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70.55 Senior Volunteer Program Flashcards

1
Q

What is the minimum age for participation in the Senior Volunteer Program?

A

50 years of age

HPM 70.55, Chapter 3

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2
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An applicant investigation _________ (should/shall) be conducted on all applicants by the Area coordinator.

A

Shall

HPM 70.55, Chapter 3

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3
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True or False: a departmental ID card is issued to all senior volunteers.

A

True

HPM 70.55, Chapter 3

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4
Q

The number of volunteers needed within a command is determined by _______________.

A

Area commander

HPM 70.55, Chapter 3

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5
Q

A senior volunteer’s personnel folder is maintained at the Area office for _______ years after a senior volunteer resigns.

A

Five years

HPM 70.55, Chapter 3

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6
Q

True or False: annual performance evaluations are required for senior volunteers.

A

False

HPM 70.55, Chapter 3

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7
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An Area Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator may be at the rank of _____________.

A

Sergeant or officer

HPM 70.55, Chapter 2

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8
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What two types of insurance coverage are required before volunteers may participate in the Senior Volunteer Program?

A

1) Limited liability insurance
2) Personal injury insurance

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 2)

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9
Q

At a minimum, volunteers should work at least ______ hours per month.

A

Eight

HPM 70.55, Chapter 4

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10
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The senior volunteer uniform _________ (should/shall) be covered with a non-uniformed jacket or shirt (for concealment) while traveling to and from the office.

A

Shall

HPM 70.55, Chapter 4

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11
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True or False: senior volunteers may communicate with in-custody prisoners, suspects, or witnesses.

A

True (bilingual services, interpretation, etc.)

HPM 70.55, Chapter 4

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12
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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.

A

True

HPM 70.55, Chapter 4

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13
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Name the four disciplinary actions that may be taken against a volunteer?

A

1) Verbal admonishment
2) Written reprimand
3) Suspension
4) Dismissal

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 4)

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14
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True or False: disciplinary actions taken against a senior volunteer may be appealed.

A

False (commander decision is final)

HPM 70.55, Chapter 4

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15
Q

True or False: senior volunteers may carry pepper spray or mace while on duty.

A

False (no weapons may be carried by senior volunteers while on duty)

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 4)

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16
Q

True or False: senior volunteers may operate enforcement vehicles.

A

True (when displaying “Volunteer” sign in both rear windows)

HPM 70.55, Chapter 4

17
Q

True or False: the Department’s body art/tattoo policy applies to senior volunteers.

A

True

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

18
Q

What are the two types of uniforms available to senior volunteers?

A

1) Basic uniform
2) formal uniform

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)

19
Q

The formal jacket worn by senior volunteers is identical to the green dress jacket worn by officers, with the exception of ________.

A

Color

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

20
Q

True or False: the formal jacket for senior volunteers may be worn with the basic uniform.

A

False (only with the formal uniform)

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

21
Q

How many years of service are required for each service stripe on a senior volunteer’s long-sleeve shirt and formal jacket?

A

Two

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

22
Q

What accouterments may be worn on the left pocket of the senior volunteer uniform?

A

1) Senior Volunteer of the Year pin
2) Safety Award pin
3) United States flag pin

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)

23
Q

What accouterments may be worn on the right pocket of the senior volunteer uniform?

A

No more than three departmentally-authorized pins

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

24
Q

When assigned to field duties, what three pieces of equipment shall be provided to the senior volunteer?

A

1) Radio extender holder
2) Flashlight holder and flashlight
3) Orange vest

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)

25
Q

While wearing civilian attire on duty, senior volunteers shall have what two items in their possession?

A

1) Departmental senior volunteer ID card
2) Valid California driver license

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 7)

26
Q

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.

A

False

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

27
Q

True or False: a senior volunteer may carry a knife/knife case while representing the Department.

A

False

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

28
Q

True or False: a senior volunteer may keep his or her badge when he or she leaves the senior volunteer program.

A

False

HPM 70.55, Chapter 7

29
Q

All senior volunteers shall complete the ____________ training before performing any volunteer activities within the command.

A

Senior Volunteer Program Academy/Initial Training

HPM 70.55, Chapter 5

30
Q

True or False: senior volunteers have CLETS access.

A

True

HPM 70.55, Chapter 5

31
Q

What are the prerequisites for a senior volunteer to drive a state vehicle?

A

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)

32
Q

Following an initial assessment of driving ability, all senior volunteers will be required to participate in commentary driving sessions lasting between ______ and _______.

A

30 minutes and one hour

HPM 70.55, Chapter 5

33
Q

Senior volunteers are required to participate in commentary driving sessions every _______ year(s).

A

One (every year)

HPM 70.55, Chapter 5

34
Q

True or False: the Area Training Coordinator is responsible for maintaining senior volunteer training records.

A

False (the Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator is responsible)

(HPM 70.55, Chapter 5)

35
Q

In what types of departmental activities are senior volunteers restricted from participating?

A

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)

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