General Order Vol Chapter 2 Administrative Hearing Boards Flashcards
Accident investigation
What are the eight things on the checklist an officer should do when arriving to an accident scene
Check for injuries & summon medical assistance.
Identify hazardous material , dangerous conditions or fire threats ** request for assistance if need be
Locate witnesses
Preserve evidence
Protect involved persons from more injury or damage.
Restore flow of traffic
Ensure safe keeping of property
Give PP numbers
Accident Investigation
Accident reports will be available in how many hours and where can a copy be obtained
They will be available in 72 hours at any district station
* purchased for ten dollar money order or by mail from record section or for fifteen dollars at www.crashdocs.org
Accident Investigation
What is considered a fatal accident
Any traffic accident in which the victim dies of injuries sustained in the accident and death occurs within 30 days
Accident Investigation
What should an officer due prior to end of watch when investigating a serious accident
Contact the appropriate hospital to determine the status of injured parties * to ensue notification to the collision analysis and reconstruction is not required
Accident Investigation
What should the officer investigate with the involved parties of an accident
A computer check on all drivers licenses and vehicles
- if system is down for cpu check then ACRS shall be completed.
Accident Investigation
When are accident reports required
When they involve :
Buses owned my WMATA with or with out passenger other than driver
Train and motor vehicle
Collision with building*. Request bldg inspector via PSC
Damage to electrical, natural gas, water or commercial utilities
Departmental accident
Fatal accident
Government vehicles * state handles state vehicles
Injury
Must appear traffic offenses
Issuance of citation
Disabled vehicle other than flat
Vehicles with a valid temp tag or transport sticker
Accident Investigation
How should a hit and run allegation occurring on a previous date be handled
File an ACRS report with any District desk officer
Accident Investigation
What should be given to the decedents family member or representative of a victim of a vehicular accident
Victim representative notification form
Accident Investigation
What should the investigating officer provide CARU if a person dies with in 30 days of an accident that they were not already investigating.
Notification to OIC of CARU
All copies of reports and documents relating associated
Case record documenting the death and the date and time of notification to the OIC
Accident Investigation
During snow emergencies when will officers respond to accident
Hit and run
Damage to county property
Public hazard
Injuries
Inoperable vehicle
Alarms
What considerations should be considered when approaching the target location
do not rush to target location
Park away from the target location and approach on foot
Attempt to approach location in a manner that prevents being seen by suspects
Watch for fleeing suspects and vehicles during the approach
Alarm
What should be left at all alarm calls
A false alarm notification pamphlet
Alarms
Who should home owners and business owners be referred to for registration of alarms
The revenue authority
Alarms
What should the officer determine when responding to public schools
Whether the facility was entered
Whether the apprehensions were made
Whether the alarm was caused by school employee and if so the individuals identity
Alarm
How are false alarms cleared
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