7-347 - Incidents Involving Injuries to a Traffic Control

Policy

1. When an officer is dispatched to a call for service involving injuries to a Traffic Control Agent (including injuries from a vehicle, physical assault or other means), an on-duty supervisor shall also respond.
2. Responding officer(s) protocol:

1. Officers shall immediately, or as soon as reasonably practical, administer first aid consistent with training and request Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as necessary.
2. Officers shall not issue a citation for the incident, even if the suspect is still at the scene. The City Attorney can charge by complaint based on the Offense Report.

1. If the injuries are serious and a suspect is still at the scene, officers shall follow standard arrest and citation procedures.

3. Officers shall take further direction from the on-duty supervisor.
4. Officers shall complete an Offense Report, and send a copy directly to the City Attorney’s Office.

1. The report shall include the names and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident.
2. Officers shall mark the copy “Attention” when sending to the City Attorney’s Office.
3. The copy may be sent electronically to complaint.intake@minneapolismn.gov.

3. Supervisor protocol

1. The responding supervisor shall direct the officer to locate any potential video evidence of the incident.
2. The supervisor shall complete a supplement to the Offense Report before a copy is submitted to the City Attorney’s Office.
3. If the incident requires mapping or other Traffic Investigation techniques or procedures, the responding supervisor shall notify a supervisor from the Traffic Investigation unit.

• Investigation: A structured process of gathering, examining, and evaluating facts and evidence to determine what occurred, assess compliance with laws and policies, and support appropriate actions or decisions.