70.12, Mounted Patrol Flashcards

1
Q

In what year was the Mounted Patrol Unit created?

A

1986

HPM 70.12, Chapter 1

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2
Q

Officers assigned to the Mounted Patrol Unit __________ (should/shall) not initiate traffic stops on vehicles.

A

Should not

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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3
Q

A Mounted Patrol Unit officer initiating a traffic stop on a vehicle shall use what methods/signals to initiate the stop.

A

Verbal command, whistle, or hand gesture

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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4
Q

Mounted Patrol Unit officers ___________ (should/shall) dismount before approaching the driver or occupant(s) of a vehicle.

A

Should

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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5
Q

True or False: a Mounted Patrol Unit officer may continue to pursue a driver who fails to comply with a lawful order to stop.

A

True

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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6
Q

What is the overall length of the “horse baton”?

A

40 inches

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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7
Q

The “horse baton” is generally used as a ___________ (defensive/offensive) weapon.

A

Defensive

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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8
Q

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.”

A

True

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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9
Q

When deployed for crowd control in a tactical situation, the Mounted Patrol Unit shall consist of no fewer than ________ officers.

A

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

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10
Q

What are the two components of the Basic Assessment Test (BAT) for mounted patrol?

A

1) Basic equestrian skills test
2) Horse sensory test

(HPM 70.12, Chapter 4)

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11
Q

True or False: in order to meet selection criteria, an applicant to the Mounted Patrol Unit must own a horse.

A

True

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

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12
Q

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.

A

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

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13
Q

Officers assigned full-time to the Mounted Patrol Unit shall attend no fewer than _______ training sessions per month.

A

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

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14
Q

Officers assigned part-time to the Mounted Patrol Unit shall attend no fewer than _______ training sessions per year.

A

18

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

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15
Q

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.

A

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

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16
Q

How many Mounted Patrol Unit officers make up a Color Guard detail?

A

2 to 4

HPM 70.12, Chapter 6

17
Q

Within the formation of a Mounted Patrol Unit Color Guard detail, where is the National Color (US flag) carried?

A

In the center, to the marching right of the California State flag.

(HPM 70.12, Chapter 6)

18
Q

True or False: during the National Anthem, all flags being carried by the Color Guard shall salute (dip) out of respect.

A

False (only the CA flag salutes - the US flag remains erect)

HPM 70.12, Chapter 6