Abandoned and Junked Vehicle Investigations Policy Overview

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What is the primary responsibility of the Police Department regarding abandoned vehicles?

Investigating and abating abandoned vehicles left on public property (correct)

Contacting the owner of abandoned vehicles

Towing abandoned vehicles immediately

Issuing parking tickets for abandoned vehicles

How should Patrol Officers handle abandoned vehicles when attempts to contact the owner fail?

Initiate an offense report and complete a pink sticker

Tow the vehicle immediately

Complete an abandoned vehicle notice and attach a pink sticker

Initiate an offense report and complete an orange sticker (correct)

What type of report should officers initiate for an abandoned vehicle?

Compliance report with Report Type: AVEH

Offense report with Report Type: ABVEH (correct)

Incident report with Report Type: ABVEH

Offense report with Report Type: AVEH

Where should officers attach the abandoned vehicle notice in order to notify the owner?

Rear window Signup and view all the answers

How should officers document the placement of the abandoned vehicle notice?

Through a photograph or other method that shows noticeable movement of the notice Signup and view all the answers

What specific document should officers complete and attach to an abandoned vehicle as per the policy?

Orange sticker Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, when is a CR-3 report not required?

When there are no injuries or complaint of injuries, and there is no evidence of criminal activity or traffic code violations, and there is no damage to public property Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if they arrive at a crash scene that does not meet the crash investigation criteria?

Safely remove vehicles, debris, and bystanders from the roadway and facilitate the exchange of driver information Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if a crash occurs outside of the City of Irving?

Request the response of the agency having jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

When is a non-contact unit listed in the crash report?

If the existence of the non-contact unit can be proven with reasonable certainty, and the non-contact unit failed to stop Signup and view all the answers

When can officers issue citations relating to the cause of a crash?

Only if a crash report is completed and probable cause exists supporting a violation of traffic laws Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if a crash involves damage to government or private property, other than a vehicle?

Complete an Offense report (Report Type: DAMG ACC) Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, when can officers forego the use of an abandoned vehicle notice for a habitual violator?

With supervisor approval and if the vehicle has been investigated as abandoned two or more times within a 6-month period Signup and view all the answers

What action should an officer take if a vehicle has not been moved within 48 hours from initial contact?

Issue a citation for "Parking over 48 Hours Prohibited" and supplement the original report Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if a vehicle has not been moved within 48 hours after issuing a citation?

Impound the vehicle, supplement the original report, and close the investigation Signup and view all the answers

Which department has primary responsibility for violations involving junked vehicles on private property?

Code Enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the immediate responsibilities of the first officer at the scene of a vehicular crash?

Locate and isolate witnesses Signup and view all the answers

When should an officer complete a TXDOT form CR-3 for a vehicular crash?

For any crash that occurs on a public roadway or private property open to public use and meets one or more of the specified criteria Signup and view all the answers

When should citations for no proof of insurance be issued after a traffic crash investigation?

When the crash is witnessed by fact witnesses and/or probable cause exists supporting a violation Signup and view all the answers

How should officers document fact witnesses on citations related to the cause of a crash?

They should document the name and phone number of all fact witnesses on the citation Signup and view all the answers

How should officers access the TxDOT C.R.A.S.H. web-based reporting system?

Using their assigned City of Irving network username and password Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if they encounter an 'access denied error' while trying to access the C.R.A.S.H. system?

Contact the TxDOT CRIS Help Desk for assistance Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for approving CRASH reports completed by their platoon?

The assigned Sector Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a vehicle involved in a fatality or potential fatality crash needs to be moved from the scene?

Mark the original resting location of the vehicle, then move it only far enough to accomplish the purpose for which it was moved Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a citation be issued if NCIC is unavailable or the person does not have a driver's license?

If the person can produce valid identification or is identified as a local resident Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if NCIC is unable to locate a driver's license for a person and they have no valid identification or cannot be identified?

Arrest the person for Failure to Display Driver's License with supervisor approval Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a person operating a motor vehicle involved in a crash on a public roadway?

They must provide a driver's license or other reliable means of identification Signup and view all the answers

If an officer is unable to determine a person's identity with reasonable certainty, what may the officer do?

Arrest the person for Failure to Display Driver's License with supervisor approval Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy regarding investigations involving persons operating motor vehicles with suspended or invalid licenses?

To provide guidelines for officers to follow when encountering such situations Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if they stop a motor vehicle operated by someone with a suspended or invalid license?

Confirm the suspension with NCIC and file appropriate charges Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a citation be issued for a Class C misdemeanor DWLI (Driving While License Invalid) offense?

If the circumstances dictate, in lieu of making an arrest Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do with a suspended or invalid driver's license seized during an arrest?

Seal it in an envelope marked 'Return to DPS' and turn it in to the Property Room Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do when investigating violations involving restrictions imposed on an occupational license?

Refer to the Texas Transportation Code section on occupational licenses Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should a police supervisor be notified when investigating crimes involving animals?

If the investigation is extensive or appears to involve serious charges Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial responsibility of officers responding to a fatality or potential fatality crash?

Preservation of the scene and care for injured Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for investigating fatality or potential fatality crashes?

The Hit and Run Investigator and Traffic Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Watch Commander regarding fatality and potential fatality crashes?

Both b and c Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of this policy regarding investigations of unlicensed persons operating motor vehicles?

Both a and c Signup and view all the answers

If NCIC reveals that a person operating a motor vehicle has a valid driver's license, what action can the officer take?

The officer may issue a citation for Failure to Display Driver's License or give a verbal warning Signup and view all the answers

If a Hit and Run Investigator is not on-duty, what is the responsibility of the on-duty officers?

The responsibility for working the crash will be assigned to any on-duty officer who has completed Advanced Crash Investigator Training Signup and view all the answers