Title 13 - Vehicle Operations Flashcards
13.010
Who investiages department-vehicle collisions outside the city?
Usually the agency with jurisdiction, but sometimes TCIS will on a case by case basis.
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When is a PTCR required for department collisions?
When there is:
1. At least $1000 in damage, or
2. Any person is injured, or
3. Any traffic crime is comitted.
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What is required when a department collision doesn’t meet PTCR threshholds?
A report titlted “Collision - Traffic.”
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If a department-vehicle was parked or unoccupied when involved in a collision, how is the officer documented in Blue Team?
As a witness officer.
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What must an officer do when involved in a collision?
- Checks for injuries
- Notify supervsior and stay at scene.
- Complete a statement
- Complete a diagram if a PTCR is not completed by SPD
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What is a sergeants responsiblity at a dept-collision scene?
- Responds in person to scene.
- Notifies a Lt or captain
- Summons medical attention if needed
- Screens with TCIS if needed
- Takes photos
- Obtains statements from involved employee
- Completed a Blue Team
If an officer is driving code and a person runs a red light and strikes the officer, does the responding patrol officer write an infraction?
No. TCIS handles all enforcement for dept-collisions that occur during an emergency response.
When is a Blue Team needed for a dept collision?
Every dept collision, regardless of visible damage or monetary value.
Can SECTOR be used for department collisions?
No.
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Who chairs the Collision Review Board?
Captain of the traffic section, or designee.
Who appoint the members of the Collision Review Board?
The chair (Traffic Captain)
Who is on the Collision Review Board?
- Two sergeants
- One PEO
- Three officers
- Traffic section admin (non voting)
- TCIS (non-voting)
- Training (non voting)
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What comprises a quorem for Collision Review Board?
4 voting members and the Chair.
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When must the Collision Review Board notify the employee of the initial finding?
Within seven days
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What is the timeframe for an employee to appeal a finding by the Collision Review Board?
15 days
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Who makes the recommendation for discipline resulting from a Collision Review Board finding?
Bureau chief recommends, Chief of Police has final decision.
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What are the ways a person can appeal a Collision Review Board finding?
In person or by written statement.
13.030
What is Emergency Response driving?
When an officer operates a police vehicle substantially outside of a normal traffic pattern.
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When can officers drive in an emergency response?
When the need outweights the risk. Life preservation is the highest priority.
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When do midemenaor or property crimes justify emergency driving?
Only when:
1. Responding to an in-progress crime, or
2. Where there is a legitimate concern for the preservation of life.
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Can a supervisor modify or terminate emergency driving (not pursuit)?
Yes