NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

Once the disabled vehicle is in a safe area, the officer should summon the
appropriate towing authorities
If leaving the stranded vehicle/motorist, the officer should re-check the situation as
time permits
Push bumpers shall not be used as a ramming device in pursuit situations
D. When an officer encounters a vehicle fire, the officer will immediately notify the
Dispatch Center and provide the location, type of vehicle, location of the fire in the
vehicle, and any hazardous cargo. The Dispatch Center will initiate the appropriate fire
department response. An officer may utilize the cruiser’s fire extinguisher in an attempt
to control small vehicle fires while awaiting the fire department.
When an officer encounters a medical emergency, he/she will notify the Dispatch Center
and provide the location, apparent nature of the emergency, and condition of the patient.
The Dispatch Center will initiate the appropriate fire department response. After
notifying the Dispatch Center and protecting the scene, an officer will render first aid.
2.4.2 Hazardous Highway Conditions
Roadway and roadside hazards are those conditions which have the potential of causing damage
or injury to vehicles, property, or pedestrians using the roadway. Such hazards may include, but
are not limited to, debris in the roadway, defects in the roadway itself, lack of traffic control
devices or informational signs, roadway obstructions, inclement weather conditions,
abandoned/illegally parked vehicles on or near the roadway, and fixed objects located too near
the roadway.
When, in an officer’s opinion, a hazard requires immediate correction, the Dispatch Center will
immediately be contacted and provided with the necessary information about the hazard so that
the appropriate response may be initiated (such as calling the Service Department). While waiting
the response of the appropriate assistance, the officer will protect the public from the hazard.
This may include directing traffic, closing the hazardous section of the roadway to all vehicular
travel, and/or positioning his/her cruiser so as to keep the motoring public away from the
hazardous situation.
When a hazard has been detected that does not necessitate an emergency response, the officer
will provide the Dispatch Center with the necessary information about the hazard. The Dispatch
Center will contact the Service Department and advise them of the hazard.
Officers who are able to correct a hazard without assistance are permitted to do so (such as
removing a roadway obstruction) but should take precautions so as not to endanger their safety.
Officers should notify the Dispatch Center in such cases and request additional assistance from
other officers, if necessary.
2.4.3 Towing
The New Albany Police Department utilizes a list of approved towing companies for towing,
storage, and impoundment of motor vehicles. The towing companies shall be used on a rotating
basis so that each company will equally provide services during a calendar year.
When an officer orders a vehicle towed, he/she will complete a Vehicle Impound Form (PD-08-
179)(Addendum E). Officers do not need to complete a Vehicle Impound Form for disabled
vehicles out of traffic crashes when the owner/operator is available at the crash scene. If the
owner/operator is incapacitated (i.e. - squad transport), a Vehicle Impound Form will be
completed.
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