Traffic Crash Inv
Type A Traffic Crash
No injury; property damage only.
○ Vehicles involved may be safely driven from the scene
■ EXAMPLE: Vehicles tapping each other.
What is a tort?
A CIVIL WRONG FOR WHICH THE COURT WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY IN THE FORM OF
AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES. MONEY FOR THE VICTIM.
What is civil disobedience?
THE REFUSAL TO FOLLOW CIVIL LAWS IN ORDER TO AFFECT CHANGE IN
GOVERNMENTAL POLICY OR LEGISLATION THAT UTILIZES PASSIVE RESISTANCE OR
OTHER NONVIOLENT MEANS.
Aggravated Cruelty:
○ FELONY CHARGE: No person may intentionally commit an act that causes a
companion animal to suffer serious injury or death (does not include approved
euthanasia)
○ FELONY CHARGE: No individual, except a licensed veterinarian may knowingly
or intentionally euthanize or authorize theeuthanasia of a companion animal by
use of carbon monoxide
What does the “Federal Controlled Substance Act” (CSA) do?
● CATEGORIZES ALL SUBSTANCES REGULATED BY FEDERAL LAW INTO
“SCHEDULES”
● MODELED AFTER FEDERAL LAW AND SIMILAR LAW EXISTS IN OTHER STATES.
● CRIMINAL PENALTIES VARY DEPENDING ON SCHEDULE LEVEL OF DRUG
(SCHEDULE 1 WOULD BE MOST SERIOUS)
Procedures to protect traffic crash scene and prevent secondary crashes:
Re-establish traffic flow.
○ Concern for secondary crashes.
○ Use of flares or other markers or traffic control devices.
○ Back-up officer(s) or TMA can provide traffic directions.
○ Request necessary tow trucks.
How is negligence defined in a tort?
A BREACH OF A LEGAL DUTY OWED TO THE PLAINTIFF BY AN ACTION OF A
DEFENDANT WHICH FALLS BELOW THE REASONABLE STANDARD OF CARE AND
WHICH IS THE PROXIMATE CAUSE OF AN INJURY TO THE PLAINTIFF
3. What is civil disturbance?
ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND DISORDER THAT ARE CONDUCTED BY A GROUP OF PEOPLE
WHO BECOME HOSTILE TOWARDS PUBLIC LAW AND ORDER.
Cruel treatment
○ No person may beat, cruelly treat, torment, starve, overwork, or otherwise abuse
any animal.
○ No owner of a dog/cat may expose them in a manner that places them in a life
threatening situation for a prolonged period of time in extreme heat/cold
conditions.
■ Results in injury or death.
■ FELONY CHARGE: Results in hypothermia, hyperthermia, frostbite, or
similar condition diagnosed by a doctor of veterinary medicine.
What are the factors that affect drug scheduling?
● POTENTIAL FOR ABUSE
● PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS
● HISTORY OF ABUSE
● RISK TO PUBLIC HEALTH
● POTENTIAL FOR DEPENDANCE
Requirements to Complete Illinois Traffic Crash Report
○ Over $1,500 estimated damage (if all vehicles are insured)
○ Personal injury or death.
○ ATTENTION: CPD requires ALL bona fide crashes to be reported, regardless of
the cost of damage.
When will the municipality not pay out indemnification for injuries caused by police
officers?
PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
INJURIES CAUSED BY WILLFUL MISCONDUCT BY POLICE OFFICERS.
IF THE OFFICER WASN’T ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.
IF THE OFFICER WASN’T ACTING WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION.
What is a protest?
A DEMONSTRATION OF DISAPPROVAL THAT IS NORMALLY ORGANIZED.
Owner duties:
○ Provide a sufficient amount of good quality, wholesome food, and water.
○ Adequate shelter and protection from the weather.
○ Veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering.
○ Humane Care and treatment.
What are examples of schedule 2 drugs?
COCAINE, MORPHINE, METHADONE, CODEINE, METHAMPHETAMINE, AMPHETAMINE,
PCP.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries.
○ Drivers must immediately stop and give information, render assistance, and
remain at the accident scene if there is personal injury or death until information
is provided and assistance is rendered.
○ Any person who has failed to stop has no more than ½ hour after the accident or
½ hour after being discharged from the hospital to report the place of the
accident, the date, the approximate time, the driver’s name and address, the
registration number of the vehicle driven, and the names of all other occupants of
such vehicle to the police.
21. Do immunity acts stop lawsuits from being filed against law enforcement officers?
NO, BUT JUDGE WILL DISMISS THE CASE IF OFFICERS WERE ACTING ACCORDINGLY
How many officers are in a squad?
7-10.
Hog Dog Fighting:
○ Involves primarily pit bulls attacking hogs resulting in death.
○ Considered a “rural pastime” and “family entertainment” in 10 southern states.
○ Often called hog dog rodeos.
○ Presence of hogs with tusks cut off should be a clue.
What are the factors of schedule 3 drugs?
● POTENTIAL FOR ABUSE LOWER THAN SCHEDULES 1 AND 2.
● CURRENTLY ACCEPTED MEDICAL USE IN THE US.
● MAY LEAD TO MODERATE TO LOW PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL
DEPENDENCE
Traffic Crashes (General Order):
○ Parties involved in a Type A crash will be directed to remove the vehicles safely
from the road, exchange information, and go to nearest district station to make a
report, UNLESS:
■ Disturbance at the crash scene.
■ A driver is reported to be under the influence.
■ In the opinion of the call taker or OEMC supervisor, circumstance
warrants dispatching a field unit.
What is qualified immunity?
WHEN A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PERFORMS A DISCRETIONARY FUNCTION THAT HE
REASONABLE BELIEVES DOES NOT VIOLATE A CLEARLY ESTABLISHED RIGHT, THEN
HE CANNOT BE SUED FOR ANY INJURIES ARISING FROM THAT ACTION. (HARLOW V
FITZGERALD)
How can teams produce great results?
● SHARE A COMMON GOAL
● ENGAGE IN INTENSE AND FREQUENT INTERACTION
● SHARE ADVERSITY IN THE FORM OF HARD WORK AND SACRIFICE
● RECOGNIZE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO
CONTRIBUTE
● HOLD TEAM MEMBERS ACCOUNTABLE
● HAVE LEADERS WHO GUIDE THEM
Animal Torture:
○ FELONY CHARGE: A person commits animal torture when that personwithout
legal justification knowingly and intentionally tortures an animal.
○ FELONY CHARGE: Torture means infliction of extreme physical pain, motivated
by an intent to prolong or increase the pain, suffering, or agony of the anima
What are the 16 steps when completing an ANOV that must be included?
1. LEAVE THE “CASE NO” FIELD BLANK.
2. INDICATE YOUR TRAFFIC COURT KEY.
3. CHECK “PEOPLE STATE OF ILLINOIS VS.” BOX
4. FILL-IN DEPENDENT INFORMATION. BE SURE TO CHECK THE “UNDER 18” BOX WHEN
THE DEFENDANT IS A JUVENILE.
5. RECORD THE DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF THE OFFENSE.
6. INDICATE THE PROPER CHARGE.
7. RECORD A DETAILED DESCRIPTION CORRESPONDING TO CHARGE.
8. DOCUMENT VEHICLE INFO IF APPLICABLE.
9. COMPLETE THE “ASSOCIATED REPORT #” FIELD IF AN RD# IS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE INCIDENT (DON’T GENERATE AN RD # ONLY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CIVIL LAW
VIOLATION.
10. ENTER THE OEMC EVENT # IN THE “CAD #” FIELD
11. CHECK THE “NO” BOX FOR “FIELD TEST COMPLETED”
12. RECORD THE ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF THE SUSPECT CANNABIS AS WELL AS THE
LOCATION WHEN RECOVERED.
13. PROVIDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SUSPECT CANNABIS/PARAPHERNALIA.
14.THE SIGNATURE OF THE VIOLATOR IS NOT REQUIRED. DO NOT REQUEST A
SIGNATURE AND LEAVE THE BOX BLANK.
15. COMPLETE THE COURT PLACE/DATE SECTION. SCHEDULE ADULTS AND
JUVENILES TO THEIR CORRESPONDING COURTS.
16. SIGN AND DATE CITATION.