70.8, Firearms Manual

Question 1

Commanders requesting the issuance of the supplemental firearm shall forward a:

Answer 1

Memorandum, through channels, to the appropriate commissioner.

Question 2

What shall the supplemental firearm memorandum include?

Answer 2

Name, ID number, and assignment of the employee requesting issuance.

Question 3

What is the definition of a special purpose firearm?

Answer 3

Any firearm other than in approved departmentally issued firearm, which is carried on duty by uniformed employees during emergency operations.

Question 4

Special purpose firearms may only be carried with the written approval of the appropriate:

Answer 4

Division chief. A copy of the approval shall be sent to the appropriate Assistant Commissioner.

Question 5

What U.S. code prohibits convicted felons from possessing a firearm?

Answer 5

18 USC 922g

Question 6

HR 218 is called:

Answer 6

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act/Improvements Act (2004/2010)

Question 7

Can an officer carry a firearm across state lines if he is under investigation that could result in suspension?

Answer 7

No- Cannot be the subject of any disciplinary action which could result in suspension or loss of police powers.

Question 8

HR 218 - How long must a retired officer serve to qualify for issuance?

Answer 8

Before separation, was regularly employed as a law enforcement officer for an aggregate of ten years or more; or separated from service after completing probation with the Department due to a service-connected disability.

Question 9

How long is a HR 218 Certification good for?

Answer 9

It is valid for a 12-month period.

Question 10

What are the four reporting requirements for the use or threatened use of deadly force under HR 218?

Answer 10

(1) Immediately report the incident according to General Order 100.80.
(2) Uniformed employees shall immediately notify their next level of command.
(3) All incidents shall be documented on a CHP 216
(4) Appropriate documentation will be generated by the
employee’s command to include compliance with HPM
70.6

Question 11

Uniformed employees who have been assigned to office duty because of their involvement in an actual shooting incident where shots were fired at another person whether or not an injury or death resulted shall:

Answer 11

fire a qualifying score on the Task Oriented Qualification Course -Pistol prior to returning to full duty.

Question 12

All uniformed personnel shall train with the primary firearm on a quarterly basis, shooting a minimum of:

Answer 12

100 rounds. Missed quarterly shoots may be satisfied by completing a make up shoot.

Question 13

All uniformed employees are required to qualify annually using the:

Answer 13

50-round TOQC -Pistol Course