23/12/2024
The newest member of fleet will start rolling out CIVILIAN CRASH INVESTIGATOR - so far CMPD reports, 15 non sworn civilians will Investigate the scene, initiate proper assistance by requesting emergency services (wreckers, ambulances, fire department, law enforcement), and direct traffic to ensure safety and smooth flow.
•Provide aid to disabled vehicles and remove abandoned vehicles that obstruct traffic flow.
•Gathering evidence such as skid marks, vehicle damage, photographs, and witness statements.
•Provide assistance to police officers, paramedics, and tow truck drivers as needed.
•Completing paperwork, filing reports, and maintaining records.
•Conducting interviews with all parties involved in the accident to gather information about the events leading up to the crash.
•comprehensive reports detailing the accident, including diagrams, witness statements, and conclusions about the cause.
•Implement manual traffic control measures at accident scenes, road closures, malfunctioning traffic signals, and other situations requiring intervention.
•Monitor designated areas to identify potential hazards.
•Utilize cones, barricades, and flares to control crowds and traffic at hazards, collisions, and other events requiring crowd control.
•Access and input data on a computer to locate wanted individuals, check license plates and drivers' licenses, and access relevant information.
•Ensure the functionality and readiness of assigned vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
•May be required to provide witness testimony in legal proceedings.