Law Enforcement Procedures: Tow/Impound Module

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What information should be included when documenting a vehicle found in the right of way?

Make, model, color, and year of the vehicle, along with the tag number

Date vehicle found in the right of way, location of the vehicle, and reason vehicle was tagged

Name, address, city, state, and zip code of the registered owner and lienholder

All of the above (correct)

Who is responsible for enforcing private tows and repossessions?

Records Teletype

Sheriff's Department

City's Code Enforcement Department (correct)

NCIC/FCIC

What system is used to verify private tows and repossessions received by Records Teletype?

NCIC/FCIC (correct)

GPS

RMS

CAD

What should deputies do if enforcement is the responsibility of the City's Code Enforcement Department?

Contact Code Enforcement and document it in their CAD 'Status Update' Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included when documenting the reason a vehicle was tagged?

Other relevant notes Signup and view all the answers

What system is used to enter verified private tows and repossessions?

RMS Signup and view all the answers

What information will employees enter into the 'Notes' section of the MFT Tow/Impound Module if an entry into the module is used in place of an Incident Report?

The information that would have been entered into an Incident Report Signup and view all the answers

When recovering or towing a vehicle with a tampered ignition or broken steering column, what should deputies do according to the Sheriff's Policy Manual?

Process the vehicle as a crime scene Signup and view all the answers

When releasing a vehicle directly to the owner, and the owner is not having the vehicle towed, what should deputies do?

Explain the potential hazards of driving the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

When releasing a vehicle to an owner's authorized representative, what should deputies do?

Explain the potential hazards of driving the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Auto Theft Release Form (BSO RP#70)?

To release vehicles to owners Signup and view all the answers

Why should deputies sign the Witness area of the Auto Theft Release Form?

To witness the owner's signature Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure when an entry into the Tow/Impound Module is used in place of an Incident Report?

Enter the incident report information into the 'Notes' section of the MFT Tow/Impound Module Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when deputies recover or tow a vehicle with a tampered ignition or broken steering column?

Process the vehicle as a crime scene Signup and view all the answers

When a vehicle is involved in a BSO criminal investigation, who is responsible for placing a hold on the vehicle?

The investigative unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for the impounding deputy to advise the investigative unit of the hold?

Within 72 hours Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the Event Report's narrative section regarding the hold on the vehicle?

The name of the investigator initially advised of the hold and notification time Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for releasing the hold on the vehicle when it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes?

The investigative unit Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when the hold on the vehicle is released?

The impounding deputy should notify the Evidence Unit Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when the applicable agency advises the impounding deputy that the vehicle is not needed for investigative purposes?

The impounding deputy should release the hold Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Tow/Impound Hold' section in the Event Report?

To note the justification for the hold Signup and view all the answers

Who should notify Communications Teletype and arrange for a no-hold vehicle tow?

The impounding deputy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tow/Impound Module

If an entry into the Tow/Impound Module is used in place of an Incident Report, employees will enter information into the "Notes" section.
Employees will not use the "A" Alpha code for cases when an entry into the Tow/Impound Module is used in place of an Incident Report.

Crime Scene Processing/Canvassing

Deputies will process a crime scene according to the Sheriff's Policy Manual and Department of Law Enforcement SOP when recovering or towing a vehicle with a tampered ignition or broken steering column.
Deputies will canvas the area to identify potential witnesses.
Deputies will document findings on an Incident Report.

Auto Theft Release Form (BSO RP#70)

If a vehicle is released directly to the owner and the owner is not having the vehicle towed, deputies will:
- Explain the potential hazards of driving the vehicle.
- Have the owner complete and sign the applicable areas of the Auto Theft Release Form (BSO RP#70).
- Sign the Witness area of the form after the owner has signed.
If a vehicle is released to an owner's authorized representative and the representative is not having the vehicle towed, deputies will:
- Explain the potential hazards of driving the vehicle.
- Document vehicle information, including:
  - Date vehicle found in the right of way and location of the vehicle.
  - Make, model, color, and year of the vehicle.
  - Tag number, including state and year of tag if available.
  - VIN.
- Document owner and lienholder information, including:
  - Name, address, city, state, and zip code.
  - Reason vehicle was tagged and other relevant notes.

Private Tows/Repossessions

Private tows and repossessions received by Records Teletype will be verified via NCIC/FCIC and entered into the RMS.
If enforcement is the responsibility of the City's Code Enforcement Department, deputies will contact Code Enforcement and document it in their CAD "Status Update".

Holds on Vehicles

If a vehicle is involved in a BSO criminal investigation, a hold will be placed on the vehicle for a specific investigative unit.
Holds placed on vehicles will be specifically justified in a separate paragraph for the Event Report's narrative section.
The report will include the name of the investigator initially advised of the hold and notification time.
Unless immediate contact is required, the impounding deputy will advise the investigative unit during the office's next regular workday (within 72 hours).
Investigators handling the case will release the hold as soon as their work is completed and the vehicle is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes.
If impounding deputies are advised by the investigative unit that the vehicle is not needed for investigative purposes, they will immediately release the hold.
When deputies or detectives release a hold, they should make a reasonable effort to immediately contact the vehicle's owner and email the Evidence Unit at [email protected] that the hold has been released.

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This quiz covers the procedures for law enforcement officers when using the Tow/Impound Module in place of an Incident Report. It includes guidelines for entering information, using alpha codes, and handling crime scenes with tampered vehicles.