70.6 Officer Safety Flashcards
The legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force is the __________ Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Fourth Amendment (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
The Department examines all uses of force from a/an __________ standard.
Objective (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Force designed and primarily utilized so as to incapacitate a subject, allowing the officer to gain physical control while minimizing fatalities and permanent injury is known as ____________.
Less-Lethal Force (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
True or False: an officer’s demeanor is considered a force option.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
How many use of force options are there?
Seven (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
What are the two key principles that uniformed employees must be guided by in understanding and application of the use of force policy?
1) Sound professional judgment 2) Use of only that force reasonable for the situation (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Force used to take physical control of a person through use of techniques designed to prevent or restrict movement or resistance is known as ____________.
Control holds (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Use of force reports are documented on a _____________.
CHP 275, Use of Force Report (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Use of force policy shall be reviewed quarterly by all uniformed employees at the rank of ____________.
Sergeant and below (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Case law articulated in _____________ states, in part, that the use of force must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on scene, rather than the 20/20 vision of hindsight.
Graham v. Connor (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury is known as ___________.
Deadly force (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Per Penal Code Section 243(f)(4), “serious bodily injury” includes what types of injuries?
1) Loss of consciousness 2) Bone fracture 3) Protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ 4) Wound requiring extensive suturing (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
“Objectively reasonable” force may be used by officers to do what?
1) Defend themselves 2) Defend others 3) Effect an arrest or detention 4) Prevent escape 5) Overcome resistance (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Deadly force is authorized under what circumstances?
1) Defend self or others from imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury 2) Apprehend felony suspect (involving violent/atrocious felony) 3) Apprehend ADW suspect when great bodily injury or death has occurred (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
True or False: an officer may use any tool, method, or weapon of opportunity that is objectively reasonable to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
What is at the center of the use of force wheel diagram?
Subject behavior (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Name the seven force options.
1) Control holds 2) Pepper spray (OC) 3) Baton 4) ECD 5) Less-lethal shotgun 6) Personal weapons 7) Deadly force (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
What form is used to document potential civil litigation from a use of force incident?
CHP 268, Potential Civil Litigation Report (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
With respect to use of force, what circumstances require completion of the CHP 268?
Injury or complaint of injury from use of force or from handcuffs. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
True or False: a CHP 268 is required to be completed when high risk or felony procedures are used and the subject is later found to be an innocent party.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
If an officer is involved or witnesses an incident of excessive force by any police officer, he or she shall immediately notify __________.
A CHP supervisor (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
If an investigation of excessive force involves an allied agency, the investigation shall be coordinated with __________.
Appropriate CHP Division (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
True or False: an officer is required to intervene if he or she witnesses an incident involving excessive use of force by any peace officer.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 1)
Uniformed employees should not place their finger on the trigger of any firearm during a tactical situation except under what circumstances?
1) Actually firing the firearm 2) When the firearm is pointed at an identified target and the use of deadly force is justified. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: it is appropriate for an officer to place his/her finger on the trigger of a firearm when a known or suspected felon refuses to show his/her hands or follow instructions during felony stop procedures.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: it is appropriate for an officer to place his/her finger on the trigger of a firearm when it is believed the use of deadly force is imminent and when conducting a building search a suspect is located but refuses to come out from concealment or follow instructions.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: it is appropriate for an officer to place his/her finger on the trigger of a firearm when it is believed the use of deadly force is imminent and when confronted with a suspect who advances toward the officer, ignoring all orders and/or commands, and is armed with a weapon capable of causing serious injury or death.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: it is appropriate for an officer to place his/her finger on the trigger of a firearm during a foot pursuit.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: it is always appropriate for an officer to place his/her finger on the trigger of a firearm while conducting a building search.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: it is appropriate for an officer to place his/her finger on the trigger of a firearm during felony arrest handcuffing techniques with a compliant subject.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: discharge of a firearm is authorized when directed at wrong-way, high-speed, or reckless drivers or vehicles solely on the assumption that other persons may be injured or killed unless the driving act is terminated.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
Warning shots shall not be fired except under what circumstances?
The same circumstances under which deadly force is authorized. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
Firearms used by officers during the course of their employment are considered ___________ (offensive/defensive) weapons.
Defensive (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: the rights of an officer to shoot in self defense against an assault are the same as those of private citizens.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
Supervisor’s approval to destroy an animal ___________ (should/shall) be obtained.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: when attempting to destroy a rabid animal, attempts should be made to preserve the brain; therefore, the animal should not be destroyed by use of a head shot.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
True or False: the discharge of any firearm (including accidental) while performing duties directly related to service in the US Armed Forces requires departmental notification.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 2)
What is the desired minimum distance between a patrol vehicle and the violator’s vehicle when on a traffic stop?
Ten feet (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
An officer ____________ (should/shall) turn off emergency lights that are no longer needed prior to exiting a patrol vehicle on a traffic stop.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
Prior to exiting the patrol vehicle while on a traffic stop, the officer __________ (should/shall) turn the steering wheel to the left to provide additional cover.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
What direction should an officer face while contacting the violator during a right-side approach traffic stop?
Facing towards the rear of the violator vehicle or directly facing the right side of the violator’s vehicle. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
An officer ___________ (should/shall) not use the hood or top of the patrol vehicle for a writing surface.
Should not (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
An officer ___________ (should/shall) not stand between the patrol vehicle and violator’s vehicle.
Shall not (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
A patrol car’s white spot lights and high beams may be used intermittently to gain a violator’s attention. Under what circumstances may they be continuously used to illuminate a violator’s vehicle?
When the actions of the occupant(s) indicate a threat to officer safety. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
In a two-officer unit, both officers __________ (should/shall) exit the patrol vehicle at the time of the initial stop/contact.
Shall (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
An officer shall not sit in the patrol vehicle during a traffic stop unless ______________.
… unusual circumstances necessitate such action for reasons of safety. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
The location where FSTs are administered is dictated by what factors?
1) Location of the stop 2) Number of occupants 3) Surrounding terrain (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
The use of emergency warning lights should be limited to instances where __________ conditions exist.
Unusual or hazardous (HPM 70.6, Chapter 3)
The first _____ seconds are crucial in an officer’s contact with the violator. During this time, the officer may gain or lose support for the Department or place themselves in a life-threatening position.
60 seconds (HPM 70.6, Chapter 4)
Officers ___________ (should/shall) not apologize for taking an appropriate enforcement action.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 4)
In the absence of reasonable suspicion or probable cause, the enforcement stop shall not be extended beyond the time necessary to ____________.
… complete the enforcement action. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 4)
True or False: officer shall not make statements regarding the amount of fines or dispositions of citations.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 4)
While on duty, officers _________ (should/shall) have their departmentally-issued ID cards in their immediate possession.
Shall (HPM 70.6, Chapter 4)
True or False: if a violator refuses to sign the CHP 215, Notice to Appear, the officer should immediately place the violator under arrest.
False (call another officer or supervisor first) (HPM 70.6, Chapter 4)
Certification for an officer’s ability to demonstrate proficiency with radio head operation occurs how often?
Annually (HPM 70.6, Chapter 6)
True or False: an estimated speed, based on the officer’s judgment, is admissible in court.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
True or False: the best method of pacing a vehicle is to allow the violator to pull away.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
____________ is a simple means of determining the relative change in distance at a known speed between the patrol vehicle and the violator’s vehicle.
Odometer pacing (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
A minimum of _______ odometer paces must be made on a violator for the check to be valid.
Two (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
True or False: airspeed is usually an accurate representation of ground speed.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
During radar speed enforcement, the doppler radar devices give the officer a digital representation of violator speed accurate to within ______ mph.
One (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
The speed obtained using a radar is only used to verify ____________.
… the officer’s visual estimation (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
Officers must complete _______ hours of Academy specialized training and _______ hours of field training before they are certified to operate radar equipment for enforcement purposes.
24; 30 (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
Each radar device is required to be calibrated and certified by ___________.
… an independent laboratory (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
Officers utilizing radar for enforcement are required to calibrate and test each radar unit how often?
At the beginning and end of each shift (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
True or False: officers are prohibited from deploying radar/lidar from a freeway onramp.
False (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
All uniformed personnel __________ (should/shall) record information concerning speed enforcement traffic stops on the back of the officer’s (green) copy of the citation.
Shall (HPM 70.6, Chapter 7)
A ______________ is the stopping of a vehicle under circumstances that give the officer reasonable cause to believe that any attempt to stop the vehicle will create an extraordinary safety risk.
High-risk stop (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
Departmental firearms _________ (should/shall) be displayed in a low-ready position during high-risk stops.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
What condition are shotguns and rifles maintained in during high-risk enforcement contacts?
With a round chambered, safety on, finger off the trigger (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
During high-risk stops, primary and secondary units should communicate on a common frequency on what channel?
“S” Channel (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
The supervisor or OIC __________ (should/shall) respond to the scene of a high-risk stop.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
What is the primary difference between a high-risk and felony stop?
Officers display firearms at low-ready position on high-risk stops. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
A ____________ is the stopping of a vehicle when the officer has advanced knowledge or reasonable cause to believe the vehicle contains a felony suspect.
Felony stop (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
How are departmental firearms displayed during a felony stop?
In ready position, pointed at the suspect, finger off the trigger. (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
During a felony stop, the patrol vehicle should be positioned approximately _______ feet behind the suspect vehicle.
30 feet (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
A minimum of ________ uniformed employees should be used during a felony stop.
Three (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
During a felony stop, the cover officer __________ (should/shall) arm him/herself with a shotgun or tactical rifle.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
If the subject taken into custody utilizing felony stop procedures turns out to be innocent, the incident shall be documented on a ________ form.
CHP 268, Potential Civil Litigation Report (HPM 70.6, Chapter 8)
Name the three types of hazards a subject exhibits or displays toward an officer during an enforcement stop.
1) Unknown risk 2) High risk 3) Felony (HPM 70.6, Chapter 9)
According to HPM 70.6, Chapter 9, ___________ can best be described as observation, information, actions, threats, or general circumstances that lead the officer to believe that his/her personal safety is threatened.
Aggressive behavior (HPM 70.6, Chapter 9)
When an officer advises that he or she is making a high risk stop, the supervisor should ensure at least ________ officers respond.
Three (HPM 70.6, Chapter 9)
True or False: an officer is discouraged from pursuing multiple suspects on foot.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 9)
True or False: a supervisor may order an officer to terminate a foot pursuit.
True (HPM 70.6, Chapter 9)
In the event of a hostage situation, a supervisor __________ (should/shall) transfer primary responsibility to an allied agency.
Should (HPM 70.6, Chapter 10)
When a hostage situation becomes mobile, officers should follow the same techniques as outlined in the ___________ procedure.
Felony stop (HPM 70.6, Chapter 10)
Under what circumstances should deadly force be used in a hostage situation?
Only as a last resort and when the hostage’s safety is not further jeopardized (HPM 70.6, Chapter 10)