HPM 110.1 Flashcards
The Department will conduct, with the appropriate Division commander’s approval, in-depth investigations of designated crashes through the use of Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams (MAIT). These MAIT will conduct investigations only within CHP jurisdictions except as follows: a. Any fatal or suspected serious injury crash involving on-duty CHP or California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) employees will be investigated by a MAIT in conjunction with the local jurisdiction. The fatal or suspected serious injury pertains to __________________________________.
any involved party, and not specifically to on-duty CHP or Caltrans employees.
Each ______________shall establish standard operating procedures for notifications and processes involving MAIT use.
Division commander
For the following types of incidents, the appropriate Division commander shall contact their respective MAIT to determine if MAIT assistance is appropriate and if an immediate MAIT response to an active scene is required: (1) A fatal or suspected serious injury crash occurs involving an on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee, including _____________ working on a Caltrans work project. The fatal or suspected serious injury pertains to any involved party, and not specifically to the on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee.
subcontractors
For the following types of incidents, the appropriate Division commander shall contact their respective MAIT to determine if MAIT assistance is appropriate and if an immediate MAIT response to an active scene is required: (2) Any aircraft crash involving a departmental aircraft in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives ____________, or when specifically requested by the OAO to assist with an aircraft-incident investigation. A qualified member of the OAO shall be assigned as a member of the MAIT conducting the investigation of any departmental aircraft crash or incident.
substantial damage
For the following types of incidents, the appropriate Division commander shall contact their respective MAIT to determine if MAIT assistance is appropriate and if an immediate MAIT response to an active scene is required: (3) Any crash in which the Department has been notified that ___________________ like those from the National Transportation Safety Board or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are going to respond to conduct a parallel investigation.
federal agency investigators
The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be used: (a) Any significant crash in which a fatality or fatalities occurred which could lead to prosecution for ____________________.
murder or manslaughter
The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be used: (b) Any crash in which a fatality or fatalities involving any vehicle or combination of vehicles described in Section ______of the California Vehicle Code.
34500
The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be used: (c) Any crash which results in the spillage or leakage of a significant amount of a ______________ which seriously threatens life or property.
hazardous material
The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be used: Any fatal or suspected serious injury crash involving a possible ______________ as a primary cause or contributing factor.
roadway defect
The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be used: (e) Any crash where there is an indication that an involved vehicle has a ____________ which was the primary cause or contributing factor.
manufacturing defect
The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be used: (f) Any crash where there is a need for an in-depth _____________.
speed analysis
The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be used: (2) A fatal or suspected serious injury crash occurs in which the investigating officer suspects a _____________ failed to operate as designed. With appropriate Division approval, in cases where the only issue is the possible failure, a consultation with the team leader may be conducted.
safety restraint system
A MAIT _________ be called to a crash scene when the intent is to have the MAIT prepare a physical evidence diagram only.
should not
Active Scene Request. The Area investigating officer or on-duty supervisor shall make an initial assessment of the need for MAIT assistance. The request for MAIT assistance should be initiated through the ______________ to the Area commander or designee.
on-duty supervisor
Allied Agency Request for Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team Assistance. All requests for MAIT assistance from allied agencies or district attorneys shall be directed to the _______________ having geographical responsibility where the crash or event occurred.
commander of the Area
