Reporting Traffic Collisions

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According to the text, where should the originals of Traffic Notices to Appear be forwarded daily?

Data Entry

Information Technology Division

Traffic Court Liaison Unit (correct)

Mail Stop 447

Who is responsible for ensuring the completeness of the Field Interview (FI) Report?

Traffic Court Liaison Unit

Investigating officer

Area Watch Commander

Supervisor (correct)

According to the text, when should the original FIs remain at the Area of occurrence?

2 years

5 years

3 years

2 years and 3 additional years (correct)

Who is responsible for establishing a Fleet Safety Program?

Bureau/Area/division commanding officers Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who has the final review and adjudication authority of all vehicle pursuits?

Department Traffic Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

Within how many calendar days should the Area/division commanding officer forward all related reports to the bureau/group commanding officer after a pursuit?

45 Signup and view all the answers

When should the training be completed if it is required after a pursuit?

Within 90 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a debrief after a pursuit?

To review the incident and identify areas for improvement Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for ensuring that training is entered into the Learning Management System (LMS)?

The Area/division CO Signup and view all the answers

If the recommended training cannot be completed within 90 calendar days, what should the CO do?

Send a written correspondence to the DTC Signup and view all the answers

When should a copy of the VPR and attached Intradepartmental Correspondence be forwarded to the bureau/group?

Within 45 calendar days of the final adjudication Signup and view all the answers

When should the bureau/group notify the DTC or authorized designee of the disposition?

Within 90 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

Which department is responsible for generating the Traffic Collision Report (TCR)?

Department Fleet Safety Coordinator (DFSC) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reporting a traffic collision involving a Department vehicle?

Department employee Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a supervisory employee dispatched to the scene of a traffic collision?

To ensure that all witnesses are identified and their statements are obtained Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Traffic Division Watch Commander in relation to a traffic collision?

To ensure that a traffic division supervisor is assigned and responds to the collision Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of negative disciplinary procedures?

To correct delinquency using positive disciplinary means Signup and view all the answers

What are the adjudication classifications for pursuit initiation and involvement/pursuit tactics?

No Further Action Taken; Training; Administrative Disapproval - Out of Policy; Formal Training; Notice to Correct Deficiencies; Personnel Complaint Signup and view all the answers

According to Department Manual Section 1/555.10, what are the reasons for initiation of a vehicle pursuit?

Infraction, misdemeanor evading, or reckless driving Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of supervisors in recognizing good work?

To provide personal encouragement and praise Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what items should the designated supervisor check on the citation?

Completeness Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a citation be issued under California Vehicle Code Section 23220(b)?

If the passenger is smoking or ingesting cannabis or a cannabis product Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do if they observe an uncorrected error or omission on a Traffic Notice to Appear submitted for review?

Withhold the original of the citation and obtain a Notice of Correction and Proof of Service Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do if they observe any indication of tampering on a Traffic Notice to Appear submitted for review?

Withhold the citation and Continuation and obtain an Employees Report Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when does the traffic division watch commander contact the Officer in Charge, TCS, for approval prior to requesting the MCIT?

When the occurrence results in death or serious injury Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for initiating the MCIT notification process upon notification of an MCIT incident?

The Department Operations Center (DOC) Signup and view all the answers

In the event of an MCIT call-out, who is responsible for requesting that DOC coordinate the response of the personnel?

The MCIT supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When is the traffic division watch commander nearest to the traffic collision responsible for assigning a traffic division supervisor to respond?

When the traffic collision involves on-duty Department personnel Signup and view all the answers

What type of traffic collisions should be notified telephonically to the Department Operations Center?

All traffic collisions involving death or serious injury Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the Traffic Division/Multi-Disciplinary Collision Investigation Team?

To ensure a traffic collision investigation unit or MCIT is assigned to all Department employee-involved traffic collisions Signup and view all the answers