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Posted: 12/9/2001 2:40:11 PM EDT
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We always do them as a citizen service. We use an abbreviated accident form and don't draw a diagram.
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Posted: 12/9/2001 3:55:16 PM EDT
[#2]
We do respond to private property accidents (why I have no idea).We use small 3x5 size cards, referred to as pink cards (their color), for the involved parties to swap information. These cards are printed with places for personal info, i.e. Dl number, name, address, insurance, etc...
FWIW, we also use (provide) these cards on all accidents. Full accident reports are only filed when death or injury has occurred. |
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Posted: 12/9/2001 4:08:34 PM EDT
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We have an abbreviated report for PP. If there is injury, DUI, no O.L., leaving the scene we use the full OH-1 which is a standard crash report used through out the state. PP reports are a public service and not required. It is Dept. policy that we will respond.
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Posted: 12/9/2001 5:10:06 PM EDT
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Unless someone is drunk or seriously injured, we hand out the "blue form," a self-service accident report. A good officer can clear most other accidents with these, too.
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Posted: 12/9/2001 5:14:21 PM EDT
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We do the full OH-1 for all accidents, Roadway or private property. The new form stinks, Ah well just more work for the benefit of the insurance companies.
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Posted: 12/9/2001 5:55:52 PM EDT
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We have the officer write down both drivers info and gives a NCR copy to both of them, we do not keep a copy, this is just a service to them, we used to do a full report but I got that changed.
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Posted: 12/9/2001 8:01:59 PM EDT
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On private property, no injury, damage minimum, no criminal charges or violations, they get a "civilian accident report". We run the vech and persons to make sure all is ok. Otherwise, write out the 4 pager.
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Posted: 12/9/2001 10:47:35 PM EDT
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On private property we just make sure that they exchange information and issue "blue forms' to parties involved.
Karl |
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Posted: 12/10/2001 1:12:27 AM EDT
[#9]
State crash reports on public roadways. Seperate less detailed private lot accident report with no diagram on private lots.
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Posted: 12/10/2001 7:10:31 AM EDT
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Thanks guys,
This has been a hot topic with Patrol from the beginning. It appears that the problem is that when those few officers that do write these PPA's turn them in, the victims end up realizing they paid for information they could have obtained at the scene for free. The Officer is usually the one that hears the complaint not the administration that is responsible for the policy. We have always helped the victims exchange the proper information when there is tension between the victims. However, I will speak to them( admin) again about their policy of charging for this service. Thanks [beer] |
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Posted: 12/10/2001 9:18:40 AM EDT
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Quoted: Thanks guys, This has been a hot topic with Patrol from the beginning. It appears that the problem is that when those few officers that do write these PPA's turn them in, the victims end up realizing they paid for information they could have obtained at the scene for free. The Officer is usually the one that hears the complaint not the administration that is responsible for the policy. We have always helped the victims exchange the proper information when there is tension between the victims. However, I will speak to them( admin) again about their policy of charging for this service. Thanks [beer] One helpful thing we do, regardless of what type of accident it is (and whether or not we are going to do a written report) is hand out "courtesy forms" that have all of the mandatory exchange information on them. It gives the victims something to do besides fret and wander into traffic while you are doing your investigation and waiting for the wreckers, and it also serves the citizens by getting them all of the information they need for their insurance company so they can get rental cars and all without having to wait several days for the written report. We have them fill them out and exchange them before everyone leaves. It is a good idea, though, to check them against DLs and insurance cards, because people like to try and slip in bad information. |
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Posted: 12/10/2001 12:48:55 PM EDT
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Quoted: Do your departments write up accidents which occur in parking lots on private property when there are no injuries or criminal acts? WE try to get a simple exchange of info, but if the citizen wants a TC report we write one. just write [b]Private property[/b] in the box labled "special conditions" on the CHP555 state form. PS.. I hate traffic! |
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Posted: 12/10/2001 2:07:37 PM EDT
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My department uses a proprietary "Private Property Accident Report" that comes in triplicate. The original is filed with the Service Support Division, and the two copies are given to the drivers. We generally refer to it as the "short form" (as opposed to the four page state form). If the private property accident involves DWI, DUI, major monetary damage, injury/death or a violation such as Reckless Driving, then we have to do the long form for the incident.
Mike |
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Posted: 12/11/2001 10:39:50 AM EDT
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My agency doesn't do accidents period, but the city agency does. If no drugs/alcohol/injuries are observed or if the vehicle is driveable, they won't respond.
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Posted: 12/12/2001 5:12:56 AM EDT
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In the past, our agency sent unit to the scene to exchange information for the drivers. We used "short sheets" with the basic info on them. Now we have a civilian (retired LEO) respond for the same purpose. He is dispatched in a marked patrol unit and has radio contact with traffic/patrol units if he needs assistance (problem drivers, DUI's, etc.). He also patrols for and responds to parking complaints.
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Posted: 12/13/2001 6:15:23 PM EDT
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Yes we do.
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