3-01/050.35 - Rendering Assistance - Traffic Collisions



Deputy personnel shall assist all citizens in time of need, regardless of jurisdiction or Department responsibility.

Field personnel shall render direct and personal assistance to citizens when coming upon the scene of traffic accidents in unincorporated areas, regardless of the fact that California Highway Patrol (CHP) has the primary responsibility to handle these matters. Field personnel shall render appropriate assistance, including notification of the CHP by use of radio communication.