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discussion:confidential_vin_check [2023/07/22 10:49] – [Comments] Gene Hughdiscussion:confidential_vin_check [2024/05/31 11:32] (current) – Gene Hugh
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-====== Impound Vehicle Obstructed VIN ======+====== Tow or Impound Vehicle with Obstructed VIN ======
 ===== Scenario ===== ===== Scenario =====
   * Vehicle legally parked on the public way.   * Vehicle legally parked on the public way.
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 ===== Comments ===== ===== Comments =====
   * Directives state you have to include the key or key fob with the tow report, which is not applicable since no one can provide this in this scenario.   * Directives state you have to include the key or key fob with the tow report, which is not applicable since no one can provide this in this scenario.
-  * __Impound or Tow Report__+  * In this scenario, the vehicle is subject to seizure and impoundment according to [[https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2646993|MCC 9-76-160(d)]]  
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 +  * __Tow or Impound Report__ 
 +    * see also [[notes:vehicle_relocation_tow_impound|]]
     * Either report can be used, unknown which is the correct report     * Either report can be used, unknown which is the correct report
-      * There has been instances of successful vehicle removals utilizing either Impound or Tow Report, check with your district's operating procedure +      * There has been instances of successful vehicle removals utilizing either Tow or Impound Report, check with your district's operating procedure. 
-    * Possible statute [[https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2646993|MCC 9-76-160(a)(7)]] - It is unlawful for any person, in an effort to hinder a peace officer from obtaining the registration or plate number for the enforcement of a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code or this Code...+    * Possible statute [[https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2646993|MCC 9-76-160(a)(7)]] -   It is unlawful for any person, in an effort to hinder a peace officer from obtaining the registration or plate number for the enforcement of a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code ... or to knowingly cause such plate to be obstructed ...
       * **Must include specific articulable facts evidencing a specific effort to hinder a peace officer from obtaining the plate number**       * **Must include specific articulable facts evidencing a specific effort to hinder a peace officer from obtaining the plate number**
       * [[https://directives.chicagopolice.org/#directive/public/6831|Special Order S07-03-05]]       * [[https://directives.chicagopolice.org/#directive/public/6831|Special Order S07-03-05]]
     * Narrative should also include applicable portion of Special Order S07-03-05     * Narrative should also include applicable portion of Special Order S07-03-05
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   * __Case Reporting__   * __Case Reporting__
     * Still is a question as to the need of documenting this on a Case Report     * Still is a question as to the need of documenting this on a Case Report
-      * I personally would document this on a case report, so it can be digitally searched, where as an Impound Report is still on paper.+      * I personally would document this on a case report, so it can be digitally searched, where as an Impound/Tow Report is still on paper.
     * Possible IUCR's     * Possible IUCR's
       * 5002 - Other Crimes Involving a Motor Vehicle - Other Offense - Other Vehicle Offense       * 5002 - Other Crimes Involving a Motor Vehicle - Other Offense - Other Vehicle Offense
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 +==== Alternative to Taking the Vehicle ====
 +  * If the vehicle appears to be abandoned:
 +    - Write a parker for [[https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2647153|MCC 9-80-110]] Abandoned Vehicles.
 +      - A vehicle shall be deemed to have been abandoned if it
 +        - is in such a state of disrepair as to be incapable of being driven in its present condition or 
 +        - has not been moved or used for more than seven consecutive days and is apparently deserted or 
 +        - has been left on the public way without state registration plates or a temporary state registration placard for two or more days.
 +    - Then submit a City Service Request for Abandoned Vehicles on one of the methods below:
 +      - Online - [[https://311.chicago.gov/s/service-request|Chicago City Service Request]]
 +        - Submitting online is better because photos can be submitted.
 +      - Paper - [[https://directives.chicagopolice.org/forms/CPD-21.208.pdf|CPD-21.208]]
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