Res 1281 - Agmt Collision Recon
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1609
RESOLUTION NO. 1281
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR COLLISION
RECONSTRUCTION AND SCENE HOMICIDE TEAM SERVICES.
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies in Marion County have met with the
Oregon State Police, and the Marion County District Attorney's office to discuss joint
investigation of serious injury and fatal traffic accidents, and
WHEREAS, participating agencies agreed to form the Collision Reconstruction
and Scene Homicide Team (C.R.A.S.H.) to provide enhanced law enforcement
services to the citizens of Marion County, and
WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the city and citizens of Woodburn to execute
an interagency agreement, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Chief of Police, acting on behalf of the city, be authorized
to execute the agreement between the Oregon State Police, Marion County Sheriff's
office, Marion County District Attorney, Keizer Police Department and the City of
Woodburn.
Section 2. That a copy of said agreement is attached hereto and, by this
reference, incorporated herein.
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City Attorney
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Nancy A. irksey, Mayor/
February 13, 1995
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
February 14, 1995
Approved by the Mayor
February 14, 1995
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
February 14, 1995
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Mar Tennant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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RESOLUTION NO. 1281
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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
1. COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION AND SCENE HOMICIDE (C.R.A.S.H.) TEAM
A. The C.R.A.S.H. Team will consist of personnel selected by each jurisdiction and
after consultation with the District Attorney' s Office.
B. The investigations shall be under the joint direction of the head of the agency of
primary responsibility. the C.R.A.S.H. Team, and the District Attorney
designate.
C. The individual C.R.A.S.H. Team member is accountable to their agency
administrator for their conduct, performance, and activities as a law enforcement
officer.
D. The C.R.A.S.H. Team will respond to all vehicle collisions requiring scene
investigation if requested by the primary agency. The following is the protocol
for the C.R.A.S.H. Team response:
1. Fatal collision involving two or more vehicles or
2. A collision resulting in or possibility of criminal prosecution (i.e.,
negligent homicide, manslaughter, felony assault) or
3. Any Department collision resulting in a serious injury
4. To be available to assist R.A.R.T. when requestd.
E. The C.R.A.S.H. Team should be consulted on all other fatal motor vehicle
collision or where a question exists as to whether or not a reconstructionist would
be of a benefit to the investigation.
F. The C.R.A.S.D. Team may use OSP Crime Lab and fingerprint personnel where
appropriate.
G. The C.R.A.S.H. Team may use the Marion County shops and mechanic for
inspection of vehicles. These ammgements must be approved with Marion
County Sheriff's Office supervisors and no vehicles can be stored at the
Marion County Shops in lieu of their own facility.
H. Copies of all reports will be submitted immediately to the jurisdictional agency
who will immediately submit them to the District Attorney.
1. The C.R.A.S.H. Team will conduct their investigation in a professional manner
and will use approved techniques in handling of all evidence.
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J. The C.R.A.S.H. Team will attend training seminars if. requested and available
and will provide their assistance as instructors in local jurisdiction training
programs.
n. AGENCY OF PRIMARY RESPONSmILITY
A. The team must limit responsibility to the reconstruction and evidence
identification aspects of the collision unless the primary agency specifically
requests additional assistance.
B. Each jurisdiction shall be responsible for the expenses incurred by their own
members and only those members during the course of the investigation.
C. Investigations outside the city limits, the agency which received the initial call
(Oregon State Police or Marion County Sheriff's Office) shall be the agency of
primary responsibility. ,
D. Upon notification of a collision requiring investigation within their jurisdiction,
the agency of primary responsibility shall:
1. Assure proper protection of the scene until the arrival of the C.R.A.S.H.
Team.
2. Provide all available assistance as requested by the C.R.A.S.H. Team.
3. Continue command of the investigation through completion of the
investigation.
4. Notify the Team through the Western Regional Dispatch Center of the
Oregon State Police.
a. Team members will notify their own agencies.
m. EVIDENCE
A. Each agency of primary responsibility will provide for storage and control of all
evidence that conforms with their established property control procedures.
B. Copies of property report forms will be included in the investigation reports.
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IV. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY OF AGENCY PARTICIPATION
Oregon State Police
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Marion County District Attorney
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