Dept Procedures 1

Question 1

1.01 - DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES

How long is a department order good for?

Answer 1

It is a written directive requiring compliance by all members of the department for a period of two years.

Question 2

1.01 - DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES

Who and How often are department procedures reviewed and revised?

Answer 2

The originating division every three years, or as necessary

Question 3

1.01 - DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES

All department members must access and read their department emails weekly, except when?

Answer 3

While on approved leave.

Question 4

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

A police vehicle shall not be used in a pursuit unless the vehicle is equipped with what?

Answer 4

Emergency lights and siren sounding as reasonably necessary.

Question 5

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Officers engaged in a pursuit have a duty to drive with what?

Answer 5

Due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.

Question 6

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Officers with prisoners or non-law enforcement passengers should not engage in a pursuit unless the offender poses an immediate Life threatening risk to public safety. True or False?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

If a field supervisor orders a pursuit to be terminated, the pursuing officers shall do what?

Answer 7

Shall audibly acknowledge the directive over the radio.

Question 8

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Driving on the wrong side of a divided roadway is generally prohibited, except in the most grievous circumstances when imminent danger to life exists. True or False?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Can the pursuing vehicle drive on the wrong way on freeways?

Answer 9

No, it is strictly prohibited.

Question 10

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Due to the extreme hazards and potential risks for serious injury, police vehicles, generally, may not be used to “box in”, “ram,” or “bum” suspect vehicles in any pursuit situation. True or False?

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

When can a police vehicle be used to perform a pursuit intervention technique maneuver, commonly known as the PIT maneuver?

Answer 11

Shall not under any circumstances.

Question 12

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Can officers continue to trail or follow the suspect after being ordered to terminate the pursuit?

Answer 12

Officers shall not. Officers will return to their assigned service area while obeying all traffic laws.

Question 13

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

In order to terminate the pursuit safely before crossing the border, the pursuit should be terminated where?

Answer 13

1- Siempre Viva for I-905

2- Camino De La Plaza for I-5

Question 14

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Barricading a roadway must be considered a use of force likely to result in death or serious bodily injury. True or False?

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

In a police pursuit report form, the reporting officer shall list up to how many violations for which the suspect driver was arrested or cited for?

Answer 15

Five violations

Question 16

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

The supervisor should forward the pursuit report form to his commanding officer for approval and signature within how many days of the incident?

Answer 16

Three days

Question 17

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

Barricading a roadway is strictly prohibited unless approved by a field supervisor, field Lieut., or watch commanders office. True or false?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

The driver officer’s name and ID number shall be included in the pursuit report form. True or false?

Answer 18

False only the ID number is required. Officers’ names shall not be used.

Question 19

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

The fleet safety Sgt. has how many days to mail the pursuit report form to the California highway patrol?

Answer 19

Within 30 days of the pursuit occurrence.

Question 20

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

SDPD traffic unit shall conduct the collision investigation of record on all injury, and noninjury traffic collisions resulting from pursuits that occur within the city of San Diego. This includes pursuits initiated by other law enforcement agencies. True or false?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

1.03 - PURSUIT PROCEDURES

California vehicle code mandates vehicle pursuit training for all sworn employees, how often?

Answer 21

ANNUALLY

Question 22

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

What Penal Code section authorizes the use of force?

Answer 22

835a PC

Question 23

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

What US Supreme Court case acknowledged that the “reasonableness” test in analyzing the use of force is “not capable of precise definition or mechanical application?”

Answer 23

Graham v. Connor

Question 24

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

Behaviors that consists of a refusal to comply with verbal command and conveys a physical threat to the officer describes what type of resistance?

Answer 24

Active resistance

Question 25

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

Verbal threats directed at the officers can be considered as assaultive behavior. True or false?

Answer 25

FALSE

Question 26

1.04 - USE OF FORCE
Aggressive physical opposition to being physically controlled and conveys a threat of injury to the officer describes what type of behavior?

Answer 26

Assaultive behavior

Question 27

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

What does the force matrix illustrate?

Answer 27

The relationship between a subject’s actions and the officer’s response.

Question 28

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

The force matrix is broken down into how many levels?

Answer 28

FIVE

Question 29

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

The use of a safety control chair is considered use of force, therefore, it must be reported. True or false?

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

Is the use of a restraint car seat consider force?

Answer 30

Yes, therefore it must be reported.

Question 31

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

Is pointing a firearm at a person to gain compliance consider a use of force?

Answer 31

Yes, and it must be reported.

Question 32

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

Officers who use a force option shall personally prepare the appropriate reports documenting their use of force. What is the exception to that?

Answer 32

If an investigator interviews the officer and his statements are documented in the investigator’s report.

Question 33

1.04 - USE OF FORCE

In the event SDPD officers are involved in a situation with outside agency, the involved SDPD Officer must document any use of reportable force by personnel of outside agency. True or false?

Answer 33

FALSE, the SDPD officer responsible for writing the report shall request documentation from the officers/deputies of the outside agency who deployed force options, describing their use of force.

Question 34

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Which officer loads the shotgun at the beginning of the shift?

Answer 34

The officer to whom the shotgun is issued.

Question 35

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Upon conclusion of an incident in which a shotgun round has been chambered, which officer shall unload and reload the shotgun in the currently prescribed manner?

Answer 35

The officer to whom the shotgun is issue to.

Question 36

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Which unit issues department handguns?

Answer 36

Operational support

Question 37

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

High capacity magazines must be surrendered to the department upon termination of employment with the city. What are the exceptions?

Answer 37

A service or medical retirement.

Question 38

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

When the firearms training unit is closed, malfunctioning firearms shall be placed where?

Answer 38

In they swat armory until the firearms training unit is open

Question 39

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Who shall schedule training and firearms proficiency shoots?

Answer 39

The Range Master

Question 40

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Who shall be notified if an officer failed the original shoot and the 4 “re-tests?”

Answer 40

1. The in-service training lieutenant,
2. Assistant chief of neighborhood policing, and
3. The officers chain of command.

Question 41

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Officers who planned any type of firearms training for their units shall receive prior approval of the training program from whom?

Answer 41

The Range Master

Question 42

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

An extended absence is defined as an absence from duty for reasons other than Medical for a period of how long?

Answer 42

120 days or more

Question 43

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

When can an officer no longer carry a firearm on or off duty?

Answer 43

Absent from full duty and have not been qualified in the department proficiency shoot for More than one year.

Question 44

1.05 - FIREARMS PROCEDURES

Officers returning to full duty from any medical restrictions shall obtain written authorization from which unit to permit their participation in a proficiency shoot?

Answer 44

Medical assistance unit

Question 45

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

When can OC be used on a person?

Answer 45

Active resistance, assaultive behavior, or life-threatening behavior.

Question 46

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

Generally, OC should not be used to disperse a crowd without the approval of the on-scene field supervisor or incident commander. True or false?

Answer 46

TRUE

Question 47

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

In a crowd control situation where OC is being used, it is imperative that officers do what?

Answer 47

Respond in a coordinated manner.

Question 48

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

What is the effectiveness range for Def-Tec Mark - 4 (3 oz. canister)?

Answer 48

Three (3) to Twelve (12) feet in Calm still Air

Question 49

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

The effectiveness of OC generally lasts how long?

Answer 49

20 to 30 minutes

Question 50

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

The OC is mixed with a liquid carrier and deployed from a gas canister. True or false?

Answer 50

False. It’s from a pressurized container

Question 51

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

Generally, OC should not be sprayed in the subjects face from a distance of less then how many feet?

Answer 51

3 feet

Question 52

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

When a suspect has been OC’d, first aide should be rendered within how long?

Answer 52

Within 30 minutes of applying the OC.

Question 53

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

Aside from the type of first aide render for a subject who has been OC’d, what else needs to be documented?

Answer 53

The time first aide was rendered

Question 54

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

Is a commanding officers approval necessary for an officer to get a new replacement for his OC?

Answer 54

No

Question 55

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

Who is responsible for quarterly inspection of issued safety equipment (OC)?

Answer 55

Commanding officer

Question 56

1.06 - USE OF LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT

As required by law, serial numbers and other marks of identification must remain on liquid chemical agent canisters. True or false?

Answer 56

True

Question 57

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

The Taser is an electronic conducted energy device that affects what part of the person?

Answer 57

A person’s sensory and motor nervous systems.

Question 58

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

How many volts of electricity pass between the Taser’s probes affecting a person’s sensory and motor nervous system?

Answer 58

1,200 Volts

Question 59

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

A subject is to be considered “tasered” when electricity from the Taser, however slight, is delivered into their person via probes or drive stun. True or false?

Answer 59

True

Question 60

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

A full cycle of Taser deployment is how long?

Answer 60

Five seconds

Question 61

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

The international Air Taser model number 34000 is powered by what?

Answer 61

9 V battery

Question 62

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

The international model X–26 Taser is powered by what?

Answer 62

A digital power magazine.

Question 63

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Both Taser models use a yellow and black striped cartridge or a silver cartridge. True or false?

Answer 63

True.

Question 64

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

what is the effective range for both Taser cartridges?

Answer 64

Zero to 21 feet, with the optimal range been 7 to 15 feet.

Question 65

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

When is a drive stun more effective?

Answer 65

After deploying the probes onto a subject.

Question 66

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

if the officer is unable to gain and maintain control of the subject after how many cycles before having to consider other force options?

Answer 66

Two cycles

Question 67

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Can officers make contact with the subject while the Taser is activated?

Answer 67

Yes

Question 68

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Can the Taser be used on a handcuffed subject?

Answer 68

Shall not unless the subject displays life – threatening behavior.

Question 69

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Which part of the body is most effective and should be targeted when available?

Answer 69

The entire Back, or LOWER Center mass in the front.

Question 70

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

The spark from a Taser can ignite flammable liquids, vapors, or sensitive explosives. True or false?

Answer 70

True

Question 71

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Can the Taser ignite standard solids or black gunpowder?

Answer 71

No

Question 72

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

The Taser will normally immobilize a subject within how long?

Answer 72

2 to 3 seconds

Question 73

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Tasered subjects, whether by probes or drive stun, shall be transported to a contract hospital for medical examination prior to booking or final disposition. True or false?

Answer 73

True

Question 74

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Can a tasered subject be transported to the hospital by police vehicle?

Answer 74

Yes

Question 75

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

When does a tasered subject be required to be transported to the hospital by paramedics?

Answer 75

If the subject was tasered more than once.

Question 76

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

Officers shall document the circumstances surrounding the use of Taser, and send a copy of that report to which unit?

Answer 76

Operational support administration

Question 77

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

What division is responsible for all aspects of Taser training and certification?

Answer 77

The training division.

Question 78

1.08 - CAROTID RESTRAINT

The carotid restraint may be used on subjects who are actively resisting. True or false?

Answer 78

True

Question 79

1.08 - CAROTID RESTRAINT

Whenever possible, the carotid restraint should be applied as a two officer technique. True or false?

Answer 79

True

Question 80

1.08 - CAROTID RESTRAINT
Absent exigent circumstances, the carotid restraint hold should not be applied more than how many times within a 24 hour period?

Answer 80

Two times.

Question 81

1.08 - CAROTID RESTRAINT

A subject who has been rendered unconscious through the use of carotid restraint Shall be transported to a contract hospital prior to booking. True or false?

Answer 81

True.

Question 82

1.08 - CAROTID RESTRAINT

Any subject who has been rendered unconscious by means of a carotid restraint shall be transported by two officers or by paramedics. True or false?

Answer 82

TRUE

Question 82

1.09 - FLYING ARMED

Who require officers to attend a two hour training course prior to being allowed to fly armed?

Answer 82

Federal aviation administration

Question 84

1.08 - CAROTID RESTRAINT

Officers shall keep a subject who has been rendered unconscious under constant observation for at least how long?

Answer 84

Two hours, or until final disposition of the subject after medical clearance.

Question 85

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

category-I complaint covers what type of complaints?

Answer 85

1. Arrest,
2. criminal conduct,
3. discrimination,
4. force,
5. slur.

Question 86

1.09 - FLYING ARMED

The officer who is flying armed must notify a responsible representative of the airline at least how long in advance of departure time?

Answer 86

At least one hour

Question 87

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

category-II complaints covers what?

Answer 87

Service, courtesy, procedure, conduct, or other.

Question 88

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

An investigation will not be started until Internal Affairs assigns what?

Answer 88

A case number.

Question 89

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

The “inquiry only” box on the CCF form will only be checked by whom?

Answer 89

The investigating supervisor’s commanding officer

Question 90

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

When a citizen calls Communications expressing concerns regarding the actions of an officer or the service delivered by the Department, Communications personnel will format what type of call?

Answer 90

Will format the call as a Citizen Complaint. A field supervisor will make contact with the citizen and determine if an explanation or clarification of a policy will resolve the citizen’s concerns.

Question 91

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

If a signed letter is not returned to Internal Affairs, the CCF will be filed chronologically in the internal affairs office as hold pending and will be destroyed after how many years?

Answer 91

After five years

Question 92

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

A signed letter will not be required for internal investigations or for Citizen complaints that include an allegation of criminal conduct. True or false?

Answer 92

True

Question 93

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

Depending on the nature of the allegations, internal investigations may be conducted by the subject members command or by the internal affairs unit. True or false?

Answer 93

True

Question 94

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

Category two investigations shall be completed within how many calendar days?

Answer 94

60 calendar days

Question 95

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

If an allegation is not clear and cannot be clarified, and there is insufficient information to conduct an investigation, it will be filed in Internal Affairs in the miscellaneous file for how long?

Answer 95

FIVE years

Question 96

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

Category one complaints shall be completed within how many days?

Answer 96

90 days

Question 97

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

If interviewees do not wish to be tape-recorded, the handwritten notes of the interview must be included with the completed investigation. True or false?

Answer 97

TRUE

Question 98

1.10 - CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

If the responding supervisor can satisfy the citizen’s concerns as an “Inquiry Only”, the supervisor will do what?

Answer 98

complete a CCF form and write a memorandum to his CO routed through the chain-of-command. The memorandum will include sufficient detail to document the citizen’s concern(s) and resolution.

Question 99

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Subpoenas issued by criminal defense attorneys shall be handled in the same manner as subpoenas issued by the prosecution. True or false?

Answer 99

TRUE

Question 100

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Is a telegraphic or faxed copy of a subpoena for witness in a criminal proceeding is as effectual as the original subpoena?

Answer 100

Yes

Question 101

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

The service of a civil subpoena to a member of the San Diego Police Department must include what?

Answer 101

a $ $275.00 witness fee deposit check, pursuant to Government Code sections 68096.01 (non-sworn) and 68097.2 (sworn).

Question 102

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Members who are sick, or for any other reasons, cannot appear in court on the day of the trial are responsible for contacting which unit?

Answer 102

The court liaison unit

Question 103

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

After attending court or a deposition appearance, the member will complete what form to turn in to what Department?

Answer 103

Cost Recovery Form must be received by Fiscal Management within 5 working days of scheduled appearance, continuation or call-off.

Question 104

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Can members receive overtime for pretrial interview, and if so, how long?

Answer 104

Yes, and up to 30 minutes of overtime.

Question 105

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

As part of the out of County criminal subpoena requirement, the place of the trial must be within how many miles of the officers place of residence?

Answer 105

150 miles

Question 106

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

What is the only limitation to the civil subpoena service?

Answer 106

The witness must be a resident within the state of California at the time of service.

Question 107

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Will out of County DMV subpoena be honored by the department?

Answer 107

Will not

Question 108

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

A supervisor subpoena to testify about department policy and procedures must send a copy of the subpoena to whom?

Answer 108

Police legal advisor

Question 109

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

An answer must be filed in court on a civil rights action in federal court within how many days?

Answer 109

20 days

Question 110

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

An answer must be filed in courts within how many days if it is an action brought in state court?

Answer 110

30 days

Question 111

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Members of the department are required to accept personal service of summons on themselves in civil cases related to the performance of their duties. True or false?

Answer 111

True

Question 112

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Who shall receive service of summons directed to any members of the department in civil actions related to the performance of their duties?

Answer 112

Internal Affairs

Question 113

1.11 - COURT PROCEDURES & SUBPOENA

Are personnel required to accept nonjob related civil summons or assist with the service?

Answer 113

No

Question 114

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

In emergency situations, permission for use of pastel or undercover vehicles may be obtained from whom?

Answer 114

Watch Commander

Question 115

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

Officers wishing to use area command vehicles for special events must obtain permission from whom?

Answer 115

A supervisor from that division prior to taking the vehicle.

Question 116

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

Who shall periodically conduct inspections to assure compliance with the department procedures in regards to vehicle operations?

Answer 116

Commanding Officers

Question 117

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

What is a conventional spare tire?

Answer 117

A tire that is identical to the other four tires mounted on the vehicle.

Question 118

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

Speed rated tires or pursuit tires are rated for what speed?

Answer 118

120 MPH, or higher

Question 119

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

Any police vehicle, which has been jump started, should be driven to a police repair facility for examination by a service technician. True or false?

Answer 119

TRUE

Question 120

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

Should an officer become involved in a police equipment accident, what is his or her first duty?

Answer 120

Notify the radio dispatcher.

Question 121

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

If involved in a police vehicle collision, the officer involved must fill out an employee vehicle accidents/industrial incident damage report form (RM-1551) within how many hours of the collision?

Answer 121

24 hours

Question 122

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

The “on scene” supervisor investigating the collision must fill out a supervisors vehicle accident/industrial incident investigation reports form (RM – 1555) within how many hours of the incident?

Answer 122

48 hours

Question 123

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES

Department vehicles displaying what color placard may park in spaces designated as headquarters pool?

Answer 123

Dark blue

Question 124

1.13 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION

How many units are allowed to drive code 3 in a 1088 cover now request?

Answer 124

Only two, unless a supervisor specifically authorizes additional units.

Question 125

1.13 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION

The effect of 21056 CVC is to establish that emergency vehicle operators are not protected when their unreasonable or negligent acts of driving imperil others. True or false?

Answer 125

True

Question 126

1.13 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION

All sworn supervisors have the responsibility to do what during code 3 vehicle operation, particularly in pursuits, when safety risks or lack of urgency warranted?

Answer 126

Terminate the pursuit.

Question 127

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

Officers involved in a vehicle accident must fill out form RM1555 and the sergeant must fill out form RM1551. These two forms should be forwarded to the fleet safety Sgt. within how many hours of the collision?

Answer 127

48 hours of the collision

Question 128

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

An accident that occurred because of misjudgment of clearance, or failure to drive defensively describes what category of accident?

Answer 128

Category ONE

Question 129

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

An accident that occurred because the employee was negligent and/or violated city or department rules, policies and procedures, or violated any section of the CVC describes which category accident?

Answer 129

Category TWO

Question 130

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

An accident that occurred because the employee was under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs to any degree, or who flagrantly, willfully, or deliberately disregarded safety describes what category?

Answer 130

Category THREE

Question 131

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

Who determines the category of accident?

Answer 131

The fleet safety Sgt.

Question 132

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

If the employee disagrees with the initial finding, he/she shall submit a written appeal to the designated traffic division lieutenant within how many days?

Answer 132

15 calendar days

Question 133

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

The traffic division lieutenant will respond to the employee’s appeal within how many days?

Answer 133

Within 30 days

Question 134

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

Who makes the final determination on whether an accident was preventable or non-preventable, the category of the accident and whether or not it was properly reported?

Answer 134

Accident review committee

Question 135

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

if the accident involves a civilian employee, who will determine whether it was preventable, non-preventable, and what type of category?

Answer 135

The fleet safety Sgt.

Question 136

1.14 - POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT

Disciplinary guidelines; any employee required to attend training class as a result of disciplinary action must complete the class within how many days from the date the employee was notified of the accident results?

Answer 136

Within 60 days

Question 137

1.15 - COFINDENTIALITY OF SECURITY PROCEDURES

Department policies and procedures and general staffing levels are considered security procedures. True or false?

Answer 137

FALSE

Question 138

1.15 - COFINDENTIALITY OF SECURITY PROCEDURES

Government code section 6254 (F) authorizes what?

Answer 138

Keep department security procedures confidential

Question 139

1.16 - TAKE HOME VEHICLES

The department authorizes how many types of take-home vehicle use and what are they?

Answer 139

Four types:

1. Administrative call back
2. Emergency call back
3. Investigative call back
4. Maintenance use

Question 140

1.16 - TAKE HOME VEHICLES

If a member of the department is suspected of having driven a department vehicle while under the influence, what shall be conducted incidental to an arrest?

Answer 140

Implied consent chemical testing

Question 141

1.17 - DEPT. CORRESPONDENCE

What is a written correspondence designed for both intern – and intra-– departmental communications?

Answer 141

Memorandum

Question 142

1.17 - DEPT. CORRESPONDENCE

What is a written communication of an informal nature not requiring compliance?

Answer 142

Department announcement

Question 143

1.17 - DEPT. CORRESPONDENCE

Who can make recommendations for department announcements?

Answer 143

Any member of the department

Question 144

1.18 - PAYROLL PROECEDURES

Bereavement leave can be taken up to how many days and must be taken how long after the death?

Answer 144

Up to FIVE days and must be taken within TEN calendar days after the death.

Question 145

1.18 - PAYROLL PROECEDURES

What is the limit for bereavement leave?

Answer 145

One eligible death per fiscal year

Question 146

1.20 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION

An officer’s permanent work shift hours may be adjusted with at least how many hour notice without the necessity of paying premium overtime?

Answer 146

At least 72 hour notice

Question 147

1.20 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION

Overtime is not allowed while on leave of absence unless for court appearances. True or false?

Answer 147

TRUE

Question 148

1.20 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION

Is overtime allowed for an employee who is on military leave?

Answer 148

No overtime will be allowed.

Question 149

1.20 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION

Overtime authorization request form are to be completed by all personnel requesting overtime and submitted within how many days for approval?

Answer 149

Within three calendar days of the overtime worked.

Question 150

1.22 - PETTY CASH FUND

Who is responsible to whom for any shortage or overage in the petty cash fund?

Answer 150

The chief of police is responsible to the mayor.

Question 151

1.22 - PETTY CASH FUND

For purposes of petty cash reimbursement, “supervisor” refers to whom?

Answer 151

1. Capt. and above
2. Civilian commanding officer and above
3. Lieut. only when there is no captain and a direct chain of command

Question 152

1.23 – EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

What is included in high control items?

Answer 152

Weapons and items which are relatively high in monetary value.

Question 153

1.23 – EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

Can personnel retain their department issued badges when they retire?

Answer 153

Yes, under certain circumstances.

Question 154

1.24 – CITY COUNCIL

Members of the department communicating with city council members must notify whom of the nature and content of the communication?

Answer 154

The commanding officer,

or the chiefs office administrative sergeant

Question 155

1.24 – CITY COUNCIL

When can recommendations for policy or change in policy be discussed with a city Council member or their staff?

Answer 155

Under no circumstances.

Question 156

1.25 – INSPECTION & AUDIT PROTOCOL

Which office establishes minimum inspection standards for investigation, patrol, and administrative divisions?

Answer 156

Office of neighborhood policing

Question 157

1.25 – INSPECTION & AUDIT PROTOCOL

How often are operations manual updated and when?

Answer 157

Every 12 months, due on August 31st.

Question 158

1.26 – ACCESS/RELEASE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

A statewide system, which includes, but is not limited to, state criminal history, DMV records, missing persons, stolen vehicle, and stolen property files; Is what type of system?

Answer 158

California law enforcement telecommunications system (CLETS)

Question 159

1.26 – ACCESS/RELEASE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

which unit is authorized to release crime reports to victims?

Answer 159

Domestic Violence Units can release it to DV victims

Question 160

1.26– ACCESS/RELEASE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

To whom may arrest reports be released?

Answer 160

1. The individual who is the subject of the arrest.

2. Any other member of the public, if the date of the arrest was within the past 60-day period.

Question 161

1.26 – ACCESS/RELEASE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

The prevention, detection, and control of crime; the identification, location, and apprehension of criminals; the protection of secured facilities such as headquarters and area stations, or as required or permitted by statute is the definition of what?

Answer 161

Law Enforcement Purposes

Question 162

1.28 – TELETYPE MESSAGES

Will telephone requests for teletypes be accepted by records division/teletype?

Answer 162

Will not, except in emergencies. These requests must be followed up in writing and forwarded to Teletype by the end of the shift.

Question 163

1.28 – TELETYPE MESSAGES

Records division/teletype keeps a copy of all incoming and outgoing teletype messages for how long?

Answer 163

TWO YEARS

Question 164

1.30 – MEDIA RELATIONS

Who should be designated to respond to media inquiries and to conduct any media briefings?

Answer 164

The ranking department member most acquainted with the facts of the crime.

Question 165

1.30 – MEDIA RELATIONS

Command personnel may respond to criticism of their particular command or of the activities of members of their command, except when?

Answer 165

If there’s an active internal affairs investigation or other litigation

Question 166

1.30 – MEDIA RELATIONS

Whose responsibility to disseminate information and available news releases to authorize news media regarding all major incidents?

Answer 166

Watch Commander’s office

Question 167

1.30 – MEDIA RELATIONS

Who is responsible for all news releases involving fatal collisions?

Answer 167

The commanding officer of traffic division, or his designee.

Question 168

1.30 – MEDIA RELATIONS

California government code 6254 (F) mandates that local law enforcement agencies make public what information regards to crime reports?

Answer 168

1. Time and date of report
2. Time, date, & location of the crime.
3. Name, age, and current address of victim.

Question 169

1.31 – PRESS ID CARDS

Media identification cards will be issued for a period of how long?

Answer 169

Two years or until the card is revoked by the chief of police, Or the relationship of the holder of the news organization that requested issuance of the card is terminated.

Question 170

1.31 – PRESS ID CARDS

The chief of police reserves the right to deny a media ID card to any person who has been convicted of a felony within how many years?

Answer 170

Within the past 10 years

Question 171

1.31 – PRESS ID CARDS

what color vehicle ID placard will permit the media to gain access through outer police and/or fire perimeter lines?

Answer 171

Orange placards

Question 172

1.31 – PRESS ID CARDS

What color placards are issued to TV and radio stations to permit them to park in the yellow zone, white zone, time zone, or at parking meters while engaged in life broadcasting?

Answer 172

Green placards

Question 173

1.31 – PRESS ID CARDS

Can a media ID card be revoked if the holder refuses to obey an order given by a peace officer at an incident under control of the police or fire department?

Answer 173

YES

Question 174

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

There are how many levels of police reserves as defined by POST?

Answer 174

THREE

Question 175

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Which level has full police powers while on duty; may work alone?

Answer 175

Level one

Question 176

1.32 - DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Which level has limited police powers while on duty; nonenforcement, technical support services?

Answer 176

Level III

Question 177

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Which level has full police powers while on duty, but must work with regular officer supervision?

Answer 177

Level II

Question 178

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Retired senior volunteer patrol applicant must be how old?

Answer 178

50 or older

Question 179

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Volunteers will generally be required to work a minimum of how many hours a month?

Answer 179

12 hours a month

Question 180

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Reserve officers are required to work a minimum of how many hours a month?

Answer 180

20 hours monthly

Question 181

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Can reserve officers be utilized to augment sworn personnel staffing within the full range of patrol or traffic enforcement duties, in lieu of a full-time sworn police officer?

Answer 181

NO

Question 182

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Are we reserve officers authorized to carry a concealed firearm?

Answer 182

Yes, if they maintain a minimum 240 hours of department service per year.

Question 183

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Are reserve officers required to carry their badge and/or ID card off duty?

Answer 183

No, unless they are carrying a concealed firearm that has been authorized.

Question 184

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Are volunteers eligible for workers comp benefits in the event of a work-related injury?

Answer 184

YES

Question 185

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Is there a formal evaluation or discipline of volunteers within the department?

Answer 185

No

Question 186

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Who has the final decision as to retention of any volunteer?

Answer 186

The Lieutenant of training and volunteer services.

Question 187

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Precludes handcuffing, arrest, or detention in any form and forbids US authorities from entering the residence, automobiles, or other property of the protected persons is known as what?

Answer 187

Personal invioliability

Question 188

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Which category of diplomats enjoy the highest degree of immunity?

Answer 188

Diplomatic agents

Question 189

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Do family members of diplomatic agents enjoy the same immunity as diplomatic agents?

Answer 189

YES

Question 190

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Family members of diplomatic agents are defined as who?

Answer 190

1. Spouses
2. children until under 21, or
3. they are full-time students at an institution of higher learning until the age of 23.

Question 191

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Do administrative and technical staff of diplomatic agents enjoy the same immunity as they are?

Answer 191

YES

Question 192

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Diplomatic agents family members who are US nationals or legal permanent residents; do they enjoy diplomatic immunity?

Answer 192

No

Question 193

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Do consular officers have the same status as diplomats?

Answer 193

No they don’t

Question 194

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

What is the function of diplomatic agents at embassies in capitals?

Answer 194

Providing communication between two countries.

Question 195

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Who are honorary consuls?

Answer 195

They are US citizens or permanent resident aliens who perform consular services on a part-time basis.

Question 196

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

How many types of identification cards are there and what are they?

Answer 196

1. Diplomatic – blue border
2. Official – green border
3. Consular – red border

Question 197

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Who shall maintain a current manual from the US Department of State outlining the rights, immunities, and responsibilities of those asserting diplomatic immunity?

Answer 197

The watch commander’s office

Question 198

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

upon contact, who will decide whether a “mandatory notification” statement will be read to the foreig national or a suggested notification system will be read?

Answer 198

The watch commander’s office

Question 199

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Which unit is the liaison to the United States Department of State for nonemergency issues of diplomatic immunity and criminal investigations?

Answer 199

Criminal intelligence unit (CIU)

Question 200

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

When a foreign national is arrested and booked, he must be advised of his rights to have his consulate notified within how many hours?

Answer 200

Two hours

Question 201

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Can parking and moving traffic citations be issued without regard to the status of individuals or vehicles?

Answer 201

YES

Question 202

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Is the signature on the moving traffic citation required for those who excerpt diplomatic immunity?

Answer 202

NO

Question 203

1.34 – SEIZED ASSET VEHICLE POOL

Vehicles and other tangible property are equitably shared with state and local agencies where the intent is to place them into official law-enforcement use for a period of how long?

Answer 203

Two years

Question 204

1.34 – SEIZED ASSET VEHICLE POOL (07/18/2014)

The fair market value of the vehicle to be seized must be greater than how much?

Answer 204

$5,000

Question 205

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

A donation designated at donor request for a particular City department, location, or purpose is called what type of donation?

Answer 205

RESTRICTED DONATION

Question 206

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

Only who can accept real property donations to the city?

Answer 206

City Council

Question 207

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS

What kind of donation require review process prior to formal acceptance?

Answer 207

1. $5000 for more In initial city expenditure.
2. $5000 or more in annual maintenance.
3. Donations that materially affect or change any aspect of city operations.

Question 208

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS (05/17/2013)

Unconventional munitions used during high-risk situations describe what type of munitions?

Answer 208

Specialty munitions

Question 209

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS (05/17/2013)

Who can use specialty munitions?

Answer 209

SWAT officers

Question 210

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS (05/17/2013)

What do specialty munitions include?

Answer 210

1. Chemical agents
2. Diversionary devices
3. Extended range impact munitions
4. Frangible slugs
5. Pepper ball
6. Sting ball munitions

Question 211

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS

Can specialty munitions be used on an active or passive resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon?

Answer 211

Yes

Question 212

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS

Patrol sergeants may request the use of all specialty munitions and may authorize the use of extended range impact weapons and pepper balls. True or false?

Answer 212

TRUE

Question 213

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS

An individual who has been struck by a specialty round shall be examined by paramedics, excluding the pepper ball munitions, unless an unintended injury occurred. True or false?

Answer 213

TRUE

Question 214

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS

SWAT incident reports shall be retained by the SWAT unit for a minimum of how long?

Answer 214

Two years

Question 215

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE

What prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in state and local government services, programs, and employment?

Answer 215

Title II of the American disability act

Question 216

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE

Which two agencies are currently contract with the department to supply qualified interpreters for translations in sign language?

Answer 216

1. Deaf community services (DCS) of San Diego.

2. Network interpreting services (NIS).

Question 217

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE

A certified bilingual in American sign language interpreter is someone who has passed what test?

Answer 217

1. National Association of the deaf (NAD), and/or

2. Registry of interpreters for the deaf (RID)

Question 218

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE

Someone who is certified bilingual in American sign language alone is enough to be used by the department to interpret for the deaf?

Answer 218

False, unless the person is also retained by either DCS or NIS.

Question 219

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE

Certified bilingual in sign Language Department members should only be used in emergencies and for basic information translations only?

Answer 219

TRUE

Question 220

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE

All written questions and responses between officers and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing must be treated as what?

Answer 220

Evidence and handled accordingly.

Question 221

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE

What symbol or letter represents emergency for the deaf and blind community, And where should it be drawn?

Answer 221

“X” across the person’s back.

Question 222

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

What is a 40 mm ammunition?

Answer 222

It is a sponge baton cartridge.

Question 223

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

What are 40 mm rounds classified as?

Answer 223

Destructive devices

Question 224

1.38 - EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

Officers generally should not fire either extended range impact weapons from a distance of less than how far?

Answer 224

Less than 10 feet.

Question 225

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

Which is the critical factor in determining the extent of any injury caused by either projectile; shot placement or deployment range?

Answer 225

Shot placement

Question 226

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

Target area from any distance should be where?

Answer 226

Lower abdominal region and below.

Question 227

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON (8/15/2014)

In a two-person unit, at the beginning of the shift, who shall ensure the beanbag shotgun is unloaded, safety on, hammer down on an empty chamber, and empty magazine tube?

Answer 227

The DRIVER

Question 228

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

At the conclusion of an incident in which a beanbag shotgun round was chambered, who shall unload and reload the beanbag shotgun in the prescribed manner?

Answer 228

The officer who chambered the round.

Question 229

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

In the event a person is struck by an ERIW projectile, the arresting officer shall ensure the subject is taken to a medical facility for treatment prior to being booked. True or false?

Answer 229

TRUE

Question 230

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

The ERIW should be reported the same as the use of a firearm. True or False?

Answer 230

FALSE

Question 231

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

The accidental discharge of an ERIW shall be treated the same as a firearm. True or False?

Answer 231

TRUE

Question 232

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON

In all incidents where and ERIW has been fired, the officers’ report should include what?

Answer 232

1. Distance from suspect when fired
   2 Point of aim/point of impact
2. Injuries or property damage

Question 233

1.10 – CITIZENS’ COMPLAINTS

Internal affairs unit will consider what type of complaints for mediation?

Answer 233

All category II

Question 234

1.10 – CITIZENS’ COMPLAINTS

Can members be afforded overtime for mediation if it occurred outside of the members working hours?

Answer 234

Yes

Question 235

1.10 – CITIZENS’ COMPLAINTS

Resolution to mediation will be categorized as what?

Answer 235

1. Agreements;
2. Non-agreements; or,
3. Partial agreement.

Question 236

1.10 – CITIZENS’ COMPLAINTS

Mediation files will be maintained in internal affairs unit for a period of how long?

Answer 236

Two years

Question 237

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES

The vast majority of grants are from what agencies?

Answer 237

States and federal government agencies, with some from private foundations and corporations.

Question 238

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES

Where are most grant advisers located?

Answer 238

Sacramento or Washington DC.

Question 239

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES

Who is the primary person responsible for locating, reviewing, and preparing summaries of potential grants for review and approval?

Answer 239

Grants manager

Question 240

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES

The chief of police is NOT authorized to enter into any grant agreements on behalf of the city. True or False?

Answer 240

TRUE

Question 241

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES (12/14/2012)

Only which City employees authorized to enter into and sign a grant?

Answer 241

The mayor or his designee.

Question 242

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES

Who is responsible for the day to day grant operations?

Answer 242

Grant Coordinator

Question 243

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES (12/14/2012)

Both federal and state granting agencies require award recipients to submit what reports?

Answer 243

Financial and program reports

Question 244

1.41 – RIFLE & PISTIOL CALIBER

What is the department approved carbine rifle?

Answer 244

Ruger PC-9, 9mm carbine with the “ghost ring” sites.

Question 245

1.41 – RIFLE & PISTIOL CALIBER

How are the Ruger PC-9 9mm carbines carried in Marked vehicles?

Answer 245

They shall be secured in the vehicle’s dual gun mounts and shall not be stored or transported in the trunk.

Question 246

1.41 – RIFLE & PISTIOL CALIBER

Is the personal carbine included in the five gun limit that officers are restricted to for personally owned weapons?

Answer 246

No

Question 247

1.41 – RIFLE & PISTIOL CALIBER

AR 15 rifles with gas piston systems are authorized. True or false?

Answer 247

False, direct impingement operating system only.

Question 248

1.42 – DEPT. PROCUREMENT CARD

What is the purpose of the procurement card (P-Card) program?

Answer 248

It is intended to provide an alternative and efficient means for making necessary department purchases utilizing a Visa card.

Question 249

1.42 – DEPT. PROCUREMENT CARD (11/07/2014)

The City’s procurement card program is administered through which department?

Answer 249

Office of the City Comptroller

Question 250

1.42 – DEPT. PROCUREMENT CARD (11/07/2014)

Who issues the visa procurement cards and provide day-to-day program support?

Answer 250

US Bank

Question 251

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Upon whose approval may risk management personnel be permitted to access the shooting scene to access information necessary to fulfill their responsibility?

Answer 251

Homicide Unit supervisor

Question 252

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

If an officer discharges a firearm on-duty, but not directed any person, and did not result in death or injury, who will conduct the investigation and what type of report will be filed?

Answer 252

1. A Field supervisor

2. Officer involved shooting report and a shooting incident report

Question 253

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

When an officer is involved in the shooting, the officer should be isolated as soon as possible. True or False?

Answer 253

TRUE

Question 254

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

The officer involved in a shooting incident shall not discuss the situation at the scene with anyone other than home?

Answer 254

1. First arriving supervisor
2. Homicide investigators
3. Internal affairs investigators
4. Legal representative

Question 255

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

All inquiries concerning the involved officer’s action at a shooting scene are subject to what?

Answer 255

Police officers Bill of Rights

Question 256

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Only which personnel will conduct an in-depth interview with the involved shooting officer?

Answer 256

1. Homicide

2. Internal affairs investigators

Question 257

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Any department member who is fired upon, whether wounded or not, shall have what type of report filed, and by whom?

Answer 257

Supervisor’s injury/assault investigation report (RM1564) completed by a field sergeant in charge of the incident.

Question 258

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

An incident involving the discharge of an extended range impact weapon is generally exempt from the investigation and reporting requirements outlined in this procedure, except in cases resulting in death. True or False?

Answer 258

TRUE

Question 259

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

When or at what point will the shooting review board review a shooting incident investigation?

Answer 259

After criminal and administrative investigations has been concluded and any disciplinary actions have already been determined.

Question 260

1.43 – OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

What is the purpose of the shooting review board?

Answer 260

To determine if the tactics employed were appropriate, and to discover and advise the chief of police if any related training or equipment is needed.

Question 261

1.45 – DEPARTMENT COMPUTERS

Users may access the Internet for city business purposes only; the Internet may not be used for personal purposes. True or False?

Answer 261

TRUE

Question 262

1.45 – DEPARTMENT COMPUTERS

All email messages sent over the Department computer via personal email addresses are the property of the department. True or False?

Answer 262

TRUE

Question 263

1.45 – DEPARTMENT COMPUTERS

What is usually the time period for the automatic password-protected screensaver?

Answer 263

15 minutes

Question 264

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

What is a Long-Range Acoustical Devise (LRAD)?

Answer 264

It is a type of loud speaker system that inmates a focused and directional beam of sound.

Question 265

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

What is the purpose of the LRAD?

Answer 265

1. From a low mild range to address the public.

2. A high intensity high-pitched sound designed to deter or move subjects from an area.

Question 266

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

How many types of models are there for LRAD?

Answer 266

1. Model 100X is a small portable device, capable of admitting 137 decibels at 765 yards
2. Model 500 is designed to be tripod or vehicle mounted and can admit 148 dB at a range over a mile.

Question 267

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

How many decibels is the threshold of physical pain for the human ears?

Answer 267

130 dB

Question 268

1.46 - LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

What dB causes permanent ear damage?

Answer 268

160 dB

Question 269

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

What are the four primary law enforcement uses for the LRAD?

Answer 269

1. Uses as a PA to issue evacuation orders
2. Communicate w/subjects during a critical incident
3. Give directions to a crowd in noisy environment
4. Crowd control

Question 270

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

Both LRD’s have a volume control with a graph that indicates intensity by color. What are the three colors?

Answer 270

1. Red is the most intense volume
2. Yellow is intermediate
3. Green is a lower sound output

Question 271

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

The LRAD-100 shall not be operated in the red zone if subjects are closer than how many yards?

Answer 271

15 yards

Question 272

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

The LRAD-500X shall not be operated in the red zone if subjects are closer then how many yards?

Answer 272

83 yards

Question 273

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

Is the use of LRAD to move a disruptive crowd consider a use of force?

Answer 273

Yes, and it shall be documented.

Question 274

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE

Where is the mobile field force coordinator located?

Answer 274

SWAT Unit

Question 275

1.47 - LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKERS (1/24/14)

Listening to a communication in one language and orally converting it to another language while retaining the same meaning is called.

Answer 275

ENTERPRETING

Question 276

1.47 - LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKERS (1/24/14)

The replacement of written text from one language into an equivalent written text in another language (target language).

Answer 276

TRANSLATION

Question 277

1.47 - LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKERS (1/24/14)

What Division maintain a listing of all Department Qualified Bilingual Members.

Answer 277

HUMAN RESOURCES

Question 278

1.47 - LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKERS (1/24/14)

Department members can use family members, neighbors, friends, volunteers, bystanders or children to interpret for a LEP person.

Answer 278

SHOULD NOT unless exigent circumstances exist or a more reliable interpreter is not available.

Question 279

1.47 - LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKERS (1/24/14)

Can a Qualified Bilingual Civilian Interpreter be used in a custodial interrogation

Answer 279

YES

Question 280

1.07 - USE OF TASERS

How are Tasered subjects who are also suspected of being under the influence of any drug shall be transported and to where?

Answer 280

To a contract hospital by Two officers with the passenger officer continually monitoring the subject’s respiration, skin tone, and level of consciousness.

Question 281

1.12 - OPERATION OF POLICE VEHICLES
The TIU Sgt and the Fleet Safety Sgt shall be notified immediately any time one of the following types of collisions occurs involving an officer or civilian PD employee/volunteer, while driving a City vehicle/equipment, or vehicle/equipment utilized by an officer, civilian employee/volunteer that is not City property, but is used in the performance of the officer’s or civilian employee/volunteer’s duties:

Answer 281

1. Fatality or serious injury to the officer, civilian employee, volunteer or citizen;
2. Probable felony prosecution; and
3. A pursuit resulting in a serious injury or fatality (the officer does not have to be involved in the collision, or be the person injured or deceased).

Question 282

1.16 - TAKE HOME VEHICLES

Department members should refrain from operating a Department vehicle after having consumed alcoholic beverages. True or False

Answer 282

TRUE

Question 283

1.16 - TAKE HOME VEHICLES

Department take-home vehicles are to be left at a police facility during vacations or other periods of leave in excess of how many days?

Answer 283

SEVEN calendar days

Question 284

1.16 - TAKE HOME VEHICLES

If the involved member is suspected of having consumed alcohol, the member shall submit to what other tests?

Answer 284

Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) Test and any other blood and/or breath testing procedures deemed necessary.

Question 285

1.20 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION

An officer’s schedule may be adjusted up to how many hours prior to the beginning of his/her shift to correspond to a court appearance, eliminating the need for overtime pay.

Answer 285

TWO hours

Question 286

1.20 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION
When an officer is directed to telephone a specific court or agency at a designated time during non-duty hours for the purpose of a telephonic hearing, and he does not have to place the call from a designated location, he shall receive how much time for premium pay?

Answer 286

A thirty-minute minimum of compensation for each such instance.

Question 287

1.23 – EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

Under certain circumstances, sworn personnel may retain or purchase their Department-issued service weapon when they retire. Who are Eligible personnel?

Answer 287

Those receiving a service retirement or a disability retirement.

Question 288

1.23 – EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

Personnel who are restricted at the time of their retirement from carrying a concealed weapon are not eligible to retain or purchase their Department-issued service weapon. True or False?

Answer 288

TRUE

Question 289

1.26 – ACCESS/RELEASE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

A local agency shall furnish local criminal history information to persons authorized by California Penal Code section 13300. These include, but are not limited to:

Answer 289

1. Peace officers;
2. DA’s and prosecuting City Attorneys;
3. Probation and parole officers; and,
4. The subject of the criminal history/authorized representative/person authorized with power of attorney.

Question 290

1. 26 – ACCESS/RELEASE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
   (5) The front page of each crime report may be furnished in response to California Public Records Act requests, subject to what?

Answer 290

The restrictions in Penal Code section 841.5, and except in cases where the victim is a minor or where the victim is one specified in 6254(f)(2) of the California Government Code.

Question 291

1.26 – ACCESS/RELEASE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

When a criminal history printout from the computer is provided to an outside agency, it shall be recorded where?

Answer 291

In the “Criminal History Records” logs.

Question 292

1.27 PETITION TO SEAL RECORDS (8/2/13)

What Penal Code provides a person who has been arrested or detained for felony or misdemeanor offenses, and is determined to be factually innocent, may petition for the sealing and destruction of the record of that arrest?

Answer 292

Penal Code Section 851.8

Question 293

1.27 PETITION TO SEAL RECORDS (8/2/13)

If the petition is granted, Records will seal the arrest record removing the report from CRMS and arrest information from the ARJIS and linking databases. The sealed record will be held for how long from the date of arrest and then destroyed?

Answer 293

THREE years

Question 294

1.27 PETITION TO SEAL RECORDS (8/2/13)
According to Penal Code section 851.8 (b), if there is no response to the petition within how many days, the petition shall be deemed to be denied?

Answer 294

Within 60 days

Question 295

1.28 CANCELLING TELETYPE MESSAGES (5/9/2014)

Cancellation of local or in-state wants for persons will be made through what Department?

Answer 295

The San Diego Sheriff’s Department.

Question 296

1.28 CANCELLING TELETYPE MESSAGES (5/9/2014)

Cancellation of other than local or in-state wants for persons will be directed to where?

Answer 296

Records Unit/Teletype so that a “locate” can be sent to the originating agency.

Question 297

1.28 CANCELLING TELETYPE MESSAGES (5/9/2014)

Incoming Teletype Messages:
Records Unit/Teletype routes all copies of direct and emergency messages to whom?

Answer 297

The Watch Commander, who will forward the information to the concerned officer or units.

Question 298

1.30 PRESS RELEASE AND MEDIA RELATIONS (8/1/12)
Statements of Department policy, official positions of the Department, official responses to criticism of the Department, comments critical of another department, agency, institution, or public official, or statements pertaining to pending or ongoing litigation involving the Department shall be made only by whom?

Answer 298

Chief of Police or an individual designated by the Chief of Police.

Question 299

1.30 PRESS RELEASE AND MEDIA RELATIONS (8/1/12)

The Watch Commander’s Office will email pertinent information and news releases to where?

Answer 299

Communications Division, area commands, and Traffic Division.

Question 300

1.30 PRESS RELEASE AND MEDIA RELATIONS (8/1/12)

Per California Vehicle Code §20012, the identity of drivers involved in vehicular collisions is protected from release, except when?

Answer 300

Except to parties to the collision or those who
have a material interest in the collision, such as parents or guardians of juveniles involved in collisions or insurance carriers of the involved parties.

Question 301

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS (11/01/2013)

The San Diego Police Department only accepts what level of reserve officers?

Answer 301

Level I Reserve Officers

Question 302

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS (11/01/2013)

Cadets - a volunteer program for citizens between what ages?

Answer 302

Ages of 16 and 21

Question 303

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS (11/01/2013)

Reserve Officers are required to complete how many 160-hour phases of field training?

Answer 303

FOUR phases at a minimum of four area commands for a total of 640 hours.

Question 304

1.32 – DEPT. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS (11/01/2013)

Are Reserve Officers subject to be called to active duty when an urgent or emergency situation requires additional personnel on short notice?

Answer 304

YES

Question 305

1.33 – DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY (04/12/2013)

Consular employees perform administrative and technical support services for the consular post. Do they have “personal inviolability” immunity?

Answer 305

No, only “official acts” immunity, and they have immunity from the obligation to provide evidence as witnesses.

Question 306

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

Prior to soliciting large businesses, major community organizations, or recognized major donors, members shall submit a memorandum requesting approval to

Answer 306

Administrative Services Division Manager, via their chain of command

Question 307

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

Administrative Services Division’s Grant Management staff will log all donor solicitations. True or False?

Answer 307

TRUE

Question 308

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

Donations may be received in the form of cash, financial securities, real or personal property, and may be restricted or unrestricted. True or False?

Answer 308

TRUE

Question 309

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

Donations of cash/real goods with an aggregate value of $99,999 or less may be accepted by whom?

Answer 309

The Chief of Police

Question 310

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

Donations of cash/real goods with an aggregate value of $100,000 to $249,999 may be accepted by whom?

Answer 310

The Mayor

Question 311

1.35 – ACCEPTING DONATIONS (11/12/2014)

Donations of cash/real goods with an aggregate value of $250,000 or greater should be accepted by whom?

Answer 311

City Council

Question 312

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS (05/17/2013)

Canisters that are designed to emit loud noise, bright light, and rubber projectiles are called what?

Answer 312

Sting Ball munitions

Question 313

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS (05/17/2013)

An individual who has been struck by a specialty round shall be examined by paramedics, excluding what munitions, unless an unintended injury occurred?

Answer 313

The pepper ball

Question 314

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS (05/17/2013)

Whenever a person has been struck by specialty munitions, the officer who deployed the munitions shall notify whom?

Answer 314

a SWAT supervisor, or field supervisor in the

case of 40mm, beanbag, or pepper ball.

Question 315

1.36 – USE OF SPECIALTY MUNITIONS (05/17/2013)

Who shall review the use of specialty munitions as soon as practical following each incident or operation to determine if the munitions functioned properly and were used in accordance with Department Procedure?

Answer 315

The SWAT Commanding Officer

Question 316

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE (05/03/13)

Certified Bilingual in American Sign Language by the City of San Diego - individuals who have varying levels of proficiency in sign language and are recognized by the Americans Disabilities Act. True or False

Answer 316

FALSE

Question 317

1.37 – COMMUNICATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE (05/03/13)

Interviews prior to arresting an individual who is deaf or hard-of hearing: If written communication is ineffective and a Department certified ASL officer is available to translate, whether the translation is for a victim or suspect, they shall be utilized and a report shall be written. True or False?

Answer 317

TRUE

Question 318

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON (8/15/2014)

All distances for ERIW systems shall be measured from where?

Answer 318

The muzzle end of the weapon’s barrel.

Question 319

1.38 – EXTENDED RANGE IMPACT WEAPON (8/15/2014)

Beanbag shotguns shall be carried unloaded OR loaded until time of deployment - safety on, hammer down on an empty chamber with four rounds in a buttstock mounted sleeve?

Answer 319

UNLOADED

Question 320

1.40 – GRANTS PROCEDURES (12/14/2012)

To deliberately reduce the amount of federal, state, or local funds appropriated to an existing program or activity because a grant has also been awarded for the same purposes.

Answer 320

SUPPLANTING

Question 321

1.41 – RIFLE & PISTIOL CALIBER (04/11/2014)

Only those officers who have successfully completed the “Rifle Caliber Carbine Basic” class or the SWAT equivalent and pass the annual qualification class are authorized to carry the carbine. True or False?

Answer 321

TRUE

Question 322

1.42 – DEPT. PROCUREMENT CARD (11/07/2014)

An individual responsible for the final step of the Department’s payment process,

Answer 322

Billing Official

Question 323

1.42 – DEPT. PROCUREMENT CARD (11/07/2014)

The Billing Official is usually the point of contact to liaison with Procurement Card Program administrators. Can he also be a Cardholder or Approver?

Answer 323

No, cannot be a Cardholder or Approver.

Question 324

1.42 – DEPT. PROCUREMENT CARD (11/07/2014)

When necessary, the P-Cardholder may be required to provide personal information for identification purposes to a merchant when using the P-Card. True or False

Answer 324

FALSE, should never give personal information to a merchant

Question 325

1.43 - OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING (09/05/2014)
Officers who discharge a firearm on-duty, except at a target range, or discharge a firearm off-duty causing potential or actual injury to a person or property damage shall immediately notify whom and how?

Answer 325

The Watch Commander directly or via Communications Division.

Question 326

1.45 – DEPARTMENT COMPUTERS (11/27/2012)

Access to criminal history information is always based
on what?

Answer 326

The need to know/right to know.

Question 327

1.46 – LONG-RANGE ACOUSTICAL DEVICE (05/30/2013)

Authority to use the LRAD must be approved by whom?

Answer 327

The Incident Commander, SWAT Commanding Officer, or their designee.

Question 328

1.48 - WIRELESS MODEMS (04/11/2014)

Generally, wireless modems are issued to specific positions, not personnel, based upon work assignment and the business need for a modem. True or False?

Answer 328

TRUE

Question 329

1.48 - WIRELESS MODEMS (04/11/2014)

What positions/ranks are automatically issued wireless modems:

Answer 329

a. All Captain positions

b. All Lieutenant positions

Question 330

1.48 - WIRELESS MODEMS (04/11/2014)

Modems not used for a period of how long will be deactivated?

Answer 330

Three (3) consecutive months

Question 331

1.49 - AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS (07/08/2015)

The use of body cameras reduces the requirement to provide thorough written documentation. True or False?

Answer 331

FALSE

Question 332

1.49 - AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS (07/08/2015)

The Body Worn Camera system operates on rechargeable battery power for up how long?

Answer 332

Up to TWELVE hours of continuous buffering and records up to TEN hours of continuous video and audio
media.

Question 333

1.49 - AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS (07/08/2015)

While on Buffering Mode or Standby Mode, the BWC is on but has not been activated to record both sound and video. The camera will do what?

Answer 333

Continuously record only video in 30 second loops.

Question 334

1.49 - AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS (07/08/2015)

What happens when the Event button on the BWC is activated?

Answer 334

The camera is recording both audio and video.

Question 335

1.49 - AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS (07/08/2015)

What is Metadata ?

Answer 335

Case numbers, Incident numbers, and other descriptors used to identify digital evidence. There are 12 searchable fields into which this metadata can be entered.

Question 336

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officer safety and the safety of the public shall be the primary considerations when contacting citizens or conducting vehicle stops, not the ability to record an event. True or False?

Answer 336

TRUE

Question 337

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

BWC does not apply to overtime assignments, out of class assignments and special details (11-86).

Answer 337

FALSE - All officers issued a BWC are required to wear and use their BWC while working in any uniformed assignment.

Question 338

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Inoperable BWC equipment shall be tagged and returned to where immediately.

Answer 338

Operational Support

Question 339

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Visual damage to the BWC shall be logged on where ?

Answer 339

The officer’s MCT (Mobile Computer Terminal) as a journal entry.

Question 340

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers are required to initiate or cease recording an event, situation or circumstance solely at the demand of a citizen. True or False?

Answer 340

FALSE -

Question 341

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers and supervisors involved in the investigation of a complaint against a member of the police department must inform complainants and complaint witnesses they are being recorded. T or F ?

Answer 341

TRUE

Question 342

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Can officers stop recording in the event mode when the arrestee is cooperative and safely secured inside a law enforcement facility.

Answer 342

YES - If an arrestee becomes uncooperative, or if there is some evidentiary purpose, officers should resume recording in the event mode.

Question 343

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Private citizens do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when talking with police officers during the scope of an officer’s official duties, even when the contact is in a private residence. True or False?

Answer 343

TRUE

Question 344

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Are officers required to give notice they are recording?

Answer 344

NO - However, if asked, officers shall advise citizens they are being recorded.

Question 345

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Are Officers required to initiate or cease recording an event, situation or circumstance solely at the demand of a citizen?

Answer 345

NO

Question 346

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers and supervisors involved in the investigation of a complaint against a member of the police department have to inform complainants and complaint witnesses they are being recorded?

Answer 346

YES - must inform complainants and complaint witnesses they are being recorded.

Question 347

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers are strongly encouraged to inform citizens they are being recorded in an effort to de-escalate potential conflicts. True or False?

Answer 347

TRUE

Question 348

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers equipped with BWC will record all prisoner or passenger transports, regardless of the gender of the prisoner or passenger. The entire transport will be recorded except when it’s a two-officer unit. T or F?

Answer 348

FALSE - Two officer units will be required to record with at least one BWC during transports.

Question 349

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers equipped with a body worn camera may transport a female passenger and or prisoner without the required second officer if the body worn camera is recording during the entire transport. True or False?

Answer 349

TRUE

Question 350

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

The only exception to recording a suspect interview would be if the suspect declines to make a statement due to the body worn camera being activated. T or F?

Answer 350

TRUE

Question 351

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

BWCs shall not be used during Sex Crimes or Child Abuse investigations to include statements of victims, witnesses, and interactions with parents of victims. True or False?

Answer 351

TRUE

Question 352

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers shall regularly record while inside jail facilities. True or False?

Answer 352

FALSE - Shall not

Question 353

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

When entering Metadata, absent an incident
number, what else can be used?

Answer 353

A citation number or field interview number may be used.

Question 354

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Traffic Citations – “BWC Recording” shall be recorded where?

Answer 354

In the case umber box near the top of all citations.

Question 355

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Non evidentiary recordings, such as inadvertent
recordings, recordings initiated for training, or recordings with no associated report shall be documented where?

Answer 355

On the officer’s journal.

Question 356

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

By placing the BWC into a slot on the EDS and ensure it is properly seated at the end of their shift, the data is considered impounded at this point. True or False?

Answer 356

TRUE

Question 357

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Officers shall write their reports based solely on what they viewed from the BWC recording. True or False?

Answer 357

FALSE - Officers shall write their reports to what they remember and notate any discrepancies from what the recording shows.

Question 358

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Supervisors have discretion to show BWC recordings
to a complainant when it relates to his or her complaint, to assist in clarifying the complaint, resolving the complaint, or having the complaint withdrawn. T or F ?

Answer 358

TRUE

Question 359

1.49 AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS 7/08/15

Sergeants who have personnel assigned to them who wear a BWC are required to conduct routine inspections. True or False?

Answer 359

FALSE - Monthly Inspection

Question 360

1.50 - FACIAL RECOGNITION (06/19/2015)

After completing the request for facial recognition field identification results, the image used for comparison shall be kept on the device used to capture the image. True or False?

Answer 360

False - Shall be manually deleted from the device used to capture the image

Question 361

1.50 - FACIAL RECOGNITION (06/19/2015)

Dissemination of facial images and other personal identifying information obtained through the use of a facial recognition field identification tool is prohibited, except when?

Answer 361

1. Public Safety
2. Warrant
3. Missing Person

Question 362

1.51 - LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (05/22/2015)

Reasonable suspicion or probable cause is not required for the operation of LPR equipment. True or False?

Answer 362

TRUE

Question 363

1.51 - LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (05/22/2015)

Any alert provided by an LPR system is to be considered informational and advisory in nature and does not require further verification before action. True or False?

Answer 363

FALSE - requires further verification before action

Question 364

1.51 - LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (05/22/2015)

LPR systems have the capacity to collect and store data relevant and necessary for authorized law enforcement purpose. SDPD does not operate its own LPR server.

Answer 364

TRUE - All data collected by San Diego Police LPR

vehicles is transferred to ARJIS LPR servers.

Question 365

1.51 - LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (05/22/2015)

As established by the ARJIS Chief’s and Sheriff Management Committee, LPR data will be retained for how long from the time the LPR record was captured by the LPR device?

Answer 365

One year.