70.55 Senior Volunteer Program Flashcards
What is the minimum age for participation in the Senior Volunteer Program?
50 years of age
HPM 70.55, Chapter 3
An applicant investigation _________ (should/shall) be conducted on all applicants by the Area coordinator.
Shall
HPM 70.55, Chapter 3
True or False: a departmental ID card is issued to all senior volunteers.
True
HPM 70.55, Chapter 3
The number of volunteers needed within a command is determined by _______________.
Area commander
HPM 70.55, Chapter 3
A senior volunteer’s personnel folder is maintained at the Area office for _______ years after a senior volunteer resigns.
Five years
HPM 70.55, Chapter 3
True or False: annual performance evaluations are required for senior volunteers.
False
HPM 70.55, Chapter 3
An Area Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator may be at the rank of _____________.
Sergeant or officer
HPM 70.55, Chapter 2
What two types of insurance coverage are required before volunteers may participate in the Senior Volunteer Program?
1) Limited liability insurance
2) Personal injury insurance
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 2)
At a minimum, volunteers should work at least ______ hours per month.
Eight
HPM 70.55, Chapter 4
The senior volunteer uniform _________ (should/shall) be covered with a non-uniformed jacket or shirt (for concealment) while traveling to and from the office.
Shall
HPM 70.55, Chapter 4
True or False: senior volunteers may communicate with in-custody prisoners, suspects, or witnesses.
True (bilingual services, interpretation, etc.)
HPM 70.55, Chapter 4
True or False: complaints against the actions/inactions of a volunteer by members of the public are handled in the same manner as complaints against other CHP employees.
True
HPM 70.55, Chapter 4
Name the four disciplinary actions that may be taken against a volunteer?
1) Verbal admonishment
2) Written reprimand
3) Suspension
4) Dismissal
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 4)
True or False: disciplinary actions taken against a senior volunteer may be appealed.
False (commander decision is final)
HPM 70.55, Chapter 4
True or False: senior volunteers may carry pepper spray or mace while on duty.
False (no weapons may be carried by senior volunteers while on duty)
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 4)
True or False: senior volunteers may operate enforcement vehicles.
True (when displaying “Volunteer” sign in both rear windows)
HPM 70.55, Chapter 4
True or False: the Department’s body art/tattoo policy applies to senior volunteers.
True
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
What are the two types of uniforms available to senior volunteers?
1) Basic uniform
2) formal uniform
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)
The formal jacket worn by senior volunteers is identical to the green dress jacket worn by officers, with the exception of ________.
Color
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
True or False: the formal jacket for senior volunteers may be worn with the basic uniform.
False (only with the formal uniform)
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
How many years of service are required for each service stripe on a senior volunteer’s long-sleeve shirt and formal jacket?
Two
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
What accouterments may be worn on the left pocket of the senior volunteer uniform?
1) Senior Volunteer of the Year pin
2) Safety Award pin
3) United States flag pin
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)
What accouterments may be worn on the right pocket of the senior volunteer uniform?
No more than three departmentally-authorized pins
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
When assigned to field duties, what three pieces of equipment shall be provided to the senior volunteer?
1) Radio extender holder
2) Flashlight holder and flashlight
3) Orange vest
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)
While wearing civilian attire on duty, senior volunteers shall have what two items in their possession?
1) Departmental senior volunteer ID card
2) Valid California driver license
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)
True or False: if a senior volunteer is an honorably retired police officer, he or she may carry a firearm and handcuffs while representing the Department.
False
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
True or False: a senior volunteer may carry a knife/knife case while representing the Department.
False
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
True or False: a senior volunteer may keep his or her badge when he or she leaves the senior volunteer program.
False
HPM 70.55, Chapter 7
All senior volunteers shall complete the ____________ training before performing any volunteer activities within the command.
Senior Volunteer Program Academy/Initial Training
HPM 70.55, Chapter 5
True or False: senior volunteers have CLETS access.
True
HPM 70.55, Chapter 5
What are the prerequisites for a senior volunteer to drive a state vehicle?
1) Valid California Driver License
2) Initial assessment of driving ability
3) Driver’s license record check
4) Defensive driver training
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 5)
Following an initial assessment of driving ability, all senior volunteers will be required to participate in commentary driving sessions lasting between ______ and _______.
30 minutes and one hour
HPM 70.55, Chapter 5
Senior volunteers are required to participate in commentary driving sessions every _______ year(s).
One (every year)
HPM 70.55, Chapter 5
True or False: the Area Training Coordinator is responsible for maintaining senior volunteer training records.
False (the Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator is responsible)
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 5)
In what types of departmental activities are senior volunteers restricted from participating?
1) Weapons or firearms training
2) Stopping for disabled motorists
3) Enforcement activity
4) Transporting any member of the public in a state vehicle
(HPM 70.55, Chapter 6)
