o Advising the commander on plans, polices, and procedures. Also advising the commander on
the equipment necessary for accident investigation, reporting, and safety.
o Preparing, coordinating, and implementing traffic accident investigation, reporting, safety, control,
and information programs.
o Maintaining up-to-date statistics on accident and enforcement programs with the aim of improving
safety and reducing the number of traffic accidents.
o Coordinating the desired safety programs with the installation safety office, information office, and
schools.
2. Traffic Accident Investigation Teams are Provided For in TOE 19-510H.
a. These teams consist of:
o One MP supervisor (E5, 95B20, ASI Q9).
o One senior MP (E4, 95B10, ASI Q9).
b. Their duties include the following:
o Conduct traffic accident investigations.
o Complete reports.
o Enforce traffic regulations, rules, and orders.
o Develop recommendations to reduce traffic accidents and promote safety.
o Provide the provost marshal and commanders with the necessary information to take action
against traffic offenders..
c. The MP operations section will perform the following functions:
o Supervise the overall traffic accident investigation programs.
o Recommend to the provost marshal--
- Procedures for gathering traffic information.
- Requirements for training.
- Plans for traffic control and circulation.
o Review reports for completeness and correctness.
o Coordinate safety and prevention programs with other agencies and offices.
o Inform personnel of changes in--
- Speed limits.
- Traffic control devices.
- Traffic flow.
- Other traffic information.
d. The desk sergeant will receive reports of traffic accidents and incidents and will dispatch
investigators when necessary. He or she also ensures the correctness of completed forms and
ensures that appropriate entries are made on records such as the blotter and radio log at the MP desk.
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