§ A950-7. Death and injury notifications.

A. 

Death or serious injury. When a member is killed or seriously injured on or off duty, immediate verbal notification will be made to the Chief of Police or to the officer acting in the Chief's absence. This will be followed by a written report no later than the following work day. Information shall include the date, location, cause, extent of injuries and property damage. Serious injury in this instance means an injury which could result in death or disability.

B. 

Non-serious injury. In cases where the injuries are other than of a serious nature, a written report will be submitted on the first work day following the incident including all information required above. These reports are in addition to those accident and sick reports otherwise required.

C. 

Death of member or employee. Any member or employee receiving notice of the death of any member, employee or retired member, during regular business hours, shall notify the Chief of Police and the commander of the deceased. At other times, the officer in charge shall be notified and he shall relay such information to the Chief of Police.

D. 

Notification of family. The family of a member or employee injured or dying on duty shall be notified immediately by the senior available member.