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What should outside or public requests for information from this Standard Operating Procedures Manual be directed to?
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?
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?
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?
How many pages are intentionally left blank in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual?
What is the primary role of Traffic Homicide Investigations units?
What is the primary role of Traffic Homicide Investigations units?
What is the criteria for Traffic Homicide Investigators to be notified of and investigate crashes?
What is the criteria for Traffic Homicide Investigators to be notified of and investigate crashes?
Who approves the request for Traffic Homicide Investigators to investigate crashes in other jurisdictions?
Who approves the request for Traffic Homicide Investigators to investigate crashes in other jurisdictions?
What type of crashes involving on-duty employees will Traffic Homicide Investigators investigate?
What type of crashes involving on-duty employees will Traffic Homicide Investigators investigate?
What is not a responsibility of Traffic Homicide Investigators?
What is not a responsibility of Traffic Homicide Investigators?
In what type of crashes will Traffic Homicide Investigators be notified and investigate?
In what type of crashes will Traffic Homicide Investigators be notified and investigate?
What is an example of an incidental crash that Traffic Homicide Investigators will investigate?
What is an example of an incidental crash that Traffic Homicide Investigators will investigate?
Who directs Traffic Homicide Investigators to respond to crashes?
Who directs Traffic Homicide Investigators to respond to crashes?
What is the main focus of the Standard Operating Procedures in this document?
What is the main focus of the Standard Operating Procedures in this document?
How many years of BSO road patrol experience are required for Traffic Homicide Investigators?
How many years of BSO road patrol experience are required for Traffic Homicide Investigators?
What is the duration of the Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations training?
What is the duration of the Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations training?
What type of crashes are reported in this document?
What type of crashes are reported in this document?
What is required for Traffic Homicide Investigators in addition to the minimum qualifications?
What is required for Traffic Homicide Investigators in addition to the minimum qualifications?
What is the purpose of the personal interview with Traffic Homicide staff?
What is the purpose of the personal interview with Traffic Homicide staff?
What is required for new members of the Traffic Homicide Investigation team?
What is required for new members of the Traffic Homicide Investigation team?
What is the effective date of this revised Standard Operating Procedure?
What is the effective date of this revised Standard Operating Procedure?
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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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