Kansas City Missouri Police Department Towing Procedures

These flashcards cover the key terms and procedures outlined in the Kansas City Missouri Police Department's towing directives, assisting students in understanding the regulations and processes involved.

Abandoned Vehicle

Any unattended motor vehicle, trailer, or vessel removed from public or private property whether or not operational.

Aries System

Dispatching and vehicle inventory database for all vehicles towed to and stored at the Kansas City Missouri Impound Facility.

Content Inventory

A detailed inventory of items located inside a vehicle being towed, including compartments and containers.

GPS Tow Dispatch System

System designed to improve tow service response times, regulate tow fees, and enforce violations of wreck chasing ordinance.

Investigative Hold

A hold authorized by an investigative element on a vehicle used in a crime.

Timely Removal

Reasonable amount of time a member has to allow the arrestee to arrange for the vehicle's removal.

Nuisance Vehicles

Vehicles on private property which are deemed a nuisance and cannot be towed by KCPD.

Custodial Arrest

When an operator of a vehicle is placed under arrest, affecting the handling of the vehicle.

Stolen Auto Procedures

Procedures to follow when a vehicle is stolen and recovered, including contacting the owner and processing the vehicle.

Investigative Holds

Holds placed on vehicles by authorized investigative elements.

Record of Towed Vehicles

Members must complete Form 36 P.D. and notify the owner of the vehicle's tow within five days.

Content Inventory Procedures

Detailed procedures for inventorying contents of a vehicle during a custodial arrest.

Recovered Property Procedures

Procedures for handling and inventorying valuable property obtained from a vehicle.

Non-Preference Tow

Tow ordered at the request of a citizen with no preference.

Preference Tow

Tow ordered at the request of a citizen preferring a specific tow service.

Negligible Value Property

Property of minimal value that will not be destroyed if left in the vehicle.