Following are a few of the functions of the Traffic Analysis Officer:

Oversees the scheduling of repairs and maintenance of the department's fleet of vehicles,

Ensures that department vehicles are properly equipped and in a state of readiness for use by officers and employees of the department,

Maintains mileage and repair records on all department vehicles

Oversees all radar equipment owned by the department and along with scheduling any repairs, maintains records on repairs and re-certification testing of the radar units.

Facilitates the enforcement of the city's abandoned vehicle ordinance and arranges for the towing and disposing of vehicles found to be in violation.

Oversees all breathalyzer equipment owned by the department and orders supplies as needed.

Ensures that communications equipment, which is owned by the department, is maintained and in proper working order.

Supervises, trains and recruits a corps of Civilian Adult School Crossing Guards for various school crossing locations throughout the city.

Identifies locations where enforcement action is needed to gain maximum compliance with traffic laws and ordinances and makes recommendations to the Patrol section regarding special enforcement action needed.

Reviews all accident reports filed through the Quincy Police Department to ensure quality of reporting and to identify potential traffic problem areas.

Works with the City Traffic Engineer on street conditions in need of traffic engineering to reduce the probability of accidents and in conducting studies and developing ways and means to improve traffic conditions. 

Serves as a member of the Traffic Commission and acts as liaison between the department and the commission. 

Compiles, maintains and forwards to interested parties, statistics on motor vehicle accidents occurring in the city. 

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