70.5

Question 1

1. GENERAL. The Explorer Program simultaneously operates in four different modes. They are the

T O F S

Answer 1

training,

operational support,

fundraising, and

social modes.

Question 2

c. Income. Donations received by the explorer post shall be deposited into the post’s account within ____ from receipt of the donations.

Answer 2

72 hours

Question 3

e. Post Advisor. Each command sponsoring an explorer post shall appoint a sworn departmental employee at least ___ below the post coordinator to act as the post advisor. There shall be only one post advisor for each explorer post.

Answer 3

one rank

Question 4

Associate post advisors may be anyone approved by the Area commander, who is ____ years of age and registered with Learning for Life as an adult advisor. The associate post advisors shall assist the post advisor with explorer-related activities and assume the role of the post advisor in their absence.

Answer 4

at least 21

Question 5

Associate post advisors shall be divided into two classifications:

Answer 5

(1) Departmental employees shall be classified as associate advisors.

(2) Retired departmental employees and other adult volunteers shall be
classified as nondepartmental associate advisors.

Question 6

(2) Retired departmental employees and other adult volunteers shall be
classified as nondepartmental associate advisors.

E S P ; B S

Answer 6

(a) Nondepartmental associate advisors shall not be placed in a position of authority where they are the sole* representative(s) of the Department. These advisors should be accompanied by an associate advisor; however, they may address explorer-related issues with Learning for Life in the absence of the associate advisor, if necessary.

(b) Background* investigations shall be conducted on nondepartmental associate advisors to ensure that they will not bring discredit to the Department or the Explorer Program.

(c) California Highway Patrol explorers* who have reached the age of 21 may become nondepartmental associate advisors and volunteer in the Explorer Program as a nondepartmental associate advisor at the decretion of the commander.

(d) Members of the Senior* Volunteer Program may become non- departmental associate advisors.

(e) Parents* of the explorers may become nondepartmental associate advisors.

Question 7

c. Explorer Post Chartering Requirements.
(1) A new explorer post must first charter with Learning for Life. To charter a post, there must be a minimum of ____ adult advisors and ___ explorers.

Answer 7

Five, five

Question 8

a. Requirements for Membership. All Explorer Program applicants must meet the following requirements, which should be verified on a ____ basis:

15-20, F, GPA 2.0, G

Answer 8

quarterly,

(1) The online Learning for Life New-Post Application (www.exploring.org) states explorers must have completed the 6th grade through 20 years old. The Department requires explorers to be between 15 and 20 years old. Explorers who reach 21 years of age may continue their explorer membership for the remainder of the chartered year.

(2) Have no felony arrests or convictions.

(3) Maintain a minimum of a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or
higher.

(4) Be in good standing with their school, work, and family.

Question 9

The following is an outline of five progressive disciplinary action steps which may be taken against explorers as deemed necessary by the explorer post advisor, with the concurrence of the Area commander. In all cases, the explorer shall be notified of the disciplinary action taken.

Answer 9

(1) Reprimand. A verbal notice of the violation.

(2) Written Reprimand. A CHP 51 or a CHP 2, Incident Report, describing
the violation, will be filed in the personnel file of the explorer.

(3) Removal of Rank. Demotions may be made by the explorer post advisor with concurrence of the Area commander. A CHP 51 explaining the reason(s) for the demotion shall be provided to the explorer. A copy of the CHP 51 shall be maintained in the explorer’s personnel file.

(4) Suspension. A suspension is the removal of an explorer from the explorer post for a period of time determined by the explorer post advisor with concurrence of the Area commander. A CHP 51 explaining the reason(s) for the suspension shall be provided to the explorer, and a copy of the CHP 51 shall be maintained in the explorer’s personnel file. The suspension shall not exceed six months. All explorer post-issued equipment shall be maintained by the explorer post during the suspension period, including the ID card.

(5) Dismissal. A permanent dismissal from the explorer post may be made by the explorer post advisor with the concurrence of the Area commander.
NOTE: A CHP explorer is a not a peace officer, nor is the explorer an employee of the CHP; therefore, explorers are not protected under the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights. Any documentation regarding disciplinary action should contain only the necessary information to address the alleged misconduct.

Question 10

b. Documentation. All reports of accidents and personal injuries involving departmental explorers shall be thoroughly documented by the post coordinator on a ____. If applicable, the ____ shall be completed in accordance with HPM 100.86.

The word ____ shall be printed after the explorer’s name to identify the explorer from a departmental employee. All reports of accidents or personal injuries shall be maintained in the explorer’s personnel file and copies should be forwarded to the Division and statewide explorer coordinators.

Answer 10

CHP 51,

CHP 268, Risk Management Potential Civil Litigation Report,

“Explorer”

Question 11

(4) Submission of completed background investigations to the explorer post coordinator within ____ from the time that the investigation case was assigned.

Answer 11

30 working days

Question 12

d. Equipment Procedures. All property, equipment, and materials possessed or acquired by an explorer post shall be inventoried _____ and documented on the CHP 400U, Explorer Property Inventory. Inventories ____ also be conducted when a loss of equipment is suspected.

Answer 12

quarterly,

shall

Question 13

Each _____, a designated explorer member shall be responsible for completing and submitting a CHP 400V, Explorer Quarterly Report; a CHP 400U; and a current explorer post roster, including all post advisors, to the post advisor. The post advisor shall review the CHP 400V and CHP 400U to ensure the information is accurate and forward the forms to the Area commander for approval. A copy of the signed and approved reports shall be forwarded to the Division explorer coordinator within ____ of the quarter ending.

Answer 13

Quarter,

15 days

Question 14

a. On a ____ basis, the explorer post advisor shall prepare the CHP 400T, Explorer Financial Statement, covering outgoing funds, incoming funds, cash on hand, and monthly cash balances.

Answer 14

monthly

Question 15

d. A summary of the cash receipts and disbursements ____ be recorded each _____. The CHP 400T, Monthly Cash Balance Statement, provides an overview of all fiscal transactions.

e. A summary of the cash on hand ____ be recorded each _____. The CHP 400T, Cash on Hand, provides an overview of cash on hand.

f. The CHP 400T ____ be completed by the explorer post advisor on a _____ basis. The monthly CHP 400Ts shall be reviewed and approved by the Area commander quarterly.

Answer 15

shall, month

shall, month,

should, monthly

Question 16

h. Explorer posts that have receipts totaling $49,999 or less shall prepare and file electronically the _____. If explorer post receipts are in excess of $50,000, the _______, shall be completed and filed with the IRS.

Answer 16

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard),

IRS Form 990- EZ, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax

Question 17

i. Explorer posts are required to file with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) _____. If explorer post receipts total less than $25,000 for the year, the ______, shall be electronically filed with the FTB. The California e-Postcard is due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of the tax year. If the tax year ends on December 31st, the California e- Postcard is due ____ of the following year.

Answer 17

annually,

FTB Form 199N, California e-Postcard,

May 15th

Question 18

c. All checks received (donations, etc.) ____ be made out to the explorer post without reference to the Department (e.g., Explorer Post 535, not California Highway Patrol Explorer Post 535).

Answer 18

shall

Question 19

NOTE: Funds from the explorer post checking account shall only be disbursed if the expense will further the purpose and mission of the Explorer Program. The authorization to disburse funds in excess of $1,000 shall be recorded on a _____ and maintained with the copy of the disbursed check.

Answer 19

CHP 51, Memorandum

Question 20

4. DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES.
   a. Leadership Requirements for Trips and Outings. ____ leaders, at least 21 years of age, are required on all trips and outings. If male and female youth are present, 21 year old leaders of both sexes shall be required on overnight trips. There ____ be no one-on-one contact with the youths. Separate (male/female) adult and youth bathrooms and showers shall be available.

Answer 20

Two,

shall,

Question 21

b. Fraternization. Departmental employees, whether explorer advisory staff members or not, in addition to nondepartmental associate advisors, ___ fraternize with explorers on an individual basis. Maintaining a close relationship, such as dating, between adult leaders and explorer participants in not permitted.

Answer 21

shall not

Question 22

c. Relationships. Departmental employees, and nondepartmental associate advisors, regardless of rank or Explorer Program position, _____ foster any type of personal or social relationship with a member of the Explorer Program.

Answer 22

shall not

Question 23

d. Meetings. All Learning for Life meetings shall be conducted at the area office. Any meetings away from the area office shall follow the Leadership Requirements for Trips and Outings requirements outlined above. No secret meetings ____ be conducted at any time, and parents ____ always be welcome.

Answer 23

shall,

should

Question 24

2. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. Explorers are prohibited from performing or engaging in any of the following activities:

Answer 24

Explorers shall not participate in making on-duty arrests.

Explorers under the age of 18 shall not enter any adult jail facility.

Explorers shall not handle evidence.

Explorers shall not have access to confidential departmental files.

Explorers shall not have access to nonconfidential departmental files unless specifically directed to do so by departmental personnel.

Explorers shall not be used for surveillance of criminal activity in undercover vehicles, or to purchase illegal drugs, firearms, alcohol, car parts, or illegal/stolen merchandise.

Explorers are not allowed to engage in activities which involve operating a Management Information System (MIS)/Mobile Digital Computer (MDC) terminal without the required California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS)/Criminal Justice Information System training and prior approval of the Area commander.

Question 25

3. OPERATION OF DEPARTMENTAL VEHICLES.
   a. Explorers. Explorers ____ operate marked patrol vehicles while in ____, except during authorized competitions and with prior approval from the Board of Directors.

NOTE: Explorers may operate marked or unmarked state vehicles on private property or state facilities, when ____, for the purpose of conducting patrol vehicle safety checks, fueling vehicles, etc., provided they meet the requirements as outlined in paragraph 3.b. below.

Answer 25

shall not,

public view,

not in public view,

Question 26

Under no circumstances will an explorer, on their own, solicit a ride-along with an officer without advisor approval. Explorers ____ be directly accountable to their ride-along officer and _____ make any contact with violators, in-custody prisoners or suspects.

Answer 26

shall,

should not,

Question 27

(1) Every effort ___ be made to remove explorers from harm’s way if a pursuit or other potentially hazardous situation is foreseeable. Whenever possible, the explorer _____ be transported to a safe location prior to entering a hazardous situation where the likelihood of serious injury or death exists.

Answer 27

should, should

Question 28

(2) If it is not possible to transport the explorer to a safe location, the ride- along officer ____ thoroughly brief the explorer on the potential risks which may be involved, and what they should do upon arrival (e.g., take cover inside or away from the patrol car or hazardous situation). Upon receiving such instructions and/or directions, the explorer shall communicate to their ride- along officer that they understand what is expected. Explorers shall obey their ride-along officer’s instructions and/or directions at all times. This strategy will greatly enhance the safety of both the explorer and the ride-along officer.

(3) When a ride-along officer initiates a pursuit, they ____ assume the secondary position upon arrival of another unit. If possible, the unit with the explorer ride-along _____ discontinue the pursuit upon arrival of another patrol unit(s).

Answer 28

shall,

Should,

should

Question 29

k. Subpoenas. Involvement in departmental activities may result in the issuance of a subpoena for the explorer to appear in court. Subpoenas ____ be accepted by the Area, and immediate notification shall be made to the explorer post advisor and explorer post coordinator. Additionally, if a subpoena is issued for an explorer under the age of 18, the explorer post advisor shall immediately contact ______ or _______ of the explorer. Areas are encouraged to contact the issuer of the subpoena to determine if the explorer’s testimony is essential. If the testimony is critical, the explorer post advisor, investigating officer, or ride-along officer should accompany the explorer at the judicial proceeding.

Answer 29

should,

the parent or legal guardian

Question 30

6. EXPLORER SHOOTING COMPETITIONS.

a. Explorers may compete in allied agency, Learning for Life, or other privately sanctioned shooting competitions, when weapons and appropriate supervision are provided by the sponsoring agency or private entity. Explorers shall in no event use departmental firearms or ammunition for any shooting competitions and/or shooting events. Additionally, the Department _____ offer or provide any type of departmental weapons or ammunition for explorer shooting competitions or events.

b. In no event shall a departmental explorer post sanction or sponsor any type of an explorer shooting competition or shooting event without the express consent of the Commissioner.

c. In no event shall explorers participate in any departmental qualification shoot (e.g., range qualifications during training days, quarterly shoots).

d. The only time an explorer will be allowed to operate and discharge a departmental weapon is during the______.

Answer 30

shall not,

Level IV Explorer Academy

Question 31

(4) Explorers are not trained in the operation of the shotgun and/or tactical rifle or the Lektro-Lok system and ____ be allowed to handle these weapons under any circumstances.

(5) If at any time the explorer should become separated from their ride-along officer, the explorer ____ notify the nearest communications center by telephone and provide their exact location. This can be accomplished by dialing 9-1-1.

Answer 31

Should not,

shall,

Question 32

a. Medical Treatment. Explorers shall receive prompt medical treatment for injuries incurred while participating in explorer-related activities. Payment for medical treatment ____ first be assumed by the parents of the explorer or the explorer. Supplemental accident insurance to cover bills above and beyond what is covered by the explorer’s personal insurance is available for purchase through the Learning for Life council.

Answer 32

shall

Question 33

d. Registration Requirements. Post advisors and explorers ____ register with Learning for Life ____. _____ registration requirements also apply to the Area commander, post coordinator, and associate advisors.

Answer 33

shall,

annually,

Annual