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When will Crash Investigators be used according to the policy?

  • For all non-City-owned vehicle property damage crashes.
  • For all personal injury crashes involving a City-Owned vehicle on public property. (correct)
  • For all property damage and personal injury crashes that result from a police pursuit.
  • For all crashes resulting in major traffic congestion.

    • In which of the following situations will Traffic Unit officers, including Crash Investigators, respond to a crash?

  • All injury crashes involving City-Owned vehicles on public roadways or private property.
  • All property damage and personal injury crashes that occur while an OPD Air Support Unit helicopter is active. (correct)
  • All property damage crashes involving City-Owned vehicles on private property.
  • All non-City-owned OFD CODE 2 crashes.

    • What type of injuries are classified as OFD CODE 3 crashes according to the policy?

  • Life-threatening injuries with CPR in process.
  • Injuries requiring immediate medical attention. (correct)
  • Injuries with possible paralysis.
  • Minor injuries.

    • Under what circumstances will all officers present cooperate with the Crash Investigator during the investigation according to the policy?

    <p>When a Crash Investigator arrives at the crash scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of crash does not require a Crash Report according to the policy?

    <p>Crashes that result from tire deflation devices on motor vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions will Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers handle a City-owned non-injury crash on private property according to the policy?

    <p>When it is a Hit-and-Run crash.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances will Traffic Unit officers respond to a crash when no UPB officers are in-service according to the policy?

    <p>For all property damage and personal injury crashes that occur while an OPD Air Support Unit helicopter is actively engaged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'OFD CODE 4' refers to which type of crash according to the policy?

    <p>All fatal crashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'OFD' stand for in the policy context?

    <p>Omaha Fire Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of crash warrants a response from Traffic Unit officers according to the policy?

    <p>Crashes that involve Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) vehicles within Omaha City limits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what is the primary purpose of a crash investigation?

    <p>To gather facts about the crash by documenting evidence and collecting witness statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of crashes does NOT require a response from officers according to the policy?

    <p>A crash occurring entirely on private property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of conducting a thorough and impartial crash investigation, as stated in the policy?

    <p>It engenders trust and confidence in the Omaha Police Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the definition provided, what is the primary purpose of an alley?

    <p>To provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the policy, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding crash investigations conducted by the Omaha Police Department?

    <p>Crash investigations must be conducted in compliance with applicable Nebraska Revised Statutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of officers responding to a crash scene, according to the policy?

    <p>To gather evidence and witness statements for the crash investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should investigating officers ensure regarding MVR and BWC devices?

    <p>Make every attempt to activate them upon dispatch and prior to arriving on the scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of officers evaluating the area for possible video evidence sources?

    <p>To identify sources like nearby businesses’ security cameras that might contain useful evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if vehicles are still present at the scene of a crash?

    <p>Carefully examine the area for tire marks, debris, and scratches on the roadway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should all personal property of significant value be taken charge of by officers?

    <p>In case the owner is unable to do so at the time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an officer's role regarding witnesses at more serious crashes?

    <p>Ensure witnesses remain at the scene until a Crash Investigator arrives, if possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if electronic reporting systems fail at a crash scene?

    <p>Use a paper “Investigator’s Motor Vehicle Crash Report” (NDOT Form 40) if needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do officers need to establish the post-crash positions and conditions of vehicles involved?

    <p>To assess mechanical defects, extent of damage, and other conditions inside the vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When recording facts by making field notes and sketches, where should officers transfer this information?

    <p>Transfer these notes/sketches to an Electronic Crash Report (ECR) or a paper report (NDOT Form 40) at a later time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one action that Crash Investigators need to take regarding video recordings of crash scenes?

    <p>Book the original recording into the Evidence and Property Unit (EPU) as evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when deciding whether a crash scene needs to be video-recorded by OPD Forensic Investigations Unit?

    <p>The determination made by the on-scene Crash Investigation supervisor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach of investigating a crash according to the text?

    <p>Gather all the facts involved to understand how and why the crash happened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally considered the most reliable indicator of what occurred at a crash scene?

    <p>Roadway evidence like tire marks and debris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it necessary for Crash Investigators to attempt vehicle information extraction from the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system?

    <p>Only when a fatal or serious injury is involved in the crash.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a follow-up investigation as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Returning to the scene for more details at a later time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should officers/crash investigators select a disposition for crash-causing traffic violations?

    <p>By taking into account aggravating circumstances and mitigating factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a vehicle not required to be towed from a crash scene according to the text?

    <p>If the vehicle is operational and may be cared for by the owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which circumstances can officers use push bumpers at a speed of five (5) miles per hour or less according to the text?

    <p>To move a disabled vehicle from a roadway obstructing traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do in property damage and minor personal injury crashes on the interstate or limited access highways?

    <p>Quickly document the scene in field notes and remove vehicles if possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers notify 911 Dispatch at interstate crash scenes according to the text?

    <p>When the crash scene has been processed and cleared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should officers take if City-contracted tow companies are unavailable on an interstate or limited access highway?

    <p>Utilize private tow companies regardless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if there are extraordinary circumstances requiring a non-traditional tow from the interstate?

    <p>Refer to the 'Crashes — General Reporting' policy for additional reporting requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to safely restore normal traffic flow on an interstate or limited access highway according to the text?

    <p>'Quick clearance' of disabled vehicles, cargo, or other property obstructing the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can officers use private tow companies on an interstate according to the text?

    <p>'Large vehicle' removal situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can officers utilize push bumpers to remove items from a roadway according to the text?

    <p>'Emergency situations or public safety endangerment'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Crashes — General Reporting' policy should be referred to by officers under what circumstances according to the text?

    <p>'Extraordinary circumstances requiring non-traditional tow'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation is a driver required to leave a written notice containing their information?

    <p>When they are involved in a hit-and-run crash resulting in property damage to an unattended vehicle or property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for leaving the scene of a property damage crash without leaving the required notice or reporting it to the police?

    <p>A Class II Misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a driver has one or more convictions for violations of leaving the scene of a crash within the past 12 years, what is the penalty for the current violation?

    <p>A Class I Misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should an officer take if a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?

    <p>Take appropriate enforcement action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hit-and-run crash will be investigated by Traffic Unit Crash Investigators?

    <p>Hit-and-run fatalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation should a Crash Investigator or Traffic Unit command officer be notified and consulted?

    <p>In hit-and-run cases involving personal injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do while en route to the scene of a hit-and-run crash?

    <p>Be especially watchful for the run vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do at the scene of a hit-and-run crash to gather evidence?

    <p>Carefully search for any damaged or broken parts from the run vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do to try to establish the presence of any witnesses or video evidence in a hit-and-run crash?

    <p>Make a reasonable survey along the route of the vehicles involved to look for witnesses or video cameras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a driver be cited for "Texting While Driving"?

    <p>If there is sufficient evidence that the driver was texting at the time of the crash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to solving most Hit-and-Run crashes?

    <p>Quickly locating the run vehicle to identify the driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should officers take if they are unable to locate the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle?

    <p>Impound the run car and place it on hold for further investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what cases are further tests like fingerprints and blood usually conducted?

    <p>In most felony hit-and-run cases involving personal injury or fatality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the actions officers are advised to take on Iowa-Nebraska Interstate Bridges during a personal injury crash?

    <p>Contact 911 Dispatch to shut down the westbound interstate if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to return to the scene at the same time of day as the original crash?

    <p>To find witnesses such as delivery persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does impounding the run car and placing it on hold for CIPS entail?

    <p>Storing the vehicle for further Hit-and-Run investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers check the run vehicle for freshly damaged or repainted areas?

    <p>Upon locating the run vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key objectives when an officer/Crash Investigator locates the run vehicle?

    <p>Establishing if the driver knew they were involved in a crash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do upon arriving at the scene of a crash?

    <p>Activate emergency lights in the direction of any immediately approaching traffic, except on divided highways where only one direction is affected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a crash occurs on a main roadway or during peak traffic hours?

    <p>If the vehicles are movable, there are no serious injuries, and the drivers are not impaired, move all involved parties to a side street or parking lot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a vehicle is obstructing the street and the driver/owner calls their own towing company?

    <p>Contact the Information Channel to have the vehicle towed by the City's contract tow operator if the private tow company does not arrive within 20 minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do before moving any vehicles from the crash scene, if practical?

    <p>Attempt to document evidence with a body-worn camera, such as tire marks, vehicle damage, and debris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should officers request the contract tow operator?

    <p>Only when the tow operator will be able to fully hook and transport the vehicle to avoid unnecessary standby costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do with traffic cones and/or flares at the crash scene?

    <p>Place them as needed to direct traffic around the scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a crash occurs on a divided barrier highway and only one direction of the roadway is affected?

    <p>Deactivate emergency lighting in the direction of oncoming traffic, whenever safe to do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a crash occurs on a hillcrest or curve?

    <p>Request additional cruisers and equipment upstream in the traffic flow to provide sufficient visual warning and protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a crash occurs on the interstate?

    <p>Request a Crash Investigation supervisor to authorize crash tows to be placed on standby for quicker clearance of the scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they observe any items or conditions that may have caused vision obstruction(s) at the crash scene?

    <p>Attempt to document them with a body-worn camera, if practical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting a crash investigation, according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?

    <p>To gather the facts about a crash by documenting evidence and collecting witness statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an alley, as defined in the Omaha Municipal Code, refer to?

    <p>A highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers refer to the 'Crashes — General Reporting' policy based on the Omaha Police Department's guidelines?

    <p>For all types of crashes, including personal injury and fatalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of responsibility to respond to crashes, when is a response by officer(s) required according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?

    <p>For all crashes on public roadways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding crash investigations conducted in compliance with applicable Nebraska Revised Statutes?

    <p>Crash investigations must be conducted professionally and thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an impartial crash investigation, as stated in the text?

    <p>To engender trust and confidence in the Omaha Police Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances will Traffic Unit officers, including Crash Investigators, respond to a crash?

    <p>All property damage and personal injury crashes that result from a police pursuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crashes do Crash Investigators handle according to the policy?

    <p>All non-City-owned OFD CODE 1 crashes (including Hit-and-Run crashes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do officers need to notify 911 Dispatch according to the text?

    <p>When identifying the run vehicle in a hit-and-run crash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a Crash Investigator at a crash scene?

    <p>To remain in charge of the investigation regardless of superior rank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances do Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers handle crashes?

    <p>All personal injury crashes involving City-Owned vehicles on public property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are Crash Investigators used, according to the policy?

    <p>For all property damage and personal injury crashes that result from a police pursuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of OFD CODE 3 crashes do UPB officers handle according to the policy?

    <p>Code 3 crashes identified as apparent serious/life-threatening medical illness needing immediate medical attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will Traffic Unit officers, including Crash Investigators, NOT respond to a crash according to the policy?

    <p>When there are disturbances between parties involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally the sequence followed by officers when investigating a crash?

    <p>From the last event to the earliest event described by witnesses and drivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT listed as a way for officers to determine how/why a crash happened?

    <p>Vehicle color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When determining how/why a crash happened, what could punctured tires away from points of damage indicate?

    <p>Evasive action by vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered when conducting follow-up investigations after a crash?

    <p>Interviewing passengers, drivers, or witnesses at hospitals or other points away from the scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may no enforcement action be taken for a crash-causing traffic violation?

    <p>No driver is at fault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT mentioned as a factor that Crash Investigators consider when selecting a disposition for violations?

    <p>Type of vehicle involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the Traffic Unit initiate follow-up investigations according to the text?

    <p>For fatal or serious injury crashes resulting in extreme damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight as a reasoning for Crash Investigators to attempt vehicle information extraction from the CDR system?

    <p>&quot;If entirely satisfactory explanations can be obtained from all of the following sources:</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor may lead officers to take no enforcement action for a crash-causing traffic violation?

    <p>If no driver is at fault or fault cannot be established after a thorough investigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if determining how/why a crash happened based on reliable and neutral witness statements is not possible?

    <p>Consider conditions of drivers and type of damage present as indicators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they are unable to locate the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle?

    <p>Impound the run car and document the findings in a Supplementary Report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of officers returning to the scene at the same time of day as the original crash?

    <p>To attempt to find witnesses like delivery persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tests are commonly performed by Crash Investigators in most felony Hit-and-Run cases?

    <p>Fingerprint tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial to reducing the likelihood of establishing an alibi for the driver in Hit-and-Run cases?

    <p>Quickly locating the run vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do when they locate the run vehicle in a Hit-and-Run case?

    <p>Check for repainted areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the tasks Crash Investigators must undertake upon locating the run vehicle in a Hit-and-Run case?

    <p>Check for fingerprints on the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do officers impound the run car and place it on hold for CIPS in a Hit-and-Run case?

    <p>To prevent potential evidence tampering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential step in determining if a driver evaded their legal responsibility in a Hit-and-Run case?

    <p>Establishing if the driver knew they were involved in a crash.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should officers take when responding to crashes on Iowa-Nebraska Interstate Bridges in terms of rescue squads' accessibility?

    <p>Determine if rescue squads can reach based on traffic flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should rescue squads transport injured parties to an Omaha hospital during crash investigations?

    <p>If OPD is investigating the crash scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a witness must leave the scene of a more serious crash before a Crash Investigator arrives?

    <p>Question the witness immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do when examining the post-crash positions and conditions of the vehicles involved?

    <p>Check for mechanical defects, extent of damage, and unusual conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do when investigating the crash scene if vehicles are still present?

    <p>Carefully examine the area for tire marks, debris, and roadway markings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for investigating a crash according to the text?

    <p>Investigate from the last event to the earliest event in the chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if electronic reporting systems fail at a crash scene?

    <p>Use a paper 'Investigator's Motor Vehicle Crash Report' form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should investigating officers ensure regarding MVR (Mobile Video Recorder) and BWC (Body-Worn Camera) devices?

    <p>Ensure the devices are recording upon dispatch and prior to arriving on scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they identify potential sources of video evidence near the crash scene?

    <p>Request to view and recover the video from businesses or residences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Crash Investigators do with video recordings of crash scenes involving fatalities or life-threatening injuries?

    <p>Book the original recording into the Evidence and Property Unit as evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally considered the most reliable indicator of what occurred at a crash scene?

    <p>Physical evidence at the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?

    <p>Issue a citation for failure to provide information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should officers take when a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?

    <p>The appropriate enforcement action will be taken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for leaving the scene of a property damage crash without leaving the required notice or reporting it to the police, according to the text?

    <p>Class II Misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation should a Crash Investigator or Traffic Unit command officer be notified and consulted, according to the text?

    <p>All hit-and-run personal injury crashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a driver has one or more convictions for violations of leaving the scene of a crash within the past 12 years, what is the penalty for the current violation, according to the text?

    <p>Class I Misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hit-and-run crash will be investigated by Traffic Unit Crash Investigators?

    <p>Hit-and-run fatality crashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do at the scene of a hit-and-run crash to gather evidence?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can officers use private tow companies on an interstate?

    <p>Both a) and b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do before moving any vehicles from the crash scene, if practical?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to solving most hit-and-run crashes?

    <p>Locating the run vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When recording facts by making field notes and sketches, where should officers transfer this information?

    <p>To both the crash report and supplementary narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should officers take regarding the emergency lights when a crash occurs on the interstate or other divided barrier highways?

    <p>Deactivate emergency lights in the direction of oncoming traffic if safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of officers/Crash Investigators regarding the flow of traffic at a crash scene?

    <p>Providing sufficient visual warning and protection for traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances will officers/Crash Investigators document evidence using a Body-Worn Camera (BWC)?

    <p>When practical before moving any vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers/Crash Investigators attempt to document any confusing signs or other traffic conditions that may have contributed to the crash?

    <p>Before moving any vehicles from the crash scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one main reason for officers/Crash Investigators to diagram the crash scene before moving any vehicles?

    <p>To document the positions of vehicles and evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances will officers utilize additional traffic direction and control according to the text?

    <p>If necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers/Crash Investigators do if they are unable to fully hook and transport a vehicle from the crash scene?

    <p>Contact the Information Channel for assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for officers to illuminate the crash scene with headlights and/or spotlights?

    <p>To enhance nighttime visibility for investigating officers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial step officers/Crash Investigators should take before clearing a crash from the roadway?

    <p>Make field notes and/or diagram the scene if practical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can officers request additional assistance for traffic direction at a crash scene according to the text?

    <p>Whenever necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can officers utilize push bumpers to remove a disabled vehicle, cargo, or other property from a roadway?

    <p>When the item(s) is obstructing the roadway, creating an emergency situation or endangering public safety, and the speed does not exceed 5 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if there are extraordinary circumstances or conditions that require a non-traditional tow and/or additional costs (e.g., flipped vehicle) from the interstate?

    <p>Refer to the 'Crashes - General Reporting' policy for additional reporting requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can officers utilize private tow companies on an interstate?

    <p>When the City-contracted tow companies are unavailable or have insufficient equipment to remove the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers contact the contract tow operator to remove a vehicle from the interstate?

    <p>Only when the tow operator will be able to fully hook and transport the vehicle to avoid unnecessary standby costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do in property damage and minor personal injury crashes on the interstate or a limited access highway?

    <p>Document and/or diagram the scene in field notes and attempt to have the vehicles driven or removed from the interstate as soon as practical, if certain conditions are met</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers notify 911 Dispatch that the crash scene has been cleared?

    <p>Both a) and b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should officers NOT attempt to move a vehicle, cargo, and/or other property from the roadway?

    <p>Both a) and b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a vehicle does not need to be towed from a crash scene?

    <p>Attempt to have the vehicle driven or removed from the roadway if it is operational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a parked vehicle is involved in a crash and is towed?

    <p>Notify the registered owner of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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