Police Department Policy

16 Traffic

SDSU PD

Policy Text
Page 1 of 36 AGENCY: PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 DATE: SECTION 16 Traffic 16.1 – 16.5 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Contents 16.1 Vehicle Codes 16.2 Impounding/Storing Vehicles 16.3 Vehicle Collisions 16.4 Traffic Control/Direction 16.5 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) List of Subtopics Attestation Instructions to Administrators Instructions to FTOs Note to Administrators In order for POST to review and approve your agency’s Field Training Guide, you MUST submit the following electronic files: 1) The POST FTP Approval Checklist (Form 2-230) 2) Your department’s Policy & Procedure Manual 3) Your completed Guide (Volumes 1 & 2), including ALL competency requirements covered in Part 5, Sections 1–18. FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL Page 2 of 36 LIST OF SUBTOPICS 6.1 VEHICLE CODES 16.1.01 Vehicle Code Laws 16.1.02 Vehicle Code Terminology 16.1.03 Vehicle Code Authority to Arrest 16.1.04 Common Vehicle Code Violations 16.1.05 Enforcement Options 16.1.06 Completing a Citation 16.1.07 Promise to Appear 16.2 IMPOUNDING/STORING VEHICLES 16.2.01 Agency Policy Regarding Tows 16.2.02 Towing Authorities 16.2.03 Impounds from Public or Private Property 16.2.04 Handling a Vehicle Impound/Storage 16.3 VEHICLE COLLISIONS 16.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL/DIRECTION 16.4.01 Traffic Hand Signals 16.4.02 Directing Traffic Using a Flashlight 16.4.03 Use of Flares 16.4.04 Demonstrating Appropriate Traffic Control 16.5 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) 16.5.01 Recognizing Suspected DUI Drivers 16.5.02 Sobriety Tests 16.5.03 Chemical Tests 16.5.04 Chemical Test Refusals 16.5.05 DUI Report Forms 16.5.06 Handling a Driving Under the Influence Case 16.3.01 Preventing Accidents 16.3.02 Primary Duties at Traffic Accident Scene 16.3.03 Agency Policy Regarding Collision Investigations 16.3.04 Removing Vehicles from the Highway 16.3.05 Mandatory Investigations 16.3.06 Collision Investigation Terminology 16.3.07 Factual Diagram 16.3.08 Types of Physical Evidence 16.3.09 Collision Investigation Information 16.3.10 Handling a Traffic Collision FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.16 Traffic Page 3 of 36 SECTION 16 TRAFFIC CHECK ONE ONLY: PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 Trainee FTO 16.1 VEHICLE CODES 16.1.01 Vehicle Code Laws The trainee shall discuss the California Vehicle Code laws that pertain to the operation of motor vehicles and shall be able to recognize violations. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? Signature Date Signature Date Signature Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments: Additional Information: 16.1.01 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 16.1.01 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically) FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.16 Traffic Page 4 of 36 16.1.02 Vehicle Code Terminology The trainee shall define the following terms as used in the California Vehicle Code: A. Crosswalk B. Darkness C. Driver D. Highway E. Intersection F. Limit line G. Motor vehicle H. Roadway I. School bus J. Sidewalk K. Vehicle L. Pedestrian Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? Signature Date Signature Date Signature Date FTO: Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Field Perform Role Play Written Test Verbal Test Trainee: Comments: Additional Information: 16.1.02 Part A - Reference Agency Policies/Procedures, if applicable (600 characters maximum) N/A 16.1.02 Part B - Agency Training Details (field will expand automatically) FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDE – VOLUME 2 PART 5. POST FIELD TRAINING MODEL 5.16 Traffic Page 5 of 36 16.1.03 Vehicle Code Authority to Arrest The trainee shall review and explain the elements of vehicle code sections giving authority to arrest. Reference(s): Case # (If applicable) Incident # Received Instruction Competency Demonstrated How Demonstrated? Remedial Training How Remediated? Signature Date Signature Date Signature Date FTO: Field Perform

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