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DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 1

``` PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.6

SUBJECT: VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS PLEAC 3.5.1, 4.1.1 (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 Non-

reportable 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 4.1.1 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.

Issued Date: 11-23-04 Effective Date: 11-23-04 Updated Date: 11-02-18

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 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 19107. (PLEAC 4.1.1 c)

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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 75-48

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.

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3. DEFINITIONS

*4 A. Reportable Accidents - (PA MVC 3746) are below listed vehicle accidents requiring an

investigation by a police officer that involves: (PLEAC 4.1.1 a)

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 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 separate 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 - 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 (tractor-

trailer).

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.

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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 - 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 a 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 9-605 (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 - 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

*5 or in district headquarters.

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.

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5. REPORT PROCESSING

A. Vehicle Accident Transmittal (75-576).

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 7

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/*5 Police Mail to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, 2800 S. 20th St.

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/*5 Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, 2800 S. 20th St., 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 the following

*5 reports to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit, 2800 S. 20th St.,

for all vehicular accidents that have occurred during the previous 24-hour

period:

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) The 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:

*4 a. Original copy along with copies of all completed AA-500 reports to the Traffic

*5 Section, Research and Analysis Unit, 2800 S. 20th St.

b. Maintain a copy of the AID Daily Accident Transmittal for unit file.

*4 4. Research and Analysis Unit, Traffic Section will be responsible to:

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 8

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 and request that the responsible district/unit submit any delinquent

accident reports.

e. Ensure all paperwork received matches all Incident Transmittal (INCT) entries.

*2/4 f. Mail the 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 4.1.1 b)

5. All district/unit commanders will ensure:

a. That all transmittals and reports are submitted on a daily basis to the Traffic

*4/*5 Section, Research and Analysis Unit, 2800 S. 20th St.

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.

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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 record it on the AA-500 or 75-48C when a

City vehicle is involved in a vehicle accident.

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.

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 9

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.

*6 2. 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.

3. 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.

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:

*6 1. The taking of a statement from the police operator, which will be recorded on the

questionnaire in Appendix “A” and the completion of the Confidential Safety

Review Board Information Report. The completed forms will be forwarded to the

Commanding Officer of the involved operator.

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.

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 10

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:

*5 One copy - With vehicle to Fleet Management Body Shop,

Monday through Friday, day-work shift. After hours, and on

weekends, vehicles can be taken to Front Street and Hunting Park

Avenue (police vehicles only).

NOTE: The damaged vehicle WILL NOT be operated until Fleet has obtained

an estimate of damage, no matter how minor.

*6 3. If towing is required, contact Fleet Management at 215-XXX-XXXX. However, in

the event that AID will be seizing the vehicle as part of its investigation, Police

Tow Squad will be utilized to tow the vehicle at 215-XXX-XXXX.

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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).

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.

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DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 11

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 the 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 and Crime Scene Unit will assist AID in the investigation of all

fatal and potentially fatal hit-and-run accidents.

______________________________________________________________________________

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 Material and Suspected Chemical-

Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN)

Incidents

Directive 12.5, Police Towing of Vehicles

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BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________________________________

PLEAC - Conforms to the standards according to the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 12

Accreditation Commission

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*FOOTNOTE GENERAL # DATE SENT REVISION

*1 6724 05-03-10 Appendix C added

*2 5912/5913 07-07-10 Addition

*3 4673 11-14-13 Addition

*4 8961 05-15-15 Addition/Changes

*5 0615 09-12-18 Changes

*6 1419 11-02-18 Addition/Changes

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 1 APPENDIX “A”

PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 9.6

APPENDIX “A”

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?

Issued Date: 11-23-04 Effective Date: 11-23-04 Updated Date:

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 2 APPENDIX “A”

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 9.6 - 1 APPENDIX “B”


APPENDIX “B”

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-118.

______________________________________________________________________________

2. 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.

Issued Date: 11-23-04 Effective Date: 11-23-04 Updated Date:05-15-15


2. Sign each DL-118 on the line designated "Police Department."

*4/*5 3. Forward the DL-118 to the Traffic Section, Research and Analysis Unit,

2800 S. 20th St., 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.

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DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 1 APPENDIX - C


APPENDIX "C"

*1 SUBJECT: PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

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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 9-1-1 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?

Issued Date: 05-03-10 Effective Date: 05-03-10 Updated Date:

DIRECTIVE 9.6 - 2 APPENDIX - C

2. If an accident DOES NOT involve any of the criteria listed in the above

(letters A through H), the incident will be classified as a Property Damage

Only Vehicle Accident.

B. If Police Radio has determined that the accident consists 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.

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