15 Questions
What should be determined to assess preventable collisions?
Primary causation factor of the collision
Which action is required for private property collisions according to the text?
Application of specific Directive Manual points
What should be included in the motor vehicle collision review according to the text?
Addition of memorandums, photos, and/or reports to the review
Who should forward the review through the member’s chain of command?
On-scene supervisor
What should be placed into the tracking window after completing the report?
Comments and recommendations
What might be considered a factor of mitigation in a collision involving a police officer?
The officer following departmental policy and utilizing proper defensive driving practices
What could be a factor of aggravation in a collision according to the text?
The officer retrieving food that drops in his/her lap while driving
How are preventable collisions assessed according to the text?
They are assessed with a minimum of 1 point
What does the text suggest about the accumulation of points for preventable collisions?
Points are added to the total points accumulated over the previous two-year period
What could be an example of a preventable collision based on the text?
A collision caused by the driver's failure to follow departmental policy
What happens if the driver of a privately-owned vehicle is found to be at fault in a collision with a city-owned vehicle?
The investigating officer will file appropriate charges at the time of the report
What action is taken if the fault is in question or the driver of a city-owned vehicle is at fault in a collision?
The case will be marked incomplete and forwarded to the Traffic Section for follow-up
Who is responsible for managing collisions involving city-owned vehicles resulting in serious injuries or death?
The Traffic Section Commanding Officer
How are traffic collisions involving an on-duty law enforcement officer from another jurisdiction handled?
Handled pursuant to Aurora Police Department Directive
What happens to completed collision reports?
Filed as appropriate by the Traffic Section Commanding Officer
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.
Test your knowledge on collision causation factors and prevention, and learn about the specific Directive Manual (Revised: 04/25/2022) 04.04 POLICE AND CITY OWNED VEHICLE COLLISIONS. Understand how to determine if a collision is preventable or non-preventable and apply points assessable for violations under the Model Traffic Code.
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