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When will Crash Investigators be used according to the policy?
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?
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?
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?
Under what circumstances will all officers present cooperate with the Crash Investigator during the investigation according to the policy?
Which type of crash does not require a Crash Report according to the policy?
Which type of crash does not require a Crash Report according to the policy?
Under what conditions will Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers handle a City-owned non-injury crash on private property according to the policy?
Under what conditions will Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers handle a City-owned non-injury crash on private property according to the policy?
In what circumstances will Traffic Unit officers respond to a crash when no UPB officers are in-service according to the policy?
In what circumstances will Traffic Unit officers respond to a crash when no UPB officers are in-service according to the policy?
'OFD CODE 4' refers to which type of crash according to the policy?
'OFD CODE 4' refers to which type of crash according to the policy?
What does 'OFD' stand for in the policy context?
What does 'OFD' stand for in the policy context?
Which type of crash warrants a response from Traffic Unit officers according to the policy?
Which type of crash warrants a response from Traffic Unit officers according to the policy?
According to the policy, what is the primary purpose of a crash investigation?
According to the policy, what is the primary purpose of a crash investigation?
Which of the following types of crashes does NOT require a response from officers according to the policy?
Which of the following types of crashes does NOT require a response from officers according to the policy?
What is the primary benefit of conducting a thorough and impartial crash investigation, as stated in the policy?
What is the primary benefit of conducting a thorough and impartial crash investigation, as stated in the policy?
According to the definition provided, what is the primary purpose of an alley?
According to the definition provided, what is the primary purpose of an alley?
Based on the policy, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding crash investigations conducted by the Omaha Police Department?
Based on the policy, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding crash investigations conducted by the Omaha Police Department?
What is the primary responsibility of officers responding to a crash scene, according to the policy?
What is the primary responsibility of officers responding to a crash scene, according to the policy?
What should investigating officers ensure regarding MVR and BWC devices?
What should investigating officers ensure regarding MVR and BWC devices?
What is the purpose of officers evaluating the area for possible video evidence sources?
What is the purpose of officers evaluating the area for possible video evidence sources?
What should officers do if vehicles are still present at the scene of a crash?
What should officers do if vehicles are still present at the scene of a crash?
Why should all personal property of significant value be taken charge of by officers?
Why should all personal property of significant value be taken charge of by officers?
What is an officer's role regarding witnesses at more serious crashes?
What is an officer's role regarding witnesses at more serious crashes?
What should officers do if electronic reporting systems fail at a crash scene?
What should officers do if electronic reporting systems fail at a crash scene?
Why do officers need to establish the post-crash positions and conditions of vehicles involved?
Why do officers need to establish the post-crash positions and conditions of vehicles involved?
When recording facts by making field notes and sketches, where should officers transfer this information?
When recording facts by making field notes and sketches, where should officers transfer this information?
What is one action that Crash Investigators need to take regarding video recordings of crash scenes?
What is one action that Crash Investigators need to take regarding video recordings of crash scenes?
What is a key consideration when deciding whether a crash scene needs to be video-recorded by OPD Forensic Investigations Unit?
What is a key consideration when deciding whether a crash scene needs to be video-recorded by OPD Forensic Investigations Unit?
What is the recommended approach of investigating a crash according to the text?
What is the recommended approach of investigating a crash according to the text?
What is generally considered the most reliable indicator of what occurred at a crash scene?
What is generally considered the most reliable indicator of what occurred at a crash scene?
When is it necessary for Crash Investigators to attempt vehicle information extraction from the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system?
When is it necessary for Crash Investigators to attempt vehicle information extraction from the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system?
What is an example of a follow-up investigation as mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a follow-up investigation as mentioned in the text?
How should officers/crash investigators select a disposition for crash-causing traffic violations?
How should officers/crash investigators select a disposition for crash-causing traffic violations?
When is a vehicle not required to be towed from a crash scene according to the text?
When is a vehicle not required to be towed from a crash scene according to the text?
In which circumstances can officers use push bumpers at a speed of five (5) miles per hour or less according to the text?
In which circumstances can officers use push bumpers at a speed of five (5) miles per hour or less according to the text?
What should officers do in property damage and minor personal injury crashes on the interstate or limited access highways?
What should officers do in property damage and minor personal injury crashes on the interstate or limited access highways?
When should officers notify 911 Dispatch at interstate crash scenes according to the text?
When should officers notify 911 Dispatch at interstate crash scenes according to the text?
What action should officers take if City-contracted tow companies are unavailable on an interstate or limited access highway?
What action should officers take if City-contracted tow companies are unavailable on an interstate or limited access highway?
What should officers do if there are extraordinary circumstances requiring a non-traditional tow from the interstate?
What should officers do if there are extraordinary circumstances requiring a non-traditional tow from the interstate?
What is necessary to safely restore normal traffic flow on an interstate or limited access highway according to the text?
What is necessary to safely restore normal traffic flow on an interstate or limited access highway according to the text?
Under what conditions can officers use private tow companies on an interstate according to the text?
Under what conditions can officers use private tow companies on an interstate according to the text?
When can officers utilize push bumpers to remove items from a roadway according to the text?
When can officers utilize push bumpers to remove items from a roadway according to the text?
'Crashes — General Reporting' policy should be referred to by officers under what circumstances according to the text?
'Crashes — General Reporting' policy should be referred to by officers under what circumstances according to the text?
In what situation is a driver required to leave a written notice containing their information?
In what situation is a driver required to leave a written notice containing their information?
What is the penalty for leaving the scene of a property damage crash without leaving the required notice or reporting it to the police?
What is the penalty for leaving the scene of a property damage crash without leaving the required notice or reporting it to the police?
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?
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?
What action should an officer take if a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?
What action should an officer take if a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?
Which type of hit-and-run crash will be investigated by Traffic Unit Crash Investigators?
Which type of hit-and-run crash will be investigated by Traffic Unit Crash Investigators?
In what situation should a Crash Investigator or Traffic Unit command officer be notified and consulted?
In what situation should a Crash Investigator or Traffic Unit command officer be notified and consulted?
What should an officer do while en route to the scene of a hit-and-run crash?
What should an officer do while en route to the scene of a hit-and-run crash?
What should an officer do at the scene of a hit-and-run crash to gather evidence?
What should an officer do at the scene of a hit-and-run crash to gather evidence?
What should an officer do to try to establish the presence of any witnesses or video evidence in a hit-and-run crash?
What should an officer do to try to establish the presence of any witnesses or video evidence in a hit-and-run crash?
When should a driver be cited for "Texting While Driving"?
When should a driver be cited for "Texting While Driving"?
What is the key to solving most Hit-and-Run crashes?
What is the key to solving most Hit-and-Run crashes?
What action should officers take if they are unable to locate the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle?
What action should officers take if they are unable to locate the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle?
In what cases are further tests like fingerprints and blood usually conducted?
In what cases are further tests like fingerprints and blood usually conducted?
What is one of the actions officers are advised to take on Iowa-Nebraska Interstate Bridges during a personal injury crash?
What is one of the actions officers are advised to take on Iowa-Nebraska Interstate Bridges during a personal injury crash?
Why is it important to return to the scene at the same time of day as the original crash?
Why is it important to return to the scene at the same time of day as the original crash?
What does impounding the run car and placing it on hold for CIPS entail?
What does impounding the run car and placing it on hold for CIPS entail?
When should officers check the run vehicle for freshly damaged or repainted areas?
When should officers check the run vehicle for freshly damaged or repainted areas?
What is one of the key objectives when an officer/Crash Investigator locates the run vehicle?
What is one of the key objectives when an officer/Crash Investigator locates the run vehicle?
What should officers do upon arriving at the scene of a crash?
What should officers do upon arriving at the scene of a crash?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on a main roadway or during peak traffic hours?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on a main roadway or during peak traffic hours?
What should officers do if a vehicle is obstructing the street and the driver/owner calls their own towing company?
What should officers do if a vehicle is obstructing the street and the driver/owner calls their own towing company?
What should officers do before moving any vehicles from the crash scene, if practical?
What should officers do before moving any vehicles from the crash scene, if practical?
Under what circumstances should officers request the contract tow operator?
Under what circumstances should officers request the contract tow operator?
What should officers do with traffic cones and/or flares at the crash scene?
What should officers do with traffic cones and/or flares at the crash scene?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on a divided barrier highway and only one direction of the roadway is affected?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on a divided barrier highway and only one direction of the roadway is affected?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on a hillcrest or curve?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on a hillcrest or curve?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on the interstate?
What should officers do if a crash occurs on the interstate?
What should officers do if they observe any items or conditions that may have caused vision obstruction(s) at the crash scene?
What should officers do if they observe any items or conditions that may have caused vision obstruction(s) at the crash scene?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a crash investigation, according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a crash investigation, according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What does an alley, as defined in the Omaha Municipal Code, refer to?
What does an alley, as defined in the Omaha Municipal Code, refer to?
When should officers refer to the 'Crashes — General Reporting' policy based on the Omaha Police Department's guidelines?
When should officers refer to the 'Crashes — General Reporting' policy based on the Omaha Police Department's guidelines?
In terms of responsibility to respond to crashes, when is a response by officer(s) required according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
In terms of responsibility to respond to crashes, when is a response by officer(s) required according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding crash investigations conducted in compliance with applicable Nebraska Revised Statutes?
What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding crash investigations conducted in compliance with applicable Nebraska Revised Statutes?
What is the purpose of an impartial crash investigation, as stated in the text?
What is the purpose of an impartial crash investigation, as stated in the text?
In what circumstances will Traffic Unit officers, including Crash Investigators, respond to a crash?
In what circumstances will Traffic Unit officers, including Crash Investigators, respond to a crash?
What type of crashes do Crash Investigators handle according to the policy?
What type of crashes do Crash Investigators handle according to the policy?
When do officers need to notify 911 Dispatch according to the text?
When do officers need to notify 911 Dispatch according to the text?
What is the responsibility of a Crash Investigator at a crash scene?
What is the responsibility of a Crash Investigator at a crash scene?
Under what circumstances do Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers handle crashes?
Under what circumstances do Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers handle crashes?
When are Crash Investigators used, according to the policy?
When are Crash Investigators used, according to the policy?
What type of OFD CODE 3 crashes do UPB officers handle according to the policy?
What type of OFD CODE 3 crashes do UPB officers handle according to the policy?
When will Traffic Unit officers, including Crash Investigators, NOT respond to a crash according to the policy?
When will Traffic Unit officers, including Crash Investigators, NOT respond to a crash according to the policy?
What is generally the sequence followed by officers when investigating a crash?
What is generally the sequence followed by officers when investigating a crash?
What is NOT listed as a way for officers to determine how/why a crash happened?
What is NOT listed as a way for officers to determine how/why a crash happened?
When determining how/why a crash happened, what could punctured tires away from points of damage indicate?
When determining how/why a crash happened, what could punctured tires away from points of damage indicate?
What is considered when conducting follow-up investigations after a crash?
What is considered when conducting follow-up investigations after a crash?
Under what circumstances may no enforcement action be taken for a crash-causing traffic violation?
Under what circumstances may no enforcement action be taken for a crash-causing traffic violation?
What is NOT mentioned as a factor that Crash Investigators consider when selecting a disposition for violations?
What is NOT mentioned as a factor that Crash Investigators consider when selecting a disposition for violations?
When does the Traffic Unit initiate follow-up investigations according to the text?
When does the Traffic Unit initiate follow-up investigations according to the text?
What does the text highlight as a reasoning for Crash Investigators to attempt vehicle information extraction from the CDR system?
What does the text highlight as a reasoning for Crash Investigators to attempt vehicle information extraction from the CDR system?
What factor may lead officers to take no enforcement action for a crash-causing traffic violation?
What factor may lead officers to take no enforcement action for a crash-causing traffic violation?
What should officers do if determining how/why a crash happened based on reliable and neutral witness statements is not possible?
What should officers do if determining how/why a crash happened based on reliable and neutral witness statements is not possible?
What should officers do if they are unable to locate the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle?
What should officers do if they are unable to locate the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle?
What is the primary objective of officers returning to the scene at the same time of day as the original crash?
What is the primary objective of officers returning to the scene at the same time of day as the original crash?
What tests are commonly performed by Crash Investigators in most felony Hit-and-Run cases?
What tests are commonly performed by Crash Investigators in most felony Hit-and-Run cases?
What is crucial to reducing the likelihood of establishing an alibi for the driver in Hit-and-Run cases?
What is crucial to reducing the likelihood of establishing an alibi for the driver in Hit-and-Run cases?
What should officers do when they locate the run vehicle in a Hit-and-Run case?
What should officers do when they locate the run vehicle in a Hit-and-Run case?
What is one of the tasks Crash Investigators must undertake upon locating the run vehicle in a Hit-and-Run case?
What is one of the tasks Crash Investigators must undertake upon locating the run vehicle in a Hit-and-Run case?
Why do officers impound the run car and place it on hold for CIPS in a Hit-and-Run case?
Why do officers impound the run car and place it on hold for CIPS in a Hit-and-Run case?
What is an essential step in determining if a driver evaded their legal responsibility in a Hit-and-Run case?
What is an essential step in determining if a driver evaded their legal responsibility in a Hit-and-Run case?
What action should officers take when responding to crashes on Iowa-Nebraska Interstate Bridges in terms of rescue squads' accessibility?
What action should officers take when responding to crashes on Iowa-Nebraska Interstate Bridges in terms of rescue squads' accessibility?
When should rescue squads transport injured parties to an Omaha hospital during crash investigations?
When should rescue squads transport injured parties to an Omaha hospital during crash investigations?
What should officers do if a witness must leave the scene of a more serious crash before a Crash Investigator arrives?
What should officers do if a witness must leave the scene of a more serious crash before a Crash Investigator arrives?
What should officers do when examining the post-crash positions and conditions of the vehicles involved?
What should officers do when examining the post-crash positions and conditions of the vehicles involved?
What should officers do when investigating the crash scene if vehicles are still present?
What should officers do when investigating the crash scene if vehicles are still present?
What is the recommended approach for investigating a crash according to the text?
What is the recommended approach for investigating a crash according to the text?
What should officers do if electronic reporting systems fail at a crash scene?
What should officers do if electronic reporting systems fail at a crash scene?
What should investigating officers ensure regarding MVR (Mobile Video Recorder) and BWC (Body-Worn Camera) devices?
What should investigating officers ensure regarding MVR (Mobile Video Recorder) and BWC (Body-Worn Camera) devices?
What should officers do if they identify potential sources of video evidence near the crash scene?
What should officers do if they identify potential sources of video evidence near the crash scene?
What should Crash Investigators do with video recordings of crash scenes involving fatalities or life-threatening injuries?
What should Crash Investigators do with video recordings of crash scenes involving fatalities or life-threatening injuries?
What is generally considered the most reliable indicator of what occurred at a crash scene?
What is generally considered the most reliable indicator of what occurred at a crash scene?
What should officers do if a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?
What should officers do if a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?
What action should officers take when a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?
What action should officers take when a driver involved in a crash refuses to provide information?
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?
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?
In which situation should a Crash Investigator or Traffic Unit command officer be notified and consulted, according to the text?
In which situation should a Crash Investigator or Traffic Unit command officer be notified and consulted, according to the text?
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?
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?
What type of hit-and-run crash will be investigated by Traffic Unit Crash Investigators?
What type of hit-and-run crash will be investigated by Traffic Unit Crash Investigators?
What should an officer do at the scene of a hit-and-run crash to gather evidence?
What should an officer do at the scene of a hit-and-run crash to gather evidence?
Under what circumstances can officers use private tow companies on an interstate?
Under what circumstances can officers use private tow companies on an interstate?
What should officers do before moving any vehicles from the crash scene, if practical?
What should officers do before moving any vehicles from the crash scene, if practical?
What is the key to solving most hit-and-run crashes?
What is the key to solving most hit-and-run crashes?
When recording facts by making field notes and sketches, where should officers transfer this information?
When recording facts by making field notes and sketches, where should officers transfer this information?
What action should officers take regarding the emergency lights when a crash occurs on the interstate or other divided barrier highways?
What action should officers take regarding the emergency lights when a crash occurs on the interstate or other divided barrier highways?
What is a key responsibility of officers/Crash Investigators regarding the flow of traffic at a crash scene?
What is a key responsibility of officers/Crash Investigators regarding the flow of traffic at a crash scene?
In what circumstances will officers/Crash Investigators document evidence using a Body-Worn Camera (BWC)?
In what circumstances will officers/Crash Investigators document evidence using a Body-Worn Camera (BWC)?
When should officers/Crash Investigators attempt to document any confusing signs or other traffic conditions that may have contributed to the crash?
When should officers/Crash Investigators attempt to document any confusing signs or other traffic conditions that may have contributed to the crash?
What is one main reason for officers/Crash Investigators to diagram the crash scene before moving any vehicles?
What is one main reason for officers/Crash Investigators to diagram the crash scene before moving any vehicles?
In what circumstances will officers utilize additional traffic direction and control according to the text?
In what circumstances will officers utilize additional traffic direction and control according to the text?
What should officers/Crash Investigators do if they are unable to fully hook and transport a vehicle from the crash scene?
What should officers/Crash Investigators do if they are unable to fully hook and transport a vehicle from the crash scene?
Why is it important for officers to illuminate the crash scene with headlights and/or spotlights?
Why is it important for officers to illuminate the crash scene with headlights and/or spotlights?
What is a crucial step officers/Crash Investigators should take before clearing a crash from the roadway?
What is a crucial step officers/Crash Investigators should take before clearing a crash from the roadway?
When can officers request additional assistance for traffic direction at a crash scene according to the text?
When can officers request additional assistance for traffic direction at a crash scene according to the text?
Under what circumstances can officers utilize push bumpers to remove a disabled vehicle, cargo, or other property from a roadway?
Under what circumstances can officers utilize push bumpers to remove a disabled vehicle, cargo, or other property from a roadway?
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?
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?
Under what circumstances can officers utilize private tow companies on an interstate?
Under what circumstances can officers utilize private tow companies on an interstate?
When should officers contact the contract tow operator to remove a vehicle from the interstate?
When should officers contact the contract tow operator to remove a vehicle from the interstate?
What should officers do in property damage and minor personal injury crashes on the interstate or a limited access highway?
What should officers do in property damage and minor personal injury crashes on the interstate or a limited access highway?
When should officers notify 911 Dispatch that the crash scene has been cleared?
When should officers notify 911 Dispatch that the crash scene has been cleared?
Under what circumstances should officers NOT attempt to move a vehicle, cargo, and/or other property from the roadway?
Under what circumstances should officers NOT attempt to move a vehicle, cargo, and/or other property from the roadway?
What should officers do if a vehicle does not need to be towed from a crash scene?
What should officers do if a vehicle does not need to be towed from a crash scene?
What should officers do if a parked vehicle is involved in a crash and is towed?
What should officers do if a parked vehicle is involved in a crash and is towed?
