50.5 Civil Disturbance Flashcards
T/F
Commanders and designated supervisors may accept missions from the responsible local authorities.
True, but CHP always stays under direct CHP command
All employees must remain vigilant for improper/questionable conduct and take:
to ensure compliance with departmental policies.
immediate corrective action
Managers/supervisors must also maintain _________ within the ranks and ensure the _________ of crowd control formations.
discipline
integrity
T/F
Personnel are never justified in utilizing the PR-24 baton as described in the Assertive Contact or Forcible Contact mode on seated or prone passive demonstrators.
True
The PR-24 baton may be utilized, within policy, when demonstrators are aggressive in their resistance to law enforcement, (e.g., attempts to strike officers with their hands or by kicking with their feet). Mere locking of arms or legs is not justification to strike demonstrators to cause them to disentangle.
This plan is designed to reflect the objectives, strategy, and specific actions determined necessary for management of spontaneous events.
Incident Action Plan
This plan is designed to be used for anticipated/scheduled events.
Operational Plan
The authority to disperse persons on state property resides in Title 13, Chapter 11, of the California Code of Regulations, Section 1861, and California Government Code Section 11126.5
T
Crowd Dispersal authority for locations where the CHP has primary investigative authority resides in Section ______ of the Vehicle Code (VC). Arrest for failing to disperse would be for a violation of _____.
2410
2800
This section states members of the CHP are authorized to direct traffic according to law, and, in the event of a fire or other emergency, or to expedite traffic or insure safety.
2410 CVC.
This section allows local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution, regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on highways; regulating traffic with traffic officers; regulating traffic with traffic control devices; and regulating traffic with specially designated persons under certain circumstances.
21100 CVC.
This section mandates all persons in or upon any vehicular crossing must at all times comply with any lawful order, signal, or direction by voice or hand of any member of the CHP or an employee of the Department of Transportation who is a peace officer.
23253 CVC.
This section states no person shall remain in or upon any state property after having been ordered or directed by a member of the California Highway Patrol or the person having charge of the facility to leave said property, provided, said order or direction to leave is issued after determination that one or more of the following has occurred: (Noises, obstructing/interfering with use of state property, closed area, emergency order). Engaging in any conduct within the state capitol which disrupts the orderly conduct of official business is a misdemeanor.
Title 13, Chapter 11. §1861 CCR.
When a potential or actual threat to public safety is identified by any uniformed on-duty supervisor or above (including OICs), he/she shall have the authority to order:
a tactical alert.
Tactical alert exercises shall be conducted at least:
to keep personnel aware of procedures and maintain overall efficiency.
twice per calendar year
The number of motorcycle sergeants, motorcycle officers, car officers, special duty officers, sergeants, lieutenants, non-. uniformed personnel, etc., are to be identified by using a
CHP 701 A, Squad/Support Personnel Tactical Alert Report.
T/F
The Department of Personnel Administration granted the CHP an exemption allowing for the provision of meals and lodging within 50 miles of an employee’s home or headquarters. This exemption only applies to employees who are on duty at a specific location during a emergency.
True
Billing shall be for actual meals consumed supported by meal tickets or vouchers
A team is the smallest common element of a unit and normally consists of:
three officers, or one sergeant and two officers.
The following is a list of approved formations:
(a) Column of Files (b) Skirmish Line Annex B (c) The Wedge Annex C (d) Echelon/Diagonal Annex D (e) Company/Platoon-On-Line Annex E (f) Encirclement Annex F (g) “T” Formation Annex G (h) Sweeping Box Annex H
The cite and release/booking area should have at least ____ booking officers.
two
T/F
One CHP 216 shall be completed for each event, that incorporates all the arrestees and their charges.
False, a 216 shall be completed for each arrestee.
All deployments of chemical agents and specialty weapon systems shall be included in the _____-______ ______ in addition to using the appropriate departmental forms/programs. In instances where an after-action report is not completed, the use of chemical agents may be reported on a:
After-action report
CHP 51, Memorandum.
Attempts to roll grenades further than approximately:
should not be made.
seven to ten yards
All uniformed employees shall display proficiency in the distraction/arrest and control techniques for demonstrators engaging in civil disobedience described in this manual on a _________ basis.
annual
The four new civil disturbance modes are
Crowd control incidents
Passive Resistance
Active Resistance
Assaultive Resistance
When deployed in a tactical formation (e.g., Line Formation), the standard holding position of the baton should be the:
long extended.
Passive Resistance Protesters.
Behavior is:
Baton position:
Compliance gained through:
nonviolent and does not pose an immediate threat to the safety of officers or others
Secured in the ring or held in the basic tuck position.
control holds.
T/F
A lawful order to disperse and a use of force warning need not be given prior to utilizing pain compliance through control holds to disentangle demonstrators.
False, shall be given
Active Resistance Protesters.
Behavior is:
Baton position:
Baton may be used to
nonviolent and does not pose an immediate threat to the safety of officers or others, although the subject might physically evade, tense, or run away. The severity of the crime and level of resistance is minimal.
Long extended.
to apply pressure to guide or direct the a surging person back. This action is not intended as a strike.
Force other than ______ _____ should not be used against __________ or __________ resisting members of a crowd who are attempting to disperse but are unable to move because of the press of the crowd. This includes persons posing no imminent threat to the officers or other persons.
control holds
passively or actively
Assaultive Resistance Protesters. The behavior is:
Baton position:
Reasonable Force options are:
subject is assaultive towards the officer and/or others and presents a clear safety threat.
Long extended.
(a) Baton strikes. (b) Electronic control device deployment. (c) Aerosol subject restraint. (d) Specialty munitions weapons
The squad leader extends right arm vertically overhead with hand closed in a fist.
Column of files
The squad leader holds arms outstretched from sides, fingers extended and palms facing down.
Line formation
Squad leader gives command, “Post.”
Column of files
The squad leader holds arms outstretched from sides, fingers extended and palms facing forward.
LINE FORMATION - TACTICAL SPACING.
The unit leader holds arms outstretched from sides, hands fisted, palms facing down.
LINE FORMATION - CLOSE SUPPORT (TWO-SQUAD PLATOON).
The unit leader clasps both hands in front of his upper torso/head region and moves his hands in a clapping motion from clasped to unclasped several times.
Line relief
With all squads in Column of Files, the unit leader holds arms outstretched from sides at shoulder level and calls a Line Formation. The Unit leader then calls for lateral support with arms outstretched from sides at shoulder level with a 90-degree bend at the crook of the arm, hands open and above the head, and palms facing forward.
Line formation with lateral support
Officer holds side handle baton in both hands high over their head.
Emergency Line
T/F
An Emergency Line can be called by any member of the squad/platoon/company when the need arises.
True
The unit leader extends arms overhead, with hands open and fingertips touching, forming a circle.
Encirclement
Officers performing the Encirclement Formation maneuver should carry the baton in:
depending on the appropriate operational guidelines.
either the basic tuck or long extended position,
The unit leader extends arms overhead, with closed fists touching, forming a circle.
Encirclement Close Support
After Squad 2 has been called into a Line Formation, the unit leader holds arms outstretched from sides at shoulder level, with a 90-degree bend at the crook of the arm, hands open and above the head, and palms facing forward. The unit leader then moves arms to the front, palms facing rearward. The unit leader then moves arms back to the original position. This motion is performed several times.
Separation Formation
The unit leader raises arms above head, fists closed, and crossing arms at the wrists, indicating a Crossbow Formation is to be performed.
Crossbow
The unit leader leaves one hand clinched in a fist, while the other hand grasps the clinched hand at the base of the wrist. (Refer to Photo 5-11.) The unit leader will alternate between the Crossbow sign and the arrest sign several times.
Crossbow Arrest.
The unit leader leaves one hand clinched in a fist, while the other hand covers the knuckles and finger portion of the clinched fist. (Refer to Photo 5-12.) The unit leader will alternate between the Crossbow sign and the rescue sign several times.
Crossbow Rescue.
The unit leader transitions from the Crossbow sign to the Line Formation sign.
Crossbow Line.
The unit leader places a cupped hand towards their mouth.
Don mask
The unit leader holds arms horizontally to the ground while moving hands in and out towards shoulders.
Emergency masking
The maximum effective distance of a tactical rifle is ____ yards, compared to that of a shotgun which is ___ yards.
200
30
T/F
Squad leaders may authorize the assignment of rifle officers and chemical agent officers.
False Only the on-scene CHP incident commander
Motorcycle squads should have a minimum of ___ motorcycle officers, including the squad leader.
ten
Motorcycle officers should dismount their motorcycles once on scene and on line, unless (2):
1 Supervisor approves the squad to remain on their motorcycles.
2 The motorcycles are not next to the officers on line.
The planned use of motorcycles during a riot is
prohibited.
T/F
Shields can be used to physically guide or assist in controlling the movement of a crowd only in accordance with departmental policy and sound professional judgment
True
Use of the wooden dowel as a distraction tool during an incident may only be authorized by
the incident commander or, in their absence, the ranking on-scene manager/supervisor.
Use of the wooden dowel is authorized only during ________ demonstrations involving persons employing _________ tactics.
unlawful
resistance
Departmentally-approved control holds and distraction techniques will be used to gain compliance and control the movements of arrestees who do not adhere to verbal commands, only with
incident commander approval.
T/F
Use of the Mass Arrest Restraint Chain (MARC)-30 arrest chain may only be authorized by the incident commander or ranking on-scene manager/supervisor.
True
T/F
Personnel assigned to arrest squads will be responsible for all aspects of the arrest process, from the point of arrest to the delivery of arrestees to the booking facility.
True
T/F
Minors under 12 years of age should not normally be arrested.
True
Minors under the age of __ who are not arrested and who are in the company of an adult who is arrested shall be transported to a child protective services agency facility or released to a child protective services agency representative.
12
During the arrest squad briefing, arrest squad officers should prepare at least ___ sets of two 3-inch by 5-inch arrest control cards (cards may be obtained at the Area level) as follows:
ten
Officers shall print a control number on each set of cards. The control number shall consist of the officer’s identification number and a sequential number (i.e., 15594-1, 15594-2, 15594-3).
The cite and release/booking area should staffed by at least
two booking officers.
T/F
The booking officers shall complete all necessary booking-related forms (e.g., CHP 215, Notice to Appear; CHP 216, Arrest – Investigation Report; local booking forms).
True
The booking officer shall then return all CHP 215s, CHP 216s, and arrest control cards to the incident recorder.
Reports requiring documentation for additional charges (e.g., contraband) shall be
returned to the arresting officer who will complete a CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental.
Stand up procedures (shall/should) not be utilized until
Should
a dispersal order and use of force warning have been given by the incident commander or, in their absence, the ranking on-scene manager/supervisor.
Never secure more than ___ demonstrators to the arrest chain.
Once arrestees are attached to the chain, a minimum of:
shall be assigned to provide security.
30
one officer
T/F
Managers/supervisors shall be responsible for the discipline and actions of subordinate uniformed personnel who have been authorized to use chemical agents and departmental specialty weapons.
True
Squad leaders shall maintain a CHP 701B, Personnel Roster and Resource Record, indicating the:
of equipment issued to each squad/team member.
type and quantities
