50.5 Civil Disturbance Flashcards
If a request for mutual aid is made by an allied agency for
Mobile Field Force is made, what is the minimum number of
uniformed personnel and general purpose patrol vehicles?
52 CHP uniformed personnel in 14 general
purpose patrol vehicles.
How often are all uniformed employees required to display
knowledge of all tactical formations?
Annually.
Definition: Intentional and unlawful opposition to a lawful order
of a peace officer during arrest situations but involves no
physical resistance.
Passive Resistance Protester
Definition: Intentional and unlawful opposition to a lawful order
of a peace officer during arrest situations but involves no
physical resistance.
Active Resistance Protester
Use of Force shall be documented on a .
CHP 216
If dealing with Passive Resistance Protesters, what posistion
should your Baton Posistion be?
Secured in ring or held in the low ready posistion.
How many Sergeant(s)/ Officers usually make up a squad?
1 Sergeant and 11 Officers
When nessasary how many officers shall be used to
carry an arresteer?
Three officers.
When is the use of a wooden dowel authorized?
Only during unlawful demonstrations.
Only by personnel who have received departmental training.
Only when autorized by the incident commander.
What needs to be done before utilizing pain compliance through
control holds to disentangle demonstrators?
A lawful order to disperse and a use of force warning shall be given prior to utilizing pain compliance through control holds to
disentangle demonstrators.
According to the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and
the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), a
request for mutual aid by an allied agency for Mobile Field Force is defined
as a minimum of ____CHP uniformed personnel, to be dispatched in ____
general purpose patrol vehicles, unless otherwise specified in writing by
the requesting agency.
52 / 14
A public gathering requiring law enforcement
response and utilization of crowd management, intervention, and control strategies.
In addition to lawful assemblies, these crowd control incidents may include unlawful
assemblies, riots, and other forms of civil disturbance
Crowd control Incidents
Intentional and unlawful opposition to a lawful
order of a peace officer during arrest situations but involves no physical resistance
Passive Resistance Protesters
Intentional and unlawful opposition to a lawful
order of a peace officer in a physical manner (e.g., bracing, tensed muscles,
interlocked arms, running away)
Active Resistance Protesters
Aggressive or combative behavior which
attempts or threatens to assault an officer or another
Assaultive Resistance Protesters
the CHP will normally respond to what types of civil unrest/disobedience incidents
Incident which affects state or co hwys where the Dept has primary invest authority
Incident which affects state prop where the Dept has primary invest authority
Official request for mutual aid assistance made by an allied agency
What are Passive Resistance Protesters
Intentional and unlawful opposition to a lawful order of a peace officer during arrest situations but involves no physical resistance
What are Active Resistance Protesters
Intentional and unlawful opposition to a lawful order of a peace officer in a physical manner (e.g., bracing, tensed muscles, interlocked arms, running away).
What are Assaultive Resistance Protesters
Aggressive or combative behavior which attempts or threatens to assault an officer or another
Name the basic element of a tactical unit, and composition
Squad. Squad leader (preferably a Sgt), 11 Ofcrs, 4 cars
What is the purpose of the Arrest squad
Primary responsibility to make arrests and perform rescue tactics
When can the wooden dowel be used
When authorized by incident commander and only by personnel who have been trained in its use
What is the standard baton condition
The long extended position
A request for mutual aid by an allied agency for Mobile Field Force is defined as:
a minimum of 52 CHP uniformed personnel, to be dispatched in 14 general purpose patrol vehicles
Uniformed employees are required to show knowledge of tactical formations how often
Annually
The Department will normally respond to what types of civil disturbances?
- If they affect state or county highways
- At the official request for mutual aid by an allied agency
Can Department personnel be under the command of another agency at a civil disturbance?
No
Can an allied agency determine use of force rules or rules of engagement at an incident if they are the IC?
NO. We always follow our own policies
How often are the policies of this HPM and chapter two, Operational Guidelines and Modes, to be reviewed by all uniformed employees?
Once a quarter
Who determines the “operational mode” of engagement?
Individual employees
How many operational modes are there (name them)?
- Visible presence mode
- Non-aggressive contact mode
- Assertive contact mode
- Forcible contact mode
What is the primary weapon used in squad formations?
The PR-24
What kind of posturing is there in the visible presence mode?
None, no defensive or offensive posturing
Do all modes require employees to be in formation?
NO, visible presence mode does not REQUIRE being in formation
In nonaggressive contact mode, physical contact is _________ and___________.
- Non-injurious
- Low-profile
The purpose of contact in nonaggressive mode is to_______________.
Direct the movement of participants/crowds
Where is the baton in visible presence mode?
In the ring (may be at port arms)
How is the baton carried in nonaggressive mode?
Port arms
Can the baton be used to move people in nonaggressive mode?
Yes, but NOT with aggressive extensions
When is assertive contact mode used?
When participants engage in VERBAL confrontation, but physically comply.