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Who oversees the investigation of a pursuit-related accident?
Who oversees the investigation of a pursuit-related accident?
- Traffic Investigations Unit detective or higher-ranking officers (correct)
- Traffic Investigations Unit secretary
- Local news reporters
- The suspect's attorney
What is classified as a use of force rather than an accident?
What is classified as a use of force rather than an accident?
- An accident involving civilian vehicles
- A police vehicle damaged during a pursuit
- An accident occurring at a traffic light
- A pursuit terminated by a forced stop method (correct)
What is the role of the Traffic Investigations Unit when a suspect evades apprehension?
What is the role of the Traffic Investigations Unit when a suspect evades apprehension?
- To collect fines from the violator
- To investigate, identify, and prosecute the violator (correct)
- To provide traffic updates to the public
- To monitor the suspect's social media
What must happen immediately after receiving the Vehicle Pursuit Report (DPD 453)?
What must happen immediately after receiving the Vehicle Pursuit Report (DPD 453)?
What circumstances warrant pursuing charges as a felony under CRS §18-9-116.5?
What circumstances warrant pursuing charges as a felony under CRS §18-9-116.5?
Who directs the investigation of a no-chase related accident that results in serious injury or death?
Who directs the investigation of a no-chase related accident that results in serious injury or death?
What is the report titled when a violator fails to yield but the situation does not escalate to a pursuit?
What is the report titled when a violator fails to yield but the situation does not escalate to a pursuit?
What actions can the commanding officer of the Traffic Investigations Unit take during investigations?
What actions can the commanding officer of the Traffic Investigations Unit take during investigations?
What is the purpose of filing offenses that do not meet felony criteria?
What is the purpose of filing offenses that do not meet felony criteria?
What should happen if TIU personnel are needed during a pursuit-related incident?
What should happen if TIU personnel are needed during a pursuit-related incident?
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Study Notes
Responsibilities of Traffic Investigations Unit Personnel
- Traffic Investigations Unit (TIU) detectives respond to pursuit-related accidents and oversee investigations.
- Pursuits ending in forced stop methods are classified as use of force, not accidents; handled by pursuit manager or incident commander.
- TIU investigates, identifies, and prosecutes suspects who evade apprehension upon receipt of the Vehicle Pursuit Report (DPD 453).
- The Denver Police Department actively pursues eluding charges, with incidents qualifying under CRS §18-9-116.5 treated as felonies, while others filed as misdemeanors.
Commanding Officer Responsibilities
- The commanding officer or designee intervenes in pursuit/eluding accidents leading to death, serious injury, or significant property damage.
- Incidents not qualifying as vehicle pursuits are documented in a General Occurrence report titled “Vehicular Eluding – No Chase.”
- TIU directs investigations for potential prosecution against violators, vehicle seizure, and record inclusion in relevant databases.
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