R1-PB Provide assistance with freeway accidents to provide quick response time to accidents on the freeway and remove the accident / debris as soon as possible. The goal is to improve traffic mobility as the majority of fatalities are caused by rear-ending vehicles stopped in traffic.

Patrol Bureau
Strategic Direction
  • 3: Operational Improvements
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    Responsible Party - Lead
  • Patrol Deputy Chief
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    Division / Unit / Section
  • Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement Unit (R)
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    Funding Status
  • Funding Needed
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    Accomplishments

    A new contract was approved by City Council with a goal of getting wreckers to the scene quicker to help clear freeways and other roadways. Other techniques continue to be evaluated.
    Estimated Date of Completion
  • FY19
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    Start Date
    10/1/16
    End Date
    9/30/17