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What must members do when a felony occurs in their jurisdiction?
What must members do when a felony occurs in their jurisdiction?
- Release the vehicle to the owner/operator if they arrive on the scene.
- Conduct an inventory of the vehicle before any investigation.
- Immediately tow the involved vehicle.
- Contact the appropriate investigative element for directions. (correct)
Under what circumstances may a vehicle be immediately towed from public property?
Under what circumstances may a vehicle be immediately towed from public property?
- If it has been reported as stolen.
- If it is parked for more than 24 hours.
- If it interferes with street maintenance or public safety. (correct)
- If it is blocking a driveway.
What should members refer to for further information regarding 'Investigative Holds'?
What should members refer to for further information regarding 'Investigative Holds'?
- The municipal code directory.
- State law regulations.
- A departmental handbook.
- Annex C. (correct)
What is the protocol for ordering a tow?
What is the protocol for ordering a tow?
What is required if a vehicle falls within the parameters for a department tow or inventory?
What is required if a vehicle falls within the parameters for a department tow or inventory?
What happens to a vehicle after the investigation of a felony?
What happens to a vehicle after the investigation of a felony?
Which circumstances do not justify towing a vehicle from public property?
Which circumstances do not justify towing a vehicle from public property?
What should members do to cancel a tow?
What should members do to cancel a tow?
What action does a member take if the vehicle is not towed and the owner/operator signs the Form 455 P.D?
What action does a member take if the vehicle is not towed and the owner/operator signs the Form 455 P.D?
In the event the vehicle is towed pursuant to a custodial arrest, what must the member complete?
In the event the vehicle is towed pursuant to a custodial arrest, what must the member complete?
What should a member do if they are unable to gain entry into a locked compartment?
What should a member do if they are unable to gain entry into a locked compartment?
If the owner/operator refuses to allow access to a locked compartment, what must the member inform them?
If the owner/operator refuses to allow access to a locked compartment, what must the member inform them?
What is the final step if all efforts to obtain keys have failed and access is still denied?
What is the final step if all efforts to obtain keys have failed and access is still denied?
How should the member attempt to force open a locked compartment?
How should the member attempt to force open a locked compartment?
What documentation should be completed if any locked compartment is forced open?
What documentation should be completed if any locked compartment is forced open?
What is the purpose of a content inventory during a vehicle inventory?
What is the purpose of a content inventory during a vehicle inventory?
What must occur before a vehicle can be searched under a warrant?
What must occur before a vehicle can be searched under a warrant?
Who can authorize an investigative hold on a stolen vehicle?
Who can authorize an investigative hold on a stolen vehicle?
When should a hold be placed on a Hit and Run vehicle?
When should a hold be placed on a Hit and Run vehicle?
What condition necessitates notifying the Property Crimes Division regarding a vehicle?
What condition necessitates notifying the Property Crimes Division regarding a vehicle?
What form is used to complete the Physical Evidence/Property Inventory Report after a search?
What form is used to complete the Physical Evidence/Property Inventory Report after a search?
Which of the following is true regarding the authorization of investigative holds?
Which of the following is true regarding the authorization of investigative holds?
What is the procedure for towing a vehicle that is subject to a search warrant?
What is the procedure for towing a vehicle that is subject to a search warrant?
Under what circumstance will CSIS not place a hold on a vehicle?
Under what circumstance will CSIS not place a hold on a vehicle?
Under what condition can members inventory a non assessable section of a vehicle?
Under what condition can members inventory a non assessable section of a vehicle?
What should be done with contraband found in a vehicle during an inventory?
What should be done with contraband found in a vehicle during an inventory?
How should valuable property attached to a vehicle be documented?
How should valuable property attached to a vehicle be documented?
What action should be taken regarding evidence or contraband found in the vehicle?
What action should be taken regarding evidence or contraband found in the vehicle?
What is required in the accompanying report when property is recovered?
What is required in the accompanying report when property is recovered?
What must a member do if they recover property not categorized as evidence or contraband?
What must a member do if they recover property not categorized as evidence or contraband?
What should the member's comments section on the Form 36 P.D. include?
What should the member's comments section on the Form 36 P.D. include?
What can be inferred about the handling of small quantities of valuable property?
What can be inferred about the handling of small quantities of valuable property?
What must be done to notify the owner or lien holder when a hold is canceled?
What must be done to notify the owner or lien holder when a hold is canceled?
Under what conditions can a vehicle be released to the owner at the recovery scene?
Under what conditions can a vehicle be released to the owner at the recovery scene?
What is required of the Communications Unit when personnel from the CSIS are dispatched to process a vehicle?
What is required of the Communications Unit when personnel from the CSIS are dispatched to process a vehicle?
What document must be completed by the member when towing a vehicle for processing?
What document must be completed by the member when towing a vehicle for processing?
What does CSIS need to be notified about before towing a vehicle?
What does CSIS need to be notified about before towing a vehicle?
What action is taken by Hold Notification/Tow Desk personnel after a hold is released?
What action is taken by Hold Notification/Tow Desk personnel after a hold is released?
What is the purpose of the daily email received from Aries by the Hold Notification/Tow Desk?
What is the purpose of the daily email received from Aries by the Hold Notification/Tow Desk?
Which aspect must be verified before releasing a vehicle to the owner at the scene?
Which aspect must be verified before releasing a vehicle to the owner at the scene?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Towing and Processing Procedures
- Vehicles involved in crimes may be retained for evidence unless processed and returned to the owner.
- Towing of vehicles is authorized by city ordinance or state law, with proper documentation required.
- In felony cases in Kansas City, Missouri, investigative elements must be contacted for vehicle processing directions.
- Vehicles requiring a tow or inventory are not to be delegated to third-party companies.
- Tows can be ordered via an automated dispatch system using Mobile Data Computers (MDC).
Abandoned Vehicles and Public Property
- Vehicles can be towed from public property if they obstruct maintenance or emergency use.
- Immediate removal is warranted when public safety is at risk (e.g., fire, storm).
- When a vehicle is towed post-arrest, a complete content inventory is mandatory to ensure valuable property is secured.
Content Inventory Guidelines
- A thorough inventory includes accessing all compartments unless entry is refused by the owner.
- Efforts to obtain keys must be exhausted; if unsuccessful, compartments may be forced open with minimal damage.
- Any contraband or evidence found must be documented and forwarded to the Property and Evidence Section.
Recovered Property Procedures
- Valuables attached to vehicles must be documented using Form 36 P.D., detailing their disposition.
- Non-evidence property may be given to a responsible party at the scene; accompanying reports must detail the incident and property handling.
Search Warrant Protocols
- An entire vehicle search under warrant disallows immediate content inventory by towing members.
- Members coordinate with investigative elements to determine if a warrant is needed before towing to the designated facility.
Investigative Holds
- Investigative holds on vehicles must be authorized by specific investigative elements.
- Holds apply in cases of missing or altered VINs or mismatched title numbers.
- Vehicle owners or lien holders must be notified when holds are released; proof of ownership is required for reclaiming vehicles.
Processing Vehicles in Police Custody
- Vehicles are processed as directed by investigative elements; CSIS personnel may be dispatched to assist.
- Vehicles can be returned to owners if processed and deemed without evidentiary value, and no further investigation is needed.
- Proper documentation (Form 36 P.D.) must accompany the vehicle during towing to the designated location.
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