Commanders Desk Reference

Question 1

HPM 50.5 Disturbance Planning and Operations Manual, Chapter 1. In order to maintain a state of readiness, Area commanders shall ensure that: all uniformed employees annually display knowledge of all tactical formations described in Chapter 5 and proficiency in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_described in chapter 6 of this manual. 
a. Pressure points
b. Force options
c. Contact modes
D. Distraction Techniques

Answer 1

d. Distraction Techniques

Question 2

HPM 50.1 Emergency Incident Management Planning and operations Manual, Chapter 1.
In order to maintain readiness and test the effectiveness of emergency plans, all field commands shall conduct or participate in at least ______emergency preparedness exercises _______.
a. one/ annually
b. two / annually
c. one / quarterly
d. two / biannually

Answer 2

b. two/ annually

Question 3

HPM 70.13, Departmental Training Manual, Chapter 5.
When employees are promoted, commanders shall ensure a new employee is a assigned a mentor for___.
a. three months
b. 60 days
c. six months
d. Duration of their probationary period

Answer 3

d. Duration of their probationary period

Question 4

HPM 10.10, Performance Appraisal Manual, Chapter 15.
Nonuniformed employees (except those classifications using CHP 118 performance appraisal) serving a six-month probationary period shall receive written appraisals at least every _____. Those serving a 12-month probationary period shall receive written appraisals at least every _____.
a. three months / four months
b. two months / three months
c. two, four, and six months / four, eight, and 12 months
d. month / two months.

Answer 4

c. two, four, and six months / four, eight, and 12 months

Question 5

Good Management Practice / Leadership.
Commanders and other members of the management team should endeavor to spend "quality" time with officers during shift changes. The period between the end of Day Shift and beginning of Afternoon Shift is commonly known as the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
a. Contact hour
b. Power hour
c. Golden hour
d. Happy hour
e. Quality hour

Answer 5

c. Golden hour

Question 6

HPM 10.11 Field Training and Evaluation Program Manual, Chapter 3.
Commander of management level designee must interview probationary officer-trainees at the end of ______ of training.
a. each phase
b. each ten day period
c. 1st, 2nd, 3rd phase, (extension included).
d. 1st, 2nd, 3rd phase

Answer 6

1st, 2nd, 3rd phase

Question 7

HPM 10.6, Occupational safety Manual, Chapter 8.
Defensive Drivers Training is required every ______ for nonuniformed employees who frequently drive on official business.
a. four years
b. year
c. two years
d. six months
e. not required for nonuniformed after initial training

Answer 7

four years

Question 8

HPM 10.3, Personnel Transactions Manual, Chapter 33.
All commands shall complete and submit a current organizational chart annually to HRS, Selections Standards and Examinations Unit by ______ of each year.
a. June 1
b. June 15
c. June 30
d. July 1
e. December 31

Answer 8

b. June 15

Question 9

HPM 81.1, Vehical Theft Control Manual, Chapter 3.
Areas shall submit the CHP 136E, Vehicle Theft Report, monthly to Division, no later than the _____ of the subsequent month. Negative reports are required.
a. 1st
b. 10th
c. 15th
d. 20th

Answer 9

b. 10th

Question 10

HPM 31.1, Fleet Operations Manual, Chapter 7.
Complete audits of automotive parts and tire inventories to ensure a ______ supply is on hand and that usage is consistent with maintenance records. Pilferage of automotive parts and supplies is an ongoing concern to the Department.
a. 30 day
b. 60 day
c. 90 day
d. 6 month

Answer 10

c. 90 day