General Knowledge

Question 1

What does CHP Pride stand for?

Answer 1

Courage, honesty, professionalism, principles, respect, integrity, dedication, esprit de corps

Question 2

What is 1 o clock on the badge?

Answer 2

Integrity - the moral defense against corrupting influence

Question 3

What is 3 o clock on the badge?

Answer 3

Judgement- the ability to apply knowledge to the best advantage of all concerned

Question 4

What is 5 o clock on the badge?

Answer 4

Loyalty - faithfulness to the precepts of the Highway Patrol and to fellow officers

Question 5

What is 6 o clock on the badge?

Answer 5

Courtesy - respect for law and order and for the individual

Question 6

What is 7 o clock on the badge?

Answer 6

Honor- highest esteem for the principles upon which the California Highway Patrol has been built

Question 7

What is 9 o clock on the badge?

Answer 7

Knowledge - acquaintance with facts and laws, combined with awareness and understanding that sustain an officer through daily duties

Question 8

What is 11 o clock on the badge?

Answer 8

Character - the qualities of moral strength, vigor, and stability

Question 9

What is the mission of the CHP?

Answer 9

To provide the highest level of safety, service, and security

Question 10

Insignia: three blue chevrons pointing upward

Answer 10

Sergeant: level 2

Question 11

Insignia: one gold bar

Answer 11

Lieutenant: level 3

Question 12

Insignia: two gold bars

Answer 12

Captain: level 4

Question 13

Insignia: one gold star

Answer 13

Assistant Chief: level 5

Question 14

Insignia: two gold stars

Answer 14

Chief: level 6

Question 15

Insignia: three gold stars

Answer 15

Assistant Commissioner: level 7

Question 16

Insignia: four gold stars

Answer 16

Deputy Commissioner: level 8

Question 17

Insignia: five gold stars

Answer 17

Commissioner: level 9

Question 18

What does TACT stand for?

Answer 18

Tone, atmosphere, communication, time

Question 19

How is the degree of the Use of Force determined?

Answer 19

It must be objectively reasonable under the totality of circumstances

Question 20

What is the Penal code authority for use of force?

Answer 20

835(a) PC

Question 21

Which Ammendment applies to use of force?

Answer 21

4th amendment (the seizure of a person)

Question 22

What is the fundamental case law that the Use of Force policy is based on?

Answer 22

Graham v Connor

Question 23

What are the 4 Graham factors?

Answer 23

Crime, Threat, Resistance, Fleeing felon