CH 1 Flashcards
Response Protocol
Risk management is defined as an activity that involves the______?
evaluation or comparison of risks and the development, selection, and
implementation of control measures that change, reduce, or eliminate the
probability or the consequences of a harmful action.
_____________ are incidents
which have an increased probability of resulting in the Department or the State of California becoming a defendant in a civil lawsuit.
Threshold Incidents
Threshold Incidents are defined as________
those incidents which have a high probability of resulting in the Department or State of California as a
defendant in a civil lawsuit
A Nonthreshold
Potential Civil Liability (PCL) Incident is defined as_______
an incident not rising to the level of a Threshold Incident, but which is deemed to potentially cause liability exposure for the
Department.
Any incident involving a patrol vehicle collision which results in an “other visible” and/or “complaint-of-pain” injury to a party or parties, other than a member
of the Department. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Nonthreshold
Any incident involving the use of force by a member of the Department which results in an other visible and/or complaint-of-pain injury to a suspect or bystander. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Nonthreshold
Any incident involving an other visible and/or complaint-of-pain injury from the use of handcuffs (indentations and/or redness only do not require a CHP 268).
Nonthreshold
When high-risk or felony stop procedures are used and the suspect(s) is/are later found to be an innocent party. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Nonthreshold
An incident where a civilian slips and falls in the front lobby of an Area office and sustains an injury. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Nonthreshold
When an innocent party’s vehicle runs over a spike strip. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Nonthreshold
Any incident when there is damage caused by the push-bumper removal of a vehicle or equipment from the roadway. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Nonthreshold
Any sensitive or complex internal investigation when the liability appears to be that of the Department. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Threshold
When a member of the Department intentionally or by accident discharges a firearm at a person, whether on- or off-duty, and whether or not an individual
is struck. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Threshold
Any incident involving departmental personnel which results in serious injury, hospitalization, or death to a member of the public. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Threshold
Any incident in which a member of the Department is seriously injured or killed during the performance of their duties. Threshold or Nonthreshold?
Threshold
Accordingly, sound professional judgment will dictate the need for documentation of employee actions during incidents which could cause civil liability for the Department. When any doubt exists as to the necessity for a report, ___ should be completed.
CHP 268
Threshold Incidents require _____ notification to ORM via the Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center (ENTAC).
an immediate
Nonthreshold PCL Incidents require the appropriate preliminary or completed CHP 268 transmitted to ORM within _______; however, ENTAC
notification is not required.
seven calendar days
Media relations specific to a Threshold Incident should be coordinated through _____.
the RMA
All requests for release of information involving the incident (e.g., requests under the Public Records Act) shall be coordinated with ____.
ORM
All requests for release of information involving the incident (e.g., discovery of peace officers’ personnel records pursuant to Evidence Code Section 1045,
commonly referred to as Pitchess Motions) shall be coordinated with ____.
OLA
