5-05/000.05 - Traffic Supervisor



The unit commander shall appoint a lieutenant or sergeant as the station/unit traffic supervisor.  The traffic supervisor shall:

  • Ensure traffic training of personnel;
  • Ensure supervision of traffic units;
  • Conduct specialized follow-up traffic investigation;
  • Review Traffic Collision Reports (CHP-555);
  • Review completed Notice to Appear (SH-CR-66) and Notice of Parking Violation (SH-CR-67) citations;
  • Develop, maintain, and supervise a selective enforcement program;
  • Gather, maintain, analyze, and display statistical traffic data;
  • Gather, analyze, and forward statistical information to the Traffic Services Detail on a monthly basis;
  • Supervise and assist deputies at the scene of serious injury and fatal traffic collisions which occur within the station's/unit’s patrol area; and
  • Provide assistance as needed, to members of the Traffic Collision Response Team investigating any employee-involved traffic collision within the station’s/unit’s patrol area.