73.5 Uniform Grooming and Equipment Standards Flashcards
Name the four types of authorized uniforms.
1) Formal Uniform (Class A)
2) Work Uniform
3) Utility Uniform (Blue BDU)
4) Cold Weather Uniform
(HPM 73.5, Chapter1)
What are the two types of wearers for the utility uniform?
1) Primary wearers
2) Incidental wearers
(HPM 73.5, Chapter1)
When may utility uniform pants be “bloused”?
When worn with combat-style boots
HPM 73.5, Chapter1
When performing patrol duties, officers operating a patrol car _________ (shall/should) keep the campaign hat (felt or straw) readily available within the vehicle.
Shall
HPM 73.5, Chapter1
True or False: all uniformed CHP officers on State Capitol grounds (for any purpose) are required to wear the campaign hat.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter1
What are the five types of pins allowed on the left flap pocket of the uniform?
1) Medal of Valor
2) Officer of the Year
3) US Flag
4) US Military Flag
5) Special Pins (designated by the Commissioner)
(HPM 73.5, Chapter1)
True or False: a dickey may be worn with a short sleeved uniform and no jacket.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter1
True or False: a tie may be worn with a short sleeved uniform and no jacket.
False
HPM 73.5, Chapter1
True or False: fingernails shall not extend beyond the tips of the fingers.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
Male and female employees may wear up to a total of ______ conservative rings while on duty.
Two
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
True or False: with respect to departmental policy restricting the number of rings worn while on duty, a wedding and engagement ring are considered one ring.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
When in uniform, female employees’ hair may not extend beyond __________.
The bottom of the uniform shirt collar.
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
While in uniform, female employees may wear up to a total of _______ stud-type earrings.
Trick question - no earrings are permitted to be worn while in uniform.
(HPM 73.5, Chapter3)
What color(s) of nail polish may be worn by female employees while in uniform?
Trick question - only clear nail polish may be worn.
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
True or False: departmental policy restricting the display of body art (tattoo, intentional scarring, etc.) only applies to uniformed employees and cadets.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
True or False: departmental policy restricting the display of body art (tattoo, intentional scarring, etc.) only applies when employees are in uniform.
False (applies any time uniformed employees are on duty or representing the Department in any official capacity.
(HPM 73.5, Chapter3)
What is the recommended method for cleaning a coffee stain from a uniform?
Sponge the affected area with glycerin.
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
True or False: employees are prohibited from polishing their assigned badge/cap piece.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter3
If the soft body armor carrier is visible underneath the uniform shirt, the carrier shall be what color?
Navy blue
HPM 73.5, Chapter4
Soft body armor shall be worn by employees working in what capacity?
1) Assigned to field enforcement
2) Operating a marked patrol vehicle in uniform
3) Participating in “live fire” weapons training
(HPM 73.5, Chapter4)
True or False: all special duty (field support) officers shall wear soft body armor.
False (only the front desk officer and/or watch officer)
HPM 73.5, Chapter4
True or False: commanders may grant exemptions to the mandatory wearing of soft body armor.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter4
Soft body armor shall be replaced within ______ years from the date of manufacture.
Five
HPM 73.5, Chapter4
True or False: public discussion or display of state-issued soft body armor effectiveness, ballistic resistance, or area of coverage is prohibited.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter4
Reporting of “soft body incidents” is required to the Office of Legal Affairs within ________ days.
Ten working days
HPM 73.5, Chapter4
True or False: civilian clothing shall not be worn or visible in conjunction with any distinguishable part of the uniform within public view.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter5
True or False: the departmental badge shall always be attached to the outermost garment while in uniform.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter5
True or False: a tie may be worn with the short-sleeve uniform shirt provided an approved uniform jacket is worn.
True
HPM 73.5, Chapter5