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Form 2B, Page 1

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE

NON-COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE NUMBER: CJK 0088

COURSE TITLE: Traffic Crash Investigations

PREREQUISITE(S): None

COREQUISITE(S): None

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 32 (For Office Use Only: Vocational Credits_1.0_)

FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: 1.06

STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE ALLOCATION: 25

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will provide the student with the knowledge and ability to define and explain terms and legal considerations associated with crash investigations. Students will be able to respond to and assess a crash scene safely as well as take appropriate safety action regarding any hazardous condition that may be present and be able to secure a safe working environment, request for additional resources, and provide emergency assistance to injured. Students will also be able to identify people to interview and obtain pertinent information regarding the crash from the involved parties, witnesses, and non-motorists for completing an investigation and complete an accurate report. Finally, students should be able to safely return a crash scene to normalcy and take appropriate enforcement action during a crash investigation.

SUGGESTED TEXT(S): Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: Law Enforcement, Volume 1 (Chapter 12) Florida State Statutes

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Summer Term, 2014 (20143) - Proposal 2014-38

REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE: Form 2B, Page 2

COURSE TOPICS CONTACT HOURS PER TOPIC

I. Terms and Legal Considerations Associated with Crash Investigation 2

A. LE079.1. Define driver as provided in the Florida Statutes. B. LE079.2. Define pedestrian as provided in the Florida Statutes. C. LE079.3. Define motor vehicle as provided in the Florida Statutes. D. LE079.4. Describe the common types of vehicles which may be involved in crashes. E. LE079.5. Describe the common types of roadways on which crashes can occur. F. LE079.6. Explain the common types of crash-related injuries which may be sustained by individuals.

II. Responding to and Assessing a Crash Scene 2

A. LE079.7. List the ten steps of the management process in a crash investigation. B. LE079.8. Arrive at a crash scene safely during a crash investigation. C. LE079.9. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with agency policy during a crash investigation. D. LE079.10. Identify the type and extent of a crash during a crash investigation. E. LE079.11. Locate the vehicles involved in a crash to determine the parameters during a crash investigation. F. LE079.12. Describe how to manage fire-related conditions at a crash scene during a crash investigation. G. LE079.13. Describe how to manage hazardous materials conditions at a crash scene during a crash investigation.

III. Securing and Preserving a Crash Scene 4

A. LE079.14. Review the traffic conditions at a crash scene thoroughly to reduce the chance of secondary crashes during a crash investigation. B. LE079.15. Position the patrol vehicle at a visible, safe location to assist in controlling traffic flow and warning motorists during a crash investigation. C. LE079.16. Activate fully the patrol vehicle emergency lights at the crash scene as a caution to all road users during a crash investigation. D. LE079.17. Use the appropriate reflective and warning devices to protect the crash scene in accordance with agency policy during a crash investigation. E. LE079.18. Re-route the vehicular traffic flow effectively at a crash scene in accordance with agency policy during a crash investigation. F. LE079.19. Ensure the safety of all personal property at the crash scene in accordance with agency policies and procedures during a crash investigation. G. LE079.20. Decide which agency will conduct the crash investigation by determining the jurisdiction of the crash location. H. LE083.1. Determine the need for additional resources by thoroughly assessing the crash scene during a crash investigation. LE083.2. Request dispatch to provide additional resources to manage unusual conditions at the crash scene during a crash investigation. I. LE083.3. Preserve the crash scene for investigative purposes during a crash investigation in accordance with agency policy during a crash investigation. Form 2B, Page 3

J. LE083.4. Provide efficient emergency medical assistance to injured people prior to arrival of EMS during a crash investigation.

IV. Obtaining Pertinent Information Regarding a Crash 2

A. LE079.21. Explain the three phases of a crash associated with a crash investigation. B. LE079.22. Identify all people who may be interviewed regarding a crash during a crash investigation. C. LE079.23. Explain the statutory requirements for the identification of drivers, certificate of vehicle registration, and proof of vehicle insurance during a crash investigation. D. LE079.24. Collect pertinent and factual information from all the people having knowledge of the crash during a crash investigation. E. LE079.25. Obtain written or recorded statements regarding the crash from witnesses in accordance with agency policy and procedures during a crash investigation.

V. Establishing Evidence, Area of Collision, Cause of Crash, and Taking Measurements 8

A. LE079.26. List the common types of evidence to collect at a crash scene during a crash investigation. B. LE079.27. Determine the path of travel of a vehicle involved in a crash using vehicle dynamics analysis during a crash investigation. C. LE079.28. Describe the common types of tire marks that can be identified and measured at a crash scene during a crash investigation. D. LE079.29. Determine how the crash occurred by analyzing the collected evidence, observing the crash scene, and interviewing the people at the crash scene during a crash investigation. E. LE079.30. Determine why the crash occurred by analyzing the collected evidence, observing the crash scene, and interviewing the people at the crash scene during a crash investigation. F. LE079.31. Take clear photographs of the involved vehicles and the crash scene in accordance with agency policy and procedures during a crash investigation. G. LE079.32. Measure the skid marks found at the crash scene accurately in accordance with agency policy during a crash investigation. H. LE079.33. Describe how to prepare a factual and observable sketch of the crash scene in field notes using agency approved symbols during a crash investigation. I. LE079.34. Identify the additional important resources that may be needed during a crash investigation. J. LE080.1. Describe the three types of damages on a vehicle involved in a crash during a crash investigation. K. LE080.2. Determine the area of collision during a crash investigation. L. LE080.3. Locate the area of collision using common evidence found at the crash scene during a crash investigation.

VI. Managing Crashes with Special Circumstances 2

A. LE079.35. Notify the owner of an unattended vehicle regarding any damage during a crash investigation. B. LE079.36. Notify the owner of a damaged property during a crash investigation Form 2B, Page 4

C. LE079.37. Explain how to determine the actual driver behind the wheel in a crash involving a single vehicle during a crash investigation. D. LE079.38. Explain how to effectively investigate a crash involving fatal or serious bodily injury in accordance with state statutes and agency policy and procedures during a crash investigation. E. LE079.39. Explain how to effectively investigate a driver-impaired related crash in accordance with state statutes and agency policy and procedures during a crash investigation. F. LE724.1. Identify the reason for the invocation of the “changing of the hats” rule during crash investigation and prior to criminal investigation. G. LE724.2. Contact the dispatch to issue a BOLO for the apprehension of a hit and run driver involved in a crash during crash investigation.

V. Returning the Crash Scene to Normal and Taking Appropriate Enforcement Action 4

A. LE008.1 Explain the use of the exchange of information form to the drivers involved during a crash investigation. B. LE008.2. Explain the statutory requirements for the exchange of driver information during a crash investigation. C. LE079.40. Remove all vehicles involved in a crash safely from the roadway in accordance with the Florida Statutes during a crash investigation. D. LE079.41. Remove all debris or hazards at a crash scene or roadway safely in accordance with the Florida Statutes and agency policy and procedures during a crash investigation. E. LE079.42. Remove all temporary equipment and traffic warning devices safely from the crash scene at the end of a crash investigation. F. LE079.43. List the common types of violations applicable to crashes in accordance with the Florida Statutes during a crash investigation. G. LE079.44. List the common types of citations applicable to crashes in accordance with Florida Statutes during crash investigation. H. LE079.45. Remain at the crash scene until all safety and security risks are resolved in accordance with agency policy and procedures.

VI. Completing a Crash Report 8

A. LE082.1. List the common traffic crash report forms used in Florida to document crashes during a crash investigation. B. LE082.2. Explain the principal elements of the Traffic Crash Report Forms used in Florida to document crashes during a crash investigation. C. LE012.1. Determine the Florida Statutes requirement for recommending a driver re-examination or medical review based on interview and assessment. D. LE012.2. Identify the Florida Statutes requirement for reporting an individual’s inability to drive a motor vehicle. E. LE012.3. Complete the appropriate forms for submission to DHSMV suggesting the need for a driver re-examination or medical review according to agency policy and procedure. Form 2B, Page 5

F. LE082.3. Describe fully and accurately how to complete a HSMV 90010S—Long, Short, and Update Traffic Crash Report Form using the standardized HSMV Instructions Manual for Completing the Florida Uniform Traffic Crash Report Forms during a crash investigation. G. LE082.4. Describe fully and accurately how to complete a HSMV 90011S—Driver Report of Traffic Crash (Self Report) or Driver Exchange of information Form using the standardized HSMV Instructions Manual for Completing the Florida Uniform Traffic Crash Report Forms during a crash investigation. H. LE082.5. List the common errors usually made when completing crash report forms during a crash investigation.

Form 2B, Page 6

PROGRAM TITLE: Florida Law Enforcement Academy Program

COURSE TITLE: Traffic Crash Investigations

CIP NUMBER: 0743010700

LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED:

The Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC) is responsible for establishing uniform minimum standards for the employment and training of full-time, part-time, and auxiliary law enforcement, and correctional and correctional probation officers and for establishing and maintaining officer training programs, curricula requirements, and certification of training schools and training school instructors.

The Curriculum Development staff is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and revision of job-related curricula for the commission-approved basic recruit, advanced, specialized, and specialized instructor training programs for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.

The commission-approved curricula for the Florida Law Enforcement Academy Program Version 2014.07 ATMS #2000 is available at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/f0787d5b-6b9c-414e-bab9- 201f250ed913/2014-LE-IG.aspx Form 2B, Page 7

PROGRAM TITLE: Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer

COURSE TITLE Traffic Crash Investigations

CIP NUMBER: 0743010702

LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED:

NUMBER(S) TITLES(S):

The Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC) is responsible for establishing uniform minimum standards for the employment and training of full-time, part-time, and auxiliary law enforcement, and correctional and correctional probation officers and for establishing and maintaining officer training programs, curricula requirements, and certification of training schools and training school instructors.

The Curriculum Development staff is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and revision of job-related curricula for the commission-approved basic recruit, advanced, specialized, and specialized instructor training programs for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.

The commission-approved curricula for the Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy ATMS #2003 is available at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3de904c1- efd7-4ded-9126-6eae17209a0d/2014-07-xover-CO-to-LE.aspx

Florida State College Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment At Jacksonville

NOTE: Use either the Tab key or mouse click to move from field to field. The box will expand to accommodate your entry. Section 1 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: CJK 0088 CONTACT HOURS (NCC): 32 COURSE TITLE: Traffic Crash Investigations Section 2 TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply) AA Elective AS Required Professional Course College Prep AS Professional Elective AAS Required Professional Course Technical Certificate Other PSAV Apprenticeship General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 8) Section 3 (If applicable) INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Communications Social & Behavioral Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Humanities

Section 4 INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES: Reading Speaking Critical Analysis Quantitative Skills Scientific Method of Inquiry Writing Listening Information Literacy Ethical Judgment X Working Collaboratively Section 5 STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA Communication Critical Thinking Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning Information X Global Sociocultural Responsibility Literacy Type of Outcome: Section 6 Gen. Ed, METHOD OF ASSESSMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Program, Course Define and explain the terms and legal  considerations associated with crash Course Written Examination 2 investigations  Safely respond to a traffic crash scene Course Written Examination 3  Assess the scene of the crash Course Written Examination 4  Secure a safe work environment at a Course Written Examination crash scene  Provide emergency assistance to Course Written Examination 5 injured persons  Obtain pertinent information to Course Written Examination and Practical Demonstration 6 investigate the crash  Identify crimes revealed during a crash Course Written Examination investigation, if any  Complete driver exchange of Course Written Examination and Practical Demonstration information properly  Document the crash on the Florida Course Written Examination and Practical Demonstration 8 Traffic Crash Report Forms Type of Outcome: Section 6 (cont) Gen. Ed, METHOD OF ASSESSMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Program, Course  Return the scene to normal as quickly Course Written Examination 9 as possible  Take appropriate enforcement action Course Written Examination and Practical Demonstration 9 Section 7 Name of Person Completing This Form: F.H. (Rick) Lewis Date: 03/20/2014