70.6 (OFF SAFETY) Flashcards
Can an Officer buy his own ECD?
Yes, but has to be same model, etc that CHP uses
Does an Officer’s personally owned ECD have to be listed on a CHP 4 (Secondary Weapon form)?
Yes
an ECD course is how many hours?
8
When can an ECD not be worn by a uniformed officer?
Funerals and Court
If an officer discharges his personally owned ECD while OFF DUTY, does he have to report it?
ONLY if CHP cartridges were used
What is the optimal distance range of an ECD?
7 to 15 feet
What is the maximum distance (meaning how long is the probe)?
25 feet
How often are ECD’s downloaded?
per Month
A WMD bag [Should/Shall] by readily accessible by an officer during shift?
SHALL
At what time interval is a WMD bag to be inspected?
Quarterly
What is to be yelled when using a Kinetic Shotgun?
BEAN BAG
What is the optimal distance of a bean bag shotgun?
5 to 60 feet
During any given shift, how many bean bag shotguns shall be deployed?
At least ONE
OC spray in policy is also referred to as?
ASR (Aeresal Subjec Restraint)
On average, what is the time frame that a subject will feel the effects of an ASR deployment?
15 to 45 minutes
An officer [Should/Shall] carry ASR on their duty belts?
Should
Can ASR be carried in officer’s duty bag?
Yes
If an Officer has ASR in his duty bag, it must be stored in what manner?
Secure and holstered
Can an officer store ASR in a patrol car overnight?
No, shall not
What body part is most effective when using ASR?
Face
What is the minimum burst time of ASR that will make it effective (in seconds)?
ONE second
An RCB is considered an “Impact Weapon”?
Yes (aka baton)
When transporting ANYONE in the back seat (10-15 and or pedestrian) are child locks to be activated?
Yes, (SHALL)
Can an officer by himself while operating a NON CAGE car transport 2 prisoners?
He can, but best if assistance is called for, for obvious reasons.
If an officer HAS to transport 2 prisoners while operating a non-cage car (again, if he has to)–where will the 10-15’s be seated?
RF and RR seat
If a graveyard unit (2 officers) has 2 10-15’s, where can they be sat?
RF (next to driver) and
RR (with second officer to LR)
or
Both 10-15’s can be to right side of second officer in back seat
[Should/Shall] an ignition key be removed when an officer is OUTSIDE his car with a 10-15 in it?
per policy SHOULD
Who shall an officer notify if they elect to use a “Spit Sock”?
SGT as soon as practical
If an officer is 10-15 en route to CJ and he has to stop for an 1125 car, or an 1182 (etc.) should it or shall it be documented in the arrest report?
SHALL
Regarding CHP approved control holds, [Should/Shall} they be used IF FEASIBLE?
SHALL
If an officer has to deviate from policy in using a control hold and/or arrest technique, what must be be able to explain?
that it was OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE based on the situation to deviate
What is the definition of a Control Hold?
Technique utilized to take PHYSICAL CONTROL by preventing or restricting movement of RESISTANCE
Who ultimately decides the level of PAIN COMPLIANCE ?
The officer based upon JUDGEMENT and circumstances and utilization of force to gain CONTROL
When are personal weapons (hands, feet, etc.) generally allowed when making an arrest?
SHOULD only be used when intermediate weapons are ineffective or unable to be used
If an officer has to use personal weapons, what body locations work best in striking a subject?
VULNERALBE ones like eyes, throat, etc.
How many times [Should/Shall} an officer or SGT participate in OST training?
Annually
How long is an OST course (in hours}?
8
If addition to completing an ANNUAL OST course, how many times is the POST mandated “Arrest/Control” course given (in years)?
Every 2 (4 HOURS in length)
What is the ratio of OST instructors to Officers should it be in a given Area Command?
1:10
If officer X does not meet requirements of an annual OST course, what time period must that officer re-certify in?
Within 30 DAYS
If officer X does not meet requirement of an annual OST course and has to wait for a recertification course, can he work the road?
NO, shall be pulled from road duties
If officer X gets to take a recertification course after failing the initial OST course AND fails again, what discipline process is initiated?
INTERIM REPORTING
When are ROADBLOCKS authorized (what 2 conditions)?
1) SERIOUS FELONY violations
2) DISASTER relief
Can ROADBLOCKS be authorized for misdemeanor violations?
SHOULD not
What is the definition of a ROADBLOCK per policy?
Physical impediment by signs, barriers, devices, etc.
What elements must be met for a SGT to decide if a roadblock is authorized (3 factors)?
1) Felony violation
2) Disaster relief
3) Traffic flow considerations
Failure for an officer to ensure/restore traffic flow on his beat will lead to what 3 issues?
1) Decrease in traffic flow
2) Monetary loss of commercial activity due to delay
3) increase in TC potential
When at the scene of an unusual or noteworthy event, CHP officers [Should/Shall] notify dispatch of a Code 20?
SHOULD
When responding to an accident on the freeway, are lights and siren to be used?
Should not be used
Should officers assisting at a crash stay if they are not actively assisting?
No, since it can create more traffic congestion (having another unit there)
At a TC, where should an officer place his patrol car if the scene is on shoulder?
In front so as to protect drivers who would normally be with the officer
If there are flares out in the #4 lane (of 4) and they are properly placed as to have traffic merge left due to a car blocking with TC damage, where would the officer park his car?
in front
Can an officer depend on traffic flares and cones as being the only traffic control devices?
NO, the officer SHALL actively participate also
What does the public think when they see an officer actively participating in traffic control?
Positively
As CHP officers (as part of our job), should we or shall we interact with bona fide media outlets?
we SHALL
If a Sgt is at a collision scene or any other scene where media is 10-97, should the investigating officer handle the press or the Sgt?
Sgt SHOULD handle press duties
In Area commands where patrol vehicle escorts are often done for Snow or Foggy conditions (meaning: escorting traffic safely through such conditions), does a SGT have to be nofied?
SHOULD be notified
Do “Wrong Way” driver calls justify the use of “Code 33” on the radio?
Yes
When a member of the public asks if we can do a speedometer check for their vehicle, should we?
NO
If an officer sees a Funeral Escort service violating the law, should he stop the violator thereby POSSIBLY stopping the entire funeral procession?
No, but he should note all pedigree info and COMPLETE a CHP 51 for follow up
During “Peak Hours” (aka rush hour), officers should enforce Hazardous violations such as?
1) Vehicles impeding
2) DUI
3) Following too closely
4) Speeding
5) lane changes
Once an officer becomes aware of an ADV, either by seeing it or being advised by dispatch, how SHALL he respond?
SHALL respond as soon as practical and in a EXPEDITIOUS manner
What 3 types of ADV are of critical importance in CHP response?
1) those in rural areas
2) in rest areas
3) dangerous areas (crime)
If an officer is running radar on the freeway and a vehicle goes by in the opposite direction what should he do if he is unable to turn in the center median safely?
use RADIO for a BOL
Can an Officer pace traffic from a frontage road?
NO
Can an officer pace a vehicle that his behind him?
NO
If an officer increases his speed to get a violator behind him to increase their speed also, what term is used to describe that officer’s action?
Baiting
Normally, when we patrol: what lane should we be in?
Far right lane or lane next to it
What is the primary goal in “Freeway Patrol”?
Smooth and steady flow of traffic
The causes of disruptive traffic flow are many (tc, adv, weather, etc). What 3 things do we do as CHP Officers that disrupt the flow?
1) Improper or lack of enforcement
2) Traffic direction
3) Accident Investigation techniques
How can CHP officers eliminate our contributions to DISRUPTING traffic flow?
By conscientious and effective application of HPM 70.6
What 3 things should we do when responding to a crime in progress?
Respond:
1) Safely
2) Quickly
3) Quitely
If given a call of an assault in progress, should we respond code 3?
We should as the siren might stop the violation
What are 3 basic principles in responding/mitigating an In-Progress call?
1) Communication
2) Coordination
3) Containment and control
What are 3 ways to PHYSICALLY respond to an in progress call?
1) Code 3
2) Quickly, quietly and safely
3) or to LOCATIONS were suspects might flee to
When dispatched to an in progress crime, what should officers tell dispatch?
Location of where they are responding from
What 4 goals are desired when dealing with a Hostage Situation (the protection of whom)?
1) Hostage
2) innocent ppl
3) LE agencies
4) HOSTAGE TAKER
In a Hostage Situation, a firearm by an officer SHOULD be used in a defensive or offensive way?
DEFENSIVE
In a Hostage type call for service, a SUPV [Should/Shall] be notified and [Should/Shall] respond?
SHALL
SHOULD
When will the CHP PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY of a hostage situation be transferred?
If/When local LE resources are in position
If CHP transfers responsibility of a HOSTAGE SITUATION to a local LE Agency and CHP personnel are asked to stay on-scene, is a “Ranking” member of the department to remain on-scene also?
YES and will coordinate with command center
In a foot pursuit, can a SOLO CHP officer give chase?
Yes
In a foot pursuit, should a SOLO CHP officer wait for back up?
Yes
Prior to chasing on foot, what should a SOLO Officer consider prior to initiating the pursuit (if a vehicle is involved)?
Clearing the vehicle and REMOVING patrol car keys