PI 09-08 Police Vehicluar Reporting

Question 1

Any department member observing a police vehicle being operated in an unsafe manner, in violation of a traffic ordinance or a department procedure will notify______________.

Answer 1

a commander or supervisor

Question 2

Any member involved in a vehicle damage incident while operating ____________will immediately notify the dispatcher and/or immediate supervisor.

Answer 2

a police vehicle

Question 3

A Communications Unit Supervisor will notify the______________ on all police vehiculars.

Answer 3

Office of General Counsel

Question 4

_______________operating a police vehicle that is involved in a collision involving a pedestrian, another vehicle, or a fixed object are responsible or completing a Police Vehicle Report, Form 154 P.D., whether or not there is actual damage to the police vehicle. Supervisors will ensure the operating member completes the report before their tour of duty ends or as soon a possible in the event the member is injured.The report even if unapproved, will be faxed to the Office of General Counsel.

Answer 4

Members

Question 5

When involved in a police vehicular the___________ will send all police vehicles to the Fleet Operations Unit for inspection and damage estimates.

Answer 5

Supervisor

Question 6

When a police vehicle sustains damage or is involved in a motor vehicle collision outside the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri the member will Notify the Fleet Operation Unit within ____________ hours if the vehicle is drivable.

Answer 6

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Question 7

When a police vehicle operator discovers vehicle damage or is involved in a police vehicular, they will notify their supervisor and complete a Form 154 P.D. prior to________________.

Answer 7

ending their tour of duty

Question 8

______________is vehicle damage intentionally caused by the operator or other person.

Answer 8

Malicious Damage

Question 9

_______________is vehicle damage that is not the result of a police vehicular or malicious damage. Hail and car wash damage is listed as ______________.

Answer 9

Miscellaneous Damage

Question 10

__________________ is undocumented vehicle damage discovered by the operator. The cause or the source may be unknown.

Answer 10

Unreported Damage

Question 11

_____________ is a motor vehicle collision involving a police vehicle that results in death, injury, or property damage.

Answer 11

Vehicle Accident

Question 12

Supervisors will ensure the_____________ faxes copies of the Form 154 P.D. to the Fleet Operations Unit, Communications Support Unit, and the Office of General
Counsel prior to the end of their shift.

Answer 12

vehicle operator

Question 13

If the vehicle damage is determined to be ___________, the supervisor will initiate an investigation and ensure an original offense report is taken and the Form 154 P.D. is completed as a supplemental report.

Answer 13

malicious

Question 14

The vehicle operator’s chain of command may initiate a Vehicle Accident Package. The immediate supervisor will mark the box on the Form 154 P.D. and designate______________ , or___________________ .

Answer 14

No further action or intiate vehicle accident package.

Question 15

A ___________________ will not be initiated if the vehicle is parked leagally.

Answer 15

Vehicluar Accident Package

Question 16

The Office of General Counsel is responsible for assembling the Vehicle Accident Package. The package consists of the following:

Answer 16

1. Missouri Uniform Traffic Accident Report (if taken)
2. Police Vehicle Report, Form 154 P.D.
3. Classification Sheet Vehicular Control, Form 325 P.D.
4. Damage Estimate from the Fleet Operations Unit
5. Photographs

Question 17

Supervisors/commanders will review and make a recommendation specifically relating to the police vehicular documented in the Vehicle Accident Package. Police vehicular damage classifications are, _____________ and __________________.

Answer 17

preventable and non-preventable.

Question 18

The _____________________ will make the final determination on all vehicular classifications.

Answer 18

Bureau Commander

Question 19

If disciplinary action is recommended, an Incident Report, Form 387 P.D., and a ________________, Form 386 P.D. will be attached to the Vehicle Accident Package by the Division Commander.

Answer 19

Demeanor Record

Question 20

Preventable vehicular history that falls within the previous ___________year period, which had similar contributing circumstances, will be considered in determining disciplinary actions.

Answer 20

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Question 21

The ____________________ will notify Fleet Operations Unit personnel of any patrol vehicle damaged within the previous twenty-four hour period and schedule an appointment for a damage cost estimate.

Answer 21

Watch II Desk Sergeant

Question 22

Supervisors will reinforce and expand positive driving habits through _______________, department policy, and review of contributing factors in police vehicular collisions.

Answer 22

observation