SOP 322 Utilization of Wrecker and Impoundment of Vehicles Flashcards

1
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The term _________ will be used for vehicles that are transported to a rotation wrecker company storage lot. ________________ are
used for vehicles when there is no continuing law enforcement interest.

A

“rotation impound”

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The term _________ will be used for vehicles that are transported to a rotation wrecker company storage lot. ________________ are
used for vehicles when there is no continuing law enforcement interest.

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“rotation impound”

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Police impounds are vehicles for which there is a present and continuing law enforcement interest and vehicles of __________ when necessarily impounded for safe keeping.

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deceased persons

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Also, officers are responsible for taking reasonable precautions to protect vehicles and the contents thereof from damage or theft when

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the vehicle owner is unable to do so for any reason.

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Officers will not authorize or facilitate the parking of vehicles on private property
without the express consent of the owner or manager of the property and _________.

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the written consent of the vehicle owner

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In DUI arrest cases and in all cases where the mental capacity of the vehicle owner is questionable due to alcohol or drug consumption or any other reason, the
owner will be presumed to be incapable of making a legally competent decision
concerning the disposition of the vehicle and all such vehicles will be _________

A

impounded

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Whenever a vehicle driver is arrested or otherwise incapacitated, if there is no
reason for continuing law enforcement interest in the vehicle and the vehicle is
otherwise fully in compliance with Florida Law, with the competent consent of
the owner, the vehicle may be released to a licensed and legal driver who is

A

on scene

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Vehicles may be secured with the owner’s written consent if located ___________or ______________. Vehicles will not be left in the right-of-way.

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  1. on or adjacent to the owner’s property

2. if parked in a publicly owned parking garage or marked parking space

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Vehicles that are abandon on public property are considered to be what type of impounds?

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Rotation Impound

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Vehicle’s which are considered to be possible stolen vehicle’s are

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rotation impounds

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When a vehicle must be removed from a crash scene, it is the responsibility of the _____ (if available) to cause the removal (unless
seized as a “police impound”)

A

driver

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In crash cases where the vehicle driver/owner consents to the tow, no impound report is necessary. However, if the rotation wrecker is used, the investigating officer should ensure that the driver has a record of the ________ and _________of the wrecker company

A

name and address

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Requests for wreckers for impoundment will be made on the frequency designated for ______ and ________.

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registration and wanted checks.

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Requests for wreckers for impoundment will be made on the frequency
designated for registration and wanted checks. The impounding officer
will provide

A
  1. Location
  2. Associated case number,
  3. VIN,
  4. tag number
    5 color
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Requests for wreckers at crash scenes when the officer is obtaining a wrecker for the driver are made on the ___________

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primary frequency.

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In this case (Wreckers at Crash Scenes) only the _____ and __________

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Location any special towing information is required.

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Under __________ officers may direct the Communications Bureau to dispatch the nearest rotation wrecker without regard to the rotation list.13

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emergency conditions,

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Investigating officers at crash scenes have ______l over wrecker operators. Officers will require wrecker operators to move damaged vehicles out of the flow of traffic and clean all crash debris from
the streets as required by F.S. §316.2044(2).

A

supervisory contro

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Complaints by officers regarding a wrecker company will be directed to the ____________ for transmittal to the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission.

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Communications Bureau manager

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During the inventory process only items of value exceeding ____ need to be listed on the impound report.

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$10.00

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Officers will verify that the wrecker driver has a ________ and that the information on the badge matches that of the driver.

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“PVDL” (Public Vehicle Drivers License)

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Any discrepancy with a wrecker drivers PVDL will be reported to the ______ for follow-up with the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission.

A

Communications Center

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The wrecker driver will place his PVDL number on the line normally reserved for the__________ on the police impound report (TPD 203). The license number will substitute for the wrecker driver’s signature.

A

wrecker driver’s signature

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Officers will obtain _______ prior to placing a “hold” on the Impounded Vehicle Report (TPD 203).

A

supervisory approval

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When supervisory approval is granted, the officer will enter the reason for the "hold" in the _______on the original (white) page of the report.
"Details of Report" section
26
When Communications is contacted for a wrecker on a police impound, the communications technician will be advised of the type of hold(s) on the vehicle and the?
name of the approving supervisor.
27
In those cases when wrecker or storage fees must be waived as a result of error directly attributable to the police department, _______of the concerned division will initiate the request for waiver (TPD Form 700), and route said request to the respective assistant chief or to the legal advisor for final approval.
the commander
28
If a question of fees must be resolved during other than normal duty hours, the _____ will contact the appropriate commander or, if contact cannot be made, the legal advisor.
concerned shift or bureau commander
29
When a marked or unmarked police department vehicle becomes disabled, the operator will notify _______ of the location, make, model, vehicle year, tag number, vehicle number, color, and the vendor that handles the normal maintenance.
Communications
30
Police impounds are vehicles for which there is a present and continuing law enforcement interest and vehicles of __________ when necessarily impounded for safe keeping.
deceased persons
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Also, officers are responsible for taking reasonable precautions to protect vehicles and the contents thereof from damage or theft when
the vehicle owner is unable to do so for any reason.
32
Officers will not authorize or facilitate the parking of vehicles on private property without the express consent of the owner or manager of the property and _________.
the written consent of the vehicle owner
33
In DUI arrest cases and in all cases where the mental capacity of the vehicle owner is questionable due to alcohol or drug consumption or any other reason, the owner will be presumed to be incapable of making a legally competent decision concerning the disposition of the vehicle and all such vehicles will be _________
impounded
34
Whenever a vehicle driver is arrested or otherwise incapacitated, if there is no reason for continuing law enforcement interest in the vehicle and the vehicle is otherwise fully in compliance with Florida Law, with the competent consent of the owner, the vehicle may be released to a licensed and legal driver who is
on scene
35
Vehicles may be secured with the owner’s written consent if located ___________or ______________. Vehicles will not be left in the right-of-way.
1. on or adjacent to the owner’s property | 2. if parked in a publicly owned parking garage or marked parking space
36
Vehicles that are abandon on public property are considered to be what type of impounds?
Rotation Impound
37
Vehicle's which are considered to be possible stolen vehicle's are
rotation impounds
38
When a vehicle must be removed from a crash scene, it is the responsibility of the _____ (if available) to cause the removal (unless seized as a "police impound")
driver
39
In crash cases where the vehicle driver/owner consents to the tow, no impound report is necessary. However, if the rotation wrecker is used, the investigating officer should ensure that the driver has a record of the ________ and _________of the wrecker company
name and address
40
Requests for wreckers for impoundment will be made on the frequency designated for ______ and ________.
registration and wanted checks.
41
Requests for wreckers for impoundment will be made on the frequency designated for registration and wanted checks. The impounding officer will provide
1. Location 2. Associated case number, 3. VIN, 4. tag number 5 color
42
Requests for wreckers at crash scenes when the officer is obtaining a wrecker for the driver are made on the ___________
primary frequency.
43
In this case (Wreckers at Crash Scenes) only the _____ and __________
Location any special towing information is required.
44
Under __________ officers may direct the Communications Bureau to dispatch the nearest rotation wrecker without regard to the rotation list.13
emergency conditions,
45
Investigating officers at crash scenes have ______l over wrecker operators. Officers will require wrecker operators to move damaged vehicles out of the flow of traffic and clean all crash debris from the streets as required by F.S. §316.2044(2).
supervisory contro
46
Complaints by officers regarding a wrecker company will be directed to the ____________ for transmittal to the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission.
Communications Bureau manager
47
During the inventory process only items of value exceeding ____ need to be listed on the impound report.
$10.00
48
Officers will verify that the wrecker driver has a ________ and that the information on the badge matches that of the driver.
“PVDL” (Public Vehicle Drivers License)
49
Any discrepancy with a wrecker drivers PVDL will be reported to the ______ for follow-up with the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission.
Communications Center
50
The wrecker driver will place his PVDL number on the line normally reserved for the__________ on the police impound report (TPD 203). The license number will substitute for the wrecker driver’s signature.
wrecker driver’s signature
51
Officers will obtain _______ prior to placing a "hold" on the Impounded Vehicle Report (TPD 203).
supervisory approval
52
When supervisory approval is granted, the officer will enter the reason for the "hold" in the _______on the original (white) page of the report.
"Details of Report" section
53
When Communications is contacted for a wrecker on a police impound, the communications technician will be advised of the type of hold(s) on the vehicle and the?
name of the approving supervisor.
54
In those cases when wrecker or storage fees must be waived as a result of error directly attributable to the police department, _______of the concerned division will initiate the request for waiver (TPD Form 700), and route said request to the respective assistant chief or to the legal advisor for final approval.
the commander
55
If a question of fees must be resolved during other than normal duty hours, the _____ will contact the appropriate commander or, if contact cannot be made, the legal advisor.
concerned shift or bureau commander
56
When a marked or unmarked police department vehicle becomes disabled, the operator will notify _______ of the location, make, model, vehicle year, tag number, vehicle number, color, and the vendor that handles the normal maintenance.
Communications