70.12, Mounted Patrol Flashcards
In what year was the Mounted Patrol Unit created?
1986
HPM 70.12, Chapter 1
Officers assigned to the Mounted Patrol Unit __________ (should/shall) not initiate traffic stops on vehicles.
Should not
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
A Mounted Patrol Unit officer initiating a traffic stop on a vehicle shall use what methods/signals to initiate the stop.
Verbal command, whistle, or hand gesture
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
Mounted Patrol Unit officers ___________ (should/shall) dismount before approaching the driver or occupant(s) of a vehicle.
Should
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
True or False: a Mounted Patrol Unit officer may continue to pursue a driver who fails to comply with a lawful order to stop.
True
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
What is the overall length of the “horse baton”?
40 inches
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
The “horse baton” is generally used as a ___________ (defensive/offensive) weapon.
Defensive
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
True or False: the policy and procedures regarding the use of force and designated strike areas applicable for the PR-24 shall apply to the “horse baton.”
True
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
When deployed for crowd control in a tactical situation, the Mounted Patrol Unit shall consist of no fewer than ________ officers.
Two
HPM 70.12, Chapter 2
What are the two components of the Basic Assessment Test (BAT) for mounted patrol?
1) Basic equestrian skills test
2) Horse sensory test
(HPM 70.12, Chapter 4)
True or False: in order to meet selection criteria, an applicant to the Mounted Patrol Unit must own a horse.
True
HPM 70.12, Chapter 4
In order to meet the selection criteria for the Mounted Patrol Unit, an applicant must have ________ year(s) experience as a uniformed member of the Department.
Two
HPM 70.12, Chapter 4
Officers assigned full-time to the Mounted Patrol Unit shall attend no fewer than _______ training sessions per month.
Two
HPM 70.12, Chapter 4
Officers assigned part-time to the Mounted Patrol Unit shall attend no fewer than _______ training sessions per year.
18
HPM 70.12, Chapter 4
In order to meet the minimum qualifications to be a Field Training Officer with the Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU), officers must have _____ years of experience with the MPU.
Two
HPM 70.12, Chapter 4
How many Mounted Patrol Unit officers make up a Color Guard detail?
2 to 4
HPM 70.12, Chapter 6
Within the formation of a Mounted Patrol Unit Color Guard detail, where is the National Color (US flag) carried?
In the center, to the marching right of the California State flag.
(HPM 70.12, Chapter 6)
True or False: during the National Anthem, all flags being carried by the Color Guard shall salute (dip) out of respect.
False (only the CA flag salutes - the US flag remains erect)
HPM 70.12, Chapter 6
