driving/vehicle procedures Flashcards
. Department members will operate police vehicles________ and with_________ for the rights and safety of others, regardless of circumstances
reasonably /regard
Cellphone use while operating a department vehicle (on or off duty) will be limited to
hands-free usage
Members using cellphones while operating a department vehicle must use ,_____________&___________ keeping in mind officer and public safety at all times.
good judgment and discretion
Electronic Safety Aids
Disabling these aids is prohibited except when?
working in inclement conditions [i.e., snow or ice] for traction control
What must be exercised when entering opposing traffic lanes?
Extreme caution
EVOC is mandatory as follows:
Police officers: EVOC in each of the first three years of service.
Police officers with more than four years of service and assigned to an area command, every 3 years
Non-uniformed officers not assigned to an area command are exempt from EVOC recertification
Sergeants assigned to an area command 5 years
Non-uniformed sergeants not assigned to an area command are exempt from EVOC recertification
When will an officer have their driving privileges suspended?
Failure to certify in mandatory evoc.
What is an incident?
A separate category from a collision, is an occurrence in which a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, bicycle, road debris, or stationary object such as a tree, pole, or building not resulting in bodily injury, a complaint of bodily injury, death of a person, or results in the total damage to any vehicle or item of property to an apparent extent of less than $750.
What is a collision?
An occurrence in which a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, bicycle, road debris, or stationary object such as a tree, pole, or building resulting in bodily injury, a complaint of bodily injury, death of a person, or results in the total damage to any vehicle or item of property to an apparent extent of $750 or more.
All department members involved in a COLLISION while in actual physical control of and/or assigned to any vehicle (on duty) or any department vehicle (on or off duty), whether the vehicle is occupied or not, will:
Stop at the scene of the collision and render aid to any person injured.
Notify the Communications dispatcher.
Notify their immediate or on-duty supervisor as soon as practical. If physically unable, then the Communications dispatcher will assist.
Notify a training instructor or training supervisor of all collisions that occur during training.
Prior to moving any vehicle involved in a collision, notify the responding supervisor and/or Traffic Bureau unit.
Prior to the end of shift, report the details of the collision via the Collision Report in Blue Team.
Supervisor will: (employee collision)
If a commissioned supervisor, respond and conduct preliminary investigation.
Ensure that a Check Ride Report (LVMPD 461) is completed on the involved member
Ensure the involved member completes a Collision Report in Blue Team or memo as required.
All department members involved in a vehicle INCIDENT while in actual physical control of and/or assigned to any vehicle (on duty) or any department vehicle (on or off duty), whether the vehicle is occupied or not, will:
Stop at the scene of the incident.
Notify the Communications dispatcher.
Notify their immediate and/or on-duty supervisor as soon as practical.
Prior to moving any vehicle involved, notify the responding supervisor and/or Traffic Bureau unit.
Prior to the end of shift, report the details of the incident via the Collision Report in Blue Team
Supervisor’s Report of Department Vehicle Incident (form 393)
- Visible damage is apparently minor (small dents/scratches, undercarriage damage).
2.No injuries or claimed injuries
3.No other citizen vehicle or non-motorist involved - Minor damage to private property
- Training collisions with minor injuries or minor to moderate damage.
Commissioned supervisor completes form
Department Vehicle Incident Report (LVMPD PD 42 or PDO
- Visible damage is apparently minor (small dents/scratches, undercarriage damage).
- No injuries or claimed injuries.
- Involves citizen vehicle or non-motorist involved
4.Training collision with serious injury or death or major property damage. - Any use of PIT, blocking with contact, pinching, or ramming.
Traffic Bureau officer or Traffic Bureau supervisor
State of Nevada Traffic Collision Report PDO/NHP 5
- Moderate to minor damage (damage is apparently more than minor).
- Any injury or claimed injuries.
Traffic Bureau officer and Traffic Bureau supervisor
