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70.6 Officer Safety Manual Flashcards

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The legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force is the ___ Amendment to the United States (U.S.) Constitution.

A

Fourth

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The 1989 United States Supreme Court case which talks of Objective Reasonableness is

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Graham v. Connor

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Deadly force is defined as:

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That force which creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury. Including the use of a firearm.

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Serious Bodily Injury. California Penal Code Section 243(f)(4) defines serious bodily injury as including, but not limited to:

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(1) Loss of consciousness
(2) Concussion
(3) Bone fracture
(4) Protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ
(5) A wound requiring extensive suturing
(6) Serious disfigurement

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It is the policy of the Department that personnel may use only that force which is “objectively reasonable” to:

A

a. Defend themselves
b. Defend others
c. Effect an arrest or detention
d. Prevent escape; or,
e. Overcome resistance

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Which of the following is not a Use of Force Option?

a. Control Holds
b. Aerosol Subject Restraint
c. Demeanor
d. Baton
e. Electronic Control Device
f. Less-Lethal Shotgun
g. Personal Weapons
h. Deadly Force

A

Demeanor

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Uniformed employees must be guided by two key principles in the understanding and application of the use of force policy:

a. Sound professional judgement
b. The use of only that force ______ for the situation as provided by law and in conformance with departmental policy.

A

Objectively Reasonable

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True or 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. ___ True or False.

A

True

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All uniformed employees are required to review H.P.M. 70.6 Chapter 1 on a ___ basis.

A

Quarterly

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The legal authority for the discharge of firearms is derived from the ___

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Penal Code

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Warning shots ____ 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 shots is not likely to endanger innocent persons.

Should/shall

A

Shall

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Firearms shall not be discharged from departmental aircraft except in compliance with this policy and only when the aircraft is ____ ____ ____.

A

Not in motion

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Departmental shooting policy ______ be reviewed quarterly by all uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below.

A

Shall

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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 man’s 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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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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Officer Jones went on scene with an injured deer that needs to be destroyed. Supervisor’s approval:

A

Should be obtained

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True or False

Except for swine, the most effective way to destroy an animal is to shoot it in the brain through the front of the head. The best alternative would be bullet entry from either side of the head. ___ True or false?

A

True

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True or False

Officer Jones responded to a mortally wounded swine in the roadway. He needed to dispatch the animal as it was suffering and could not be saved. Being he hadn’t been to the range in a while he believed a heart shot would be best due to the fact that area of the Swine was larger. True or false ___ Departmental policy states, “Shots to the heart are to be used as a last resort, as there is a good possibility of ricochet from the shoulder and rib bones.

A

True

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19
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In the event of a reportable firearm discharge, the discharge ___ be reported to a supervisor as soon as the situation is stabilized.

A

Shall

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20
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Officer Jackson was working patrol and was doing traffic collision follow up at a private residence. A woman answered the door and Officer Jackson politely introduced himself. The woman asked to view Officer Jackson’s police identification card. Per departmental policy, Officer Jackson 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.

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21
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The six legal interventions for a pursuit are:

A 
Channelization, 
Roadblocks, 
Ramming (The PIT is a form of ramming), Hollow Spike Strip, 
Boxing-in 
Firearms.
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True or False

For the purposes of pursuit policy, a supervisor, is a uniformed employee of this Department at the rank of sergeant or above, or a designated acting sergeant or officer-in-charge (OIC) assigned supervisory responsibilities. ___ True or false

A

True

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True or 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. ___ True of false.

A

True

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Sergeant Smith was monitoring a pursuit from the CHP area office. He heard the officer request CHP aircraft through dispatch. Dispatch related there were no CHP aircraft available. Per policy what kind of aircraft can be used in a pursuit?

A

Any available law enforcement aircraft

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25
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A pursuit comes to a stop on the freeway. The primary unit is a black and white patrol car. The secondary unit is a CHP motorcycle. A felony stop ensues and the motor officer is on foot approaching the patrol car. The suspect vehicle flees away. The motorcycle officer should:

A

Get into the patrol car with the patrol officer, and advise dispatch where his motorcycle was abandoned.

26
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True or False

The major difference between a “high risk stop” and a “felony stop is that officers display their firearms at the “low ready” during a high risk stop. ___ True or false.

A

True

27
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What form number is a pursuit critique report?

A

CHP 187

28
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How many calendar days does a supervisor have to complete a pursuit critique report?

A

10

29
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A supervisor’s permission ___ be obtained prior to using legal intervention.

A

Should

30
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Ramming should not occur when either the pursued vehicle or the pursuing vehicle is traveling in excess of ___ miles per hour.

A

35

31
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Spike strips ___ not be used to stop motorcycles, mopeds, or similar vehicles.

A

Shall

32
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The spike strip ___ not be deployed to stop the following vehicles unless the continued movement of the pursued vehicles would result in an unusual hazard to others.

  1. Any vehicle transporting a hazardous material as defined in CVC Section 2402.7.
  2. Any passenger bus transporting passengers.
  3. Any school bus transporting pupils.
  4. Any vehicle that would pose an unusual hazard to innocent parties.
A

Should

33
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Officer Adams is an officer in a remote resident post. He was involved in a high speed pursuit and reported to his sergeant the brakes on his patrol car have lost efficiency. The supervisor advised Officer Adams to keep using the vehicles for the next couple of days while he was on duty. What shall the sergeant do in this situation?

A

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

34
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True or False

The CHP 228, Pursuit Policy Attestation, shall be completed annually by all uniformed employees per CVC Section 17004.7. ___ True or false.

A

True

35
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When an officer(s) are engaged in a foot pursuit, the sergeant or Officer-In-Charge (OIC) ___ respond to the scene and coordinate the foot pursuit and/or search for the suspect. The supervisor ___ terminate the foot pursuit/search as necessary.

A

Should/May

36
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For hostage incidents, a CHP supervisor ___ be notified and ___ respond to the scene to

A

Shall/Should

37
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The pacing of speeding vehicles ___ ___ ___ as a matter of law; however, most courts prefer it. If a violator’s speed is accurately verified, the possibility of an argument is minimized.

A

Is not required

38
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In regards to freeway collisions, Sergeants ___ normally respond to all major accidents or incidents whenever possible to advise and coordinate operations.

A

Will

39
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Roadblocks ___ be avoided when attempting to apprehend misdemeanants.

A

Should

40
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Departmental Officer Safety Training is conducted annually. It is ___ hours.

A

8

41
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The POST training for Arrest and Control is every other year. It is ___ hours.

A

4

42
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Any use of a control hold which results in an apparent injury, complaint of injury or a subsequent claim of injury ___ be documented.

A

Shall

43
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Which of the following is not an approved force option?
A. Control Holds
b.	OC
c.	Baton
d.	Personal Weapons
e.	Self Defense
f.	Deadly Force
g.	Less Lethal Shotgun
h.	Conductive Energy Weapon
A

Self Defense

44
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During the course of enforcement duties, all officers and sergeants _____ carry the ECD if available.

A

Shall

45
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After an ECD has been discharged, the supervisor should do which of the following?

a. Respond to the scene
b. Take pictures of the probe site(s)
c. Have the Officer obtain a medical clearance and document on the booking forms
d. All the above
e. Both a & b

A

All of the Above

46
Q

Which of the following situations would the use of the 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions be appropriate?

a. Civil disturbances
b. Suicidal/combative/barricaded subject
c. Passive Resister
d. All the above
e. Both a & b

A

Both a&b

47
Q

True or False

The side handle baton shall be readily available during patrol duties?

A

True

48
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Which of the following is not a reason to handcuff a subject to the front?
A.Sick
b.	Injured
c.	Disabled
d.	Overweight
e.	Visibly pregnant
f.	Elderly
A

Overweight

49
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An officer used a less lethal shotgun on a physically resistive subject. Two rounds were fired and struck the subject on the thighs. After the subject was taken into custody, the sergeant arrived due to the use of force issue, and the subject was complaining of leg pain and had small bruises on his thighs. The officer ___ get the subject medically cleared.

A

Shall

50
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The effects of OC will normally last 15 to 45 minutes. Should the symptoms persist beyond this time limit, medical attention ___ be obtained as soon as possible.

A

Should

51
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All OC canisters are to be replaced during their ___ year during the annual inspection of safety equipment in conjunction with completion of the CHP 11.

A

Fourth

52
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True or False

OC should be carried on the duty belt so as not to be visible to an attacker when in a position of advantage. When needed it can be drawn and used without giving the attacker time to react.
True/False

A

True

53
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How many bottles of saline solution shall be in each patrol vehicle to be used to decontaminate a subject if OC is used on them?

A

1

54
Q

Officer Smith is on routine patrol in the South Lake Tahoe Area. He is on a county road and receives a report that a black bear has been struck by a vehicle. The bear is alive but has four broken legs and a possible broken back. Officer Smith decides to use his AR-15 to dispatch the animal. He has a clear back drop, there is no risk of ricochet, all bystanders are behind the officer, and he has obtained supervisor approval to dispatch the bear. The officer fires and one rifle round strikes the bear in the head and kills it instantly. Oh, about the supervisor, that was you. You know Officer Smith needs to fill out paperwork for this. What paperwork does Officer Smith need to fill out?

A

A memorandum to the area commander which is forwarded to Division

55
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All uniformed employees at the rank of ______ and below are required to complete the Quarterly Review and Training assessment of the following chapters of H.P.M. 70.6 on a quarterly basis:

a. Chapter 1, Use of Force
b. Chapter 2, Discharge of Firearms
c. Chapter 26, Aerosol Subject Restraint
d. Chapter 28, 12-Gauge Shotgun with Kinetic Energy Munitions
e. Chapter 29, Electronic Control Device

A

Rank of Captain and below

56
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Prisoner Securement Device. This method is _______ for use on all prisoners placed in a patrol vehicle equipped with eye bolts in the front and rear passenger areas.

A

Required

57
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Unless a greater hazard would result a pursuit______ not be undertaken if the subject(s) can be identified to the point where later apprehension can be accomplished. A pursuit ______ not be initiated if the dangers of pursuing or continuing the pursuit are too great.

A

should/should

58
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Upon being notified of the pursuit, the supervisor_____ immediately notify the communications center they are joining the pursuit and accepting supervisory responsibility.

A

shall

59
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The supervisor is accountable for the following during a pursuit:

A. Once the supervisor becomes aware of the pursuit, they shall take an active role in the pursuit and conduct an ongoing evaluation of the incident.

B. Discontinuing the pursuit, when necessary, in accordance with the policy contained in this chapter.

C. Ensuring the pursuit is conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, including:

 1. No more than necessary number of units are involved.
 2. Request for aircraft has been made.
 3. The appropriate ratio channel is being utilized. 
 4. Affected allied agencies have been notified.

D. Proceeding to the termination point, if at all practicable, to provide guidance and supervision, and to gather information fo the pursuit report ______

A

CHP 187

60
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Officers shall discontinue a pursuit when directed by a supervisor.

Under certain circumstances the officer SHOULD discontinue a pursuit. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to:

A. Extreme safety hazard to the public, the officer, or the suspect (heavy vehicle or pedestrian traffic volume, school zones, extreme speeds, weather conditions, traffic conditions, the availability of air support, or the officer’s lack of familiarity with the location.

B. Information about the suspect’s identity has been developed during the pursuit high allow later apprehension.

C. An allied agency has been notified to discontinue their participation in the pursuit but refuses to do so. Additionally, if the pursuit tactics being used by the allied agency are not within CHP policy, officers shall discontinue the pursuit. In such cases, the allied agency shall be notified of the Department’s discontinuation of the pursuit.

A

True

61
Q

At the officer’s discretion, what persons may be exempted from handcuffing to the rear (mark all that apply):

A. Sick
B. Mentally ill
C. Injured
D. Disabled
E. Elderly
F. Visibly pregnant
G. Diplomats
A

Sick, Insured, Disabled, Elderly, Visibly pregnant.

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