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70.6 Flashcards

1
Q

The legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force is the ___ Amendment go the US Constitution

A

Fourth Amendment

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The 1989 US Supreme Court case which talks of Objective Reasonableness is?

A

Graham vs. Connor

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3
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Deadly force is defined as?

A

That force which creates a substantial rick of causing death or serious bodily injury.

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4
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Black’s Law Dictionary defines imminent as?

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“Near at hand; impending; on the point of happening”

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5
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True / False
California Penal Code section 243(f)(4) defines Serious bodily injury as including but not limited to:
-Loss of Consciousness, Concussion, Bone Fracture, Protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ and Serious disfigurement.

A

TRUE

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6
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True/False
It is the policy of the Department that personnel may use only that force which is “objectively reasonable” to:
Defend themselves, Defend others, Effect an arrest or detention, Prevent escape or Overcome resistance

A

TRUE

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7
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Which is not a Use of Force Option?
Control Holds
Aerosol Subject Restraint
Demeanor
Baton
Electronic Control Device
Less-lethal Shotgun
Personal weapons
Deadly Force
A

DEMEANOR

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True/False
Uniformed employees must be guided by two key principles in the understanding and application of the use of force policy.
Sound Professional judgment and the use of only that force reasonable for the situation as provided by law and in conformance with departmental policy

A

TRUE

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9
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Treu/ False
whenever, in the officer’s opinion, the use of force by any peace officer (CHP or Allied agency) is excessive, it is the responsibility of the officer to take immediate action appropriate for the circumstances.

A

TRUE

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10
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H.P.M. 70.6 Chapter 1 SHALL be reviewed by all uniformed employees at the rank of Sergeant and below on a ____ basis.

A

Quarterly

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True/False
Warning shots should not be fired except under the same conditions which authorize the use of deadly force against a human being and only if the firing of such a shot is not likely to endanger innocent persons.

A

TRUE

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12
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True/False
Firearms shall not be discharged from departmental aircraft except in compliance with this policy and only when the aircraft is not in flight

A

TRUE

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13
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True/False

Departmental shooting policy should be reviewed quarterly by all uniformed employees at eh rank of Sergeant and below?

A

True

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14
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Officer Ramirez was off duty at his residence. His house was being entered by a man who was armed with a knife. Officer Ramirez feared for his and his family’s safety. Officer Ramirez fired a warning shot above the and head out the back door. The man fled. Does Officer Ramirez need to report the discharge of his firearm to his supervisor?

A

YES

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15
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During a felony stop for a reported stolen vehicle, where the officer was behind cover, and the suspect was obeying commands, the officer had his finger on the trigger of his .40 caliber pistol. Was the officer following policy?

A

NO

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16
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Officer Jones went on scene with an injured deer that needs to be destroyed. Supervisors approval __ __ __?

A

Should be obtained

17
Q

True/False
Except for swine, the most effective way to destroy and animal is to shoot it in the brain though the front of thread. The best alternative would be ab bullet entry form either side of the head.

A

TRUE

18
Q

True/False
Shots to the heart (animals) are to be last resort , as there is a good possibility of ricochet from the shoulder and rib bones.

A

TRUE

19
Q

In the event of a reportable firearm discharge, the discharge ____ be reported to a supervisor as soon as the situation is stabilized.

A

SHALL

20
Q

When knocking on a private residence the female resident asks to see the officers police identification card. Per policy, the officer SHALL

A

Comply by displaying the front (photograph) side of his departmentally-issued ID card, unless doing so would reasonably jeopardize officer and or public safety.

21
Q

The six legal interventions for a pursuit are? (CURRBS)

A

Channelization, use of firearms, roadblocks, ramming(PIT),boxing-in, Hollow spike strips

22
Q

True/False
For the purposes of a supervisor, is a uniformed employee of this department at the rank of sergeant or above, or a designated acting sergeant or a OIC.

A

TRUE

23
Q

True/False
Maximum use of any available law enforcement aircraft should be made as quickly as possible. Any aircraft are in addition to any authorized ground units.

A

TRUE

24
Q

CHP requested an aircraft during a pursuit to which no CHP aircraft was available.What kind of aircraft can be used in a pursuit?

A

Any available law enforcement aircraft.

25
Q

Primary pursuit unit is a CHP Black and White unit with the second unit a M/C. A felony stop is initiated however the suspects flees again. What should the M/C unit do?

A

Should get in the P/V when the pursuit resumes and notify dispatch where his bike was left.

26
Q

What form is a pursuit critique report?

A

CHP 187

27
Q

How many days does a supervisor have to complete a pursuit critique report?

A

10 days

28
Q

Supervisor permission ____ be obtained prior to using legal intervention.

A

Should

29
Q

Ramming should not occur when either the pursued vehicle or the pursuing vehicle is traveling in excess of?

A

35 MPH

30
Q

Spike strips ____ not be used to stop M/C, mopeds pr similar vehicles

A

SHALL

31
Q

The spike strip _____ no be deployed to stop the following vehicles unless the continued movement of the pursued vehicle would result in an unusual hazard to others.

  • School bus
  • Hazmat truck
  • passenger bus
  • vehicle that poses an unusual hazard to innocent parties
A

SHOULD

32
Q

If an officer reports the brakes on his P/V have lost efficiency. What should the Sgt. do?

A

Shall ensure the vehicle is placed out-of-service if the vehicle experienced any level of reduced brake efficiency or damage during high performance driving.

33
Q

At the conclusion of a pursuit the supervisor, when appropriate ____ conduct an incident debrief with the officer(s) involved in the pursuit.

A

SHALL

34
Q

True/False

The CHP 228, Pursuit Attestation, shall be completed annually by all uniformed employees per CVC section 17004.7

A

TRUE

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