Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles ,

Question 1

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles, Immediately notify ________? when a stolen vehicle is recovered in Philadelphia , but was stolen in another jurisdiction.

Answer 1

The Detective division of recover

Question 2

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles, If a re-possessor dose not have physical possession of the vehicle and a disturbance is caused advised the re-possessor to _______?

Answer 2

Obtain a writ

Question 3

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles, If the re-possessor has the vehicle advised the owner that ______?

Answer 3

Re-possession has taken place

Question 4

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles, rotational tow dose not apply to those roadways controlled by _________?

Answer 4

The State Police

Question 5

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles, Prior to towing a vehicle under subsection code 9-605(11) the towing company shall take a digital photograph that clearly shows the following

Answer 5

1. the Vehicles license plate
2. The Violation for which the vehicle is being towed
3. The posted sign identifying that unauthorized parking is prohibited where the vehicle is parked , and that the vehicle will be towed

Question 6

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles, Licensed tow Companies must have signed permission from the owner of the private lot to tow vehicles and must ________?

Answer 6

Produce this letter to police upon request

Question 7

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles,

Police tow will not be used for ________?

Answer 7

Minor civilian accidents

Question 8

ROTATIONAL TOWING OF ACCIDENT OR DISABLED VEHICLES

Answer 8

A. No person shall engage in towing from the scene of an accident where police have been
dispatched or otherwise respond to the scene of the accident unless that person has been
selected through operation of the AutoReturn rotational system. 2/4

B. This policy is applicable to all accidents and disabled vehicles where police are
dispatched to the scene or sight accidents/disabled vehicles are observed by officers.*4

C. The AutoReturn Rotational Tow Policy is not applicable to those roadways currently
patrolled by the Pennsylvania State Police. Nor shall such policy be applied to City-
owned vehicles requiring towing (both Police and non-police city vehicles); these vehicles will be towed in accordance with the policy of the respective city agency

Question 9

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles,

The Primary function of Police tow squad is the relocation or impoundment of vehicles for the following situations

Answer 9

Vehicles relocated for parades, special events, major accidents, including tractor-trailers, and disabled vehicles which cause a hazardous situation. Impoundment of vehicles involved with homicides, crime scenes, “Guard for Fingerprints” and investigations (major crimes, etc.). Fatal accidents or accidents involving vehicle safety checks will be determined by the Accident Investigation District (AID).

Question 10

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles All policies concerning the towing of police vehicles will be followed as outlined in______?

Answer 10

Directive 9.8, “Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Police

Vehicles”.

Question 11

Police Officer/Investigator seeking to tow a vehicle will:

Answer 11

Supply Police Radio with the following:
a. Location of the vehicle,
b. Make, model, color, and condition of vehicle,
c. State, license plate number, and vehicle identification number (VIN),
d. Specific reason for tow request,
e. Weight/cargo, if possible, of any overturned tractor-trailer and placard
information of any hazardous cargo
.
2. Complete a Complaint/Incident report (75-48) and a Vehicle/Pedestrian
Investigation Report (75-48A) with pertinent information and give it to the
Operations Room Supervisor.

Question 12

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles Sworn personnel will no longer respond to the scene of an auto accident
with ________?

Answer 12

property damage only. Refer to the guidelines outlined in Directive
9.6, Appendix “C” “Property Damage Only Vehicle Accidents

Question 13

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles , Ensure the contents of the vehicle remain with the vehicle EXCEPTION:

Answer 13

The discovery of firearms, explosives, (fireworks etc.)
hazardous items, items that may have evidentiary value (e.g.
beer or alcohol containers) or items that may warrant further
investigation will be brought to the attention of a patrol
supervisor who will decide the proper course of action

Question 14

According to Directive 12.5 Towing of Vehicles
TOWING OF RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLES
Patrol Officer will:

Answer 14

1. Investigate all vehicles in accordance with Directive 12.8, “Vehicle Investigations.”
2. A DC# will be obtained for all recovered stolen vehicles in Philadelphia. Prepare a
   Complaint or Incident Report (75-48) for all recovered stolen vehicles. Prepare a
   Vehicle or Pedestrian Investigation Report (75-48-A) for all occupied recovered
   stolen vehicles. Also prepare a Towing Report (75-7) accurately and completely
   (see example in Appendix A).
3. Have any person(s) arrested taken to the proper investigative unit.
4. Notify Police Radio divisional console that you are switching to “M” band. Notify
   “M” band and request that the recovered stolen vehicle be towed by a private
   salvor. Upon completion of the recovery process, return to your divisional band.
5. Remain with the vehicle until a tow truck arrives. If the salvor does not arrive
   within 30 minutes, notify a patrol supervisor and ask for authorization to either
   leave the scene and resume patrol or continue to remain with the vehicle. A patrol
   supervisor will determine if Police Radio should verify that the original salvor
   contacted is enroute or have that salvor canceled and another salvor contacted.
   Additionally, a Neighborhood Services Unit supervisor will be notified during the
   8am-4pm tour of duty.