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What is the purpose of THI policy 1.01.01?

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To define operational parameters utilized by Traffic Homicide Investigators.

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Where is the authority derived for THI Operations?(THI 1.01.02)

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F.S.S 321 and Florida Highway Patrol Policy Manual

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What is policy of FHP as outlined in THI policy 1.01.03?

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Members will conduct THI investigations according to F.S.S 321
THI Investigations shall be conducted by FHP to determine if a criminal violation of F.S.S has occurred. All death investigations shall be conducted as death investigations.

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What are objectives as outlined in THI policy 1.01.04 ?

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A) To establish guidelines and priorities for members in determining the types of cases to be initiated.
B.) To establish primary areas of investigative responsibility
C.) To implement measures which shall ensure that members are proficient with their duties and procedures in the area of Traffic Homicide Investigations and other death investigations.

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When shall a THI Investigation or Death Investigation be conducted? (THI Policy 1.01.05)

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1.) An intentional or criminal act is committed that results in a death on roadways or areas within FHP jurisdiction.
2.) A member of the Division investigates a traffic crash involving a death.
3.) If the death occurs 90 days or less from the date of the crash and M.E has determined the death is a result of the traffic crash, THI shall be completed.
4.) If death is more than 90 days from crash, a death investigation will be completed is M.E determines death is result of crash.
a.) THI supervisor shall confer with State Attorney Office to determine is crash is prosecutable
b.) Long form coded as a Non-Traffic Fatality
5.) An unborn child dies in crash and M.E completes death certificate for unborn child.
6.) Non-Fatal crash involving FHP vehicle or on-duty personnel, unless waved by Troop Commander.
7.) Private property crash involving death.
8.) Industrial Crash on or off roadway involving fatality.
9.) Agriculture crash in groves or fields resulting in death.
10.) Fatal crashes, natural deaths, suicides or other incidents involving death on roadways or areas of FHP jurisdiction.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 1

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Minimum of two members on scene of every fatal crash. For class 1 or Class 2, one member shall conduct crash investigation and a THI investigator conducts THI. Single vehicle single occupant conducted by THI Investigator.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 2

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Team is encouraged and team concept shall be at discretion of THI Sergeant, TWS, or on scene supervisor. Crash investigator shall conduct Next of Kin unless THI investigator elects to conduct themselves.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 3

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Investigators are to preserve scene and evidentiary value. Scene is considered a crime scene and crime scene tape should be used. Access of non-essential personnel prohibited.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 4

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All physical evidence shall be documented with all its locations documented with photographs using measurements and zero points and reference line, photogrammetry, and other technology. Field Note Packet used to document all evidence. If data table exists, printed copy is sufficient.

Documentation of evidence shall be sufficient to reconstruct crash and include information to create a scale diagram.

Scale diagram should include motion of vehicles and other parties at pre-crash, at-crash, and post-crash.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 5

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All pertinent driver information and identification shall be obtained and documented. Sobriety will always be documented. Driver Impairment procedures of section C of THI Chapter 1shall be followed.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 6

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All witness information, including public service personnel shall be identified and be interviewed if they can contribute relevant investigative facts.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 7

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Names of all law enforcement officers and public personnel shall be obtained. If Division member has significant role, member shall complete digital recorded statement, Witness Statement or incident report.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 8

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All news media personnel on scene shall be identified.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 9

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All evidence from roadway shall be photographed and documented. Items include:
a.) final rest of vehicles and occupants or pedestrians, including path of travel to final rest.
b.) area of pre-collision approach for each driver
c.) area of initial collision and secondary collisions.
d.) All evidence prior to removal from its resting position.
e.) Scene photos of al involved drivers if possible.
f.) Relevant signs, signals, or marking on roadway.
g.) Confirmation of proper function of traffic control device.
h.) Seatbelts and other occupant restraints.
i.) Evident driver distractions.
j.) Damage to all vehicles, paint transfer, and pattern injuries to occupants.
k.) Driver and occupants not possessing photo identification.
l.) Thorough scene photographs after the scene has been processed and cleared to pre-crash state.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 10

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Photographs taken by persons other than THI area to be supplemented and do not replace investigator’s photographs.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 11

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All photos forwarded to Department Photo Lab, Neil Kirkman Building with Photo Data Sheet in a timely manner.
a.) all photographic data requested on data envelope shall be completed.
b.) Investigator shall maintain copy of all digital photographs on CD in their field notes.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 12

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THI Inv. shall review all FHP photos available and videos taken by persons other than FHP. Copy of all photos be filed with orig. invest. at FHP station.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 13

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Photos and fingerprints of deceased shall be taken in every THI inv. unless M.E completes these documents.
a.) FBI fingerprint card shall be used and forwarded to CJIS/FDLE in Tallahasse.
b.) If M.E pers. obtain fingerprints, ensure they are forwarded to FDLE.
c.) RAPID ID can be used to assist identification but does not substitute for section a or b.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 14

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Post Crash Inspection of mechanical systems and eval of crash damage to each vehicle shall be conducted.
a.) Document and photograph damage including equip. or mech. failures.
b.) If Event Data Recorder (EDR) is going to be evaluated, obtain search warrant from Circuit Court in criminal cases. If imaged, all other vehicles EDR should be imaged if possible.
c.) If consent is given for EDR, use Consent of EDR Data Form (HSMV 62674)
d.) If independent mechanic is used for inspection, eliminate any real or perceived conflict of interest.
e.) Under no circumstances shall a mechanic who has pers. or prof. associations with driver, occupant, attorney, or insurance comp. be used for post crash inspection.
f.) Source for each area of contact for each vehicle should be identified, including matching damage.
1.) Longitude, lateral, and vertical measurements shall be documented to located area of the vehicles.
2.) Damage analysis should describe impact match points and contain general description of primary direction of force acting on the vehicle. support with photographs.
3.) Sketch or computer generated diagram of vehicles shall be used to document measurements of damage.
4.)Linear perimeter documentation shall be obtained of all involved vehicles of criminal investigations and if applicable, advanced reconstruction shall be applied.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 15

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THI Supervisor, scene supervisor, or assigned Inv. shall determine if assistance of support agency is needed on scene. Examples include:
a.) State Attorney’s Office
b.) Medical Examiner.
c.) National Transportation Safety Board and State Warning Point.
d.) Department of Enviromental Protection, Bureau of Emergency Response if hazardous materials are involved.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 A On Scene Procedures Subsection 16

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If commercial motor vehicle, private, public, or non-public transportation vehicle is involved in crash, on scene THI Inv. or supervisor shall notify appropriate Regional Communications Center and have CVE member respond to scene to assist with examination of Driver
a.) Examination shall include but not limited to
(1) drivers license and driver qualification.
(2) Commerical Driver Physical Qualification Certification.
(3) Driver record of duty status, as required.
(4) Hours of service to be confirmed by documentation and comprehensive inspec./investigation.
(5) Complete CVE inspection of Vehicle documenting mechanical safety. When necessary, adv. reconst. techniques be obtained and documented.

b.) CVE member shall obtain all records and reports from the carrier as needed to satisfy investigation. CVE member shall complete all THI related reports/Field Note Packet relating to CMV.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “B” Evidence Procedures

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Members shall refer to FHP Evidence/Property Procedures Manual for evidence procedures.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “C” Driver Impairment Procedures subsection 1

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In all confirmed or potential THI inv., all drivers will be evaluated for impairment.
a.) If driver transport to med. facility, it is responsibility of Inv. to ensure member is dispatched to ensure the driver’s sobriety is evaluated and obtain legal blood sample per FHP policy.
b.) If necessary, on scene Supervisor or TWS shall ensure a member is dispatched to ensure drivers sobriety is evaluated and obtain a blood sample per FHP policy.
c.) If driver is transported out of troop, the TWS shall ensure driver is evaluated and blood sample taken per FHP Policy.
d.) THI report shall contain observations of impairment or lack thereof.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “C” Driver Impairment Procedures subsection 2

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Evidence of Impairment shall be documented and probable cause established for legal blood sample requests.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “C” Driver Impairment Procedures subsection 3

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INV. should speak to all public service personnel on scene to inquire about observations of impairment.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “C” Driver Impairment Procedures subsection 4

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If Inv. is unable to develop probable cause for compelling driver to submit to blood test, the Inv. should request voluntary sample.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “C” Driver Impairment Procedures subsection 5

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If Probable Cause exists, INV. should be obtained in accordance with FHP Policy 17.04, regardless of whether blood was drawn for medical purposes. There is an allowance to subpoena medical blood if it is impossible to obtain legal blood sample.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “C” Driver Impairment Procedures subsection 6

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If Inv. believes alochol or drugs are a factor of Crash, INV. shall exhaust every effort to obtain lawful blood sample for all ocupants.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “C” Driver Impairment Procedures subsection 7

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Inv. shall document all information pertaining to prescription or non-prescription drugs lab analysis.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “D” Human Factors

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In all crashes, INV. shall investigate human factor element of all drivers and pedestrians.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “E” Arrest Procedures” Subsection 1

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When investigation reveals probable cause exists for crash contributing charges, INV. shall file appropriate charges.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “E” Arrest Procedures” Subsection 2

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If on scene investigation reveals need for immediate arrest, THI Inv. shall initiate the prodecure.FHP Sup. or TWS, and State Attorney shall be notified immediately.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “E” Arrest Procedures” Subsection 3

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When warrant or capias is issued, THI Inv. shall attempt to apprehend the suspect. Supervisor shall ensure personnel and available resources are used to locate the suspect.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “F” Post Scene Procedures Subsection 1

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If driver license, ID card, or Government ID card of all deceased shall be given to the THI Inv. who shall, in turn, place it in GHQ copy of homicide report.
a.) Upon receipt of GHQ copy of homicide report, the THI coordinator shall return ID to appropriate authority.
b.) It shall be permissible to cut the photograph from a Florida id card and return it to next of kin.
c.) A certified driver history (NOT DAVID check) shall be obtained for all drivers.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “F” Post Scene Procedures Subsection 2

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All initial inquiries to a fatal crash are to be refered to the THI Inv. or Troop Public Affairs Officer.
a.)THI Inv. shall not release any information concerning the investigation to the general public until the investigation is complete or sworn statement is obtained pursuant to F.S.S 316.066.
b.) Next of Kin and victims shall be appraised of the progress of the investigation periodically and in a timely manner. All such communications shall be documented.
c.) Inv. shall return communications received by next of kin , victims in a timely manner.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “F” Post Scene Procedures Subsection 3

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THI Inv. required to keep their supervisors informed of progress of case.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “F” Post Scene Procedures Subsection 4

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THI Inv. are required to enter all known information into the H.I.T.S(homicide investigation tracking system) within 24 hours of assignment to investigation. Essential to comply with F.S.S 322.27

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “F” Post Scene Procedures Subsection 5

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Inv. shall enter additional information or edit existing information when it becomes available. THI Sergeants shall check HITS to ensure all applicable fields are accurate and completed.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “F” Post Scene Procedures Subsection 6

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All non-fatal investigations involving FHP vehicle or on-duty personnel not waived by Troop Commander shall be entered into HITS for tracking purposes.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 1

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THI sergeant shall provide the first level of supervision, make case assignments, and review case files for content and thoroughness including field notes.
a.) THI sergeant shall review and approve reports per policy.
b.) if THI sergeant is on leave. District Commander or his/her designee shall assume responsibilities for THI sergeant.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 2

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THI sergeant shall immediately be notified of any THI or death investigation being conducted by a member of their squad.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 3

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If on duty, THI sergeant shall respond to the scene to ensure a comprehensive scene investigation is conducted and to ensure assistance. If off-duty, THI sergeant shall respond when:
a.) if requested by TWS due to high-profile or complex case.
b.) When requested by Troop Commander.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 4

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THI sergeant is responsible for routinely verifying the investigation is progressing at an appropriate rate and that all leads are being investigated and documented.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 5

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The THI sergeant is responsible for establishing and maintaining liason with State Attorney Office, to include a tracking system for each investigation requiring a release by the State Attorneys Office.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 6

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THI sergeant shall establish and maintain a liason with M.E officer.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 7

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THI sergeant shall oversee the administrative operation of THI squad within their troop or district. They shall ensure that investigations meet Division standards and are submitted within established time limits.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 8

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THI sergeants shall ensure that investigators are using their time effectively. THI sergeants shall ensure THI inv. perform patrol functions including responding to calls for service when not actively performing THI duties.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 9

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When THI Inv. has regular days off or on leave, THI Sergeant shall assign other THI Inv. to process vehicles, obtain witness statements, or assist in other areas requiring immediate attention.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 10

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THI sergeant shall ensure that THI Inv. working midnight shift who received an assignment to conduct THI investigation or death inv. must, after immediately receiving such assignment, be allowed sufficient time during daylight hours (minimum of 16 consecutives hours of on-duty time) to conduct necessary follow-up investigation.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 11

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THI Sergeants encouraged to develop team approach in dealing with personnel and scheduling problems. When possible, THI Inv. shall be detailed to assist other THI Inv. with on-scene and post-scene investigations.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 12

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Troops and Districts shall ensure that a Traffic Homicide Inv. is available to respond to conduct THI investigation as outlined in this policy. An on-call schedule shall be available and if on-call Inv. can not respond, an alternative needs to respond.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 13

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THI sergeant will ensure that when THI position is vacated, all equipment is maintained for that position.

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THI Policy 1.01.06 “G” THI Supervision subsection 14

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Required equpment for THI INV. includes but not limited to:
a.) CD writer for MDC
b.) Optical Mouse
c.) Replacement batteries for all equipment
d.) Digital Camera and memory card.
e.) Remote shutter release device.
f.) Tripod.
g.) Audio cassete tape recorder or digital voice recorder.
h.) Sufficient audio cassete tapes, if applicable.
i.) Two 100 ft steel tapes, a 300 ft. tape, 25 ft tape, and a Rolatape.
j.) 4 foot level.
k.) Standard and truck air pressure gauges.
l.) Tire tread depth gauge.
m.) Traffic template.
n.) Current traffic homicide manual (via powerDMS)
o.) Marking paint or spray chalk.
p.) Traffic Homicide Forms (via T-Drive)
q.) iWitness Photogrammery Manual/software/USB dongle
r.) Photogrammery Evidence Markers/weights
s.) Once class C uniform as outlined in FHP policy 6.01 Uniforms and Personal Appearance.(Class C may be worn during post-collision vehicle inspections and if called out during on-call status)
t.) Drag sled with approved spring scale( no digital scales shall be used.)
u.) Fingerprint kit.

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THI Policy 2.01.01 Case Management Procedure Purpose

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To provide direction and establish case management, reporting guidelines and review guidelines for investigative and supervisory personnel.

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THI Policy 2.01.02 Policy

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FHP shall report the results of THI investigations and death investigations in a professional, uniform, and expedient manner.To ensure supervisory control and follow-up, a case management system and review system will be implemented. Case management shall determine the direction and depth of the investigative process and the resources, especially staffing, to be allocated to a particular investigation. Case management shall be interwoven with all aspects of case review.

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THI Policy 2.01.03 Objectives

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To establish procedure to:
A.) Define various responsibilities for a case management and review process.
B.) Ensure the integrity and quality of the Division’s investigative files and related documents.
C.) Give direction to investigators and supervisors in determining responsibilities.

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THI Policy 2.01.04 Definitions

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A. Case File- A jacket containing a collection of reports, photographs or other written documentation concerning a traffic homicide investigation or death investigation, further identified by an assigned case number.
B. Case Management- The systematic process of decision making relation to tactical and operational aspects of an investigation to determine direction , scope, and development, as well as to ensure that appropriate steps are being taken.
C. Case Review- An examination of the case file to ensure that it is complete, and accurately reflects previous investigative activity, current status of the investigation, and any associated evidence. This may include a round-table discussion of THI INv. to solve complex events.

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