50.5 Civil Disturbance Planning and Operations Flashcards

1
Q

The CHP will normally respond to what type of incidents involving civil unrest/disobedience?

A

Those affecting state property where the Department has primary investigative authority.

(HPM 50.5, Chapter 1)

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2
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The CHP will respond to official requests for mutual aid assistance made by an allied agency in accordance with existing policy and the ______________.

A

California Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan

(HPM 50.5, Chapter 1)

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3
Q

According to NIMS and SEMS standards, a request for mutual aid by an allied agency for a Mobile Field Force is defined as a minimum of _______ CHP uniformed personnel to be dispatched in _______ general purpose patrol vehicles.

A

52; 14

HPM 50.5, Chapter 1

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4
Q

True or False: departmental personnel committed to the support of local law enforcement agencies during civil disturbance or crowd control incidents shall remain under CHP command and control.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 1

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5
Q

Uniformed employees of the Department shall use the _________ as the personnel and management protocol for all emergency incidents occurring within CHP jurisdiction.

A

Incident Command System

HPM 50.5, Chapter 1

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6
Q

HPM 50.5, Civil Disturbance Planning and Operations Manual, Chapter 2, Operational Guidelines, shall be reviewed by each uniformed employee on a _______ basis.

A

Quarterly

HPM 50.5, Chapter 1

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7
Q

All uniformed employees shall demonstrate knowledge of all tactical formations described in HPM 50.5, Chapter 5 (Tactical Formations) on a ________ basis.

A

Annual

HPM 50.5, Chapter 1

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8
Q

All uniformed employees shall demonstrate proficiency in the distractions/arrest and control techniques for demonstrators engaging in civil disobedience on a _________ basis.

A

Annual

HPM 50.5, Chapter 1

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9
Q

All persons have the right to assemble, demonstrate, protest, rally, or perform other activities protected by the __________.

A

First Amendment of the US Constitution

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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10
Q

“Passive resistance protesters” refer to persons who intentionally and unlawfully oppose a lawful order of a peace officer during an arrest situation but do not engage in ___________.

A

Physical resistance

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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11
Q

Bracing, tensed muscles, interlocking arms, and running away in response to lawful orders from peace officers are characteristics of _________.

A

“Active resistance protesters”

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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12
Q

Aggressive or combative behavior that attempts or threatens to assault an officer or another are characteristics of _________.

A

“Assaultive resistance protesters”

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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13
Q

According to Graham v. Connor, the use of force must be _________ under the totality of the circumstances.

A

Objectively reasonable

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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14
Q

Personnel are authorized to carry the side-handled baton in what two positions during civil disturbance/crowd control situations involving “passive resistance protesters.”

A

1) Secured in the ring
2) Basic tuck position

(HPM 50.5, Chapter 2)

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15
Q

True or False: uniformed employees are authorized to strike demonstrators with the side-handled baton when the demonstrators are seated or standing and entangled.

A

False

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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16
Q

When uniformed personnel are engaging “active resistance protesters,” they are authorized to carry the side-handled baton on the _________ position.

A

Long extended

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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17
Q

What force options are authorized against “assaultive resistance protesters” attempting to strike officers with their hands, kicking with their feet, or throwing objects at the officers.

A

1) Baton strikes
2) ECD (Taser)
3) Aerosol subject restraint
4) Specialty munitions weapons

(HPM 50.5, Chapter 2)

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18
Q

Section 407 PC defines a/an ___________ as “whenever two or more persons assemble together to do an unlawful act, or do a lawful act in a violent, boisterous, or tumultuous manner.”

A

Unlawful assembly

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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19
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Section 404(a) PC defines a/an ________ as “any use of force or violence, disturbing the peace, or any threat to use force or violence accompanied by immediate power of execution by two or more persons acting together, and without the authority of law.”

A

Riot

HPM 50.5, Chapter 2

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20
Q

The primary purpose of a/an ___________ is to control or move a crowd by using only those tactics and the amount of necessary force to cause the desired response or movement.

A

Tactical unit

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

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21
Q

Effective formations should create both a _________ and a _________ deterrent.

A

psychological; physical

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

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22
Q

A _________ is usually composed of a leader (preferably a sergeant) and 11 officers.

A

Squad

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

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23
Q

The ___________ is responsible for the overall direction and discipline of the squad.

A

Squad leader

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

24
Q

___________ should be designated by the squad leader to assume command in the squad leader’s absence.

A

Linebackers

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

25
Q

The ___________ is the tactical unit that has the primary responsibility to make arrests and perform rescue tactics.

A

Arrest squad

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

26
Q

A _________ is composed of two or three squads normally working as a single unit with a common mission.

A

Platoon

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

27
Q

A _________ is composed of a minimum of four squads working as a single unit with a common mission and close geographical assignment.

A

Company

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

28
Q

The _________ is responsible for the overall direction and discipline of the company.

A

Company Commander

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

29
Q

A ___________ is composed of two or more companies.

A

Battalion

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

30
Q

The ___________ is responsible for ensuring company commanders maintain overall direction and discipline of their respective companies.

A

Battalion Commander

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

31
Q

True or False: the incident commander or ranking on-scene manager/supervisor may modify formations to meet tactical needs.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 5

32
Q

In addition to departmental policy, California Penal Code Section _______ gives authority to use reasonable force to make arrests.

A

Section 835

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

33
Q

True or False: disentanglement of protesters who are locked together shall only be performed by personnel who have received specialized departmental training in disentanglement.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

34
Q

Incident commanders shall ensure timely notice is given to all involved allied agencies regarding the possibility of ___________ at planned events.

A

Multiple arrests

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

35
Q

True or False: CHP managers and supervisors shall ensure proper departmental arrest procedures are followed, regardless of techniques employed by other agencies.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

36
Q

True or False: resisters shall not be dragged for an unnecessary distance.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

37
Q

What is the minimum number of officers required when it becomes necessary to lift or carry an arrestee?

A

Three

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

38
Q

True or False: use of the wooden dowel as a distraction tool may not be used unless authorized by the incident commander or ranking on-scene manager/supervisor.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

39
Q

True or False: arrestees restrained through the use of handcuffs or flex-cuffs may be linked together with a single flex-cuff to form a chain.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

40
Q

True or False: members of an arrest squad are responsible for all aspects of the arrest process, from arrest to booking.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

41
Q

What two considerations should be taken into account when establishing a location for pre-booking procedures where violent arrestees are encountered?

A

1) Out of view & safe distance from crowd
2) Allow vehicular transportation to arrive at rear

(HPM 50.5, Chapter 6)

42
Q

True or False: support staff should be assigned to make video recordings of arrest and booking procedures if the equipment is available.

A

True

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

43
Q

Minors under _______ years of age should not normally be arrested.

A

12

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

44
Q

In the event that an adult is arrested while accompanied by a child aged 12 to 17, a supervisor may release the child to a responsible adult if the parent or legal guardian gives ________ consent.

A

Written

HPM 50.5, Chapter 6

45
Q

In the event that an adult is arrested while accompanied by a child under the age of 12, what is to be done with the child?

A

He/she is to be transported and released to a child protective services agency.

(HPM 50.5, Chapter 6)

46
Q

The _______________ tests and approves specialty weapons systems and munitions as technology advances.

A

Weapons Training Unit

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

47
Q

Approved _________ and __________ are to be used to move or protect personnel in situations involving hostile crowds where aggressive and combative behavior is involved.

A

Chemical agents and munitions

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

48
Q

Where are chemical agents, specialty weapons, specialty munitions, and other protective equipment assigned?

A

Division

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

49
Q

Civil disturbance squad leaders shall maintain a _____________ form indicating the type and quantities of equipment issued to each squad/team leader.

A

CHP 701B, Personnel Roster and Resource Record

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

50
Q

____________ shall ensure all civil disturbance equipment not personally assigned is returned to Division.

A

Squad leaders

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

51
Q

How often shall chemical protective masks be inspected?

A

Quarterly and prior to use

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

52
Q

An area where chemical agents have been deployed is considered contaminated and may remain so for up to _________, depending upon its use and weather conditions.

A

24 hours

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

53
Q

What is the method for cleaning skin contaminated by chemical agents?

A

Wash with lukewarm, soapy water

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

54
Q

If an arrestee has been contaminated by a chemical agent, the _________ shall be notified.

A

Booking officer

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

55
Q

All deployments of chemical agents and specialty weapons systems shall be included in the __________ report in addition to using the appropriate departmental forms.

A

After-action

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

56
Q

How many types of chemical agents are authorized for use by the Department?

A

Three

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7

57
Q

How shall chemical masks be stored?

A

In their carrying case

HPM 50.5, Chapter 7