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Vehicle procedures Flashcards

1
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What are the requirements to tow a vehicle for outstanding unpaid parking citations?

A

3 or more outstanding unpaid parking citations and violation of a current law.

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How can officers confirm outstanding unpaid parking citations before towing a vehicle?

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By contacting LEXPARK to obtain the total amount due based on citations.

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What steps should officers take before requesting a tow for outstanding parking citations?

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Indicate total amount due and purpose of tow on Vehicle Impounding Record.

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How can payments for outstanding citations be made to LEXPARK?

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In person, by telephone, online, by standard mail, or at the towing service.

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When should an appeal bond be posted for outstanding unpaid parking citations?

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Before the vehicle will be released.

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What should officers do if a violator with outstanding citations returns to their vehicle?

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Release the vehicle to the owner before it is attached to the wrecker.

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What happens if the owner or legal user does not consent to a vehicle inventory?

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They assume the risk of any loss of property from the vehicle.

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What is the responsibility of officers recovering an auto larceny?

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Contact E911, attempt to contact the owner, release the vehicle, and document.

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What form should be completed and delivered to Central Records after towing a vehicle?

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A paper Vehicle Impounding Record (Form #209) or an Electronic Tow Sheet Submission Form.

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What should officers update in the original report after towing a vehicle?

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The property status.

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What does the supplementary report serve as notification for?

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To the NCIC Operator to remove an auto larceny from NCIC.

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What information should be documented regarding the contact with the vehicle owner?

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Date and time of contact, whether the vehicle was released or towed, and the location of the towed vehicle.

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What should officers do after completing the required reports?

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Deliver the reports to Central Records for NCIC removal and notify their supervisor.

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What are the responsibilities of supervisors in this process?

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Collect and promptly approve all required reports.

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What is the responsibility of the Central Records Reports Desk upon receiving required reports?

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To immediately remove local stolen vehicles from NCIC.

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What should be done if recovered stolen vehicle information is incomplete?

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Immediately notify the reporting officer and/or approving supervisor for assistance in obtaining needed information.

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How should Central Records Reports Desk attempt to notify the vehicle owner of a local auto larceny if contact cannot be made?

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By telephone and by sending a letter with recovery details.

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What should be done if attempts to contact the vehicle owner are unsuccessful after sending a letter?

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Forward copies of the letter to the Auto Crimes Unit sergeant for assistance.

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What are the responsibilities of the Auto Crimes Unit regarding recovered auto larceny cases?

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Conduct additional investigations, clear cases when arrests are made, and assist in notifying owners.

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What should officers do when recovering a foreign auto larceny?

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Contact E911 to confirm the vehicle’s stolen status, complete required reports noting foreign auto recovery.

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What is the purpose of G.O. 1979-01I Vehicle Procedures?

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To establish procedures for vehicle searches, tows, inventories, recoveries, and placing holds.

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According to the Lexington Police Department policy, how are vehicles searched?

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Vehicles may be searched according to state law, city ordinance, and with certain exceptions.

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When can an officer search the passenger compartment of a vehicle?

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An officer may search with probable cause, a search warrant, or under exceptions to the warrant requirement.

24
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Under what circumstances can an officer tow a vehicle?

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Tow circumstances include motorist assist, arrest of driver, abandoned vehicle, parking enforcement, and more.

25
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What are some examples of circumstances that allow for towing a vehicle?

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Request by owner, safety concern, potential evidence of crime, parking violations, etc.

26
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How should requests for contract wrecker service for tows be made?

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Requests shall be made through E911; officers should not contact the wrecker service directly.

27
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What is the responsibility for removing a prisoner’s vehicle?

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Responsibility belongs with the prisoner if the vehicle is not subject to seizure or needed as evidence.

28
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How should the impounding officer deliver the paper form or submit the Electronic Tow Sheet Submission Form to Central Records Reports Desk?

A

In person or electronically.

29
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What action should be taken by the officer if they electronically submit the form to Central Records Reports Desk?

A

Promptly verbally confirm receipt.

30
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Who is responsible for electronically sending the paper Vehicle Impounding Record Form #209 to the appropriate unit?

A

Central Records Reports Desk.

31
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When will temporary holds be released?

A

Upon completion of vehicle processing or investigation.

32
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Who is required to send a letter to the registered owner of a vehicle with a released hold?

A

Central Records Reports Desk.

33
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What is the timeline for reviewing long term holds by Central Records Reports Desk?

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Once a hold is more than 72 hours old.

34
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Who will be contacted regarding vehicles still listed on long term hold for processing by the Forensic Services Unit?

A

The Forensic Services Unit section lieutenant.

35
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What is the requirement if the assigned unit has not completed the investigation of the vehicle for long term hold pending?

A

Submit documentation outlining reasons and estimated date of release.

36
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What is the responsibility of the Technical Services Unit supervisor related to vehicles at the towing service?

A

Conduct a weekly inventory to determine release or impound.

37
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What form needs to be completed when a vehicle is placed in the police impound lot?

A

Property and Evidence Record (Form #263)

38
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Where should the completed Long Term Holds Information Sheet be placed inside the impounded vehicle?

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Front seat, in a sealed plastic bag

39
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Why should a car cover be placed over an impounded vehicle in certain situations?

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To protect it from weather or if the vehicle’s interior is exposed.

40
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Where are car covers available in the police impound lot?

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In a storage box just inside the impound lot gate.

41
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What should the Technical Services Supervisor do with impounded vehicle keys?

A

Keep them on file.

42
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What conditions need to be met to release a vehicle impounded for a long term hold?

A

Release of hold and payment of tow charges by the owner.

43
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What form is required to complete when impounding a vehicle?

A

Vehicle Impounding Record (Form #209) or an Electronic Tow Sheet Submission Form

44
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Who should the required reports be delivered to after impounding a vehicle?

A

Central Records Reports Desk

45
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When should an impounding officer notify their supervisor?

A

After they have transmitted an NCIC sensitive report

46
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Who is responsible for tracking all department temporary holds?

A

Central Records Reports Desk

47
Q

In what circumstances can a vehicle impounded by the department be ordered held?

A

Various circumstances including court orders, pending investigations, and evidence processing

48
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What is required to be completed when a vehicle is placed in the police impound lot?

A

Property and Evidence Record (Form #263)

49
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How long do temporary holds typically last?

A

24 to 72 hours

50
Q

What must be included in the paper Vehicle Impounding Record to explain why the vehicle is being held?

A

Hold information details in the comments section

51
Q

Where should the completed paper Vehicle Impounding Record be delivered?

A

Central Records Reports Desk

52
Q

Who must approve all vehicle holds?

A

A supervisor

53
Q

What constitutes a legitimate reason for the release of a vehicle from a towing facility?

A

A Court Order demanding immediate release presented.

54
Q

During what hours are vehicle releases permitted from the towing service facility?

A

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

55
Q

What is the procedure for handling civil disputes by officers?

A

Remain impartial, maintain a calm presence, and refrain from giving legal advice.

56
Q

Under what conditions can officers interfere with a repossession process?

A

If there is a breach of the peace by the repossessor.

57
Q

What actions should an officer take if the debtor or repossessor commits a criminal act during repossession?

A

Take appropriate action as necessary.

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