150.1, Awards Flashcards

1
Q

Name the four types of Division-level awards available to Departmental Employees, Civilians, and Allied Agency Personnel.

A

(1) Division Chief’s Commendation for Community Engagement.
(2) Division Chief’s Commendation.
(3) Certificate of Community Service.
(4) Certificate of Appreciation.

(HPM 150.1, 5-3)

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2
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Nominations for Division-level awards originating in any Division organizational unit shall be submitted to ______for final approval.

A

Division

HPM 150.1, 5-3

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3
Q

The Division Chief’s Commendation is presented for a commendable performance by a departmental employee or organizational unit that does not meet
the level of a __________.

A

State- or Department-level award.

HPM 150.1, 5-4

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4
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The proposed text for the Division Chef’s Commendation award certificate shall be prepared by the initiating command and should not exceed ____words.

A

100 words.

HPM 150.1, 5-4

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5
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The ___________ is an award presented to a civilian or an employee of an allied government agency for exceptional acts.

A

Certificate of Community Service

HPM 150.1, 5-5

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The proposed text for the Certificate of Community Service award certificate shall be prepared by the initiating command and should not exceed ____words.

A

100 words.

HPM 150.1, 5-6

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7
Q

The _____is an International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) national awards program that recognizes
excellence in traffic safety programs.

A

National Law Enforcement Challenge (NLEC)

HPM 150.1, CH. 10

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8
Q

The _____, which is modeled after the NLEC, is a statewide awards program recognizing excellence in traffic safety programs in California.

A

California Law Enforcement Challenge (CLEC)

HPM 150.1, CH. 10

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9
Q

What type of awards are bestowed upon Departmental employees who have demonstrated an extraordinary act of heroism?

A

State-level valor awards.

HPM 150.1, 2-3

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10
Q

What are the two types of Medal of Valor awards?

A
Special Act (Gold Medal)
Special Service (Silver Medal)

HPM 150.1, 2-6

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11
Q

The ________________ is an act by an individual employee, or team of employees, which results in an exceptional contribution to improving state government.

A

Superior Accomplishment Award

HPM 150.1, 3-3

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12
Q

May an employee purchase his or her own 25-year service award?

A

No. HPM 150.1, 3-9

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13
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How many Area/Section level awards are available?

A

Three

HPM 150.1, 6-3

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14
Q

What are the names of the three area/section awards?

A

1) Commander’s certificate of Commendation
2) Certificate of Community Service
3) Certificate of Appreciation

(HPM 150.1, 6-3)

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15
Q

A __________ is an award for an adopted suggestion that results in an intangible benefit and/or identifiable tangible benefit.

A

Merit Award

HPM 150.1, 1-3

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16
Q

The ___________ is the highest honor that the state bestows upon its employees.

A

Medal of valor

HPM 150.1, 1-3

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17
Q

Each CHP division shall identify a liason at the rank of ________ or above who will coordinate the (NLEC) requests from the commissioner’s support unit.

A

Sergeant

HPM 150.1, 1-4

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18
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What does (NLEC) stand for?

A

National Law Enforcement Challenge

HPM 150.1, 1-4

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19
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The _____________ was established to review all state level valor award nominations submitted in accordance with the manual and provide recommendations to the Commissioner concerning award submissions.

A

California Highway Patrol Awards Board.

HPM 150.1, 1-4

20
Q

How many personnel comprise the CHP Awards Board?

A

One (non voting) chief and five voting members

HPM 150.1, 1-4

21
Q

Nominees for the Lifetime Achievement award must have been active in law enforcement training for a minimum of _____ years.

A

15 years

HPM 150.1, 9-9

22
Q

In addition to state and departmental awards, additional awards are available to uniformed members of the CHP presented by which three agencies?

A

CA DOJ, Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and CA State Firefighter’s Association (CSFA).

(HPM 150.1, 8-3)

23
Q

When a CHP employee or civilian makes a Special Act, Meritorious Achievement, Superior Effort, or Community Service nomination is made for an act involving the application of first aid techniques, what agency may present an award after proper notification protocols?

A

The American Red Cross may bestow the American Red Cross Award.

(HPM 150.1, 8-3)

24
Q

An award to an officer for performing an act, or acts, under emergency conditions where bravery is involved but which is not above and beyond the call of duty.

A

Meritorious Achievement.

HPM 150.1, 8-3

25
Q

An award for which attention to duty consistently reflects exemplary job performance over and above the standard level expected for the position involved.

A

Outstanding Performance.

HPM 150.1, 8-3

26
Q

An award for performing an act under emergency conditions not involving bravery, where unusual effort is involved and where such an act results directly in the saving of human life or directly sustains life even though the injury or condition proves not to be survivable.

A

Superior Effort.

HPM 150.1, 8-3

27
Q

Meritorious Achievement, Outstanding Performance, and Superior Effort, are bestowed by the Office of the Attorney General and classified as Peace Officer ______ __ ________.

A

Peace Officer Letters of Commendation.

HPM 150.1, 8-3

28
Q

An award bestowed by the CA State Firefighters Association to individuals who voluntarily risk their lives to an extraordinary degree to save, or attempt to save, another life.

A

CSFA Medal of Valor.

HPM 150.1, 8-5

29
Q

An award bestowed by the CA State Firefighters Association to individuals who voluntarily assist others who are risking their lives to save another life.

A

CSFA Award of Merit.

HPM 150.1, 8-6

30
Q

True or False: Awards bestowed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and CA State Firefighters Association (CSFA) provide uniform accouterments to be displayed on the CHP Uniform shirt pocket flaps.

A

False.

HPM 150.1, 8-4&7

31
Q

The _________ recognizes departmental employees, allied agency personnel, or civilians, who have performed extraordinary acts extending far above and beyond the normal call of duty or service at great risk to their own safety to save human life or state property.

A

Commissioner’s Medal of Distinction

HPM 150.1, 4-6

32
Q

The ______ recognizes exceptional performance by any departmental organizational unit which enhances the Department’s efficiency, image, or both.

A

The Commissioner’s Unit Citation

HPM 150.1, 4-7

33
Q

The _______ is presented annually by the Office of the Commissioner for exceptional performance by a commander in building or strengthening community relations within the geographical location of their respective command.

A

The Commissioner’s Commendation for Community Engagement.

HPM 150.1, 4-9

34
Q

The ____ award is meant for the performing of an act, or acts, under emergency conditions where bravery is involved but which is not above and beyond the normal call of duty.

A

The Meritorious Achievement Award. (Consists of a CHP 123)

HPM 150.1, 4-10

35
Q

The _____ award is presented for attention to duty which consistently reflects exemplary job performance over and above the standard level expected for the position involved. This award can be utilized for exceptional performance in enhancing public trust through community engagement.

A

The Outstanding Performance Award.

HPM 150.1, 4-12

36
Q

The _____ award is presented for the performance of an act under emergency conditions not involving bravery, where unusual effort is involved, and where such act results directly in the saving of human life or directly sustains human life even though the injury or condition proves non survivable.

A

The Superior-Effort Act Award

HPM 150.1, 4-14

37
Q

The _____ award is presented for the development or improvement in methods or procedures which results in a significant contribution to the efficient operation of the Department.

A

The Superior-effort SERVICE Award. (Consists of a CHP 123)

HPM 150.1, 4-16

38
Q

The ____ award is presented for the performance of emergency medical aid which required extraordinary effort and resulted in the saving of a human life.

A

The Life-Saving Medical Award. (Consists of a CHP 123)

HPM 150.1, 4-17

39
Q

To obtain the Annual Fitness Award Pin, you must achieve a passing score in four the five tasks and must have a total point score of __ or more.

A

50 or more. (AFC is voluntary)

HPM 150.1, 4-19

40
Q

Employees are eligible to qualify for these two designated shooting award classifications

A

Master: issued to those who qualify under Master time limits on the TOQC, Pistol

Expert: issued to those who qualify under Expert time limits on the TOQC, Pistol

HPM 150.1 4-19

41
Q

Officers AND Sergeants who, during a 12-month period, meet any of the following criteria, should receive the 10851 Award- WHITE

A

1) 6 separate rolling stolens or
2) Recover 12 stolens of which 3 are rolling or
3) Uncover a theft ring (chop shop) which results in the arrest of 2 or more suspects and recovery of at least 10 vehicle.

HPM 150.1, 4-20

42
Q

Officers and Sergeants who meet the criteria for the White 10851 Award FIVE times are awarded the ________ 10851 pin.

A

Blue Master 10851 Award. (in lieu of a fifth white 10851 award)

HPM 150.1, 4-21

43
Q

Officers and Sergeants who meet the criteria for the Blue 10851 Award FIVE times are awarded the ________ 10851 pin.

A

Gold Lifetime Achievement 10851 Award

HPM 150.1, 4-22

44
Q

The _____ is presented for commendable performance by a departmental employee who does not justify a state-level award, but deserves higher recognition than a Division level award

A

The Commissioner’s Commendation

HPM 150.1, 4-23

45
Q

The _____ is presented to retiring departmental personnel, allied agency personnel, private civilians, or organizations that have supported, enhanced, or assisted the department in the performance of regular duties and responsibilities; and for performance of an extraordinary act, or acts.

A

The Commissioner’s Resolution

HPM 150.1, 4-24

46
Q

TRUE/FALSE: The Departments 10851 Award program is available to allied law enforcement agencies upon their request.

A

TRUE.

HPM 150.1 4-27