Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
5.10 Traffic Crash Investigations: Crash Reporting and Investigation
5.10.5 Follow -up Investigations (Issued: 6/25/07)
The investigating officer shall conduct a follow -up investigation as necessary for the completion
of a crash investigation. This follow -up investigation may include, but is not limited to:
A. Obtaining and recording formal statements from witnesses
B. Collecting off -scene data and evidence
C. Processing evidence or sending evidence to SFPD Crime Laboratory or ot her appropriate
facility for processing
D. Reconstructing the crash, if appropriate or requested
E. Preparing all reports necessary to record the investigation, evidence and parties involved
and to support any prosecution arising from the crash
F. Issuing citations or making arrests.