220 - Traffic Function (2 of 3) Flashcards

1
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FHP only handles traffic crashes and hazards that occur on, underneath the overpass of, at the intersection of, on any on-ramp of, and on any off-ramp of the following highways: (5)

A

(1) Interstate-10;
(2) Interstate-95;
(3) Interstate-295;
(4) State Road 9B; and
(5) State Road 202 (J. Turner Butler Boulevard).

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When dispatched to a traffic crash or hazard at a location handled by FHP:
(1) The JSO PECO will contact Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Will JSO will also be dispatched?

A

yes

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When dispatched to a traffic crash or hazard at a location handled by FHP: What TOL wrecker will be called if needed?

A

FHP’s

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When dispatched to a traffic crash or hazard at a location handled by FHP: JSO may elect to write a report if _____ or _____, otherwise FHP will hold these calls for the next available FHP unit. The list above does not alter the JSO/FHP agreement regarding fatal crashes or crashes involving JSO vehicles (see appendix.

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the citizen has been waiting an extended period of time for FHP or for certain reasons (elderly, isolated area, etc.)

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Officers handling traffic crash investigations shall ensure that the _____ or _____, comply with removing any roadway debris when towing or removing a vehicle from the scene of a crash.

A

TOL wrecker drivers, or citizens

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Traffic Crashes: 1st officer at the scene will Notify the appropriate agencies of damage or other hazards. Examples of these agencies include: (6)

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(1) The JEA;
(2) The Traffic Engineer;
(3) Streets and Highways for local streets;
(4) DOT for state roads;
(5) The telephone company; and
(6) Public Works for broken water mains.

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Traffic Crashes: 1st officer at the scene will Place an _____ sticker on any damaged state property (e.g. guardrails, fences, light poles, barricades, etc.). These stickers are available at all six zone substations. _____ may order new stickers from Mr. Jack Franks of Transfield Services at (904)-460-5410.

A

orange Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT);

Zone Commanders

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Vehicles involved in traffic crashes may be left at the scene at the request of the owners or representatives, if present, provided the vehicles can be _____.
Owners must make arrangements for the immediate removal of their vehicles.

A

safely parked and secured

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In the event vehicles require towing by a TOL wrecker, officers should _____ when possible and inform the owners or their representatives that there will be a _____.

A

release the vehicle at the scene

wrecker fee

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10
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In the event that a crash is reported and the location is unknown, the information will be recorded on a _____ and forwarded to the Traffic Homicide Unit.

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Field Investigation Report (FIR) via COPSMORE,

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When a law enforcement officer submits a report on the crash, proof of insurance must be provided to the officer, by _____.

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each party involved

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Only the _____ of the motor vehicle may be given a citation for an insurance violation in accordance with F.S.S. 316.646, when a crash report is completed. Any other driver may be cited for _____ under F.S.S. 316.066(1)(d).

A

registered owner

failure of each party to the crash to provide proof of insurance to investigating officer

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Any party who fails to provide the required information is guilty of an infraction for a _____violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318 unless the officer determines that due to injuries or other special circumstances such insurance information cannot be provided immediately.

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nonmoving

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If the person provides the law enforcement agency, within _____ of the crash, proof of insurance that was valid at the time of the crash, the law enforcement agency may void the citation.

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24 hours

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If the person provides the law enforcement agency, within 24 hours of the crash, proof of insurance that was valid at the time of the crash, the law enforcement agency may void the citation. Upon receipt of proof of insurance, officers must complete a _____ to show proper insurance information. The officer will submit the citation with the_____ through the chain of command to be forwarded to the Records Unit. Officers will write _____ for the reason on the affidavit.

A

Traffic Crash Continuation Report (HSMV-90004)
Affidavit of Justification (P-0458)
“Proof of Insurance provided within 24 hours”

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16
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Violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest shall have this charge included on the Arrest & Booking Report as a _____ violation.

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“Civil”

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17
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_____ shall ensure that the Summary of Reports Form, the Traffic Crash Report, and the matching citations are submitted before _____

A

Supervisors

the end of the supervisor’s tour of duty.

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18
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Any unverified information should be listed _____ and clearly labeled as unverified.

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only in the narrative of the report

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Once an officer personally sees the vehicle and tag, the information becomes _____ and can be entered into the appropriate areas of the report.

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verified information

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20
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Officers will ensure that every driver, pedal cyclist, or pedestrian has a completed Driver Exchange of Information Form in crashes that have _____ vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians or motorcycles.

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three or less

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21
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If the crash has _____ vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians or motorcycles a case information card with the CCR number must be provided and explained to all drivers, pedal cyclist and pedestrians.

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four or more

22
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_____ will ensure that all Traffic Crash Reports are submitted by the end of the shift and are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and legibility.

A

Supervisors

23
Q

All Traffic Crash Reports must be submitted through the SmartCop application except ______.

A

Supplement Reports where the original report was completed manually

24
Q

Responding officers will handle the hit and run crash investigations that do not involve serious injury or death as any other _____, as outlined in Order 210 (Patrol Function).

A

Category “A” Case

25
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For hit and run crashes with serious injury that require transportation from the scene of the crash, to a hospital by an emergency medical transportation vehicle (e.g., JFRD, Life Flight, Trauma One, etc.) the officer will complete the initial investigation by _____ and document their actions on the crash report. The follow-up of these cases, which are not solved by the initial investigation, will be conducted by a _____. _____ will be completed for open crash cases forwarded to the Traffic Homicide Office.

A

the end of the shift
traffic homicide detective
A Hit and Run Report (P-0306)

26
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_____ will be used for unverified information submitted to the Investigation Division for follow-up. It should also explain what steps the investigating officer has taken in the case.

A

The Hit and Run Report

27
Q

In all Hit and Run cases, the investigating officer shall record the number of hours and minutes that he spent investigating this case, where?

A

in the narrative.

28
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If a hit and run suspect vehicle is located and the investigating officer is unable to determine the driver’s identity, and the owner cannot be located, he shall:
(1) Request for a TOL wrecker and tow the suspect’s vehicle if _____

A

the vehicle is of evidentiary value and further processing is needed;

29
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If a hit and run suspect vehicle is located and the investigating officer is unable to determine the driver’s identity, and the owner cannot be located, he shall:

(1) Request for a TOL wrecker and tow the suspect’s vehicle if the vehicle is of evidentiary value and further processing is needed;
(2) When will a hold be placed on it? how long?

A

Upon supervisor approval, place a hold on the vehicle for as long as justified by the investigation;

30
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The hit and run vehicle may be towed from public or private property when?

A

if the vehicle is in plain view and is being seized as evidence

31
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The hit and run vehicle (shall/shall not) be towed if it is secured within a structure (such as a garage or fenced area secured by a lock) which would have to be forcibly entered to remove the vehicle.

A

shall not

32
Q

There are certain legitimate reasons for a person to leave the scene of a crash. Under the following circumstances a Crash Report will be completed instead of an FIR: (5)

A

(1) Anytime a driver has valid, usable suspect information;
(2) The driver left the scene to pursue a hit and run vehicle;
(3) The driver left the scene for his own safety;
(4) The driver left the scene to seek immediate medical attention; or
(5) The driver left the scene to report the crash and is a reasonable distance away from the scene of the crash.

33
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hit and run crashes where the citizen made a sincere attempt to comply with the above statutes, officers will complete _____

A

a Crash Report

34
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Violation of F.S.S. 316.027 “Crashes Involving Death or Injury” is a felony. Officers investigating these cases should contact ___, ___ and ___ so that the officer may either make an arrest at the scene or present it to the SAO for a filing decision.

A

a supervisor, coordinate with a Traffic Homicide Detective via the Investigative PECO, and record the information

35
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_____ will be responsible for the protection of the crash scene, and maintaining a perimeter around the scene. He will also ensure that a list is made of all people that are allowed into the perimeter. A separate list of all Police and JFRD personnel, who respond to the scene, will also be made. These lists will be given to the _____.

A

The supervisor on the scene;

Traffic Homicide Investigator who responds

36
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_____ on the scene will be responsible for making sure that each of the summaries are completed and given to the Traffic Homicide Detectives.

A

The supervisor

37
Q

When a JSO vehicle is involved in a traffic crash which results in death or a life threatening injury, promptly summon to the scene the following: (3)

A

(1) A supervisor;
(2) A crime scene detective; and
(3) A traffic homicide detective.

38
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If the scene of the crash has been cleaned up, witnesses released, and drivers cited and released before the investigating officer learns that the injuries to one or more individuals are life threatening, what should the officer do?

A

there is no need to call out a Traffic Homicide detective. Note all the circumstances in the report and write “Attention: Traffic Homicide” in the first line of the narrative of the Traffic Crash Report.

39
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In cases of fatalities, the Medical Examiner (ME) and wreckers will only be requested at the direction of _______

A

the Traffic Homicide Detective;

40
Q

The issuance of traffic citations at the scene of a life threatening injury or fatality is the responsibility of the Traffic Homicide Detective; and Officers may issue those citations at the scene as directed by the _____.

A

Traffic Homicide Detective

41
Q

If an officer is called to a hospital regarding the death of an individual which resulted from injuries sustained in a traffic crash which occurred previously (i.e., several hours earlier or on another date and time), _______ shall complete a traffic crash update report. A Traffic Homicide Detective will not respond to this type of incident. This report shall document the following:

A

the responding officer

(a) The full name (first, middle, and last,) of the deceased victim;
(b) The date and time the victim was pronounced dead;
(c) The name of the physician pronouncing the individual as deceased; and
(d) The attending physician’s statement that the individual died as a result of injuries sustained in the traffic crash.

42
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If an officer is called to a hospital regarding the death of an individual which resulted from injuries sustained in a traffic crash which occurred previously (i.e., several hours earlier or on another date and time), the responding officer shall complete a traffic crash update report. Will a Traffic Homicide Detective respond to this type of incident?

A

No

43
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If an officer is called to a hospital regarding the death of an individual which resulted from injuries sustained in a traffic crash which occurred previously (i.e., several hours earlier or on another date and time), the responding officer shall complete a traffic crash update report and forward it to who?

A

the Traffic Homicide Office.
If this incident takes place during normal hours of operation (Monday – Friday, 0600 - 2400) the reporting officer should also contact the Traffic Homicide Unit and notify them of the situation.

44
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If an officer is called to a hospital regarding the death of an individual which resulted from injuries sustained in a traffic crash which occurred in another jurisdiction (i.e.,another county or state), or the crash was investigated by another agency within this jurisdiction (e.g., FHP, Beaches, etc.), the responding officer shall _____. It who’s responsibility to complete the report?

A

It will be the responsibility of the agency conducting the original investigation to complete the traffic crash update report.

45
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If there are any questions regarding obtaining the blood sample (life threatening Injury or Death), _______ shall consult with the traffic homicide detective as soon as he is called.

A

the supervisors

46
Q

Officers investigating a traffic crash involving a non-JSO City-of-Jacksonville (COJ) vehicle shall complete a _______ regardless of the value of the damage caused by the crash.

A

Traffic Crash Report (or ARMS report if the location of the crash is unknown)

47
Q

Officers investigating a traffic crash involving a non-JSO City-of-Jacksonville (COJ) will request _______ if the crash resulted in any injury that necessitated transportation to a hospital.

A

a COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor via NCIC

48
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If a traffic crash or damaged-vehicle incident involving any JSO-owned or JSO-leased vehicle occurs in Duval County, the involved member will immediately notify an _____, who will respond to the scene.

A

on-duty supervisor

49
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If a traffic crash or damaged-vehicle incident involving any JSO-owned or JSO-leased vehicle occurs in Duval County, the involved member will immediately notify an on-duty supervisor, who will respond to the scene. The
supervisor will request a COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor via NCIC if the crash resulted in
_______

A

any injury that necessitated transportation to a hospital;

50
Q

When a crash occurs and only JSO vehicle(s) or property is damaged, a supervisor will complete _____

A

a Blue Team report only