GENERAL ORDER 100.45 ASSISTANCE TO PEDESTRIANS AND OCCUPANTS OF DISABLED VEHICLES, AND INSPECTION OF UNOCCUPIED VEHICLES

Question 1

When transportation assistance is not indicated for a pedestrian or occupant of a disabled vehicle or a higher priority emergency precludes providing them with immediate transportation assistance, officers _______ warn them of any reasonably foreseeable hazards, and inform them of precautions that may be taken to lessen their exposure to those hazards.

a) may

b) should

c) shall

Answer 1

shall

Question 2

On highways/freeways with call boxes, an available beat unit _______ be dispatched to an occupant of a disabled vehicle or pedestrian when neither the person nor the disabled vehicle is in a hazardous location or foreseeable danger and a reliable tow service or other appropriate non-departmental service has been dispatched to the scene.

a) may

b) should

c) shall

Answer 2

may

Question 3

Area commanders _______ discuss these policies and procedures with allied law

enforcement agencies and other service providers. Area commanders ______ enter

into written agreements of understanding for the purpose of carrying out their intent.

a) Should / may

b) Shall / should

c) Shall / shall

Answer 3

Should / may