24-39 Actions to Take Following a Vehicle Collision.pdf

TRAINING BULLETIN ISSUE: 24-39 DATE: December 16, 2024 Actions to Take Following a Vehicle Collision The purpose of this training bulletin is to ensure that all Sheriff’s Office employees understand the necessary steps to take in the event of an accident involving a county vehicle. It aims to improve officer safety and comply with reporting requirements as written in Kern County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures Manual (KCSOPPM) E- 0900. Immediate Actions Following a Collision: 1. Ensure Personal Safety and Assist Others: ➢ Address your own urgent medical needs. ➢ Request medical aid, and when safe, tend to the injured parties and provide medical aid, if necessary. ➢ Secure Incarcerated Persons (if applicable) and divert traffic, if needed. ➢ If the vehicle is drivable, move the vehicle out of the traffic and DO NOT LEAVE THE SCENE. 2. Notify Relevant Parties: ➢ Notify the Communications Center immediately that you have been involved in a vehicle accident and if you or the other involved parties have sustained any injuries.