Read this now, before you have a fender bender on icy roads in Billings. After the roads have iced up, the news lets us know that the Billings Police Department has instituted it's "Slick Street Policy". Pretty much, it means, if there's no one injured, get out of the way because the Police must prioritize their response and go to injury accidents first. My question was, then what? I emailed the Billings Police Department and got some clarification from Sgt Kevin Iffland, Administrative Sergeant. Thanks Sgt Iffland!
Wanda,
The following is the Billings Police Department Policy on "High Accident Days" also has been referred to as Slick Streets Policy. If you have further questions please feel free to contact me.
High Accident Days:
A. If the Commander finds he does not have the ability to investigate all accidents during a
shift, he can issue an Accident Alert and limit accident investigations to those accidents
that have:
1. Serious personal injuries;
2. Reports of DUI Drivers; and
3. Accidents with disabled vehicles.
B. The Commander will notify the Communications Center that he is issuing an Accident
Alert for the City of Billings. The Communication Center will use their procedure for
alerting local media organizations. The Commander will notify agency personnel and any
relieving Commander about the existence of the alert.
C. The Commander who cancels the Accident Alert will notify the Communications Center
and agency employees. The Communications Center will follow their procedure for
canceling the alert.
D. If accidents are not investigated, the persons should be advised to fill out a Montana
Highway Patrol Vehicle Accident Report (“White Form”). The report can be obtained at
City Hall.
The Quilting Realtor
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