Traffic Crash Investigation Procedures

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What action should employees involved in traffic crashes with an agency vehicle refrain from doing?

Providing opinions on the cause of the crash to the investigating officer (correct)

Discussing their opinions with other drivers, passengers, or witnesses

Reporting the injury to Workers’ Compensation

Issuing a summons to the driver of the other vehicle

When should employees report the injury to the Workers’ Compensation company?

Within 24 hours of the crash

By the end of the business day following the crash

At the scene of the crash

Immediately after the crash (correct)

Who is mainly responsible for determining if there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee is impaired after a traffic crash with serious injury or death?

The on-scene Supervisor (correct)

The Workers’ Compensation company

The investigating deputy

The Traffic Homicide Investigator

In the case of a traffic crash involving serious injury or death, who completes the criminal traffic crash investigation if there is a reasonable suspicion of employee impairment?

The Traffic Homicide Investigator Signup and view all the answers

What action should employees involved in traffic crashes NOT take concerning the other driver?

Making an arrest for a traffic violation Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can an employee choose to wait until the next business day to be seen at an approved Workers’ Compensation treatment facility?

Only if the injury is minor Signup and view all the answers

Who should investigate traffic crashes involving agency vehicles and property of another in St. Johns County?

The Traffic Unit of the Sheriff’s Office Signup and view all the answers

Which department does a Traffic Homicide Investigator belong to?

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining if an incident shall be forwarded to the Traffic Crash Review Board for further investigation?

The affected chain of command up to the Captain Signup and view all the answers

Which authority is responsible for investigating agency vehicle crashes outside St. Johns County or within the jurisdiction of another law enforcement agency?

FHP or the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for creating a BlueTeam entry and attaching the traffic crash report to the entry within ten days of occurrence?

The employee's Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions may crashes involving an agency vehicle with damage only to the agency vehicle be investigated by the Patrol Shift Leader or designee?

If the damage is only to the agency vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What should the involved employee do regarding the traffic crash report?

Submit it immediately to the affected chain of command Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews the completed BlueTeam entry reports forwarded by the affected chain of command up to the Captain?

The affected Captain Signup and view all the answers

In what time frame should the BlueTeam entry be made by the Patrol Shift Leader or designee?

Within 10 days of occurrence Signup and view all the answers

What will be attached to the BlueTeam entry made by the Patrol Shift Leader or designee?

Photos, video, and statements Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Patrol Watch Commander in case of a personal injury or death in a traffic crash?

Review BlueTeam entry with the Patrol Supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

In the event of serious on-the-job injury or crash to an agency employee, who should be notified?

Risk Management. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Patrol Captain when the incident involves serious injury, damage, or death?

Notify the Command Staff. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining if completed BlueTeam entries require further investigation by the Traffic Crash Review Board?

Affected Captains. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the supervisor in ensuring policies and procedures are followed?

Support their subordinate in ensuring compliance with policies. Signup and view all the answers

When should Command Staff be notified in case of a traffic crash involving personal injury or death?

If the crash involves serious on-the-job injury. Signup and view all the answers

If a conflict of interest exists in the investigation of a crash, who is responsible for ensuring it is resolved?

Affected Captains. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is the notification of Risk Management necessary?

In case of serious on-the-job injury or crash involving an agency employee. Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken for the second at-fault traffic crash within a thirty-six month period?

Written Consultation Form and vehicle suspension for one working day Signup and view all the answers

Who makes the final decision regarding the discipline for the third and subsequent at-fault crashes?

Sheriff or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended by the Division Director for each at-fault crash within a thirty-six month period?

Written Reprimand Signup and view all the answers

What disciplinary action is recommended for the first at-fault traffic crash within a thirty-six month period?

Written Consultation Form Signup and view all the answers

What privilege may be suspended for a second at-fault traffic crash?

Vehicle take-home privilege Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for recommending the discipline for an employee with multiple at-fault crashes?

Division Director Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of violations according to the text?

Written reprimand up to recommendation for termination Signup and view all the answers

Who makes a recommendation for the duration of the suspension of vehicle take-home privilege?

Division Director Signup and view all the answers

What action should an employee take when an agency vehicle is damaged due to an act of nature?

Report the incident to their immediate Sergeant/Supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident of agency vehicle damage?

Sergeant/Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What does the Shift Leader/Supervisor determine regarding the damage to an agency vehicle?

If the damage was preventable or non-preventable. Signup and view all the answers

In case an agency vehicle is damaged due to an employee's negligence, what action is taken by the chain of command?

Appropriate disciplinary action or notification findings to the affected Supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicle insurance coverage should the agency carry according to the text?

Liability - Bodily Injury - Property Damage Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified when an agency vehicle is damaged due to criminal mischief?