Greensboro Police Department deploys new crash investigation team [Video]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you get into a minor crash in Greensboro, help is on the way, but don’t expect a police officer in uniform, but rather a civilian crash investigator. 

This was a three-year process, now trucks will show up if you get into a minor crash.

In it, you’ll find cones, a gas can, jacks, and the equipment to file a police report.

The Greensboro Police Department said it is a part of the new initiative to have civilians help police respond to minor crashes, so officers can focus on crimes. 

It’s called the Civilian Traffic Investigation team. There are currently four investigators and there will be a fifth in May. 

A.D Reed, a Greensboro Police Sergeant, said it’s exciting to see this team finally start stepping in to help. 

“We’ve progressed …