100.69 General Law Enforcement Manual Flashcards

Question 1

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Officers ___ physically arrest all felony violators as prescribed by law.

Question 2

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An arrested person has the right to make at least ___ completed telephone call(s), as described, immediately upon being booked or detained, and except where physically impossible, no later than ___ hour(s) after arrest.

Question 3

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An arrestee ___ normally be allowed to make a telephone call during transport.

Answer

A

Should Not

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Question 4

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If upon questioning, an arrestee is identified as a custodial parent with responsibility for a minor child, the arrestee shall be entitled to make ___ additional call(s) for the purpose of arranging for the care of the minor child or children in the parent’s absence. These telephone calls shall be allowed immediately upon request, or as soon as practicable.

Question 5

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Section 851.5 PC also requires a sign, stating the arrestee’s right to free telephone calls be posted at any police facility or place where an arrestee may be detained. A CHP 975, Penal Code Section 851.5 Arrested Person _____ Make Telephone Call, available on the Department’s STARPOINT Web site under Forms, ______ be posted in California Highway Patrol (CHP) Area offices that allow arrestees to be temporarily detained (i.e., during a drug recognition evaluation or stolen vehicle investigation).

Answer

A

May, should

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Question 6

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Persons taken into custody pursuant to Section 853.6(i)(8) PC and not otherwise released ______ be afforded every opportunity permitted by law to sign the CHP 215 and thereby secure release from custody.

Question 7

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If the violator still refuses to sign the citation and it appears a physical arrest will be necessary, the officer ___ notify an on-duty supervisor.

Question 8

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If at any time during the course of transportation to the court or jail, the violator reconsiders and requests to sign, they ___ be permitted to do so.

Question 9

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Section 625 WIC states that when a minor has been taken into custody, the officer ______ advise the minor of their constitutional rights.

Question 10

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Section 627 WIC provides that an officer taking a minor before a probation officer or to a place of confinement shall take immediate steps to notify a relative. This section also provides that the minor has the right to make ___ telephone calls, one of which may be to their parent or guardian, responsible relative, or their employer; the other may be to an attorney. The calls, except where physically impossible, are to be allowed no later than ___ hour(s) after the minor is taken into custody.

Question 11

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Although Section 207.1 WIC generally provides that a minor may not be detained in a jail or lockup for adults, an exception permits the temporary, secure detention of a minor in a police or sheriff’s lockup, not a jail, if the minor meets all the following criteria:

(a) The minor is 14 years of age or older.
(b) The minor is taken into temporary custody on the basis of having violated a criminal law (Section 602 WIC).
(c) The peace officer apprehending the minor has a reasonable belief that the minor presents a “serious security risk of harm to self or others.”

The juvenile may not be detained longer than ___ hours. To be securely detained
longer than ___ hours, the minor must be transferred to a juvenile facility
(i.e., juvenile hall).

Question 12

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True or False

A minor’s refusal to sign a citation would bring them within the mandatory incarceration provisions of the Penal Code.

Question 13

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True or False

In situations where departmental personnel have temporary custody of a minor for a criminal law violation which necessitates the administration of a chemical test or an investigative procedure within a jail or other law enforcement facility, the following guidelines and safeguards shall be followed:

Departmental personnel shall ensure the following procedures are followed regardless of whether a jail facility or other law enforcement facility is used:

(1) Arrested minors shall remain under the continuous supervision of a departmental or law enforcement facility employee.
(2) Minors shall not be locked in a cell or room within an adult detention facility or jail.
(3) Minors shall not be permitted to come into contact with in-custody adults. If contact occurs, the contact shall not be permitted to continue.
(4) A minor’s presence in a law enforcement facility or jail shall not be unnecessarily extended. The minor shall be removed as soon as reasonably possible. In no event shall a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for a continuous period in excess of two hours.

Question 14

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Officers ___ not arrest any person for outstanding warrants when that person can produce evidence in the form of a receipt showing that the fine for the violation on which the warrant is based has been paid.

Answer

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Shall

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Question 15

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Any person who falsely represents themselves as another person (or a fictitious person) for the purpose of evading either the process of the court or proper identification by the investigating officer ___ be charged with a violation of Section 148.9 PC.

Answer

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Should

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Question 16

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Officers ___ not conduct a field check for outstanding warrants unless there is reasonable suspicion that a warrant may exist and/or the check can be accomplished without resulting in an unreasonable delay.

Question 17

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Uniformed employees of this Department ______, subject to the discretionary power vested in them by law, accept custody of persons arrested by private persons.

Answer

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Shall

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Question 18

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When the arrest is for a public offense not requiring a mandatory appearance, the arrested party ______ be satisfactorily identified. The arrestee ______ then be cited and released after having signed the CHP 215. Enter “private person’s arrest” in the Special box of the CHP 215. Complete a CHP 202 or 216 and forward to the court with the CHP 215.

Answer

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Should, Should

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Question 19

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True or False

When the [private person’s] arrest is for a felony or a misdemeanor requiring a mandatory appearance, take the arrested person without unnecessary delay before a magistrate.

Question 20

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True or False

If the violation is the normal responsibility of another law enforcement agency, that agency should be requested to handle the [private person’s] arrest to conclusion.

Question 21

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True or False

There is no requirement for the officer accepting custody of a person arrested by a private person to determine probable cause for the arrest (Kinney vs. County of Contra Costa, 8 C.A. 3d 761). However, if the facts of the arrest become known to the officer and they are satisfied that there are insufficient grounds for making a criminal complaint against the person arrested, the arrested party should be released from custody pursuant to Section 849(b)(1) PC. Upon release, issue a CHP 103. The arrest and release shall be documented on a memorandum to the Area.

Question 22

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Upon the arrest of a teacher in any of the public schools of this state, for controlled substances offenses, commands ______ immediately notify by telephone the Superintendent of Schools of the school district employing the arrestee. Commands ______ also immediately give written notice of the arrest to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and to the Superintendent of Schools in the county where the person is employed.

Answer

A

Shall,Shall

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Question 23

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It is the policy of the CHP that officers ______ not conduct traffic enforcement stops for the primary purpose of drug interdiction in the absence of probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe the motorist or an occupant of the vehicle is involved in illegal drug-related activity.

Answer

A

Shall

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Question 24

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True or False

A “hate crime” is defined in Section 422.55 PC as a criminal act committed in whole or in part, because of one or more of the following actual or perceived characteristics of the victim: disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Question 25

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When a member of this Department handles a hate crime investigation to conclusion, the victim shall be provided with a CHP ___, Rights of Hate Crime Victims, brochure.

Question 26

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The investigating officer of a hate crime shall provide the victim with a CHP ___, Right to Privacy Acknowledgement.

Question 27

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A CHP ___, Uniform Crime Report, shall be completed as outlined in HPM 100.53, Uniform Crime Reporting Manual.

Question 28

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True or False

Victims of hate crimes have the right to have their name and address withheld from the CHP 202 or CHP 216, if requested. The officer shall notify the victim of the right to request confidentiality and explain that the victim’s name and address will become public record if confidentiality is not requested. The officer will then document in the narrative of the CHP 202 or CHP 216 whether or not the victim chose to exercise that right.

Question 29

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For victims of a hate crime, the offer of confidentiality ___ be made prior to the initiation of a report and a CHP 174 shall be completed with the victim’s name and address.

Answer

A

Shall

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Question 30

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When a person arrested (arrest includes issuance of a CHP 215) by this Department is released from custody without being formally charged with an offense, that person ______ be issued a CHP 103.

Answer

A

Shall

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Question 31

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A CHP 103 ___ normally be issued by a supervisor. If a supervisor is not available, the arresting officer ___ issue the certificate.

Answer

A

Should, may

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Question 32

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While on-duty, supervisors ___ be responsible for having copies of the CHP 103 in their possession.

Answer

A

Shall

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Question 33

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When circumstances require issuance of a CHP 103, it ______ be completed in duplicate. The original ______ be filed in the Area office and the copy shall be delivered to the person being released.

Answer

A

Shall, Shall

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Question 34

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Off-duty enforcement actions are discouraged and ______ not be conducted unless the violation is serious in nature or poses a danger to the public.

Answer

A

Should

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Question 35

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Officers ______ arrange for a medical examination whenever a prisoner appears to be in need of or requests medical attention, regardless of outward symptoms of illness or

Answer

A

Shall

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Question 36

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When a person is in immediate and present danger of domestic violence by a family or household member, the officer shall assist the person in securing an _____ when no other valid court protective order exists.

Answer

A

Emergency Protective Order (EPO)

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Question 37

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Pursuant to Section 679.026 PC, every law enforcement agency investigating a criminal act at the time of initial contact with a crime victim, or during follow-up investigation, or as soon as deemed appropriate by the investigating officers, shall provide to each victim of a criminal act a ______

Answer

A

Marsy’s Rights Card

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Question 38

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Area commanders ______ take the necessary steps to obtain current “Victims of Domestic Violence” cards from the local law enforcement agencies within their jurisdictions. These cards shall be carried by all officers in the field. Additionally, commanders ______ ensure their Area’s standard operating procedure contains the necessary direction about local procedures for handling incidents of domestic violence.

Answer

A

Shall, Shall

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Question 39

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True or False

Per Section 6275 FC, a law enforcement officer who responds to a situation in which the officer believes there may be grounds for the issuance of an EPO shall inform the victim, or if the victim is a minor, their parent or guardian, provided the parent or guardian is not the person against whom the EPO may be obtained, that they may request the officer to request an EPO.

Question 40

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The officer ______ notify the victim of the right to request confidentiality in both situations and explain that the victim’s name and address will become public record if confidentiality is not requested. The offer of confidentiality shall be made prior to the initiation of a report and a ______, Right to Privacy Acknowledgment, completed with the victim’s name and address.

Answer

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Must, CHP 174

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Question 41

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Pursuant to Section 18250 PC, peace officers who are at the scene of a domestic violence incident involving a threat to human life or a physical assault, serving a protective order as defined in Section 6218 FC, or serving a gun violence restraining order issued pursuant to Division 3.2 (commencing with Section 18100 [PC]), ______ take temporary custody of any firearm or other deadly weapon in plain sight or discovered pursuant to a consensual or other lawful search, as necessary for the protection of the peace officer or other persons present.

Answer

A

Shall

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Question 42

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Weapons shall be held not less than ______ hours and unless retained for evidence, must be available for release not more than ______ hours after the seizure, or no later than ___ business days after a Law Enforcement Gun Release Application is approved by DOJ. (See HPM 70.1, Evidence Manual, Chapter 11, Release/Disposal of Weapons, for more information regarding releasing weapons.

Answer

A

48, 48, 5

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Question 43

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True or False

Peace officers are required to provide maximum protection for children who are abused, neglected, or exploited, and to take appropriate steps to prevent that harm. As mandated reporters (Section 11165.7 PC), California Highway Patrol (CHP) uniformed personnel are required to report known or suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to LCDAs (Local County Designated Agency).

Question 44

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True or False

The potential for CHP personnel to encounter possible child abuse or neglect will most likely occur while investigating offenses of driving under the influence (DUI) or traffic collisions with a child in the vehicle. Additionally, some of these situations may require taking a child into temporary/protective custody due to the lack of provisions for support (e.g., unknown whereabouts of another parent or guardian, delayed response time by a LCDA).

Question 45

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Departmental personnel who have knowledge of or observe a child who they suspect has been the victim of child abuse or neglect ______ also make a report while acting in their private capacity per Section 11165.7 PC.

Question 46

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Officers ______ be responsible for the safety and welfare of any minor(s). When a child is taken into protective custody, pursuant to Section 305 WIC, the following procedures ______ be followed:

(a) Release the minor to a parent/guardian or a responsible adult (if appropriate) who has been designated by the parent/guardian.
(b) If the child cannot be released to a parent/guardian or responsible adult, the officer shall notify the appropriate social services agency to assume custody of the child.

NOTE: A child exploited through commercial sexual activity should be taken into protective custody (Section 647[b][5] PC and Section 305 WIC).

Answer

A

Shall, Shall

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Question 47

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Upon locating/finding a missing person (child or adult), officers shall immediately notify the Attorney General’s office via MUPS (Missing/Unidentified Persons System). Officers should also notify the agency which generated the missing persons report and provide pertinent information within ___ hours.

Question 48

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Section 14211(e) PC requires notification to DOJ, for inclusion in the Violent Crime Information Center (VCIC) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) databases, within ___ hours of accepting a report of a missing person under age 21 or at risk. This may be accomplished by establishing a record in MUPS (via CHP communications center).

Question 49

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Within ___ hours of the MUPS entry, the CHP Area office shall ascertain whether the local law enforcement agency has established their own MUPS record. Further follow-up may be required if the local law enforcement agency delays making this entry. When the permanent entry is established by the local law enforcement agency, the Area should request the communications center delete the CHP MUPS record from the system.

Question 50

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True or False

Amber Alert Criteria:

(1) Confirmation that an abduction has occurred or the child was taken by anyone, including, but not limited to, a custodial parent or guardian.
(2) The victim is 17 years of age or younger, or an individual with a proven mental or physical disability.
(3) The victim is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
(4) There is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the victim.

Question 51

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Upon receipt of child abduction related information, whether or not they believe criteria exists to warrant departmental assistance, supervisors ___ notify the appropriate CHP communications center and request ENTAC be notified. If the abduction occurred in another CHP Area, the on-duty supervisor for the CHP Area in which the abduction occurred ___ also be notified.

Answer

A

Shall, Shall

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Question 52

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Blue Alert Criteria:

(1) A law enforcement officer has been killed, suffers serious bodily injury, or is assaulted with a deadly weapon, and the suspect has fled the scene of the offense.
(2) A law enforcement agency investigating the offense has determined that the suspect poses an imminent threat to the public or other law enforcement personnel.
(3) A detailed description of the suspect’s vehicle or license plate is available for broadcast.
(4) Public dissemination of available information ______ help avert further harm or accelerate apprehension of the suspect.

Question 53

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True or False

Silver Alert Criteria:

(1) The missing person is 65 years of age or older, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired.
(2) The investigating law enforcement agency has utilized all available local resources.
(3) The law enforcement agency determines the person has gone missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances.
(4) The law enforcement agency determines the person is in danger because of age, health, mental or physical disability, environment, or weather conditions, the person is in the company of a potentially dangerous person, or other factors indicating the person may be in peril.
(5) There is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the missing person.

Question 54

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The purpose of the Yellow Alert Program is to establish a quick response system designed to issue and coordinate public alerts following a ___ incident.

Answer

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Hit-and-run incidents

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Question 55

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Mental illness affects all of the following: ______,______,______

Answer

A

Emotions
Thought Processes
Perceptions

Question 56

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The most common categories of mental illness are:

Answer

A

A. Major Depression
B. Bipolar Disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Autism
E. Alzheimer’s or Dementia
F. PTSD

Question 57

Q

True or False:

Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness.

Strong unrelenting fear of people, places or things. Inappropriate or aggressive behavior in dealing with a situation.
Abnormal frustration in new or onforeseen circumstances, inappropriate, or aggressive behavior in dealing with a situation.
Abnormal memory loss related to common facts, such as name or home address.
Delusions: the belief in thought or ideas that are not based in reality.
Hallucinations: the false sensations of any of the 5 senses.
the belief that one suffers from extraordinary physical problems that are not possible.

Question 58

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True or False

Not all people affected by mental illness are dangerous. Some my only present dangerous behavior under certain circumstances or conditions.

Safety factors should be assessed when contacting the person, including:

The availability of any weapons.
Location of the contact (limiting exposure to traffic and hazards).
Statements by the person that suggest they are prepared to commit a violent or dangerous act.
A personal history that reflects prior violence.
The degree of self-control a person demonstrates is critical, particularly over emotions including: rage, anger, fright, and agitation.
Continually evaluate the volatility of the environment. Mitigate agitating factors. (Loud radios and sirens, too many unknown people etc)
Rapidly changing demeanor. This change may come from an external trigger or from internal stimuli (delusions or hallucinations).

Question 59

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True or False:

When communicating with a person and attempting to gain compliance, deception is recommend.

Answer

A

False

Deception is not recommend.

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Question 60

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_____ is a system that governs overall employee conduct when interacting with a person with mental illness who is in crisis.

Answer

A

T.A.C.T

Tone,
Atmosphere,
Communication
Time

Question 61

Q

______ is a system used to attain voluntary compliance with a person with a mental illness who is experiencing a crisis.

Answer

A

R.E.A.D

Request
Explain
Alternatives
Direct

Question 62

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______ is a system used to gain cooperation, establish a rappot, and build trust with a person with mental illness who is experiencing a crisis. This system may also be effective when mental illness or crisis is not a factor.

Answer

A

A.B.C

Assess
Bond
Control

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Question 63

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A person _______ not be arrested solely for behavioral manifestations of mental illness that are not criminal in nature.

Question 64

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If the person commits an arrest able offense and fulfills the elements of section 5150 WIC, the officer ______ contact a supervisor and request approval to begin the process for a Section 5150 WIC detention in lie of booking at a jail facility. If the decision is made for a Section 5150 WIC detention, a criminal complaint ______ be filed.

Answer

A

Shall/Should

Answer 32

A

Shall

Severity of the crime

Severity of the mental illness

The person’s mental health history

Benefit of mental health services vs. incarceration.

Availability of psychological services at the booking facility.

Answer 33

A

DHCS 1801

Answer 34

A

Shall/Shall

Answer 35

A

Shall/Shall

Answer 36

A

Release
Arrest
Mental Illness Detention (5150 hold)

Answer 37

A

Shall/Should

Answer 38

A

G. All of the above

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