Crash Investigation And Reporting

Question 0

INITIAL ON-SCENE CONSIDERATIONS
Upon arriving at the crash scene, an officer should give immediate consideration to:
(a) Proper _____ of the emergency vehicle to provide protection for officers and the scene.
(b) Requesting _____ for any injured parties.
(c) Requesting additional support that may be necessary (e.g., traffic control, AFD, tow vehicles).
(d) Clearing the crash _____ as soon as possible.
1. If it is not possible to clear the roadway in a reasonable period of time, officers may need to manually direct traffic and/or place traffic cones/flares to divert traffic around the crash scene.

Answer 0

placement; medical assistance; off of the roadway

Question 1

In the event that a city-wide emergency or inclement weather creates an inordinate volume of calls for service involving minor crashes, the _____ may authorize patrol to temporarily deviate from any portion of this policy.

Answer 1

Watch Lieutenant

Question 2

A Highway Enforcement supervisor should be notified anytime patrol operations will be negatively impacted by:

(a) A collision that will block a freeway for more than _____; or
(b) A commercial motor vehicle crash involving a hazardous material spill occurring on a roadway.

Answer 2

60 minutes

Question 3

Crash Investigators _____ be called to all vehicle crashes involving:

(a) Life threatening injury or death.
(b) Serious bodily injury in which impairment of the driver due to alcohol or drugs is suspected.
(c) APD, ___, or ___ vehicles.

Answer 3

shall; AFD; EMS

Question 4

The Vehicular Homicide Unit shall be promptly notified of vehicle crashes involving:

(a) Life threatening injury or death.
(b) Serious bodily injury or death to a _____.
(c) Serious bodily injury in which impairment of the driver due to _____ is suspected.
(d) Serious bodily injury when a ____ vehicle is involved.

Answer 4

Department employee; alcohol or drugs; City

Question 5

Officers ____ cite for all the following violations at the scene of a crash, when applicable:

1. _____.
2. _____ violations.
3. _____ violations.

Answer 5

shall; Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility (FTMFR); Driver’s License; Hazardous

Question 6

If the LTS suspect vehicle and/or driver is located before the original reporting officer’s _____ ends, officers shall:

(a) Obtain any additional information and include it in the incident report or write a supplement; and
(b) Take enforcement action if all necessary elements can be proven and the intent to evade responsibility is shown.

Answer 6

tour of duty

Question 7

Officers may only take traffic enforcement action on the following violations when the crash occurs on private property:

(a) _____
(b) _____
(c) _____
(d) _____
(e) _____

Answer 7

DWI; LTS; FSRA; Reckless Driving; FTMFR

Question 8

1. Enforcement of an LTS crash is determined by the following:
   (a) A citation may be issued for a class C misdemeanor if the pecuniary loss is less than _____.
   (b) A custody arrest may be made for a class B misdemeanor if the pecuniary loss is ____ dollars or more.
2. The _____ shall be contacted to approve any FSRA crash arrest.

Answer 8

$200; $200; on-call Vehicular Homicide Detective