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29 Cards in this Set
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For a collision to be considered a fatal, a person must die within ______. |
30 days |
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A person in a collision is considered to have sustained serious physical injury under what circumstances? |
1. A person sustained grave injury which may result in death 2. Life-threatening physical trauma 3. Incapacitating injuries 4. Dismemberment of a body part 5. Sufficient trauma to suggest possible dismemberment |
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The traffic unit will be contacted in regards to a collision under what circumstances? |
-injuries appear to be serious or life-threatening -if alcohol or drug impairment is suspected as a factor in the collision -felony charges are justified against one of the drivers |
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Under what circumstances will a member not complete a collision report when made aware of one? |
-a delayed non-injury collision -when investigation reveals the collision was an intentional act |
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Who investigates a collision in which an LMPD member is suspected of DUI? |
-Commanding officer in division where the collision occured (must notify PIU if arrest is to be made) -PIU if the collision results in the death or serious physical injury of anyone involved |
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_____________ is responsible for correcting the problem of a malfunctioning, damaged, or missing traffic control device. |
Metro Public Works (however, officer may be required to manually direct traffic if necessary until problem corrected) |
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What responsibility does an officer have when discovering a damaged fire hydrant? |
Notify Metro Safe via service channel of location |
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The responsibility to remove debris in the roadway resulting from a collision falls to _____. |
-tow truck driver (of one is needed) -officer or involved person removing vehicle from roadway -metro public works if amount of debris is beyond capabilities of officer to remove -fire department if it is liquid debris |
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In general escorts are ______. |
not permitted because they require the use of emergency equipment in non-emergency situations. |
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If an officer has permission from the Chief to conduct an escort, what must the officer do (and not do)and what are the stipulations? |
-fill out off duty form -only use marked vehicle -only use emergency flashers, not emergency lights and/or siren -obey traffic laws |
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What are the 4 types of law enforcement traffic escorts? |
1. Civilian escort 2. Funeral procession 3. Civic event 4. Dignitaries |
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An approved funeral procession escort must contain _____. |
two or more marked vehicles |
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What are some examples of civic events in which a police escort may be approved? |
Parades, celebrity protection (on occasion, emergency equipment may be appropriate) |
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Per SOP, what are the types of traffic stops? |
1. Safety Stops 2. Investigatory Stops |
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During a traffic stop, an officer will observe the following, whenever possible: |
-officer will greet violator and identify him/herself by name -officer will explain reason for stop -officer will ask if there was a legitimate reason for violators action -officer will ask for location of license, insurance, and registration -officer will give instructions to driver (such as stay in vehicle, buckle up) as officer reviews documents -officer will take appropriate action (issue citation or warning) and in from driver the stop is over |
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Per SOP, which of the following may an officer do as matter of routine? -conduct pat down -remove driver/passengers from stopped vehicle -sit subject on the ground |
None of these may be done as matter of routine per SOP (although removing people from stopped vehicles as matter of routine is allowed per case law; Pennsylvania vs. Mimms and Maryland vs. Wilson) |
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Per SOP, under what circumstances may an officer remove someone from the vehicle during a traffic stop? |
-the subject is armed and/or presents a danger to the officer or another person -the officer has probable cause to believe to believe the subject has committed an arrestable offense or pursuant to a warrant -to administer field sobriety test -to conduct a commercial vehicle inspection -when a potentially dangerous situation exists that endangers the officer or another person |
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Officers may only conduct a pat down based on reasonable belief that _____. |
the subject is armed AND dangerous |
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Who handles Metro 311 complaints about traffic issues? |
-Appropriate patrol division if the complaint originated on a surface street -Traffic unit if complaint originated on an interstate |
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Besides taking any appropriate enforcement action, what may an officer do after observing an operator who demonstrates physical or mental infirmities that render him/her unsafe to operate a motor vehicle? |
-Request recertification from the state by completing Medical Review Board Affidavit -Completed form is forwarded to appropriate bureau commander who sends it to Division of Driver Licensing in Frankfort |
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If a driver suspected of DUI blows _______, then it will be presumed the driver was not under the influence of alcohol. |
less than .05 |
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What should an arresting officer consider doing if a DUI suspect blows below a .08? |
-contact DRE -request suspect to submit to blood and/or urine sample for testing |
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An operator may only be cited and released for DUI when all of the following conditions are met: |
-the operator is hospitalized (being seen in ER doesn't count) -the operator is physically injured to the point where he is no longer a danger himself or others and can't voluntary leave the hospital -blood evidence has been drawn -a CO has approved it (acting sergeant doesn't count) |
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True/False: The reading on a mobile radar trailer can be used by an officer to cite a person for speeding. |
False |
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Stationary traffic checkpoints may be conducted for the purposes of _____, but are prohibited for ______. |
-promoting highway safety and determining sobriety of motorists -general crime control and solely checking for seatbelt violations |
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The authorization for a stationary traffic checkpoint must come from a commanding officer in the rank of _____. |
lieutenant or above |
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Who must be present for the duration of a stationary traffic point? |
A commanding officer (acting sergeant does not count) |
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The media must be given prior notification of a stationary traffic point, but will not be provided with _____. |
the specific selection criteria (ex. every 4th car will be pulled aside) or location. |
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Following each stationary traffic checkpoint operation, the CO will submit a report to the division commander which will include what information? |
-date -beginning and ending times -MVS tape numbers (if applicable) -location -number of officers involved -number of arrests and citations issued -copies of paperwork generated |
