10.10, 10.11, 5.1, 73.5

Question 1

e. The annual performance appraisal shall be completed and submitted to Human Resources Section (HRS), Personnel Files Services (PFS), within ____ following the officer’s anniversary date.

Answer 1

60 days,

Question 2

(a) A CHP 100 is not required under the following circumstances:

Answer 2

1 A CHP 100 is not required for officers off duty the entire calendar month (e.g., extended absence covered under Labor Code Section 4800.5, long-term military leave).

2 A CHP 100 is not required for officers assigned as a trainee in the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP). Evaluation of FTEP trainees shall be accomplished utilizing the methods outlined in HPM 10.11, Field Training and Evaluation Program.

Question 3

(4) Review of the CHP 100, Officer’s Evaluation/Activity Summary.

(a) Each officer’s CHP 100 should be reviewed by their immediate supervisor promptly after the ____ of the month and again after the ____ of the calendar month (and at any other time deemed appropriate).

Answer 3

15th, last day

Question 4

(c) Transfers.
1 The completed CHP 100s ___ forwarded to the new command only when an officer voluntarily or administratively transfers. A transfer CHP 118 is not required to be prepared.

2 The completed CHP 100s ___ forwarded with the submission of a résumé for an administrative position as outlined in General Order (GO) 10.7, Field and Headquarters Assignments and Transfers Uniformed Employees.

3 The completed CHP 100s ___ forwarded upon promotion. The CHP 100s reflect the officer’s performance in the current classification and will not be applicable to the employee’s performance in the new classification.

Answer 4

Will be,

Will not be,

Will not be,

Question 5

a Probationary officers shall receive written performance appraisals within ____ of the end of ___ months, ___ months, and ____ months.

Answer 5

10 days,

4, 8, 12,

Question 6

(b) Permanent Officers.
1 Completion and Submission of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports. An annual performance appraisal shall be completed and submitted to HRS, PFS, within ____ following the officer’s anniversary date of appointment in the current job classification.

Answer 6

60 days

Question 7

4 Officers Off Duty. When an officer is off duty ______ or more because of ____,____, or _____, the officer’s appraisal will be extended ___ additional months after returning to work.

The officer’s anniversary date does not change and the next performance appraisal is due on the employee’s anniversary date.

Answer 7

30 consecutive calendar days,

illness, injury, or leave of absence

3,

(Example: An officer works 11 months, is on a leave for 2 months, and returns to work for 3 months. The total performance period will encompass 16 months.)

Question 8

Interim Reporting.

a The number of low ratings on the CHP 100s an officer may receive in any critical task is a subjective decision by the supervisor and Area management. A ___ low rating on a
CHP 100 in a 12-month period does not necessarily mean an officer should be placed on interim reporting. However, a ____ Deficient rating on the CHP 118 would be cause for such action.

Answer 8

single,

Single,

Question 9

(a) If an employee serving a 6-month probationary period has not worked the required _____ hours for the probationary period due to absences, the period will be extended.

(b) If an employee serving a 12-month probationary period has not worked the required _____ hours for the probationary period due to absences, the period will be extended.

(c) If an employee has had a continuous period of absence of ___ or more working days, the probationary period may be extended to provide sufficient time to evaluate the employee’s performance. Commands shall contact HRS, PTU, to determine the official date for completion of the probationary period. For more information on probationary period extensions, refer to HPM 10.3, Chapter 7.

Answer 9

840,

1680,

60,

Question 10

During Phases I, II, and III, a minimum of ____ hours of training shall be provided per phase. At the conclusion of the four phases, a minimum of ____ hours of training shall have been provided to the trainee. Limbo days (the first day of Phases I, II, and III) are included in the total number of training hours as they are assigned to an FTO on that first day; however, the initial orientation period is not included. Refer to Annex A of this chapter.

Answer 10

187, 600,

Question 11

(3) Prior to the beginning of extended training, the CHP 115G, Written Extension Training Plan, shall be completed and signed. It is the FTEP coordinator’s responsibility to assess the root cause of the trainee’s deficiencies and complete the CHP 115G, in no more than _____ performance categories. Due to the limited duration of the extension phase, trainees experiencing serious deficiencies in more than _____ performance categories should not be granted an extension and the rejection during probation process should be initiated. During the extension, only the performance categories which were identified in the CHP 115G require documentation on the
CHP 115A.

Answer 11

Three,

Three

Question 12

There are three avenues of separation from the Department which apply to the FTEP. These include ____

Answer 12

adverse action,

rejection during probation, and

resignation.

Question 13

(3) Resignation. Historically, the most common exit route is through resignation in lieu of rejection during probation. Most trainees have chosen this option to avoid the formal rejection process. While trainees may resign for any reason, it is critical the resignation be strictly voluntary. Trainees should be encouraged to seek outside advice and be given sufficient time
(______ hours is normally adequate) to consult with an advisor and make a decision.
(a) If a trainee elects to resign for any reason during field training, the Area commander shall ensure the statewide FTEP coordinator is notified of the resignation.

Answer 13

48

Question 14

f. Prompt Replies. Correspondence shall be acted upon as soon as practicable. If it is required and the desired information cannot be furnished within ____ from the date of receipt, the correspondence shall be acknowledged with an interim response. All correspondence shall be due back to the office of the signatory in _____, thus allowing for review, edits if necessary, and signature. This will ensure the recipient is acknowledged within the _____ time frame.

Answer 14

15 working days,

7 days,

15 working day

Question 15

_______correspondence is prepared on a CHP 51WP, Memorandum template, and shall be used for intradepartmental and interdepartmental correspondence. (Correspondence to appointed officials shall be prepared as a memorandum.) It is also used to address other state agencies.

Answer 15

Category 1

Question 16

______ correspondence is prepared on California Highway Patrol (CHP) letterhead. It shall be used for correspondence directed to agencies or individuals outside of California state government. The CHP letterhead can be used within state government for the following:

Answer 16

Category 2,

(1) Commendations of departmental and other state employees.

(2) Elected officials such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, state Legislators,
judges of the appellate and superior courts, and justices of the supreme court. (Refer to Annex A of this chapter.)

Question 17

1. POLICY. Communications Network (Comm-Net) messages are a method by which the California Highway Patrol (CHP) disseminates information throughout the Department. These messages may also be used to establish policy for up to _______.

Answer 17

90 calendar days

Question 18

c. Utility Uniform.
Approved Primary Wearers.

C2 C2 V M2

Answer 18

a Uniformed personnel assigned to the Commercial Program

b Level 1 or 2 trained commercial officers, driving Specially
Marked Patrol Vehicles (SMPV) on a full-time basis

c Personnel permanently assigned to the Canine Program

d Bomb detection officers who are canine-equipped

e Full-time vehicle identification number (VIN) officers

f Division personnel permanently assigned to Multidisciplinary
Accident Investigation Teams (MAIT)

g Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams’ associate members while performing MAIT duties

Question 19

c. Utility Uniform.
Approved Incidental Wearers.

AREAx3, MC, SMPV, DRE, MFF/TA

Answer 19

a Area VIN officers

b Motorcycle officers (other than enforcement duties)

c Area training officers

d Area range/weapons officers

e Personnel driving an SMPV on a part-time/rotational basis

f Special services and commercial vehicle enforcement facility
commanders, while engaged in the activities directly related to their primary responsibility

g Drug Recognition Evaluator, while conducting initial certification evaluations

h Mobile Field Force members (including Type 1 Special Response Teams) when actually engaged in emergency duties, or as authorized by Assistant Commissioner, Field (Special Response Team optional uniform items and accouterments are listed in Annex F)

i Uniformed members, in response to the declaration of a Tactical Alert
P

Question 20

(3) When performing patrol duties, uniformed employees operating a patrol car ____ keep the campaign hat (felt or straw) readily available within the vehicle.

Answer 20

Shall

Question 21

1. DUTY REQUIREMENTS.
   a. Required Uniforms. All uniformed employees, regardless of rank or assignment, shall possess and maintain, for immediate use, a properly fitting ____ uniform and ______ uniform, complete with required accouterments and equipment items.

Answer 21

formal,

long-sleeve blue utility,

Question 22

SOFT BODY ARMOR INCIDENTS.
a. Definition. When an officer is involved in an incident such as a shooting, assault, or vehicle accident and the soft body armor is hit by a bullet or other penetrating object or damaged in any way.

b. Reporting. As soon as practical after an incident, but no later than _____, the commander is to forward a report to the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) concerning ballistic protection afforded by the soft body armor.

Answer 22

10 working days

Question 23

(1) As dictated by sound professional judgment, the High-Visibility Reflective Safety Vest ____ be worn as soon as practical by uniformed employees under the following circumstances:

C A C D

Answer 23

shall,

(a) While actively engaged in traffic control duties at the scene of a stabilized highway closure* or obstructed roadway.

(b) While actively engaged in the investigation of a crime, collision, or other high-profile incident (after scene stabilization) close enough to the right-of-way of an active* traffic lane so as to constitute a hazard.

(c) When outside of a patrol vehicle while engaged in traffic control duties at Construction* Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program or Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program details, or sobriety checkpoints.

(d) As directed* by the on-scene commander during the activation of the Incident Command System, when officer safety and/or identification would be enhanced by the wearing of the HRSV by specified personnel.
5-19 HPM 73.5

Question 24

Uniformed employees who are absent ____ or more consecutive calendar days due to sick leave, injury time, or military leave, will have their uniform allowance decreased one month on a proportional basis for each full 30-day period.

Answer 24

30,

Question 25

Uniformed employees who are absent ____ or more days during a pay period due to _____ or _____ will have their uniform allowance decreased one month on a proportional basis for each such pay period.

Answer 25

11

suspension or nonmilitary leaves of absence

Question 26

g. Cleaning. Uniform cleaning is a cost to be incurred by the employee and is not reimbursable. However, the portion of cleaning associated with “special handling” is subject to reimbursement if it meets the following criteria:

L N S

Answer 26

(1) The uniform was soiled or stained in a specific incident in the line* of duty.

(2) The soiling or staining was not* the fault of the employee.

(3) The uniform cannot be cleaned through the normal cleaning process but must be cleaned by special* handling at the cleaners.

Question 27

(d) Comments by the supervisor are mandatory for any ratings of _____ or _____.

(e) The supervisor’s comments shall be specific and clearly document relevant officer performance issues occurring during the month. Generalized statements or nonspecific language _____ not be used.

(f) An officer’s enforcement and service activities ____ not be the sole basis for a supervisor’s performance evaluation comments.

Answer 27

Excellent or Needs Improvement,

shall,

shall,

Question 28

(2) Correspondence directed to elected state officials ____ be prepared on the ____.

Answer 28

shall,

CHP letterhead

Question 29

b. Required Wear. Soft body armor shall be worn by:

Answer 29

(1) All personnel assigned to field enforcement duties.
(2) All personnel who operate a marked patrol vehicle in uniform.
(3) All personnel participating in “live-fire” weapons training.

Question 30

(2) Accessory Items. Accessory items will be randomly checked by the inspecting uniformed employee. Therefore, the sergeant in charge should check each item listed in paragraph 2. of this chapter for each person prior to the inspection. (Cards, licenses, etc., should be placed in the _____ just prior to inspection.)

Answer 30

front trouser pocket on the holster side

Question 31

The cotton CHP-copyrighted utility baseball cap may be worn only by the following:

Answer 31

(1) Uniformed employees wearing the utility uniform, except while indoors.

(2) Flight crews performing ground duties while outside the aircraft.

(3) Uniformed employees wearing the cold weather jumpsuit.

(4) Uniformed employees wearing rainwear.

(5) Motorcycle officers, in conjunction with the work uniform (i.e., tan shirt and
breeches), may wear the cotton blue utility (baseball) cap only while engaged in traffic-related duties at a stable scene (e.g., crash, traffic control, etc.). The cotton blue utility (baseball) cap is not to be worn while eating meals; during scheduled breaks; while indoors; or while engaged in enforcement duties, etc

Question 32

3. PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNIFORMS AND PRIVATELY-OWNED EQUIPMENT.
   a. Review of Damaged Uniform or Equipment Item. Any damaged uniform or equipment item for which a reimbursement claim will be submitted ____ be examined by the claimant’s supervisor prior to being cleaned, repaired, or replaced.

b. CHP 130, Claim for Reimbursement–Uniform or Equipment Damage.
(1) A CHP 130, Claim for Reimbursement–Uniform or Equipment Damage, (Annex A of this chapter) shall be submitted in triplicate.

Answer 32

shall

Question 33

(a) The completed CHP 100s for the current annual evaluation period shall be maintained by the supervisor in a ____ file for assistance in preparing the annual performance appraisal reports.

(b) The completed CHP 100s for previous annual evaluation periods shall be maintained for five years, in a ____ folder, filed adjacent to the field personnel folder.

Answer 33

separate,

separate

Question 34

2 When interim reporting is initiated, the rater shall assign a rating of Deficient to the applicable critical task(s) on the CHP 118 and prepare a plan of action to correct the deficiency (refer to Annex E). The plan shall include:

Answer 34

a A discussion of the specific problem area(s).

b A description of all performance objectives set.

c Methods outlined to reach objectives.

d Controls involved.

e Time frames for follow-up.

Question 35

a. Program Files. Within ____ after the last training day for each training cycle, the Area commander shall ensure a compact disc containing a complete set of copies of the following documents are forwarded to the statewide FTEP coordinator:

(1) CHP 115.
(2) CHP 115A.
(3) CHP 115B (one for Ratings and one for Remediations).
(4) CHP 115C.
(5) CHP 115D.
(6) CHP 115E.
(7) CHP 115F.
(8) CHP 115G (if applicable).

Answer 35

30 days

Question 36

a. Formal Uniform.
(3) Policy for Wearing.

(a) The formal uniform shall be worn by all uniformed personnel when representing the Department at official functions such as funerals, memorial services, formal personnel inspections, Academy graduations, award presentations, or as directed by an employee’s commander.

(b) Employees may wear the formal uniform as a work uniform at their discretion. However, the formal uniform ____ be worn when the need for uniformity or officer safety dictates otherwise.

Answer 36

shall not

Question 37

b. Policy for Wearing. The campaign hat shall be worn by uniformed employees under the following conditions:
____, ____, ____

c. Public Contact. All uniformed employees _____ wear the campaign hat (if, in the uniformed employee’s opinion, time and circumstances permit) during critical uniformed employee-public contacts (e.g., accident scenes, media contacts) where a high degree of officer recognition is essential.

Answer 37

(1) As part of the formal uniform when attending official functions such as funerals, memorial services, formal personnel inspections, Academy graduations, awards presentations, or as directed by the commander.

(2) When uniformed employees are performing traffic control or crowd control duties and peace officer recognition is essential.

(3) When on the grounds or within the confines of the State Capitol, all uniformed employees shall wear the approved hat.

should,

Question 38

(k) Sideburns and Mustaches.
1 Uniformed employees shall be clean-shaven; however, neatly trimmed sideburns and mustaches are permissible.

2 Sideburns shall not extend below the bottom of the ears and shall end with a clean-shaven horizontal line. The maximum width at the bottom of the sideburns shall not exceed ____.

3 Mustaches shall not extend more than ____ beyond the corners of the mouth nor below the vermillion border of the upper lip, or more than ____ below the corner of the mouth. Waxed ends or points are prohibited.

Answer 38

1 1/2 inches,

1/2 inch,

1/4 inch

Question 39

(4) To prevent theft, ERRBAs and carriers shall be stored in ____ or ____ and secured within departmental vehicles where they will not be identifiable.

(5) Prior to being carried in the field, a supervisor ___ inspect the ERRBA and carrier to ensure they meet the specifications contained in HPG 73.6, Chapter 2.

Answer 39

bags or containers,

shall

Question 40

2. POLICY.
   a. In the event a uniformed employee is ordered to military duty exceeding ____, the commander shall ensure all of the employee’s Department-issued equipment is accounted for and stored securely at their command.

Answer 40

90 days,