Duty-related injuries must be reported to which office using a Description of Accident Form?

• A. Risk Management
• B. The Professional Standards Bureau
• C. Human Resources
• D. Office of the Sheriff

Answer: (A)

Duty-related injuries are handled by Risk Management because this office coordinates workplace safety, liability, and workers’ compensation for the department. Filing the Description of Accident Form provides a clear, timely record of what happened, when, where, who was involved, and how the injury occurred, which Risk Management uses to process claims, identify safety risks, and implement preventive measures. The Professional Standards Bureau handles investigations of misconduct, Human Resources manages personnel records and policy administration, and the Office of the Sheriff is the agency’s leadership entity. So, risk management is the appropriate place to report these injuries and document them consistently.