CH 1

Question 1

Risk management is defined as an activity that involves the______?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

_____________ are incidents
which have an increased probability of resulting in the Department or the State of California becoming a defendant in a civil lawsuit.

Answer 2

Threshold Incidents

Question 3

Threshold Incidents are defined as________

Answer 3

those incidents which have a high probability of resulting in the Department or State of California as a
defendant in a civil lawsuit

Question 4

A Nonthreshold

Potential Civil Liability (PCL) Incident is defined as_______

Answer 4

an incident not rising to the level of a Threshold Incident, but which is deemed to potentially cause liability exposure for the
Department.

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

Nonthreshold

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

Nonthreshold

Question 7

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).

Answer 7

Nonthreshold

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

Nonthreshold

Question 9

An incident where a civilian slips and falls in the front lobby of an Area office and sustains an injury. Threshold or Nonthreshold?

Answer 9

Nonthreshold

Question 10

When an innocent party’s vehicle runs over a spike strip. Threshold or Nonthreshold?

Answer 10

Nonthreshold

Question 11

Any incident when there is damage caused by the push-bumper removal of a vehicle or equipment from the roadway. Threshold or Nonthreshold?

Answer 11

Nonthreshold

Question 12

Any sensitive or complex internal investigation when the liability appears to be that of the Department. Threshold or Nonthreshold?

Answer 12

Threshold

Question 13

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?

Answer 13

Threshold

Question 14

Any incident involving departmental personnel which results in serious injury, hospitalization, or death to a member of the public. Threshold or Nonthreshold?

Answer 14

Threshold

Question 15

Any incident in which a member of the Department is seriously injured or killed during the performance of their duties. Threshold or Nonthreshold?

Answer 15

Threshold

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

CHP 268

Question 17

Threshold Incidents require _____ notification to ORM via the Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center (ENTAC).

Answer 17

an immediate

Question 18

Nonthreshold PCL Incidents require the appropriate preliminary or completed CHP 268 transmitted to ORM within _______; however, ENTAC
notification is not required.

Answer 18

seven calendar days

Question 19

Media relations specific to a Threshold Incident should be coordinated through _____.

Answer 19

the RMA

Question 20

All requests for release of information involving the incident (e.g., requests under the Public Records Act) shall be coordinated with ____.

Answer 20

ORM

Question 21

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 ____.

Answer 21

OLA