70.17, Bicycle Program

Question 1

What command is the office of primary interest (OPI) for the Bicycle Patrol Unit?

Answer 1

Protective Services Division, Capitol Protection Section

HPM 70.17, Chapter 1

Question 2

A “split duty shift” occurs when patrol responsibilities are divided between what two types of patrol?

Answer 2

Bicycle and motor vehicle patrols

HPM 70.17, Chapter 1

Question 3

True or False: after an officer is assigned to bicycle patrol, he or she may be removed from that assignment at the commander’s discretion.

Answer 3

True

HPM 70.17, Chapter 1

Question 4

True or False: a CHP 208, Accident Prevention Report, and a Std. 270, Vehicle Accident Report are required to be completed in the event of a collision/accident involving a departmental bicycle.

Answer 4

True

HPM 70.17, Chapter 1

Question 5

True or False: when conducting traffic stops, officers assigned to bicycle patrol are required to dismount the bicycle while contacting the violator.

Answer 5

True

HPM 70.17, Chapter 2

Question 6

Officers assigned to bicycle patrol __________ (should/shall) not normally engage in a vehicle pursuit.

Answer 6

Should

HPM 70.17, Chapter 2

Question 7

Selection for assignment to the Bicycle Patrol Unit includes a requirement of at least _______ year(s) experience as a uniformed employee.

Answer 7

One year

HPM 70.17, Chapter 3

Question 8

Selection for assignment as a Bicycle Patrol Unit Sergeant includes a requirement of at least _______ year(s) experience as a sergeant.

Answer 8

One year

HPM 70.17, Chapter 3

Question 9

True or False: an employee is not eligible for assignment to the Bicycle Patrol Unit if his or her last CHP 118 (annual performance evaluation) includes a rating of less than “proficient” in any critical task.

Answer 9

True

HPM 70.17, Chapter 3

Question 10

Field training for the Bicycle Patrol Unit shall consist of a minimum of ________ working days.

Answer 10

Three

HPM 70.17, Chapter 3

Question 11

A Bicycle Patrol Unit trainee who fails to meet acceptable levels of performance shall be granted an extension period of ___________ when it is anticipated that the trainee will overcome his or her deficiencies.

Answer 11

1 - 3 days

HPM 70.17, Chapter 3

Question 12

All of the Bicycle Patrol Unit trainee’s evaluation reports shall be retained in his or her personnel folder for ______ year(s).

Answer 12

One year

HPM 70.17, Chapter 3

Question 13

Patrol bicycles and safety equipment specifications shall include what two requirements contained in 2800.1 CVC?

Answer 13

1) Bicycles shall be distinctively marked
2) Bicycle horns shall be capable of producing a minimum of 115 decibels

(HPM 70.17, Chapter 4)

Question 14

True or False: minor repairs to departmental bicycles may be performed by a member of the Bicycle Patrol Unit.

Answer 14

True

HPM 70.17, Chapter 4

Question 15

How often shall the Bicycle Unit Supervisor accompany each bicycle officer during a required daily inspection?

Answer 15

At least once per month

HPM 70.17, Chapter 4

Question 16

During routine patrol, bicycle patrol officers _________ (should/shall) ride as close as practical to the right hand curb edge of the roadway.

Answer 16

Should

HPM 70.17, Chapter 5

Question 17

True or False: a bicycle patrol officer may split traffic.

Answer 17

True

HPM 70.17, Chapter 5

Question 18

When stopping a violator, bicycle patrol officers _____________ (should/shall) not stop in front of a violator.

Answer 18

Should

HPM 70.17, Chapter 5

Question 19

During high risk stops, a bicycle patrol officer __________ (should/shall) request assistance from a marked patrol unit prior to initiating the stop.

Answer 19

Should

HPM 70.17, Chapter 5

Question 20

________ hour(s) of bicycle patrol training is required per quarter.

Answer 20

Eight hours

HPM 70.17, Chapter 6

Question 21

How many training sessions can a bicycle patrol officer miss within a 12 month period before being placed on remedial status?

Answer 21

Two

HPM 70.17, Chapter 6

Question 22

How often is a bicycle patrol officer required to attend in-service training?

Answer 22

Once every three years

HPM 70.17, Chapter 6

Question 23

How much time is permitted for a bicycle patrol officer to become proficient in the event he or she fails the Bicycle Patrol Unit performance test?

Answer 23

Three months

HPM 70.17, Chapter 6

Question 24

What happens in the event a bicycle patrol officer fails the Bicycle Patrol Unit performance test for a second time?

Answer 24

Loss of riding status

HPM 70.17, Chapter 6

Question 25

How many hours of bicycle patrol are required for primary and alternate bicycle patrol officers to maintain riding status?

Answer 25

12 eight-hour shifts (96 hours) per year

HPM 70.17, Chapter 6