PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.6

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1 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.6 Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: SUBJECT: VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS PLEAC 3.5.1, (a,b,c,d) 1. POLICY A. Sworn personnel will ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted of all vehicular accidents and that the information obtained is recorded on a Philadelphia Nonreportable Accident Report (75-48C) or Police Accident Report (AA-500). If an AA- 500 is prepared then a Non-reportable Accident Form (75-48C) will not be required. *4 1. Every accident investigation report that is required to be made in writing shall be made on the appropriate form approved by the police department as listed in Section 1-A and shall contain all the information required on the report unless the information is not available. (PLEAC d) B. An AA-500, AA-500C (when applicable), AA-500M (when applicable), AA-500F (when applicable), will be prepared on all reportable accidents as mandated by state law. C. Whenever a child under the age of 18 years is a victim of an auto-pedestrian accident between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, the responding officer will immediately notify the Accident Investigation District (AID) via Police Radio. Accident Investigation District will evaluate the circumstances of the incident, respond if necessary and conduct the appropriate follow-up investigation. *3 D. The Accident Investigation District (AID) will be available to investigate all accidents listed in Section 3-A, on all tours of duty. (PLEAC 3.5.1) E. All personnel responding to the scene of any vehicular accident suspected of involving or having the potential of involving any chemical and/or hazardous material will treat the situation as a hazardous material incident and will comply with the procedures outlined in Directive 4.2, "Hazardous Material Incidents". F. Police officers are prohibited from referring, recommending or soliciting the services of a collision and/or towing service during the course of any vehicular accident investigation. DIRECTIVE 9.6-1

2 G. Under no circumstances will patrol officers issue Traffic Citations (TC) if AID is handling the investigation. This serves to prevent a defendant from invoking their double jeopardy rights in order to avoid a more serious criminal charge. NOTE: If a violation is observed by the reporting officer, submit a memorandum to the Commanding Officer, AID, describing what occurred. H. Issue an Accident Information Card (80-S-44) to all involved parties when a City vehicle is involved. I. A copy of the front page of the AA-500 or 75-48C will be made and maintained in the district Operations Room. Upon request, person(s) involved or the representative(s) of person(s) involved in a vehicular accident will be given any information from the AA- 500 or 75-48C at the district of occurrence. All efforts will be directed toward providing information at the scene rather than through a secondary trip to the district. *4 1. PA VC 3751 (b) (3) requires the department to furnish, at cost, a copy of the full report of the police investigation of any vehicle accident. In a city of the first class, the cost of furnishing a copy of a report under this subsection shall not exceed $25. Anyone requesting copies of either the AA-500 or 75-48C will be given an application for Traffic Accident Report along with the DC number and the pertinent Philadelphia Code. The applicant will then be instructed to mail the application or go in person with the required fee to the Department of Records, Room 167 City Hall, Philadelphia, PA (PLEAC c) 2. THE ON-LINE INCIDENT TRANSMITTAL (INCT) A. The On-Line Incident Transmittal (INCT) is the computerized record of a complaint, incident, or offense (refer to Computer Training Bulletin 97-03). All applicable information supplied on the 75-48C (paper copy) must be entered into the INCT inquiry screen by the Operations Room Supervisor (ORS) or their designee wherein the complaint or incident occurred or exists. B. All personnel responsible for the integrity of the INCT will ensure that all entries are accurate and complete. The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statistics are derived from the INCT system and it is imperative that the information is correct and entered/updated in a timely fashion. 3. DEFINITIONS *4 A. Reportable Accidents - (PA MVC 3746) are below listed vehicle accidents requiring an investigation by a police officer that involves: (PLEAC a) DIRECTIVE 9.6-2

3 1. Injury to or death of any person; or 2. Damage to any vehicle involved to the extent that it cannot be driven and therefore requires towing (excluding flat tires). B. Non-Reportable Accidents - All accidents in which death, injury, or towing does not occur. A 75-48C (blocks 1 thru 68 where applicable) is required by City policy for all non-reportable accidents. Blocks 1 thru 72 (where applicable) will be completed for the following scenarios: 1. Operators of vehicles involved in an accident and arrested for violation of Section 3731 MVC (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or a Controlled Substance). NOTE: A set of DC # s must be obtained for both the accident and the arrest. 2. All accidents involving City vehicles. This includes all vehicles assigned a property number and leased/rented vehicles. 3. Vehicular accidents in which there is damage to City, State, or Federal property. 4. All vehicular accidents involving a hazardous material carrier (whether a release has occurred or not). 5. All vehicular accidents involving a leaving the scene. C. Solvability factors: 1. When vehicle struck is occupied. 2. Witness capable of identifying striking vehicle and/or occupants. 3. Full or partial license plate number. 4. Unique description of striking vehicle (e. g., company name). NOTE: Personnel will ensure that no other circumstances are present that would place the accident in another category listed in Section 3-A or B (e. g., damage to unattended City vehicle). If so, an AA-500 or 75-48C is still required. 5. Any questions regarding the presence of a solvability factor shall be directed to an AID supervisor. D. Commercial Vehicle A motor vehicle designed or used to transport passengers or property, defined as follows: 1. Vehicle with a gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more. DIRECTIVE 9.6-3

4 2. A combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more provided the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds (tractortrailer). 3. A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver. 4. A school bus. 5. Any vehicle that is transporting hazardous materials that is placarded. E. AA-500C (Supplement) - Page to be completed if Commercial Vehicle is indicated on page 1 of the AA-500. F. AA-500M (Supplement) - Page to be completed for every pedestrian, motorcycle or bicycle involved. G. AA-500F- Page to be completed for fatal accidents only. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES A. Police officers responding to or observing a vehicular accident will: 1. Use caution when approaching the scene of any accident, especially involving vehicles containing or suspected of containing hazardous materials. All police personnel will be guided by the provisions of Directive 4.2 Hazardous Materials Incidents and Directive 4.1,"Responsibilities at Crime Scenes," to prevent contamination of the scene and safeguard all evidence until the arrival of the investigative unit when applicable. 2. Ensure the accident scene is made safe and render first aid to the injured. Notify Police Radio of scene conditions (injuries, traffic, etc.) and request the notification of Philadelphia Fire Department Fire Rescue and/or other units (detective division of occurrence, AID, etc.), if necessary. 3. Notify Police Radio immediately when a school bus is involved. Radio shall notify the appropriate school district to dispatch a transportation supervisor to the scene. 4. Washing down of the accident scene will not be done without permission from an AID or patrol supervisor unless there is a serious danger of fire or other hazard. 5. Any offenses resulting from an accident (e. g., hit and run) will be reported with the same DC number. Any offenses resulting from a previous incident (such as Vehicle Theft, Robbery, etc., occurring at another location) will have a separate DC number. 6. Relocate all involved vehicles from the accident site as soon as possible to facilitate the flow of traffic. DIRECTIVE 9.6-4

5 a. Allow vehicles to remain in their post-accident position as much as possible. When serious delay to traffic necessitates the removal of vehicles/pedestrians from the roadway, mark the post-accident positions on the road surface using a non-permanent marking crayon or scratch the surface with sharp instrument, such as a screwdriver, to denote the "point of rest" position for later use by investigators. Vehicles/pedestrians will always remain in post-accident position in fatal vehicular accidents. Post accident positions of pedestrians involved in potentially fatal accidents will be marked prior to their removal. 7. Request the presence of a patrol supervisor at the accident scene, if necessary, and always in fatal and serious injury accidents. 8. Survey the scene for witnesses and obtain from the operators of involved vehicles their driver s license, vehicle registration, and proof of financial responsibility (insurance). 9. Prepare an AA-500 and supplement (when applicable). When necessary refer to the Commonwealth of PA. Police Officers Crash Report Manuel (PUB 153) on all reportable accidents. a. Mark all applicable blocks accurately and completely. ( N/A is not necessary in unused blocks). b. Print clearly and neatly using a blue or black ballpoint pen (this includes the diagram). c. Ensure that the circumstances, events, and causation factors that are not covered in the body of the AA-500 are placed, in narrative form, in the narrative section of the AA-500. NOTE: A notation will be made on the AA-500 when the preparing officer is called to take a report of a vehicular accident and they are unable to conduct an investigation of the accident site (e. g., officer is called to the complainant's residence or business). d. Attach the original copy of any Towing Agreement to the AA-500 (Section (5) (B) Philadelphia Code). e. Issue an Accident Report Statement (75-551) to operators involved in vehicular accidents when an AA-500 is prepared (PA MVC, Section 3746-C). 10. Prepare a 75-48C on all non-reportable accidents. a. Mark all applicable blocks accurately and completely. ( N/A is not necessary in unused blocks). DIRECTIVE 9.6-5

6 b. Print clearly and neatly using a blue or black ballpoint pen (this includes the diagram). NOTE: A notation will be made on the 75-48C in the narrative section indicating the method in which the report was prepared (e.g., phone, in district headquarters, or DPR). 11. Issue a TC when warranted. Police officers can issue traffic citations based on personal observation, a witness, another police officer, or speed-timing equipment. (PA Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 55). EXCEPTION: When AID is responsible for the investigation. (See Policy) 12. Prepare a Special Medical/Driver Examination (Form DL-118) when the investigating officer suspects, after a thorough investigation, that a medical and/or mental problem was a contributing factor in the cause of the accident (see Appendix "B"). 13. Submit all completed forms to the Operations Room Supervisor (ORS) of the district of occurrence. B. The Accident Investigation District (AID) will investigate the following: 1. Fatal accidents. 2. Serious injury accidents (as determined by an AID Supervisor). 3. Damage to City property (as determined by an AID Supervisor). 4. All accidents involving City vehicles. This includes all vehicles assigned a property number, leased/rented vehicles, and forfeiture vehicles. 5. All privately owned vehicles being used for official City business. 6. Accidents involving violations of Sections 3742, 3743, and 3745 MVC. (as determined by an AID Supervisor). 7. Hazardous material carriers involved in a vehicular accident and a chemical release occurs. C. Detective Division of occurrence and/or the Homicide Unit will investigate (AID assisted) accidents which may be the result of a deliberate act or suicide. D. The Homicide Unit, Crime Scene Unit, and the Detective Division of occurrence will assist AID in the investigation of vehicular accidents, when necessary. DIRECTIVE 9.6-6

7 5. REPORT PROCESSING A. Vehicle Accident Transmittal (75-576) 1. All vehicular accidents, whether reportable or non-reportable, will be recorded on the daily Vehicle Accident Transmittal. Submit the original and one copy via *4 Police Mail to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, PHQ Room 203, in the envelopes provided. a. In the event a vehicular accident report(s) is delinquent, a daily Vehicle Accident Transmittal will be prepared separately for the date of the delinquent report and titled "Delinquent Report". All pertinent AA-500 and/or 75-48C reports will be attached to the Vehicle Accident Transmittal and all appropriate blocks completed. The Vehicle Accident Transmittal will be submitted to the *4 Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, PAB, Room 203, promptly. 2. The ORS on the 12x8 tour of duty will be responsible for typing, on a daily basis, the Vehicle Accident Transmittal, original and two copies. All vehicular accidents that have occurred during the previous 24-hour period will be listed on this transmittal. Ensure that all applicable boxes are complete, including the names of all operators and pedestrians involved. a. In the event that no vehicle accidents were reported during the previous 24 hour period, prepare an original and two copies of the Vehicle Accident Transmittal and in the middle of the report, type "No Accidents Reported". *4 b. Additionally, the ORS on the 12x8 tour of duty will submit, to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, PHQ Room 203, reports for all vehicular accidents that have occurred during the previous 24-hour period, the following reports: 1) All 75-48C Accident Reports. 2) All AA-500 Accident Reports *4 NOTE: When AID is handling the accident investigation, the original AA- 500 will remain in the district of occurrence and a copy will be provided to the assigned AID officer. 3) Original and one copy of the Vehicle Accident Transmittal. Maintain a copy of the Vehicle Accident Transmittal for district/unit file. 3. The Accident Investigation District will prepare a daily accident transmittal listing all vehicular accidents investigated by AID for each calendar day. The AID Daily Accident Transmittal (75-576) will be distributed as follows: DIRECTIVE 9.6-7

8 *4 a. Original copy along with copies of all completed AA-500 reports to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, PAB, Room 203. b. Maintain a copy of the AID Daily Accident Transmittal for unit file. *4 4. Research and Analysis Unit, Traffic Section will be responsible for the following: a. Review all Vehicle Accident Transmittals, AA-500s and/or 75-48Cs submitted for accuracy and completeness. b. Submit the AA-500 reports and 75-48C reports to the Data Processing Unit, Room 212, Police Headquarters for scanning. c. Submit the Vehicle Accident Transmittal (copy), AA-500 (copy) and 75-48C reports to the Department of Records, City Hall, Room 167. d. Identify delinquent AA-500 and 75-48C Accident Reports involving vehicular accidents and request submission of same from responsible district/unit. e. Ensure all paperwork received matches all Incident Transmittal (INCT) entries. *2/4 f. Mail original AA-500 to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation/Center for Highway Safety within fifteen (15) days of the accident, or ensure reports are submitted electronically through the PA CRASH Reporting System, when applicable. (PLEAC b) 5. All district/unit commanders will ensure: a. That all transmittals and reports are submitted on a daily basis to the Traffic *4 Section, Research and Analysis Unit, PHQ, Room 203. b. That any report (AA-500 or 75-48C) that is identified as being delinquent is *4 submitted promptly to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit. Additionally, any report returned to the district by Research and Analysis for corrections should be prepared as requested and promptly returned. 6. ACCIDENTS INVOLVING CITY-OWNED VEHICLES (INCLUDING POLICE VEHICLES) A. The investigating officer of a city-owned vehicle (attended or unattended) involved in any vehicular accident, in addition to responsibilities outlined in Section 4 of this directive will: 1. Obtain the following information and place on the AA-500 or 75-48C when a City vehicle is involved in a vehicle accident: DIRECTIVE 9.6-8

9 a. Property number of City vehicle. b. Mileage of City vehicle. c. Department and location to which vehicle is assigned. d. Work phone number of involved City employee. e. Badge number, platoon, and squad designation of operator (police and fire vehicles only). NOTE: Parked, unattended police vehicles that are struck by a vehicle that has left the scene will not be moved until AID has arrived on the scene. 2. Complete, in duplicate, the questionnaire in Appendix "A" (police vehicles only). 3. Issue an Accident Information Card (80-S-44) to all involved parties when a City vehicle is involved. NOTE: Should the accident incapacitate the operator of the police vehicle, the first supervisor at the scene will be responsible for the issuance of the Accident Information Card. 4. Complete, or have completed, in duplicate, the Accident Statements (82-S-47 and 82-S-47A) in typewritten form and include the following information in the beginning of the "Statement" section: a. District control number, AID case number, date of accident. b. Location and district of occurrence. c. Property number of City vehicle involved and extent of damages. d. Description of damage to other vehicle(s) involved. e. Ages of all persons involved. f. Anyone involved in the accident who claims an injury. g. Distribution: (police vehicles only). Original - Police Safety Office, Room L5 Police Headquarters. 1st Copy - Officer from whom the statement is taken. 5. Police personnel notified to appear before the Department of Revenue or any other judicial board relative to the revocation or suspension of their operating privileges due to involvement in a police vehicle accident will immediately notify the City Solicitor by memorandum. Include the time, date, and place of inquiry. A copy of this memorandum will be forwarded to the Police Safety Office. B. Police Radio will: 1. Dispatch a patrol vehicle to the scene as soon as possible, and be guided by Section 4 and Section 6 of this directive. DIRECTIVE 9.6-9

10 2. Dispatch a patrol supervisor to the scene (police vehicle accidents only) to evaluate the accident and summon additional equipment/personnel if needed. (be guided by Section 6-A of this directive) 3. Notify AID. 4. Make additional notifications as directed by the supervisor at the scene of the accident. C. The supervisor of the involved operator (police vehicle only) will be responsible for: 1. The taking of a statement from the police operator involved. The statement will be recorded, in duplicate, on the Accident Statement Form. To assure an accurate analysis of the accident, the format outlined in Section 6-A-4 of this directive will be followed. D. Assigned AID officer will: 1. Conduct a complete investigation of the accident. 2. Submit two (2) reproduced copies of the AA-500 or 75-48C to the district/unit or department where the vehicle is assigned. 3. Ensure that for each accident the Daily Police Accident Activity Log and a reproduced copy of the AA-500 or 75-48C is sent to the Police Safety Officer (police accidents only). E. Operations Room Supervisor (ORS) of the district/unit where operator is assigned will: 1. Ensure that proper agencies are notified. 2. Distribute copies of the AA-500 or 75-48C received from AID as follows: One copy - With vehicle to Fleet Management Body Shop at Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue (police vehicles only). 3. Contact Tow Squad at (215) xxx-xxxx with extent of damage to police vehicle if towing is required. 7. UNREPORTED DAMAGE TO POLICE VEHICLES A. The Commanding Officer of the District/Unit will: 1. Be responsible for the investigation of all unreported damage to police vehicles (including undercarriage and frame damage). DIRECTIVE

11 2. Submit the results of the investigation to the pertinent Deputy Commissioner or Chief Inspector through the chain of command. 3. Submit a copy of the investigation to the Commanding Officer, Automotive Services with the request for repairs to the police vehicle. B. When it appears extenuating circumstances exist (e. g., police accused of violation of Section 3745 MVC) AID will be contacted. The assigned investigator will conduct an investigation and submit results to the commanding officer of the reporting district/unit. 8. LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT A. In leaving the scene accidents, the officer will immediately determine whether the striking vehicle and/or operator has actually fled the accident scene, secure identity of witnesses who supply information, and relay flash information to Police Radio. B. Police Radio will broadcast the flash information regardless of how meager and repeat such information as often as the circumstances warrant. C. The radio message will be repeated every hour for the first 24 hours (longer, if specifically requested in writing by the responsible unit). This memorandum will also contain the specific date and time as to when the radio messages will cease. Such requests will not be for a period longer than seven (7) days unless approved by the pertinent Deputy Commissioner or Chief Inspector. D. Police Radio will also notify the supervisors of: 1. Accident Investigation District 2. Detective Division of occurrence 3. District of occurrence E. Initial investigative reports, photographs, sketches, and measurements of the accident scene will be the responsibility of AID. F. Investigations (including interviews and statements of police officers, complainants, witnesses, and suspects) will be the responsibility of AID. G. The Homicide Unit, Crime Scene Unit will assist AID in the investigation of all fatal and potentially fatal hit-and-run accidents. DIRECTIVE

12 RELATED PROCEDURES: Directive 3.4, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Controlled Substance Directive 4.1, Responsibilities at Crime Scenes Directive 4.2, Hazardous Materials Incidents Directive 12.5, Towing BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER PLEAC - Conforms to the standards according to the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission *FOOTNOTE GENERAL # DATE SENT REVISION * Appendix C added *2 5912/ Addition * Addition * Addition/Changes DIRECTIVE

13 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.6 APPENDIX A Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: SUBJECT: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR POLICE PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS 1. The following questions must be answered in narrative or question/answer format or a combination of the two: 1. What direction were you traveling and on what street? 2. Which portion of the highway were you traveling on and at what speed? 3. Did you change your speed prior to coming in contact with the other vehicle, pedestrian, or object? 4. What was your reason for changing (not changing) your speed? 5. Where was your vehicle and the other vehicle, pedestrian, or object when you first saw it? Specify the distance. 6. What evasive action did you take to avoid the accident? 7. What was the action of the other vehicle/pedestrian when you first saw it, him or her? 8. What evasive action did the other operator/pedestrian take to avoid the accident? 9. What part of your vehicle came in contact with what part of the other vehicle, pedestrian, or object? 10. Where did your vehicle stop after the contact? 11. Where did the other vehicle, pedestrian, or object come to rest after contact? 12. Were there any traffic controls affecting the other vehicle's (pedestrian's) path of travel? 13. Were there any traffic controls at the location of the accident? If so, how did they govern your path of travel? 14. Did your vehicle skid in the accident? DIRECTIVE APPENDIX A

14 15. Did the other vehicle skid in the accident? 16. What was the mechanical condition of your vehicle? 17. What was the weather, time of day, and highway conditions at the time of the accident? 18. Did the other operator/pedestrian say anything to you? 19. Were there witnesses? (If yes, ensure information is placed on the AA-500 or 75-48C.) 20. What was your assignment at the time of the accident? 21. Do you have anything to add to this statement? Full signature of operator: Signature of supervisor taking statement: BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER DIRECTIVE APPENDIX A

15 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.6 APPENDIX B Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: SUBJECT: LOCAL POLICE RECOMMENDATION FOR A SPECIAL MEDICAL/DRIVER EXAMINATION (DL-118) 1. POLICY A. The request for special examination for medical and/or mental condition (Form DL-118 [sample form attached]) will be prepared when an officer has reason to believe that a person is unable to operate their vehicle in a safe manner due to a medical and/or mental condition. This form can be filled out as a result of the following: 1. Meet a complainant call. 2. A vehicle accident. 3. A vehicle investigation. B. The officer will use discretion in reaching this determination after a thorough review of all the facts and circumstances present. Each decision must be based on the merits of that particular incident. Each officer must articulate on Form DL-118 how they reached their conclusion. NOTE: Age alone will not be sufficient cause to warrant the preparation of Form DL PREPARATION OF FORM DL-118 A. Investigating officer will: 1. Prepare the DL-118 detailing why the officer believes a special examination is warranted. 2. Submit the DL-118 to the Operations Room Supervisor (ORS) for their review and signature. (Attach to AA-500 or 75-48C if involved in an auto accident.) B. Operations Room Supervisor will: 1. Ensure that each DL-118 submitted is accurate and complete. DIRECTIVE APPENDIX B

16 2. Sign each DL-118 on the line designated "Police Department." *4 3. Forward the DL-118 to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, Room 203 Police Headquarters along with Complaint or Incident Report Transmittal List (75-169). *4 C. Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit will: 1. Review each DL-118 submitted to ensure that each form meets Departmental criteria. 2. Forward all DL-118s to the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Driver Safety Division. BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER DIRECTIVE APPENDIX B

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20 PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.6 APPENDIX "C" Issued Date: Effective Date: Updated Date: *1 SUBJECT: PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 1. POLICY A. Sworn personnel will no longer respond to the scene of an auto accident with property damage only and the circumstances listed in Section 2-A-1 do not exist. Police Radio will directly dispatch the accident if conditions or circumstances listed below are present. Personnel will continue to investigate Non Reportable Accidents when requested by the complainant either by phone or in person at the district. 2. PROCEDURE A. Police Radio will: 1. When a call taker receives a call from a person(s) wishing to report a vehicle accident, the call taker will ask the following questions: a. Is there personal injury? b. Is there damage to any vehicle that requires towing? (Excluding flat tires). c. Is the operator(s) of the vehicle(s) under the influence of any alcohol or narcotics? d. Is the vehicle involved in the accident a City owned vehicle? e. Is there damage to any City, State or Federal Property? f. Is the vehicle involved a hazardous material carrier? g. Does the accident involve a vehicle leaving the scene? h. Does anyone involved refuse to exchange owner/vehicle information with the other person? Example: Did the caller obtain the name, address and telephone number of the other operator? Did they obtain the year, make, model, color, license plate, VIN (vehicle identification number) or the insurance company name and insurance company policy number of the other vehicle? DIRECTIVE APPENDIX - C

21 2. If an accident DOES NOT involve any of the criteria listed in the above (letters A through G), the incident will be classified as a Property Damage Only Vehicle Accident. B. If Police Radio has determined that the accident consist of Property Damage Only, the Call Taker will inform the caller that they have two (2) options: 1. The caller may go to the Police District of Occurrence or the Police District nearest in proximity to the auto accident and report the incident in person. a. If a person chooses to go to the Police District of Occurrence or the Police District nearest in proximity to the auto accident, the call taker will supply them with the name, location and telephone number of that district and enter the incident into the CAD system as ACINFO (Accident Information Request). NOTE: If any party involved in the accident does not possess the required information to complete a report or if the person refuses to exchange owner/vehicle information a Radio Patrol Car (RPC) will be dispatched to the scene and the incident will be entered into the CAD system as AACC (Auto Accident). 2. The caller may contact the District of Occurrence directly by telephone and report the details of the accident over the phone. a. If the caller wishes to report the accident by telephone, supply the caller with the appropriate Police District s phone number and enter the incident into the CAD system as ACINFO (Accident Information Request). b. The reporting District may then call the Administrative phone lines at Police Radio and request that a set of Walk-In District Control Numbers (DC#s) be generated for the Event Type PDACC (Property Damage Only Auto Accident) after Police personnel have completed the accident report. BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER DIRECTIVE APPENDIX - C