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What should be determined to assess preventable collisions?
What should be determined to assess preventable collisions?
- Physical activity of the involved member(s) at the time of collision
- Appropriate safety and emergency equipment used
- Completion of a motor vehicle collision review
- Primary causation factor of the collision (correct)
Which action is required for private property collisions according to the text?
Which action is required for private property collisions according to the text?
- Determination of physical activity at the time of the collision
- Assessment of appropriate safety and emergency equipment
- Completion of a motor vehicle collision review
- Application of specific Directive Manual points (correct)
What should be included in the motor vehicle collision review according to the text?
What should be included in the motor vehicle collision review according to the text?
- Addition of memorandums, photos, and/or reports to the review (correct)
- Determination of physical activity at the time of the collision
- Use of appropriate safety and emergency equipment
- Assessment of private property collisions
Who should forward the review through the member’s chain of command?
Who should forward the review through the member’s chain of command?
What should be placed into the tracking window after completing the report?
What should be placed into the tracking window after completing the report?
What might be considered a factor of mitigation in a collision involving a police officer?
What might be considered a factor of mitigation in a collision involving a police officer?
What could be a factor of aggravation in a collision according to the text?
What could be a factor of aggravation in a collision according to the text?
How are preventable collisions assessed according to the text?
How are preventable collisions assessed according to the text?
What does the text suggest about the accumulation of points for preventable collisions?
What does the text suggest about the accumulation of points for preventable collisions?
What could be an example of a preventable collision based on the text?
What could be an example of a preventable collision based on the text?
What happens if the driver of a privately-owned vehicle is found to be at fault in a collision with a city-owned vehicle?
What happens if the driver of a privately-owned vehicle is found to be at fault in a collision with a city-owned vehicle?
What action is taken if the fault is in question or the driver of a city-owned vehicle is at fault in a collision?
What action is taken if the fault is in question or the driver of a city-owned vehicle is at fault in a collision?
Who is responsible for managing collisions involving city-owned vehicles resulting in serious injuries or death?
Who is responsible for managing collisions involving city-owned vehicles resulting in serious injuries or death?
How are traffic collisions involving an on-duty law enforcement officer from another jurisdiction handled?
How are traffic collisions involving an on-duty law enforcement officer from another jurisdiction handled?
What happens to completed collision reports?
What happens to completed collision reports?
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Study Notes
Assessing Preventable Collisions
- To assess preventable collisions, it is necessary to determine the factors contributing to the collision.
- The assessment of preventable collisions involves evaluating the role of the police officer in the collision.
Handling Private Property Collisions
- In the case of private property collisions, the involved member is required to complete a collision report.
Motor Vehicle Collision Review
- The motor vehicle collision review should include a thorough analysis of the collision and the circumstances surrounding it.
Review Process
- The completed review should be forwarded through the member's chain of command.
Report Tracking
- After completing the report, the tracking number should be placed in the tracking window.
Factors in Collision Assessment
- A factor of mitigation in a collision involving a police officer might be the presence of unusual or unforeseen circumstances.
- A factor of aggravation in a collision could be the officer's failure to follow standard operating procedures.
Preventable Collision Assessment
- Preventable collisions are assessed based on the actions of the police officer and the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Accumulation of Points
- The accumulation of points for preventable collisions may lead to disciplinary actions.
Examples of Preventable Collisions
- An example of a preventable collision could be a collision resulting from an officer's failure to stop at a stop sign or red light.
Collision Liability
- If the driver of a privately-owned vehicle is found to be at fault in a collision with a city-owned vehicle, the city is not liable.
- If the fault is in question or the driver of a city-owned vehicle is at fault, the matter is referred to the city's risk management department.
Serious Collisions
- The city's risk management department is responsible for managing collisions involving city-owned vehicles resulting in serious injuries or death.
Inter-Jurisdictional Collisions
- Traffic collisions involving an on-duty law enforcement officer from another jurisdiction are handled in accordance with the officer's department's policies.
Collision Report Management
- Completed collision reports are forwarded to the appropriate department for review and analysis.
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