70.55, 100.70, 110.1

Question 1

2. ELIGIBILITY.
   a. Minimum Qualifications for Participation. All SVP applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements.

F 50 ; AVAIL, WILLING, MIN SUPERVISION

Answer 1

(1) No felony convictions.

(5) At least 50 years of age.

(2) Available to volunteer during office hours.

(3) Willing to perform various duties, as assigned.

(4) Able to work with minimal supervision in an office-type setting.

Question 2

c. Termination. If a volunteer’s actions warrant termination, the Area coordinator shall thoroughly document the circumstances on ___ and provide a copy to the volunteer.

Answer 2

a memorandum

Question 3

If a volunteer is between the ages of 50 and 64 and does not fall under any of the above listed programs, the individual will have to provide their own medical coverage (e.g., Blue Cross or Kaiser). Additionally, any injuries or accidents sustained by a volunteer in the course of volunteering _____ be counted against an Area’s occupational safety goals.

Answer 3

shall not

Question 4

c. Documentation. All accidents and personal injuries involving volunteers ____ be documented by the Area coordinator in accordance with regular departmental reporting procedures (see HPM 10.3, Personnel Transactions Manual, and General Order 100.80, Report of Unusual Occurrences). The words ______ shall be printed after the volunteer’s name to identify him or her from regular departmental employees. All reports of accidents or personal injuries shall be maintained in the volunteer’s personnel folder and copies shall be forwarded to the Division and statewide coordinators. Refer to HPM 10.7, Injury and Illness Case Management, for additional information.

Answer 4

shall,

“Senior Volunteer”,

Question 5

7. COMPLAINT PROCESS. Complaints against the actions or inactions of a volunteer by members of the public shall be handled in the same manner as complaints against ___________.

Answer 5

other CHP employees (see HPM 10.4, Citizen’s Complaint Investigation Manual).

Question 6

The following describes four disciplinary actions that may be taken against a volunteer as deemed appropriate by the Area commander. In all cases, the volunteer is to be notified of the disciplinary action taken. The decision of the commander, however, is final and not subject to appeal.

Answer 6

(1) Verbal Admonishment. A verbal notice of the violation along with verbal direction to correct the violation.

(2) Written Reprimand. A memorandum of direction or censurable incident report filed in the personnel folder of the volunteer that describes the incident in question.

(3) Suspension. The removal of a volunteer from duty for a period of time determined by the Area commander. A memorandum explaining the reason(s) for the suspension shall be provided to the volunteer, and a copy shall be maintained in the volunteer’s personnel folder. The suspension shall not exceed ten scheduled work days.

(4) Dismissal. Termination from the SVP by the Area commander.

Question 7

c. Carrying of Weapons. Volunteers ____ carry weapons of any type while on duty. This includes, but is not limited to:

F K P

Answer 7

shall not,

firearms,

knives (other than a pocket knife), and

pepper spray or mace. Although properly trained private citizens may carry pepper spray, volunteers shall not carry it while representing the Department.

Question 8

3. RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES.
   a. Volunteers are restricted from engaging in the following activities while acting in their SVP capacity:

W D L T

Answer 8

(1) Volunteers shall not handle any weapon or firearm.

(2) Volunteers shall not stop for disabled vehicles or other observed incidents
unless instructed to do so by a supervisor. Instead, they shall notify the communications center of the location and description of the vehicle or incident and request a beat unit respond to the incident.

(3) Volunteers shall not activate an enforcement vehicle’s emergency lights while the vehicle is in motion. Volunteers assigned to a fixed-post, while under the direct supervision of an officer, may activate the emergency lights on a parked enforcement vehicle for traffic control purposes only.

(4) Volunteers shall not provide transportation to any member of the public while driving a state vehicle. This does not include traveling with other members of the department. Volunteers shall only transport other volunteers or non-uniformed employees after obtaining the approval of a supervisor.

Question 9

g. Prohibited Items. While representing the Department, volunteers shall not wear
any of the following items even if the volunteer is otherwise authorized to do so (e.g.,
a retired law enforcement officer). If the volunteer has a question regarding an item
not listed below, the Area commander or coordinator shall determine whether or not
the item is authorized to be worn. The following list is not all inclusive:

Answer 9

(1) Firearm, firearm holster, or ammunition case.
(2) Sam Browne belt.
(3) PR-24 baton or PR-24 baton ring.
(4) Handcuffs or handcuff case.
(5) Leather billy, police club, or any other similar item.
(6) Any type of badge or emblem other than that allowed by this manual.
(7) Knife or knife case.
(8) Pepper spray, mace, or any similar item and its corresponding case.
(9) Stun gun

Question 10

1. POLICY. The Department will conduct, with the appropriate Division commander’s approval, in-depth investigations of designated crashes through the use of Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams (MAIT). These MAIT will conduct investigations only within California Highway Patrol (CHP) jurisdictions except as follows:

Answer 10

a. Any fatal or suspected serious injury crash involving on-duty CHP or California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) employees will be investigated by a MAIT in conjunction with the local jurisdiction. The fatal or suspected serious injury pertains to any involved party, and not specifically to on-duty CHP or Caltrans employees. This includes Caltrans subcontractors working in a Caltrans-directed work or maintenance zone.

b. Any aircraft accident, as defined in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 100.7, Air Operations Manual, Chapter 9, Aircraft Accidents, Incidents, and Occurrences, or when specifically requested by the Office of Air Operations (OAO) to assist with an aircraft-incident investigation.

c. Any other incident of unusual significance, subject to the prior approval of the MAIT’s respective Division commander.

Question 11

6. CRITERIA FOR REQUESTING MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM ASSISTANCE.
   a. Each Division commander shall establish standard operating procedures for MAIT utilization.
   b. The appropriate Division commander shall utilize MAIT for the following types of incidents:

Answer 11

(1) A fatal or suspected serious injury crash occurs involving an on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee, including subcontractors working on a Caltrans work project. The fatal or suspected serious injury pertains to any involved party, and not specifically to the on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee.

(2) Any aircraft crash involving a departmental aircraft in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage, or when specifically requested by the OAO to assist with an aircraft- incident investigation. A qualified member of the OAO will be assigned as a member of the MAIT conducting the investigation of any departmental aircraft crash or incident.

(3) Any crash in which the Department has been notified that investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will be responding to conduct a parallel investigation.

Question 12

c. The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be utilized:

S C R A M M O L

Answer 12

(1) Any crash or incident which, in the judgment of the Area commander or a higher command authority, MAIT involvement would be appropriate. An example of this would be a crash involving a law enforcement agency* during which a fatal or suspected serious injury occurred.

(a) Any significant crash in which a fatality or fatalities occurred which could lead to prosecution for murder* or manslaughter.

(b) Any crash in which a fatality or fatalities occurred involving any vehicle or combination* of vehicles described in Section 34500 of the California Vehicle Code.

(c) Any crash which results in the spillage* or leakage of a significant amount of a hazardous material which seriously threatens life or property.

(d) Any fatal or suspected serious injury crash involving a possible roadway* defect as a primary cause or contributing factor.

(e) Any crash where there is an indication that an involved vehicle has a manufacturing* defect which was the primary cause or contributing factor.

(f) Any crash where there is a need for an in-depth speed analysis*.

(2) A fatal or suspected serious injury crash occurs in which the investigating officer suspects a safety* restraint system failed to operate as designed. With appropriate Division approval, in cases where the only issue is the possible failure, a consultation with the team leader may be conducted. After consultation, the team leader will determine if a failure analysis should be conducted, and whether or not sufficient physical evidence is available to complete the investigation. If enough physical evidence is documented, a failure analysis will be conducted. If enough physical evidence is not available, the Area will document the condition of the safety restraint system with MAIT assistance/consultation.

Question 13

(1) In the event CHP assumes jurisdictional responsibility for a crime committed on state property, the CHP ____ handle all incidents to conclusion. In cases requiring extensive follow up, Area Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) may allow officers to gather preliminary investigative information. These preliminary reports shall be forwarded to Area or Division investigators for final disposition.

Answer 13

shall

Question 14

(3) In instances where no immediate threat exists to the safety of state employees, property, or occupants of a state property and the CHP determines a response is not necessary, the on-duty supervisor ____ advise the client agency to complete the _________.

Answer 14

shall,

STD. 99, Report of Crime or Criminally Caused Property Damage on State Property.

Question 15

State Facilities with Existing Law Enforcement Personnel. With certain exceptions, the CHP will not provide nonreimbursable SSP services to the following state agencies that employ their own law enforcement personnel responsible for police services and/or facility security: University of California, California State University, Hastings College of the Law, State Hospitals of the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Services, institutions and camps of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Youth Authority, and parks and beaches of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Exceptions include the following:

E B O M M

Answer 15

(1) Emergency* situations.

(2) When it is determined to be in the best* interest of the Department to
provide the requested services.

(3) The requested services fall outside* of the training and capabilities of on- site law enforcement personnel.

(4) An MOU* for the requested service exists between the CHP Area office and the requesting agency.

(5) When providing mutual* aid according to state mutual aid guidelines.

Question 16

(2) State facility managers shall be made aware that if a CHP officer does not respond to investigate, the facility manger must report the occurrence of the crimes and criminally-caused property damage to the CHP on the ____, as required by Section 14613.7(a) GC. The ____ shall be forwarded to the local CHP Area office with jurisdiction where the crime/incident occurred.

NOTE: When a local law enforcement agency responds to an incident at the state-owned or state-leased property, it is still the responsibility of the facility manager to complete and forward the _____.

Answer 16

STD. 99, STD. 99, STD. 99

Question 17

____ shall be prepared for all reported crimes and criminally caused property damage occurring on state-owned or state-leased property.

Answer 17

The STD. 99

Question 18

(a) Whenever CHP personnel respond to a crime or when criminally caused property damage has occurred, the ____ shall be prepared for entry into the State Crimes Automated Reporting System (SCARS). The _____ is completed in addition to a ____ when an arrest is made or an investigation is conducted. All applicable forms shall be forwarded to the Area or Division SCARS data entry personnel to be entered within ____ of the date of incident. (Refer to Annex B for applicable codes to be used when completing the STD. 99.)

Answer 18

STD. 99,

STD 99,

CHP 216 or CHP 202,

ten days

Question 19

(b) For incidents on state-owned or state-leased property resulting in no law enforcement contact, or if a law enforcement agency other than the CHP responds, the STD. 99 ____ be completed by the reporting state facility representative and forwarded to the local CHP Area office having jurisdiction where the incident occurred. The form should be forwarded within _____of the date of the incident.

Answer 19

shall

ten days

Question 20

(d) The STD. 99 is ____ for lost, stolen, or damaged property that was lost, stolen, or damaged at a location not owned or leased by the state.

Answer 20

not required

Question 21

a. California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Reporting. The LC and Title 8, 8 CCR, require certain reporting requirements on emergency response agencies when called to an accident involving serious injury, illness, or death of an employee of any employer in connection with her/his employment (industrial accident). This includes violations of Penal Code (PC) Section 385, which prohibits the operation of specified equipment capable of motion within six feet of high voltage overhead conductor. Exemptions to the LC include any injury, illness, or death caused by ________________________. Sections 6409.2 LC and 8 CCR 342 state that the nearest office of Cal OSHA ____ immediately be notified of such incidents by telephone.

Answer 21

the commission of a PC violation or accident on a public street or highway,

shall

Question 22

4. INDUSTRIAL INJURY/DEATH REPORTING.

(2) A serious injury or illness would be one requiring ___________________________

This determination will have to be made at the accident scene by the responding officer. The officer will then request the communications center to notify the local office of Cal OSHA by telephone.

Answer 22

hospitalization other than for observation, for a period in excess of 24 hours,

loss of a body member, or

any serious degree of permanent disfigurement.

Question 23

c. Elements of the Crime Prevention and Security Program. The CHP CPS Program consists of the following elements:

Answer 23

(1) Security Inspection.

(2) Crime Prevention Plan.

(3) Site Vulnerability Assessment Memorandum.

(4) Crime Prevention and Security Program Training.

Question 24

_______ is a self-assessment tool completed by the client state agency or Area SSP personnel. The ___ is intended to provide an evaluation of a site’s existing crime prevention and site security capabilities. The ____ is completed using the ___ checklist contained in Highway Patrol Handbook (HPH) 100.2, State Agency Crime Prevention and Security Handbook. Other than basic facility information and remarks that may be entered on the inspection checklist, the ___ does not include a narrative report or any formal written findings or recommendations.

Answer 24

The Security Inspection (SI), SI, SI, SI,

Question 25

_______ is designed to be completed following the completion of the SI. The ____ documents fundamental findings, recommendations, and goals to improve a facility’s crime prevention and security capabilities. A ____ is completed by the client state agency or Area SSP personnel using the template and instructions provided in HPH 100.2.

Answer 25

A Crime Prevention Plan (CPP), CPP, CPP

Question 26

_______ memorandum is completed by the Department and designed to compliment SI and CPP information through formal written documentation of findings and recommendations (options to consider). The ____ memorandum is only completed upon request from a state agency head and subsequent approval from Protective Services Division (PSD). (Refer to Section 3.)

Answer 26

The Site Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) , SVA

Question 27

Upon request and availability, Safety Services Program (SSP) officers will provide _________ to state employees to improve overall safety and security.

Answer 27

(4) Crime Prevention and Security Program Training.

CPS Program training

Question 28

a. A _____ must be obtained to stage an event or activity at any state building and grounds within California Highway Patrol (CHP) jurisdiction. “State building and grounds” is defined in the CCRs as property owned, leased, rented, controlled, used, or occupied by any department or part thereof of the Government of the State of California.

Answer 28

Permit

Question 29

(1) Upon issuance of a permit, any person or organization may _______________ for the purpose of expressing ideas or causes. Ideas or causes may be of a

D G H P

R A P E C C

Answer 29

demonstrate,
gather,
hold public assemblies and/or
parades

religious,
artistic,
political,
charitable,
educational, or
cultural nature.

Question 30

(2) A permit is _____ for the distribution of leaflets, pamphlets, etc., of a non-commercial nature in or on state property.

Answer 30

not required,

Question 31

b. A permit will be issued within ____ of receipt of a complete and proper application, providing all of the following criteria are met:

A R C T I C

Answer 31

ten working days,

(1) The subject activity is not a “commercial* activity.” A commercial activity is defined as an activity with the primary purpose of obtaining a profit for the benefit of an individual or business entity organized for profit.

(2) The activity planned can be conducted in the designated area without creating or causing a risk* of injury or illness to persons or risk of danger to property and will not impede the performance of public business to be conducted in the area.

(3) There is no conflict* as to time, place, manner, and/or duration of the subject activity with activities for which permits have been issued or are pending issuance. Permits shall not be issued earlier than one calendar year prior to the planned activity.

(4) The completed application is received no later than ten* working days prior to the date of the planned activity. Upon showing of good cause, a permit may be issued with less than ten working days notice, provided all other criteria are met.

(5) An alcoholic* beverage license is obtained from the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) with approval from the CHP”, if alcoholic beverages are to be sold and consumed on the premises (refer to paragraph 8. of this chapter).

(6) Insurance* coverage is in effect for any hazardous activities or events on state property as deemed necessary by the CHP and the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM). “Hazardous activities or events” are defined as activities or events that may result in substantial risk of serious injury to persons or damage to property (refer to paragraph 9. of this chapter).

Question 32

(4) The following activities are prohibited on state property:

Answer 32

(a) Any activity that might endanger public safety, disrupt public business, damage state grounds or buildings, or violate state and/or local laws.

(b) Commercial activities as defined by Section 1851 CCR - “Commercial activity” shall mean any activity or action, undertaken in whole or in part by one or more business entities and/or individuals, whose purpose in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, is to derive or realize a present or future financial gain for the individual(s) or business entity or entities.

NOTE: The permit coordinator shall ascertain the nature of any activity prior to issuance of a permit.

Question 33

1. GENERAL.
   a. Background. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) field offices periodically process registration requests that contain Department of Justice (DOJ) vehicle restraints that are commonly referred to as “DOJ Stops.” Department of Justice Stops are coded into three categories and may be placed upon a vehicle for one or more of the following reasons:

(1) Stop Code “A” indicates _____
(2) Stop Code “W” indicates _____
(3) Stop Code “F” indicates ____

Answer 33

the person(s) associated with the vehicle may be armed and dangerous.

the person(s) associated with the vehicle may be wanted.

the vehicle is reported as being used in the commission of a felony.

Question 34

(3) A minimum of ___ uniformed CHP officers ____ be dispatched to investigate any DOJ Stop at a DMV field office. The closest available units should be dispatched to the incident. The responding officer(s) shall request the reason for the DOJ Stop and request a subject check of the possible suspects at DMV.

Answer 34

two,

should

Question 35

b. Documentation. All Safety Services Program (SSP) related activities shall be recorded on the appropriate departmental documents.
(1) All responses to, and investigations of, DOJ Stops at DMV field offices shall be documented in writing. Written documentation shall include, at a minimum, entry on the ____
(2) A _______ and at least one of the following reports shall be completed if a crime has occurred on state property, stolen property is recovered, and/or an arrest is made by the CHP:

_____
_____
_____
_____

Answer 35

CHP 415, Daily Field Record (refer to Highway Patrol Manual 40.71, CHP 415 User’s Manual).

STD. 99, Report of Crime or Criminally Caused Property Damage on State Property,

(a) CHP 202, Driving Under the Influence Arrest-Investigation Report

(b) CHP 216, Arrest-Invstigation Report

(c) CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report

(d) CHP 729, Uniform Crime Report

Question 36

2. DEFINITIONS.

Violence in which an individual knowingly and willfully inflicts or threatens to inflict, without legitimate purpose, serious harm, injury, or death upon other persons, or damage to property, at the place of work.

Answer 36

a. Workplace Violence.

Question 37

c. Any CHP employee, upon becoming personally aware of a crime, inappropriate contact, or an actual or perceived threat directed toward a state public official; becoming aware of circumstances that may have an adverse effect upon the safety of such state public official; or receiving information from another law enforcement agency pursuant to Section 76 PC regarding a possible threat directed against such state official, shall ensure the incident is ______

Answer 37

immediately reported to the TAU.

Question 38

At a minimum, volunteers should work at least ____ per month, unless otherwise coordinated with the Area commander. Training sessions and meetings may be counted as part of the required work hours.

Answer 38

eight (8) hours

Question 39

(2) Volunteers shall only communicate with any in-custody prisoners, suspects, or witnesses when directed to do so by an officer (i.e.,_____,______, etc.).

Answer 39

provide bilingual services,

interpretation

Question 40

l. Personal vehicles ____ be used for SVP duties without prior approval of a uniformed supervisor.

Answer 40

shall not

Question 41

c. Rarely should roadways remain closed for extended periods of time for the sole purpose of waiting for the arrival of MAIT personnel. Commanders shall ensure that after the investigating officer complies with the initial steps of preserving physical evidence, and with the concurrence of the team leader, the roadway is opened as soon as it is safe to do so.

d. In order to preserve physical evidence, the Area’s investigating officer should mark locations and take measurements to show the locations of involved vehicles, skidmarks, debris, and any other significant elements. In addition, every effort should be made to photograph the scene to indicate the _____, ____, ____ movement of the involved vehicles. Emphasis should be placed on showing all vehicles’ and occupants’ points of rest, all physical evidence, and all areas of impact.

Answer 41

pre-crash, at-crash, and post-crash

Question 42

(3) A MAIT ____ be called to a crash scene when the intent is to have the MAIT prepare a physical evidence diagram only. It is the intent of the MAIT program that resources be used to investigate complex crashes. Diagramming alone is not to be considered a complex investigative procedure.

A MAIT _____ be utilized to prepare physical evidence diagrams for incidents being investigated, such as ____ and ____.

Answer 42

should not

may,

shooting and crime scenes

Question 43

e. Area Coordinator Limitations. The Area coordinator ____ permitted to manage or handle SVP account funds on state time. Additionally, coordinators ____ permitted to attend or participate in SVP fund-raising activities on state time.

f. Use of State Resources. Use of state resources _____ permitted for conducting business pertaining to the management of SVP funds (i.e., use of state vehicles for conducting SVP banking business, use of machines, paper, supplies, etc.).

Answer 43

is not,

are not,

is not,

Question 44

g. Wearing of SVP Uniforms. Volunteers ___ wear their SVP uniforms while off-duty, except when ____ and ____.

Answer 44

shall not,

traveling to and from the office. The uniform must be covered with a non-uniformed jacket or shirt, for concealment, while traveling to and from the office.

Question 45

CHAPTER 18
THREATS AGAINST STATE PUBLIC OFFICIALS REVISED JULY 2021

b. Initial information received from a reporting party by telephone should be provided to the appropriate CHP communications center and an officer dispatched as soon as possible to contact the reporting party and begin a preliminary investigation, and/or evaluate the situation. When the reporting party is providing the information in person at an Area office, an officer at the Area office may conduct the preliminary investigation. While conducting a preliminary investigation, the officer ____ contact the subject.

Answer 45

should not