General Flashcards
When should a minor be advised of his/her Miranda Rights?
As soon as being taken into custody for interrogation purposes, if no interrogation, rights to be read prior to release.
What are the requirements for a MAIT callout?
SHALL call (no more shalls)
* 1 Fatal or major injury involving on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee (injury need not be employee.)
* 2 .Fatal or major injury involving Departmental aircraft.
NOTE:In cases where accident involves substantial damage - appropriate Assistant Commissioner will consult with the other Assistant Commissioner to determine MAIT involvement.
MAY call
* Four or more fatalities.
* Two or more fatalities involving a commercial vehicle, 34500 VC.
* Haz-mat T/C with significant spill.
* Any collision in which Area Commander or higher authority deems necessary.
* Collision with NTSB involvement.
A T/C occurs on freeway involving a vehicle carrying haz-mat barrels several of which are catapulted off the freeway onto city streets where they rupture and spill. Who has primary scene management and investigations of the Haz-mat spill?
The agency having jurisdiction where the haz-mat spill occurs (City).
If a commercial vehicle (34500 VC) is stopped and the HBD driver has a BAC of .01, how long is the driver placed out of service?
24 hours
When placing the commercial driver out of service for being HBD, is the driver and/or vehicle placed out of service.
Driver only, not the vehicle
Is a Memorandum of Direction considered an Adverse Action?
No
What is the proper position to place a “hog-tied” prisoner in a patrol vehicle?
Lay person on their side.
The Peace Officer Bill of Rights apply to all Departmental employees, except?
Cadets
How often should a supervisor conduct commentary driving for officers?
Once a year for 1 hour.
What is the exception for a suspended/revoked driver to drive a vehicle?
A medical emergency as explained in 14601.1 (f) VC.
When a person reports a stolen vehicle to a communications center, how long before a written report must be taken?
6 hours. Exception Communications Centers that take telephone reports.
What is the clearance zone for a bomb?
300 feet.
What is the minimum time increment for the use of Vacation time?
30 minutes
- What is the mileage radius for an Officer to respond to a DMV hearing?
100 miles
How often are EMT bags inspected?
Annually at time performance appraisal is completed.
Does the Media have access to a Military aircraft crash site?
Only if the site has not been declared a National Security Area. (HPM 90.1 4-2)
Do properly identified members of the news have access to a crime scene or accident scene if evidence may be destroyed?
No. (HPM 90.1 4-2)
When the evidence has been collected does the news media have access?
Yes. (HPM 90.1 4-2)
Who provides advice and assistance to supervisors on matters relating to wages, hours, and other terms of employment for all Departmental employees?
Office of Employee Relations. (HPM 9.1 1-1)
What bargaining unit are Sergeants in?
Unit 5. (HPM 9.1 1-4)
What are contract interpretations (Cis)?
An in-house communication printed on blue paper and distributed without cover memo to all applicable managers and supervisors. (HPM 9.1 1-5)
What is the Dills Act?
A series of Government Code Sections which govern collective bargaining for represented employees.
(HPM 9.1 2-2)
What shall the State employer not do to exclude employee organizations?
Interfere with, intimidate, restrain, coerce or discriminate against supervisory employees because of exercising their rights. (HPM 9.1 2-2)
Where can representational rights under the POBR be found?
Hpm 10.2 Internal Investigations Manual.
What is a supervisory employee?
An individual, regardless of their job descriptions or title, having authority, in the interest of the employer, to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees.
What is the role of a supervisor?
A supervisor is the primary link between the employee and the upper levels of management.
What is a supervisor’s role on the management team?
The supervisor directs the workforce toward accomplishing the Department’s goals and serves as management’s contact with Departmental employees.
How many representational units does the Department currently have?
21.
A representative must obtain permission from ________________ to engage, during working hours, in business relating to representational manners?
his/her immediate supervisor.
When can solicitation for membership at the work place take place?
During non-working hours
Can State vehicles be used for transportation by employees or employee organization representatives while participating in representational or employee organizational business?
No.
What is the primary consideration when approving request for release time?
The needs of the Command.
Can release time be authorized for an employee to leave the work site to meet with an organization representative on representational matters?
No.
Reimbursable paid leave of absences may only be granted to whom?
Permanent civil service employees, who are designated representatives, officers or bargaining council members.
What level of approval is required prior to utilizing time from the 800 series beat codes?
Supervisory
How many levels of the grievance/complaint process are there?
The informal level, Level 1 (Area), Level 2 (Division), Level 3 (Office of the Commissioner), Level 4 (DPA)
Most employee grievances/complaints relate to a ____________________?
Supervisor’s action or decision.
Where are grievance/complaint records located?
Physically apart from field folders and field subject folders.
Grievance records shall be retained in the effected Command levels for a period of ___________ following the date of final action?
3 years.
Complaint records shall be retained in the effected Command levels for a period of ___________ following the date of final action?
1 year.
Headquarters Central Files shall retain Grievance records for a period of _____ following the date of final action?
5 years
Headquarters Central Files shall retain Complaint records for a period of _____ following the date of final action?
3 years.
What is arbitration?
A third party settlement of disputes between groups or individuals outside a court of law.
What are the two types of arbitration?
Interest Arbitration and Rights/Grievance Arbitration.
Can an employee appeal an issue to arbitration on his/her own behalf?
No
What is the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)?
PERB is the State agency responsible for enforcing the collective bargaining law covering employees in the State civil service.
In removal for cause, what is the definition of cause?
An articulable reason why an employee cannot continue to perform in the specialty pay assignment safely and/or effectively.
All uniform employees must possess and maintain ready for immediate use, __?
Class A uniform.
Each cadet graduating from the Academy is required to purchase and maintain a minimum of _______ long sleeve, short sleeve, pants, and ____ blue patrol jacket?
two and one
Pursuant to Section 12950 (a) P.C., it is unlawful for a peace officer to _______ while engaging in picketing or informational activities related to concerted refusal to work.
Wear the uniform of a Peace Officer
Can a uniformed employee, who has been authorized by the Commissioner to live out of state, possess a valid driver license from their state of residency?
Yes, if the State has such a legal requirement.
Accouterments and badges _____ be cleaned, _______ polished.
Shall/Not.
Mustaches shall not extend more than a _____ inch beyond the corners of the mouth nor below the vermilion border of the upper lip, or more than a ____ inch below the corner of the mouth.
1/2 inch and 1/4 inch.
How many rings can be worn by uniform employees while in uniform?
Two, must be conservative.
What type of bracelets may be worn by uniform employees while in uniform?
Medical or Identification.
What is the maximum number of accouterments that may be worn simultaneously on the right pocket area of the uniform shirt/jacket?
Three.
What is the maximum number of accouterments that may be worn simultaneously on the left pocket area of the uniform shirt/jacket?
Two
When performing patrol duties, uniform employees operating a patrol car _____ keep his/her campaign hat readily available within the passenger area of the vehicle.
Shall
Uniform employees assigned to motorcycle duty shall wear a bow tie during months when?
The winter uniform is required to be worn.
When in uniform and socks are visible, what are the solid color socks that may be worn?
Royal Blue, Navy Blue or Black.
Uniformed employees purchasing new garments within how many months prior to completion of the required five-year period may have the additional stripe for such period affixed to the garment.
Six
Is the straw Campaign hat a mandatory uniform article?
No, it is optional, but if worn, it is in the same manner as the felt hat.
How far may an undergarment extend beyond the short sleeve shirt cuff?
Not at all.
May a tie be worn with a short sleeve summer uniform shirt?
Yes, as long as wearing an approved uniform jacket.
Who may wear the leather windbreaker jacket?
Employees assigned to motorcycle duty.
What Areas may wear the Parka, Cold weather Jumpsuit and Cold weather Cap?
Areas which are designated as cold weather Areas by the appropriate Division Chief.
What are the three colors of insulated boots that Commanders may authorize employees to wear when black boots are not readily available?
Tan, Brown and Green.
When can the cold weather cap be worn and who authorizes the wearing of the cap.
During period of cold weather, The Commander
Scarves may be worn with any of the approved jackets, coat, parka or jumpsuit. If worn, how are the ends of the scarf to be worn and what color shall the scarf be?
The ends shall be concealed under the outermost garment, Royal Blue.
Uniformed employees may wear gloves for comfort and protection, if they ensure what?
The gloves allow for safe operation of a vehicle, Service weapon and officer safety equipment.
Who may wear a dickey?
Employees performing motorcycle duties and employees assigned to cold weather areas.
