BSO Traffic Homicide Investigations

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What should outside or public requests for information from this Standard Operating Procedures Manual be directed to?

The Broward Sheriff's Office

The Department of Law Enforcement

The Office of the General Counsel (correct)

The Revised Standard Operating Procedures

What is the reason for reviewing and redacting information from the Standard Operating Procedures Manual?

To ensure the manual is up to date

To ensure the manual is easy to read

To ensure the manual is publicly available

To ensure law enforcement sensitive information is protected (correct)

What is the purpose of the review and revision process for the Standard Operating Procedures?

To make the manual publicly available

To ensure the manual is up to date and accurate (correct)

To impose stricter law enforcement regulations

To protect sensitive law enforcement information

How many pages are intentionally left blank in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Traffic Homicide Investigations units?

To provide investigative technical expertise in crashes involving fatalities or life threatening injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the criteria for Traffic Homicide Investigators to be notified of and investigate crashes?

Crashes involving fatalities and life-threatening injuries, and other specific criteria Signup and view all the answers

Who approves the request for Traffic Homicide Investigators to investigate crashes in other jurisdictions?

BSO command Signup and view all the answers

What type of crashes involving on-duty employees will Traffic Homicide Investigators investigate?

Fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injury crashes Signup and view all the answers

What is not a responsibility of Traffic Homicide Investigators?

Participate in crime scene investigations Signup and view all the answers

In what type of crashes will Traffic Homicide Investigators be notified and investigate?

BSO related pursuit crashes involving life-threatening injuries, serious bodily injuries or death Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an incidental crash that Traffic Homicide Investigators will investigate?

Incidental crashes occurring from BSO related PIT maneuvers Signup and view all the answers

Who directs Traffic Homicide Investigators to respond to crashes?

Regional Traffic Lieutenant designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Standard Operating Procedures in this document?

Fatal or life-threatening injury crashes Signup and view all the answers

How many years of BSO road patrol experience are required for Traffic Homicide Investigators?

Two years Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations training?

80 hours Signup and view all the answers

What type of crashes are reported in this document?

Crashes involving fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Traffic Homicide Investigators in addition to the minimum qualifications?

A minimum two year commitment to the position if selected Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the personal interview with Traffic Homicide staff?

To assess the candidate's interest and ability in traffic investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is required for new members of the Traffic Homicide Investigation team?

Completion of all three training schools: Basic, Advanced, and Traffic Crash Reconstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of this revised Standard Operating Procedure?

05/19/2016 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Homicide Investigations

Traffic Homicide Investigations units respond to provide investigative technical expertise in crashes involving fatalities or life-threatening injuries.

Responsibilities of Traffic Homicide Investigators

Conduct crash investigations
Conduct traffic safety education
Participate in selective traffic enforcement programs (STEP) based on traffic crash analysis
Operate speed measuring devices
Facilitate as liaisons with traffic safety groups
Conduct in-service training on crash investigation procedures

Traffic Homicide Investigation Criteria

Fatalities and life-threatening injury crashes occurring in BSO patrolled areas
Crashes occurring in other jurisdictions upon request from a supervisor, with BSO command approval
BSO related pursuit crashes involving life-threatening injuries, serious bodily injuries, or death
Incidental crashes occurring from BSO related PIT maneuvers
Outside Agency vehicle pursuit crashes occurring in BSO contracted areas
Fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injury crashes involving on-duty employees while on official business using their privately owned vehicles
Fatal or life-threatening injury crashes occurring when a deputy or CSA is directing traffic
BSO vehicle crashes that are involved in fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injuries occurring within Broward County
Fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injuries crashes involving on-duty employees as pedestrians
Any other crashes at the direction of the THI supervisor

Traffic Homicide Investigator Selection

Minimum qualifications: 2 years BSO road patrol experience
Pass a personal interview with Traffic Homicide staff
Interest and ability in traffic investigations via past and present positions
Willingness to flex hours
Good BSO driving record
Pro-active traffic and DUI enforcement patterns
Good report writing skills
Satisfactory job performance and completion of probationary training period
Preferred: minimum of Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations training (80 hours)
Minimum 2-year commitment to the position if selected

School Requirements for Traffic Homicide Investigators

Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations (80 hours)
Advanced Traffic Homicide Investigations (80 hours)
Traffic Crash Reconstruction (80 hours)
Other available traffic-related schools

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This quiz covers the standard operating procedures for traffic homicide investigations by the Broward Sheriff's Office, including the roles and responsibilities of traffic homicide investigators.