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BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 5.24 TRAFFIC HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS 5.24.1 General: Traffic Homicide Investigations units respond to provide investigative te...

BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 5.24 TRAFFIC HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS 5.24.1 General: Traffic Homicide Investigations units respond to provide investigative technical expertise in crashes involving fatalities or life threatening injuries at the direction of the Regional Traffic Lieutenant designee. 5.24.2 Responsibilities: Traffic Homicide Investigators will: A. Conduct crash investigations B. Conduct traffic safety education C. Participate in selective traffic enforcement programs (STEP) based on traffic crash analysis D. Operate speed measuring devices E. Facilitate as liaisons with traffic safety groups F. Conduct in-service training on crash investigation procedures 5.24.3 Traffic Homicide Investigation Criteria: Traffic Homicide Investigators will be notified of and investigate crashes involving the following criteria: A. Fatalities and life-threatening injury crashes occurring in BSO patrolled areas B. Crashes occurring in other jurisdictions upon request from a supervisor, with BSO command approval C. BSO related pursuit crashes involving life-threatening injuries, serious bodily injuries (substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or loss of limb/organ) or death. D. Incidental crashes occurring from BSO related PIT maneuvers E. Outside Agency vehicle pursuit crashes occurring in BSO contracted areas F. Fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or loss of limb/organ) crashes involving on-duty employees wile on official business using their privately owned vehicles G. Fatal or life-threatening injury crashes occurring when a deputy or CSA is directing traffic Reviewed: 04/18/2016 Revised: 05/04/2016 Rescinds: 10/01/2005 Effective: 05/19/2016 5.24 Page 1 of 3  BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES H. BSO vehicle crashes (whether owned, leased, or confiscated) that are involved in fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injuries occurring within Broward County. I. Fatalities, life-threatening injuries, or serious bodily injuries crashes involving on-duty employees as pedestrians. J. Any other crashes at the direction of the THI supervisor. 5.24.4 Traffic Homicide Investigator Selection: Minimum qualifications for Traffic Homicide are: A. Two years BSO road patrol experience B. Pass a personal interview with Traffic Homicide staff C. Interest and ability in traffic investigations via past and present positions D. Willingness to flex hours E. Good BSO driving record F. Pro-active traffic and DUI enforcement patterns G. Good report writing skills H. Satisfactory job performance and completion of probationary training period I. Preferred to have a minimum of Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations training (80 hours) J. Minimum two year commitment to the position if selected 5.24.5 School Requirements: New members must complete and pass the following schools: A. Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations (80 hours) B. Advanced Traffic Homicide Investigations (80 hours) C. Traffic Crash Reconstruction (80 hours) D. Other available traffic related schools Reviewed: 04/18/2016 Revised: 05/04/2016 Rescinds: 10/01/2005 Effective: 05/19/2016 5.24 Page 2 of 3  BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK NOTICE These Standard Operating Procedures are considered law enforcement sensitive and may contain certain information that is exempt under Florida Public Records Law. Outside or public requests for information from this Standard Operating Procedures Manual must be directed to the Office of the General Counsel for review and redaction, if necessary, prior to disclosure. Reviewed: 04/18/2016 Revised: 05/04/2016 Rescinds: 10/01/2005 Effective: 05/19/2016 5.24 Page 3 of 3