Ch 1 Accident Investigations

Question 0

When is a MAARS required ?

Answer 0

Accidents involving vehicles with valid temp or transporter tags, an traffic citations, all county & Government vehicles, pedestrian accidents.

Question 1

Upon arrival at an accident scene, what should the officer initiate ?

Answer 1

A computer check on all drivers and vehicles involved in the accident even if the parties display valid vehicle registration and drivers licenses.

Question 2

If there is a disagreement about a reconstructionist’s response….

Answer 2

The decision of the reconstructionist prevails unless he is overruled by a command officer.

Question 3

If a victim dies within 30 days of an accident -

Answer 3

Immediately notify the OIC, CARU, complete CIR and forward 88s.

Question 4

According to UCR, what is a traffic death from a violations of traffic laws classified as ?

Answer 4

Manslaughter

Question 5

When is a MAARS report optional ?

Answer 5

• Single vehicle not disabled with no public property damaged or involved
• Property damage accident occurring on private property, regardless of extent of damage
• Property damage accidents occurring on public roadways not resulting in disabling damage to any involved vehicle.

Question 6

If an officer decline to write a MAARS as allowed-

Answer 6

He is not required to write a report on a later date because of new information.

Question 7

Contact records for photos needed -

Answer 7

30 days prior

Question 8

An incident report is acceptable for a hit & run , only when ?

Answer 8

The info fails to identify the suspect vehicle.

Question 9

At an aircraft accident, If an officer performs significant assistance such as rendering rescue and first aid services or collecting evidence.. What type of 88 shall be written ?

Answer 9

Incident report and CIR

Question 10

Who handles boating or drowning accidents ?

Answer 10

Maryland Natural Resource Police (MNRP) investigates accidents on county waterways and those controlled by public agencies.

Question 11

MNRP discretion..

Answer 11

Accidents occurring on privately owned bodies of water. If MNRP cannot or will not respond, PGPD handles and then write incident report. If fatal contact homicide.

Question 12

Who handles deaths in swimming pools ?

Answer 12

PGPD homicide

Question 13

What should an officer do at a train accident ?

Answer 13

Write MAARS. since train is not defined as a vehicle, document necessary info such as crew, passengers, train info in narrative section of MAARS. CIR is required.

Question 14

In the event of Train accident, after notifying the National Response Center through PSC. What should an officer do ?

Answer 14

Evacuate train or community if there is fuel leakage, grade crossing accident with death or injury, Hazmat spills, train derailment.

Question 15

Who investigates accidents in which a pedestrian is struck and killed ?

Answer 15

PGPD homicide

Question 16

Who investigates non fatal train/pedestrian accidents ?

Answer 16

DB… To determine foul play or attempted suicide.

Question 17

When is MAARS not need for a train accident ?

Answer 17

When a pedestrian is involved. Incident, special or CIR.

Question 18

What is required in the event of a train derailment ?

Answer 18

CIR & Incident report. Include date and time of NRC notification, person making notification and NRC official.

Question 19

Response by officers to accidents during snow emergencies :

Answer 19

• accident is a hit and run
• damage to county property
• public hazard exists from debris or site damage
• injuries are involved
• vehicles are inoperable