision
- There were injuries involved and request was made within ____ days of collision
- There is no time limit needed for us to prepare a PAR when _____ OR ____ is involved in any collision
^(Any party requesting preparation of PAR and it doesn’t meet above criteria shall instead be given “report of MV accident” to complete and submit on their own!)^
(The UMOS concerned will ask to view
the vehicle in question (if available), and interview those claiming to be party to the collision (if present), BEFORE completing the PAR.
IN ALL CASES, the UMOS must note in the ____________ of the PAR whether or not they had the opportunity to actually view the vehicle or interview the person(s) involved in the collision)
(REFER COMPLAINANT!- IF someone walks in to SH (and it fits criteria for preparation of PAR) asking for a PAR and collision did not occur in your pct THEN send them to pct of occ IN ALL CASES!!)
(^^^REMEMBER this only applies if it fits the criteria for a PAR to be prepared (3 above examples) if it doesn’t, and someone walks in to SH for an accident occurring in another pct that does not require a PAR to be prepared then WE DO NOT REFER THEM TO PCT OF OCC, WE WILL GIVE THEM A MV104 TO FILL OUT, even though it did not occur in your pct of occ!)^^^
AMENDING A PAR:
-A PAR can only be amended by officer of record by his discretion (not mandated to make changes)
(Check caption on top of PAR “Amended report”)
-IF officer of record refuses to amend a PAR the officer can instruct the involved party to prepare a “report of MV accident” (NOT A PAR) and send it to the accident records bureau in Albany.
(If amended then check “amended report” on TOP of PAR)
(If request for copy of collision record is submitted by mail and it does NOT have a photocopy of a valid photo ID attached then return it to sender!
When the request is received along with valid ID AND self addressed stamped envelope then place a copy of PAR in self addressed stamped envelope and mail it to requester)
^(NEED PHOTOCOPY OF ID AND SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE AND A PROPERLY FILLED OUT “REQUEST FOR COPY OF COLLISION RECORD”)
UMOS (prepare a PAR)
D.O
TSO
D.O
Top right hand corner
Commercial vehicle
5 days
5 days
Serious injury OR death
“Accident Description/Officer’s Notes” section
3 217-02 Vehicle Collision DOA, SILD, CI
After responding to a vehicular collision in which death/SILD/CI occurred UMOS should follow normal vehicle collision procedures and in addition:
-UMOS should detain drivers, occupants, vehicles involved, and witnesses
(If DOA/SILD/CI, UMOS detains them and PDS interviews them!)
-IF probable cause immediately established that operator is under influence of alcohol OR drugs THEN effect an Arrest
-UMOS should ENSURE operators of all MV collisions involving death, SILD, or CI submit to a alcohol breath test UNLESS operator is removed from scene for medical attention OR otherwise directed by SUPV.
-UMOS should ENSURE any other operator remain pending administration of a hand held portable breath test by a qualified MOS or Highway unit personnel, if readily available.
-Effect the arrest if probable cause is established pending arrival of a PBT
-UMOS should obtain name, address, # of any person who must leave scene
-DO NOT disturb collision scene unnecessarily, mark position or vehicle and/or other person with chalk IF person or vehicle must be moved!
-THE UMOS WILL STILL PREPARE THE PAR!
(The highway unit investigator will prepare witness statement-vehicle collisions, early notification of fatal accident, police report for fatal MV accidents, and MV collision-mechanism report)
-UMOS should then request P/S
- P/S should request response of ______________(3 ppl) IF DOA/SILD/CI in 53
- P/S should notify ______ and ______ regarding circumstances
- P/S should notify _________ IF perishable merchandise OR CURRENT newspapers involved
- P/S should notify __________ IF an EXTENDED closure of roadways is required
(PDS interviews witnesses and secures crime scene pending arrival of highway district)
-The D.O pct of occ. should have a separate 61 prepared for each person DOA/SILD/CI in 53, and record as “referred to _______” and forward appropriately
(D.O should classify 61 as “Case open-Investigate MV collision/fatal” OR “Case open-investigate MV collision/SILD/CI”)
-The D.O ENSURES notifications to relatives/friends are made in a timely manner and personally documents time and date as well as member making notification in “notifications” ON PAR!!
(IF death involved in vehicle collision then _________ will make notification to relatives/friends and D.O will ENSURE notification is made)
(*But remember for bicycle collisions if person injured and ADMITTED to hospital the _______ will notify relative/friends)
-When notified a person who sustained an apparent minor injury (61 not prepared) has died a ______ AND a _________ will be prepared
(61, supplementary PAR, and copy of PAR will be forwarded to __________ and they will also be notified by phone)
(IF a moving Summons is issued and the violation resulted in the death or SPI of someone OTHER THAN violator, summoning officer must write “D” for death, or “SPI” for serious physical injury in ___________ section of the Summons.)
- PDS
- Highway district collision technician group
- Highway district collision technician squad
D.O AND C.O/Duty Captain
Operations
Operations
Highway CIS (collision investigation squad)
Highway CIS (collision investigation squad)
Command clerk
61 and Supplementary PAR
Highway CIS (collision investigation squad)
“Descriptive/narrative”
217-03 DOA/SILD/CI and mechanical defect
(When vehicle has been involved in collision that resulted in death, SILD, or CI and either the __________ or _________ suspect that the vehicle had a mechanical defect)
- _______ should request a _______ and have vehicle removed to dept facility
- UMOS should prepare PCI
- D.O pct of occ. should enter rank/name/shield of highway unit officer in the _________ and make a note IF mechanical defect is possible factor.
- D.O should make reference to CLE on PAR for mechanical defects on vehicle collision which resulted in death, SPI, CI.
- The D.O should have PCI prepared, review and digitally sign it
The D.O/SUPV at tow pound should not permit removal of vehicle IF it is required as evidence or until defect is corrected
The D.O/SUPV at tow pound should obtain signed statement from person correcting mechanical defect and file in ___________
The D.O/SUPV at tow pound should permit removal of vehicle ONLY BY properly equipped tow truck if defect not corrected, provided vehicle is not evidence.
Operator of MV OR Highway personnel
UMOS (cop!)
Department tow truck
Command log
Property receipt book.
- 3* 217-04 Accidents and collisions-City involved
- UMOS should prepare AIDED report for INJURY cases NOT INVOLVING MV/BIKE where city might be involved.
- UMOS should prepare PAR for ALL vehicle/bike collisions where city might be involved
- UMOS should prepare ACCIDENT report-city involved for all other incidents (property damage w/ no injury and/or no vehicles)
(Whichever report prepared UMOS should obtain names/addresses of witnesses at the scene including potential witnesses favorable to city.
UMOS should also inform person claim against city arising from incident MUST be filed w/ _______ within ______
D.O reviews and signs reports, as appropriate.
In regards to AIDED reports the UMOS (cop) ensures AIDED reports indicates city involved and name of agency/agency code
HOWEVER
In regards to PAR’s/Accident reports-city involved the ____ determines which city agency is involved and the D.O fwds PARs/accident reports in regards to city involved accidents/collisions INCIDENTS INVOLVING:
1. -Traffic signs, lampposts, signal lights and stanchions get forwarded to _________
- -Damaged fire alarm box/post gets forwarded to ________
- -Damage to parkway, through park road,
highway, stone wall, curb, fence, guard
rail, post, etc gets forwarded to ________ - School bus collision fwd to ________
- Property damage occurring on or
emanating from transit facilities forwarded to __________ - DAMAGE INVOLVING city hydrant fwd to ________ and _________
(IF PD is only agency involved then D.O should dispose of buff agency copy of “accident report-city involved”, IF Police dept is only agency involved!!)
(Just remember that cop will ensure AIDED reports indicates city involved and name of city agency involved HOWEVER D.O determines which city agency is involved for PAR’s/Accident reports and fwds them, as appropriate)
Office of comptroller
90 days
D.O
- DOT
- FD actions and claims unit
- DOT bureau of highways, legal dept
- DOE, Office of Pupil Transportation
- NYC transit law dept
- DEP AND the FD, Actions and Claims Unit
2 217-05 Leaving the scene of a collision
(Upon arrival at the scene of a vehicle collision involving personal injury or property damage and the the operator of one of the vehicles has fled the scene w/o reporting)
-UMOS should prepare a 61
(Don’t prepare 61 IF no injury (property damage only), and operator of vehicle who fled is apprehended and issued a TVB summons for traffic offense “leaving scene of a collision w/o reporting”….Summons can be issued even though MOS did not observe the offense!)
- IF NYS registration number is obtained UMOS should _____________. (DO NOT give complainant computer hard copy of computer printout. Provide info using “collision exchange/acknowledgement of found property”. Give information to complainant)
- IF vehicle registered in another state UMOS should ________________. (Request info from adjoining command IF FINEST down, and give complainant information, IF ID of owner is obtained)
In determining whether a case should be closed or referred to the detective squad, the
following criteria should be considered:
a. Extent of damage
b. If the facts/degree of damage indicate operator intentionally left scene knowing he caused damage
c. Availability of witnesses to testify
d. Timeliness of complaint
e. Whether the report is being made for prosecution or insurance purposes
f. Other relevant factors which would have a bearing on this determination
(INJURIES SUSTAINED/PROPERTY DAMAGE IS SURPRISINGLY NOT ONE OF THE CRITERIA)
Query NYSPIN through FINEST to see if vehicle is stolen
Query NYSPIN through FINEST to determine ID of registered owner
5 217-06 Dept Vehicle Collision
- MOS should request ambulance, if necessary and request operators, witnesses, and occupants to remain pending the arrival of the P/S.
- MOS should prepare “Report of MV accident” (MV104-regular civilian form), IF incapacitated the ______ does it (ONLY FOR CIVILIAN MOS)
- MOS should request P/S, if unavailable central calls P/S from adjoining pct
(Additional data: Operators of dept vehicles involved in a collision are advised to stop the vehicle immediately, extinguish any cigarettes, utilize four-way flashers, raise the vehicle’s hood and utilize flares or any other warning devices. The vehicle should be moved only if its location is hazardous and likely to cause additional collisions)
-P/S should ascertain details of Collision and assume role of investigating Supv
(IF collision involves death/SI (broken bone)the investigating Supv will be _________)
-P/S should notify ______of details of collision
-IF MOS injured AND requires hospital treatment P/S should notify__________ (make additional notification to them before final reports prepared to update them on injured MOS status)
P/S PREPARES PAR FOR DEPT VEHICLE COLLISIONS IN THIS MANNER:
-P/S should do PAR in quadruplicate, give 1 to operator and give 3 to D.O
-P/S should fill in each numbered box w/ proper entry on code list HOWEVER if question ON PAR does not apply, enter “___” BUT IF proper entry for any question is unknown, enter an “___“in the corresponding box.
-IF INJURY THEN P/S should note IF airbags inflated and deployed.
-P/S should also indicate if they were responding to emergency and what warning devices used
(If they were responding to emergency enter letter “P” in a circle next to name of __________!!!)
-P/S should print “police involved” on top of PAR UNDER caption “PAR”
-P/S should put __________ under caption “operators address”
-P/S should have 2 sets of photos taken showing damage to ALL vehicles and secure them in a ___________
-P/S should PREPARE “Report of MV accident-Police LOD accident” AND ATTACH it to the PAR!
(Nothing else in PG is mentioned on how to prepare the report of MV accident-Police LOD, the P/S just has to prepare it and attach it to the PAR)
-P/S THEN delivers one completed copy of PAR to operator of dept vehicle involved in collision
(Failure to report on “Report of MV accident” is a misdemeanor and grounds to Suspend/revoke MOS license)
(Summons will be issued to private vehicle involved in collision with dept vehicle if _____ determines it appropriate
HOWEVER if DOA/SI the________ will determine if it’s JUSTIFIED and has it voided if it’s not)
(SUMMONS WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO AN OPERATOR OF A DEPT VEHICLE)
(If the operator of the Department vehicle is assigned to other than the precinct of
occurrence, a supervisory officer from the involved member’s command, IF AVAILABLE, will perform the duties of the patrol supervisor)
(So don’t forget, if I get in to 53 in the 43 pct, Sgt V. Will perform duties of P/S, NOT 43 P/S)
EMERGENCY OPERATION:
The operation, or parking, of an authorized emergency vehicle occurs when such vehicle is:
-Engaged in transporting a sick or injured person
-Transporting prisoners
-Delivering blood or blood products in
a situation involving an imminent health risk
-Pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law, or responding to, or working or assisting at the scene of an accident, disaster, police call, alarm of fire,
actual or potential release of hazardous materials or other emergency.
(Emergency operation shall NOT include returning from such service.)
(CONT ON NEXT NOTECARD W/ INVESTIGATING SUPV DUTIES)
P/S
C.O/Duty captain
D.O
Operations
“Dash” (-) (does not apply)
“X” (Unk)
Dept vehicle operator
COMMAND ADDRESS
Jewelry envelope
P/S
C.O/Duty captain
5 217-06 Dept Vehicle Collision
(Remember IF DOA/SI (REMEMBER ITS SI-broken bone) THEN the investigating supv will be C.O/Duty captain)
-The Investigating Supv should canvass for witnesses and any video surveillance, interview all involved, including witnesses
(IF video available but not accessible due to technical difficulties notify _________, IF they can’t get it THEN notify ______)
-The investigating Supv ENSURES video is put in __________ and vouchered as “__________” in PETS. Click “MOS involved” in remarks and put “Do not destroy w/o authorization of ________”
-The investigating Supv THEN prepares part A of “collision report-PD vehicle”!!
(Pct XO prepares part B of report!!!!!)
(Investigating supv should record in CRPDV the issuing agency and vehicle information in the “Preliminary Statement of Investigating Supervisor” caption if the vehicle involved was issued by a Federal/State/City agency and ensure captions regarding video surveillance are completed in CRPDV, as well)
-Investigating Supv should make prelim determination of cause including action of operator and recorder. IF PD operator is at fault note such on “collision report-PD Vehicle”
(CRPDV gets note of cause and fault while the PAR only gets note of cause!)
-Investigating Supv should sign and deliver CRPDV w/ PCI (for video, if applicable) to ________
(IF ANY VIDEO INVOICED then investigating supv should also send photocopy of CRPDV to _________)
(IF private car insurance policy is surcharged, cancelled, or not renewed unjustifiably as a result of a dept vehicle collision, member should notify their ______ and contact _________
- **There are 4 forms that MUST be prepared in total for a dept VEHICLE collision:
1. Report of MV accident-MV104 (CMOS ONLY!) (MOS prepares, IF incapacitated P/S prepares)
2. PAR-MV104AN (P/S prepares PARx4)
3. Report of MV accident Police LOD-MV104L (P/S prepares for UMOS only)
4. Collision report-PD Vehicle (Investigating supv (P/S) does part A, IF anyone DOA/SI then C.O/Duty captain will do part A, and the X.O does part B)
-ADDITIONAL data (no actor) Report vandalism to a Department vehicle on Typed Letterhead to _______ and deliver report to _______ with vehicle.
(CONT ON NEXT NOTECARD W/ D.O DUTIES)
PDS if they can’t get it then notify
TARU
Jewelry security envelope
“Investigatory”
C.O Legal Bureau!
D.O pct of occ
C.O Risk assessment unit
C.O and contact
NYS dept of financial services
FSD
Borough service station
5 217-06 Dept Vehicle Collision
-The D.O should notify _____ to respond, when applicable (collision involves death/SI to ANYONE (including pedestrian/passengers in other vehicle)
(217-02 P/S notifies C.O/DUTY captain for DOA/SILD/CI in 53 HOWEVER in DEPT Vehicle collisions D.O notifies C.O to respond IF collision involves death/SI)
-The D.O should request duty captain, when applicable
(Key Note: Remember if RMP 53 includes DOA/SI the D.O will notify C.O/Duty captain!!!!)
-The D.O should notify _______ of collision and subsequently notify them of rank/name/cmd of Supv who prepared “collision report-PD Vehicle”
-D.O should enter notification and boro collision number in ___________
-The D.O should notify __________ and get police collision serial # and put that # on top of PAR (prefaced by caption “Police Collision Serial Number”) AND in the designated box on “collision report-PD vehicle”
(BORO # GOES IN TELEPHONE RECORD)
(FSD POLICE COLLISION SERIAL # GOES ON PAR AND CRPDV)
-After serial #’s obtained from OLAS, fleet services, and boro, the D.O should fax “PAR” AND “Collision report-PD vehicle” AND”Report of MV accident-police LOD” to ________ WITHOUT “final agency determination” captions completed (during business hours confirm receipt by calling personnel safety desk)
(IF fax machine inoperative THEN use the fax machine at the _____________)
(D.O should indicate on PAR under caption “duplicate copy required for” agencies that are to receive a copy of the report)
-The D.O should send dept vehicle to ________ (even if no apparent damage) with copy of PAR and 1 set of PHOTOS attached.
(Do not put vehicle back in service until inspected at service station and have speedometer tested before vehicle is used to enforce speed regulations, but if said vehicle will be out for an extended period then D.O should notify ___________)
- The D.O should then take a copy of PAR, copy of voucher (if applicable) and PHOTOS and attach them to “Collision report-PD vehicle” and fwd it to ________
- (P/S has 2 sets of photos taken, D.O sends one to boro service station, and one to X.O)*
-D.O should forward ORIGINAL PAR TO __________ (usual manner)
(Remember the ____ give a copy of PAR to operator of MV in dept vehicle collision)
(Additional data: If Department vehicle operator is NOT assigned to precinct of occurrence, duplicate
copies of all reports prepared will be forwarded to VEHICLE OPERATORS C.O)
(If preliminary investigation discloses that the driver committed a moving violation OR if
a fatality occurs, and the driver is a CMOS required to have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), he/she will be required to submit to alcohol and drug testing.
The desk officer concerned will contact the Medical Division, Monday through Friday, 0700 hours to 1600 hours, within ____ of the incident. All other
times, contact the Medical Division Sick Desk.
The desk officer will be informed as to the location where the member must be taken for drug and alcohol testing, and will comply with the instructions of the Medical Division supervisor.
The member involved MUST remain available for drug and alcohol testing. Unless unavailability is the result of necessary emergency care, a member’s failure to be available will be considered a
refusal to submit to alcohol and drug testing and will result in disciplinary or other
appropriate action.)
^^^(REMEMBER this only applies if CMOS committed a moving violation OR IF a fatality occurred…. IF NOT, if only A CI, or even SILD then MOS will just prepare a “report of MV accident”^^^
C.O
Patrol boro
Telephone Record!!!
FSD (fleet services division)
Personnel safety desk (24/7)
Closest department facility
Boro service station(D.O send dept vehicle)
Speedometer testing location
Pct XO
TSO
P/S
1 hour
3 217-07 Private Vehicles authorized for police use (uniform and civilian)
(When involved in a collision while operating an authorized private vehicle in the performance of police duty)
- MOS should notify pct of occ. and request _______ pct of occ
- MOS should prepare “Report of MV accident” (MV104) in all cases. (MV104 ONLY FOR CIVILIANS)
(P/S PCT OF OCC will ALWAYS prepare PAR for “private vehicle AUTHORIZED for police use”
HOWEVER
For dept vehicle collisions if member is assigned to other than pct of occ then a supv from the members command will prepare the PAR!)
-P/S should respond and THE P/S prepares PAR.
(Under caption “operators address” enter members command and address of that command)
(Under caption “duplicate copy required for”, P/S should check box marked “____________”
(IF injury involved include statement on PAR as to whether airbag inflated and deployed)
(P/S should have photos taken of collision showing damage to all vehicles.
IF collision involves death THEN photos will be taken at scene, IF possible)
-P/S should furnish member involved in collision with TWO duplicated copies of PAR and a set of collision photos for submission to ______ and _____
(IF injury then take photos at scene, IF possible!)
(In 217-06 Dept Vehicle collisions it’s ONE PAR!)
- P/S should submit 49x4 to _______ PCT OF OCC summarizing collision and indicating any driving deficiency
- P/S should direct operator to notify ______ and get police collision serial # and to bring car to FSD with PAR and photos for inspection and estimate of damage. IF vehicle inoperable, member is entitled to have vehicle removed by dept tow to location of choice within NYC (5 Boros ONLY)!!!
- (Operator of vehicle notifies FSD as directed by P/S for private vehicles involved in collision, HOWEVER for dept vehicle collision D.O notifies FSD for police collision serial #)*
WHEN CLAIMING REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE CITY FOR DAMAGE TO PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES:
-MOS should prepare 49x2 to _________
Attach copy of PAR to the 49 with estimates from 2 different body shops (if vehicle inoperable only 1 estimate required)
Submit 49 to ______ member concerned
WHEN forms are sent back to MOS for signature, he should sign and have it notarized and return it to DCMB DIRECT!
(Dept is not responsible for personal items stolen or damaged from vehicle in collision)
NO D.O in PRIVATE VEHICLES AUTHORIZED FOR POLICE USE!!*
P/S
“Office of comptroller”
DCMB and FSD
C.O Pct of OCC.
FSD
DCMB (DC management and budget)
C.O Member concerned
217-08 Aircraft accidents
UMOS should request ____ and notify _____.
UMOS should detain pilot and aircraft!
UMOS should safeguard evidence until examined by authorized personnel
UMOS should advise owner or pilot of his responsibility to report the accident within ______ and that failure to do so is a misdemeanor
The D.O should notify _________(4 ppl)
The supv officer in command fwds unusual occurrence report to ___________
P/S
D.O
10hours
Boro
Operations
Duty captain
Detective squad
C.O SOD
3 217-09 Directed accident response program (DARP tow)
(To direct the response of designated tow trucks, through the communications section to the scene of vehicular collisions, for vehicle which the reporting member deems unsafe to be driven. PCT commands are NOT authorized to make DARP notifications!)
EXCEPTIONS TO DARP TOW INCLUDE ________ (15000 GEAR)
(In regards to vehicles 15000+ or Govt vehicles we can DARP tow if they want one HOWEVER they are allowed to use their own tow!)
UMOS should ascertain if vehicle can be safely driven or IF towing required using “reasonableness” as standard.
(Once the reporting officer decides on DARP tow, it CANNOT be cancelled by anyone! Vehicle can be towed even if owner refuses/is not there or is incapacitated)
UMOS should notify communications when towing service is needed. Notification will include ____________(3 things)
(DO NOT TRANSMIT MAKE OR MODEL OR YEAR OF THE DISABLED VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION)
(Remember communications requests DARP tow)
UMOS should remain on the scene for ______ min after radio dispatcher advises on which tow company is responding
(IF tow company doesn’t show after 30 min then cancel thru radio and have radio send next company in rotation. UMOS should then prepare an LD6 on the original company that did not show up.)
UMOS should then tell motorist name of new responding company and give them phone # to DARP dispatcher.
(IF no tow truck comes in another 30 min then motorist calls DARP dispatcher himself and gives them his plate # and collision location)
IF UMOS parting prior to the arrival of DARP tow, inform dispatcher and give disposition ________
(Don’t put tow company on PAR until they actually arrive and tow the car)
UMOS should seize any UNLICENSED TOW TRUCK which is observed responding to a collision scene, present at a collision scene, parked in the vicinity and operator is observed offering to tow.
UMOS should prepare an Admin code summons and LD6 if probable cause exists to believe that a LICENSED TOW truck shows up unsolicited.
(IF unsolicited LICENSED tow truck actually solicits the motorists (even from a private vehicle) then give him a second summons on the same LD6)
(SO ITS POSSIBLE TO GIVE 2 SUMMONSES BUT ALWAYS ON 1 LD6)
^(The D.O should assign pct serial #, review and sign the LD6.
The D.O should have the LD6 forwarded to ______________)^
(CONT ON NEXT NOTECARD WITH P/S AND D.O DUTIES)
15000lbs+ Govt vehicles Evidence(Arrest/investigatory-Dept tow) Authorized tow (highways/tunnels/bridges) Ro-tow(stolen/abandoned)
Color, body type, plate
30 min
10-99T9
Dept of consumer affairs, licensing enforcement section.
