KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
GENERAL ORDER-NUMBER 8-002
Subject: INCIDENTS INVOLVING AGENCY OWNED
VEHICLES
Distribution: ALL PERSONNEL

Effective Date: 05/15/2008
Revision Date: 07/10/2015

In the event an Agency owned vehicle is involved in an incident of any kind, the
following procedures shall be used:
1. When a motor vehicle crash occurs involving an Agency vehicle, the member
operating that vehicle shall immediately notify Communications.
2. A patrol supervisor must investigate the incident and make official reports. X-Ray
Unit will be notified to take any necessary photographs. Each incident must be
investigated in a thorough and impartial manner. Patrol supervisors may be assisted by
this Agency’s Accident Reconstruction Team whenever they deem necessary.
3. The member involved will complete an Equipment Loss/Damage Report which details
the circumstances of the event and submit it to their immediate supervisor by the end of
the following business day.
4. The original report must be sent to the Chief Deputy. Copies shall be distributed to the
Assistant Chief Deputy of Operations, Chief Counsel and the Support Services Division.
5. In the event an Agency owned vehicle is involved in an incident out of county, the
member is obligated to cooperate fully with the agency investigation and will notify their
supervisor as soon as practicable.

Incidents involving Agency vehicles
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