Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
5.10 Traffic Crash Investigations: Crash Reporting and Investigation
5.10.3 Officers in Charge at Crash Scenes (Issued: 6/25/07)
A. The primary officer to responding to a crash scene will be considered “in charge” and
will be responsible for the conduct of the investigation until completed, or until relieved
by supervisory personnel.
B. In the event the death of a person the Medical Examiner will be contacted by dispatch to
conduct the investigation.
1. If a victim is fatally or critically injured and is transported to SFGH , the San
Francisco Medical Examiner will be advised of the victim(s).
2. In addition, the Watch Commander sha ll respond to the scene and oversee the
investigation as needed.