General Orders Flashcards
1
Q
Electronic copies of driver records received from DMV will be retained by the electronic pull notice coordinator for _____ months, at which time they will be permanently deleted.
A
13
2
Q
An officer’s death irreparably impacts their family, friends, and the Department. Therefore, participation in the parole hearing process involving the_______of a CHP officer is of the utmost importance.
A
Murder
3
Q
Upon notification of a pending parole hearing, the ___________ will direct correspondence to the board of parole hearings through a memorandum of concern.
A
Commissioner
4
Q
Areas not receiving notification from headquarters ___________ immediately forward a copy of the notice through channels to the ___________.
A
Shall
Office of the Commissioner
5
Q
____________ Is the office of primary interest for determining eligibility for retired badges, retired identification cards, service weapon purchases, and carrying a concealed weapon privileges.
A
Risk Management Section
6
Q
Peace officers who have honorably retired and who have not retired because of a ____________ disability shall have an endorsement on their retired ID card indicating they are approved for CCW privileges.
A
Psychological
7
Q
Human resources section issues the retiring peace officers ID card based upon clearance authorization provided by the risk management section, with a_________ expiration date.
A
5 year
8
Q
The cadre will serve as an advisory body to the _________ with the primary purpose of continually identifying innovative ways of developing leader ship at all levels within the Department.
A
Commissioner
9
Q
Members of the cadre shall be both _______ and ________ personnel.
A
Uniformed, Nonuniforned
10
Q
Every effort _______ be made to ensure the cadre reflects the Departments diversity, taking into consideration geographic, ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity.
A
Shall
11
Q
Cadre members shall serve for ___ years.
A
2
12
Q
Nonuniformed employees of this department, while on duty and conducting state business, shall comply with section _____ PC, which prohibits any person from bringing or possessing specified weapons in a state owned or leased building.
A
171b
13
Q
Although section 171b PC provides exemptions for peace officers and persons with a valid CCW license, departmental policy __________ all nonuniformed employees from carrying any weapon described above while on duty and conducting state business, whether or not they possess a CCW license.
A
Prohibits
14
Q
Automotive technicians, __________ during the performance of their duties, handle weapons the Department owns or is responsible for, as required by the duties assigned with their job classification.
A
May
15
Q
How many digits does each location code consist of?
A
3
16
Q
Resident posts and platform scales are not assigned location codes. Instead, they utilize the same code as the ____________ to which the report.
A
Area
17
Q
To process a new location code, change or delete an existing location code, who should a memorandum be submitted to?
A
The appropriate Assistant Commissioner
18
Q
Who is responsible for the Academy dining facility?
A
Academy Commander
19
Q
The state administrative manual and the California code of regulations provide that state employees, their dependence, federal and local government employees, and official visitors who receive meals prepared in state-operated kitchens will _____________________ in accordance with the established rates.
A
Pay for each meal
20
Q
Normally who is responsible for expenses (convention fees, Per diem and travel)?
A
The member of CPOA
21
Q
Who should attend CPOA conferences within their Divisions?
A
Chief or Assistant Chiefs
22
Q
Who governs membership dues for departmental employees?
A
The CVC, CalHR rules in bargaining unit contracts.
23
Q
The ___________ code Authorizes the Department to pay membership dues for organizations relating to law-enforcement, accident prevention, and subjects related to the powers and duties of the Department.
A
Vehicle
24
Q
The Department of California Highway patrol utilizes an operational dial telephone system, commonly known as the “________________” as a supplementary method of communication.
A
Green phone
25
The “_________________” System is intended for the exchange of command level operational information during emergencies or natural disasters. The system is not intended to be a substitute for the service provided by the telephone company for conducting a routine business.
Green phone
26
Satisfactory performance during the past ___ months shall be a consideration for all transfers. Unsatisfactory performance __________ be cause for denial of a transfer.
12/ May
27
Personnel selected for command positions ______ be required to remain a minimum of ___ years in an assigned location regardless of whether the assignment was the result of a transfer or a promotion.
Will / 2
28
Managerial employees who are required to relocate upon their initial promotion _____ receive a ______ step salary increase upon movement to the higher classification.
May / 2
29
Designated managers Who relocate to a new assignment due to a transfer or promotion may be granted up to ___ days administrative time off by their commander in order to move or attend to details associated with the move.
5
30
A CHP220 shall not be submitted to HRS, UT from officers more than ___ days prior, and from sergeants and non-command lieutenants more than ___ days prior to the completion of their probationary period.
90/60
31
When the commander is absent from the command for an extended period of time, the position will be considered for a refill after _____ contiguous months.
6
32
A CHP220 from sergeants and above must be received electronically in HRS, UT by 1700 hour by the ___ of the month to be included in that months transfer and promotion study.
5th
33
The CHP is a department within the California _______________ Agency
State Transportation Agency
34
A reorganization of a command is any upgrade or downgrade of command level, any boundary realignment, or any permanent change to a command supervising Division, subordinate offices, staffing levels, or name. All re-organizations, as defined above, shall be approved by _______________ through the chain of command.
The Commissioner
35
An area command with 50 or more officers __________ be commanded by captain.
Should
36
______________ retains the final authority to determine the rank of the commander in every command based on the needs of the department.
The Commissioner
37
The Commissioner is the civil executive officer in command of the Department of CHP. Which office is NOT directly responsible to the Commissioner?
Office of Legal Affairs
38
The Academy is a section within what Division?
Personnel and Training Division
39
There is no statutory responsibility assigned to any specific entity for the notification to the next of kin of persons killed or seriously injured. However, the death or serious injury of a loved one present an extremely emotional situation; therefore, departmental personnel __________ assist in making notifications when appropriate.
Should
40
Pursuant to Highway Patrol Manual 60.1, injuries and deaths resulting from incidents investigated by the CHP __________ be promptly reported to the CHP communication center for entry in the CHP 144 system.
Shall
41
The Organizational Roster shall be updated, compiled and maintained through what four OPI’s?
Human Resources Section
Telecommunications Section
Facilities Section
Business Services Section
42
The Organizational Roster shall be revised on a __________ basis.
Quarterly
43
Creation, abolishment, or permanent changes in the authorized personnel of all Resident Posts will be approved by the _______________________________
Office of the Commissioner
44
Assignment to or from a resident post shall be made by __________________________. Approval of the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Field, is required when expenses are involved.
The Area Commamder
45
There are ___ resident posts.
33
46
Only a limited number of state-owned housing is available at resident posts, and assignments to available state-owned housing will be determined by _________________________.
The Area Commander
47
Employees assigned to resident posts that provide state-owned housing are subject to the following policy and procedures. Employees that reside in state-owned housing __________ pay rent through payroll deduction.
Shall
48
The Mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service and Security. This is accomplished through five departmental goals. What is the third departmental goal?
Enhance public trust through community outreach and partnerships.
49
The strategic plan encompasses the overall direction of the CHP as provided by Executive Management. What are the four elements of the strategic plan?
DOPA
Departmental Goals
Objectives to achieve goals
Performance metric to measure progress
Action Plans
50
What two issues are not associated with the strategic planning process?
Disaster planning and work compensation fraud reduction.
51
How often is a reevaluation of the strategic plan conducted to determine its relevancy in the current law enforcement climate?
5 years
52
Strength and weaknesses in a command, development of appropriate programs to correct weaknesses, and taking advantage of a commands strength are aspects to what departmental program?
Internal Environmental Analysis
53
What must a person have received in order to use and operate a live scan terminal?
Training
54
Fingerprint fees for a live scan terminal will be submitted on a __________ basis with a CHP _____, transmittal record.
Weekly / 230
55
All field Division‘s shall forward live scan error reports to the RPS live scan coordinator, annually no later than _____________________________.
March 1 of each year.
56
Who is the OPI for investigative informational databases and acts as a departmental liaison to system providers, and maintains administrative control in matters regarding access to database systems by departmental users?
Field Support Section
57
In the event any privacy data is lost, stolen, or accessed by an unauthorized person who shall be immediately notified?
ISO: Information Security Officer
58
Information database entries are to be consistent with the guidelines established according to what Title within federal regulations?
Title 28
59
What database is a cooperative effort established to collect, process, and disseminate intelligence information concerning illicit drugs and currency movement, alien smuggling, weapons trafficking, and related activity?
EPIC: El Paso Intelligence Center Network
60
What database provides information relative to insurance claims, manufacturers’ shipping records, vehicle histories, and vehicle identification number (VIN) locations for various manufacturers?
NICB: National Insurance Crime Bureau
61
What database system provides public information relative to Social Security numbers, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, real property ownership, corporations, and limited partnerships, as well as civil and criminal court docket scans?
PRI: Public Records Information Database System
62
What database includes a secure communications network and databases containing information supplied by its member countries on terrorist, crimes, missing persons, stolen and lost passports and travel documents, stolen vehicles, stolen art and artifacts, and other law-enforcement information
INTERPOL: International Criminal Police Organization
63
The INTERPOL databases are to be used for official used only as a criminal or background investigation resource. Entries into the database or requests for investigative information from foreign jurisdictions are limited to personal assigned to who?
ENTAC
64
What law enforcement class is defined as a governmental agency having statutory powers of arrest and whose primary functions are that of apprehension and detection?
(Sheriff, Police, CHP, DOJ, FBI)
Class I
65
Cal-Photo passwords shall be changed a minimum of every ___ days.
60
66
Speed monitoring is a tool to assist departmental personnel in determining which _______,
_____ ____ _____, or _____ ___ ______ merit priority enforcement
Roads / Times of Day / Days of Week
67
Speed monitoring is also used in the evaluation of enforcement programs and for the justification of _______ speed enforcement proposals.
RADAR
68
The ___________________ gives Caltrans the authority to alter the prima facie speed limit on state highways when traffic and engineering surveys indicate a change is warranted.
California Vehicle Code
69
Area commanders (with concurrence from their Division) are responsible for replying to requests from Caltrans for information pertaining to the _______ or ________ of prima facia speed limits on a segment of a state highway.
raising or lowering
70
Area commanders learning of Caltrans speed surveys in their Areas should ensure that ________ deployment procedures are continued. Patrol units _________ avoid stopping in survey areas except as required during normal activities.
normal / should
71
The _____ percentile speed is the speed at, or below which _____ percent of all drivers operate their vehicles on a particular stretch of roadway. In other words, only _____ percent of the motorists are traveling at a speed faster than the ____ percentile speed.
85th, 85, 15, 85th
72
It is generally believed that the ____ percentile speed is the speed at which most drivers feel they can safely operate their vehicles, and is often used as a basis for determining speed limits.
85th
73
Federal grant funds for highway safety may be in the form of ____________or ___________ federal grants from DOT through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the Federal Highway Administration.
direct / indirect
74
Because the Department has jurisdictional responsibility for traffic safety issues, it is appropriate for the Department to assume a ______________ role in grants that fall within its purview. Accordingly, the Department has developed an annual HSP process to review and submit grant proposals to OTS for funding.
Leadership
75
Federal funds allocated to finance state and local government projects are intended to __________, but not substitute ongoing state or local traffic safety program expenditures.
Supplement
76
Highway safety funds ____________ be used for program maintenance, research, highway design, construction, or maintenance.
cannot
77
9. The following are NHTSA priority program areas that have been identified as having the greatest potential for reducing reportable ( ______ and ______) collisions:
fatal and injury
78
____________grant funding shall not be sought without specific approval by Executive Management.
Private
79
Grants ___________only be used for the purpose and by the commands for which they were justified.
Shall
80
Combined use means ___________ motor vehicles may travel on the designated highway portion.
off-highway
81
One of the criteria the proposed highway must meet: The proposed designated highway segment shall be no longer than ______ miles in length
3
82
All requests to designate a highway for combined use received by an Area or Division shall be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Field through channels. The request shall be accompanied by___________ and ______________ from the appropriate Area and Division concerning traffic safety hazards.
comments / recommendations
83
The purpose of the departmental grants program is to provide_______________ funding sources to augment, but not supplant, activities conducted in support of the mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Alternative
84
For the CHP, DOT grants are the most _______ important.
Monetarily
85
3. In 2012, the __________________________ was signed into law. The MAP-21 bill appropriates funding for highway safety, transit, and other surface transportation programs in each state meeting specified criteria.
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
86
The departmental grants program supports the goals outlined in the current ___________ by providing additional resources for purposes directly related to the Department’s law enforcement responsibilities.
CHP Strategic Plan
87
Grant proposals directly supporting the _____________________________ goals are more likely to receive departmental approval.
Department's Strategic Plan
88
14. NO GRANT “CATEGORY” BUDGET, OR “LINE ITEM” BUDGET WITHIN A CATEGORY, _________ BE OVERSPENT.
Shall
89
In _______________ areas, establishment of these crossing zones is subject to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) approval. Each crossing zone must meet the following criteria:
(1) Use of the crossing zone is prohibited during hours of darkness.
(2) The posted speed on the highway crossed does not exceed 45 miles per hour.
(3) The highway is immediately adjacent to a golf course.
(4) The crossing is at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the roadway.
Unincorporated
90
All requests for approval of golf cart crossing zones or golf cart transportation plans received by an Area command shall be forwarded to the appropriate field Division commander within ____ calendar days.
28
91
Additionally, Section 4023 CVC _______ low speed vehicles from registration when they are operated in accordance with Section 21115 or 21115.1 CVC.
Exempts
92
Which CHP section is considered the Office of Primary Interest (OPI) designated to initially receive, review, evaluate, and distribute environmental documents to potentially impacted commands.
SPS - Transportation Planning Unit
93
Departmental review of environmental documents is intended to:
Identify projects within the state that may have an impact on CHP traffic operations and/or public safety.
94
While reviewing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), If the assigned command deems the impact significant, written comments shall be completed as follows:
a. The response shall be completed within the timeframe indicated on the EIR.
b. Written comments for projects shall be provided directly to the SCH, or as indicated by the EIR documents.
c. The command shall provide comments directly to a lead agency if requested and/or appropriate.
d. A signed copy shall be e-mailed to SPS.
95
If the assigned command determines the impact insignificant, no SCH comments are necessary; however, SPS shall be notified as follows:
Responses of “No Impact” shall be e-mailed to the SPS, TPU-assigned analyst within the timeframe requested.
96
This General Order (GO) applies to all freeway memorial dedication ceremonies in California
involving ________ or __________ California Highway Patrol (CHP) personnel.
Past or present
97
The _______________ ceremony should occur on the side of the freeway at the site where the
freeway memorial sign is erected.
Unveiling
98
The ______________ ceremony should occur at a separate venue as a post-event reception.
Dedication
99
Who is responsible for planning and hosting a Freeway Memorial Dedication Ceremony?
The CHP Area with jurisdiction of the location
100
Requests for memorial dedications shall be made through channels, to the Office of Special Representative, who will coordinate between the Office of Employee Relations and the appropriate employee bargaining unit. Financing for memorial signs shall come from:
A non-departmental source
101
When should requests for memorial dedications be by?
Prior to August 1 to be considered for the following legislative session
102
An operations plan shall be prepared by the Area commander and submitted to the Division commander for approval a minimum of _______days prior to the event.
30
103
_________________________ shall determine the best location for placement of a freeway memorial dedication sign
The Area commander with jurisdiction of the location, in cooperation with Caltrans
104
The purpose of this General Order (GO) is to establish standardized policies and procedures
regarding the use of Automated Vehicle Locator System (AVLS) data. This policy applies to
__________________ location data compilation.
No other means of
105
It is the intent of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to provide AVLS data to
Enhance officer safety and service to the public
106
AVLS data is available to
Dispatch, uniformed, and supervisory
107
All personnel who have access to the AVLS, and those who supervise or manage such
personnel, shall review this policy:
on an annual basis. Policy review shall be documented on each employee’s training record at the time of their annual performance review.
108
The AVLS uses Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) data to locate each patrol vehicle using latitude and longitude coordinates, as well as noting the ________________.
Vehicle's speed
109
AVLS data is refreshed every __________, providing almost real-time information.
30 seconds
110
The AVLS data _______ be viewed if there is an operational need to do so.
May
111
The data________ be viewed if there is not a demonstrated call for the data.
Shall not
112
Dispatch Personnel: The AVLS data shall not be routinely viewed as part of the dispatch screens. This does not preclude the use and viewing of _______________ on the dispatch map screen.
Unit locations
113
While in a Unit Activity Log within VisiCAD during normal dispatch activities, the “Show AVLS Data” box _______________ so as to make the data ____________ for viewing.
Shall remain unchecked/unavailalbe
114
Uniformed Personnel: The AVLS data __________________ be routinely accessed on the Mobile Digital Computer or on the VisiNET Web browser during a patrol shift.
Shall Not
115
Uniformed personnel _______ access the AVLS data for their own patrol vehicle if they have the need to do so.
May
116
Uniformed personnel ______ access the AVLS data for a patrol vehicle other than their own if
there is an emergency where the data is needed to locate another officer.
May
117
AVLS data may be reviewed by supervisors and managers:
as part of an investigation or if needed to complete incident reports
118
Criminal Proceedings: Copying, viewing, and release of AVLS data maintained for evidence in criminal proceedings shall be coordinated through the _________________________
District Attorney's Office
119
The AVLS data may be used by the Department for the purposes of proving and disproving allegations of _________________. Only that data relevant to the _______________ shall be viewed and retained by investigators.
Misconduct/investigative scope
120
A Public Safety Dispatcher/Operator (PSD/PSO) ____ not allow the use of their personal cellular telephone to interfere with or hinder their work performance while performing dispatching duties or on the operations floor
Shall
121
If circumstances exist where special consideration is warranted, the PSD/PSO ____ obtain permission from the on-duty supervisor or designee for use of the item
Shall
122
Cellular telephones allowed on the operations floor ____ be set on silent/vibrate mode at all times. Calls ____ not be answered on the operations floor unless exigent circumstances exist and approval from the on-duty supervisor or designee has been obtained.
Shall/Shall
123
Public Safety Dispatchers/Operators ____ not allow the use of personal electronic devices to interfere with or hinder their work performance while performing dispatching duties or on the operations floor. If circumstances exist where special consideration is warranted, the PSD/PSO ____ obtain permission from the on-duty supervisor or designee.
Shall/Shall
124
Departmentally owned televisions and DVD players permitted on the communications centers’ operations floor:
shall be used for monitoring news channels, training, traffic monitoring, and other work-related uses.
125
The ______________ maintains discretion related to the on-duty use of cellular
telephones and/or personal electronic devices.
Area Commander
126
Policy regarding GO 60,7 On-Duty Use of Cellular Telephones and Personal Electronic Devices-Communications Centers shall be reviewed by Public Safety Dispatchers/Operators:
Annually
127
The purpose of the nationwide toll-free telephone number is to provide the public with an easily recognizable telephone number that can be used to contact the Department for:
Nonemergency CHP
128
This telephone number also serves as a toll-free ________________ as required by California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 10902
Anti-auto theft hotline
129
CHP has expanded the use of the 1-800-TELL-CHP telephone number. This telephone number was originally established for the reporting of vehicle and cargo theft (CVC Section 10902), later being expanded for additional uses, including:
a. Farm Labor Vehicle Program.
b. Nonemergency point of contact for CHP information.
c. America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert sightings.
d. Child Restraint Program
e. Victim/Witness assistance, including initial and subsequent requests for information
130
_________________ is responsible for answering the nationwide toll-free number. Staff will answer the 1-800-TELL-CHP telephone number 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Capitol Communication Center
131
___________ will be responsible for responding to telephone inquiries received through the 1-800-TELL-CHP number without unnecessary delay
All Commands
132
Calls forwarded after normal business hours shall be returned as expeditiously as possible:
The next business day
133
Commands shall obtain approval from ______________________ prior to using the 1-800-TELL-CHP telephone number for promoting local programs.
The Appropriate Assistant Commissioner
134
During normal business hours, if callers are placed on-hold by the Area office, they __________ be referred to the 1-800-TELL-CHP number.
Should Not
135
All commanders shall assign personnel to handle 1-800-TELL-CHP telephone calls and messages forwarded to their commands. It will be the responsibility of the commands to follow-up on:
All forwarded telephone calls
136
Divisions, sections, and Areas shall establish procedures for receiving and responding to 1-800-TELL-CHP calls and incorporate the process into their:
SOP
137
Divisions, sections, and Areas shall establish procedures for receiving and responding to 1-800-TELL-CHP messages received after normal business hours and incorporate the process into their SOP. The process _____ include controls to ensure each request for service receives a prompt response
Shall
138
GO 70.5 Multi-Gun Team purpose is to...
establish guidelines for departmental support of competitive multi-gun teams to promote and encourage tactical training and marksmanship of uniformed personnel in the use of all departmental firearms
139
__________ is responsible for the Department-level multi-gun competition
The Academy
140
The WTU will disseminate a statewide Communications Network message in _______ each year announcing the Department-level competition for the selection of the Department’s Blue and Gold Multi-Gun Team members
January
141
The Department-level multi-gun competition will be held annually during the month of _______ in accordance with in-service training guidelines contained in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 70.13, Departmental Training Manual
October
142
Area-level competitions shall consist of all three of the exercises in the ______________courses of fire
Triple Nickel and the El Presidente
143
Area commanders or their designee are to forward the name of their Area representative to the appropriate Division commander no later than _____ each year
May 1st
144
Each team member will be allowed up to ______ of state time for each of the selected matches
2 days
145
Travel for each team member ______ be allowed to attend selected matches and the annual team business meeting in accordance with HPM 11.1, Chapter 2
will
146
Ammunition in the amount of ______ rounds per team member will be issued at the annual team meeting. The team captain is responsible for ensuring all expended brass casings are returned to the Academy prior to the next scheduled annual team meeting.
a. 1,500 pistol
b. 1,500 rifle
c. 400 shotgun (birdshot,) 300 (00), 50 (slug)
147
Team members ______ use their own personal weapons while representing the Department during in-state competitions
may
148
Commercial Vehicle Section is designated as the OPI for all matters related to motor carrier safety with regard to the Department’s commercial vehicles. Which of the following vehicles are the CVS section responsible for?
Trucks operated by Supply Services Unit and Telecommunications Section, buses operated by the Academy, and fuel trucks operated by Air Operations.
149
Controlled substances and alcohol testing of non-uniformed commercial drivers is overseen by which department?
CVS
150
Section 12804.9(f) CVC allows the DMV to accept a certificate of competence issued by a law enforcement agency for its officers who operate class M vehicles in the performance of their duties in lieu of the skills test. Which of the following ranks SHALL be authorized to issue a letter of competence?
Assistant Commissioner and above
151
What best represents the Department’s policy on social media accounts?
Commands ARE NOT required to create and/or maintain a social media account; rather, it is another tool commands can use to connect with the people they serve.
152
In addition to GO 90.1, HPM 10.3, HPM 90.1, what non-departmental policy governs the use of social media for law enforcement?
SIMM: California Statewide Information Management Manual
153
What Division is the Office of Primary Interest (OPI) for the authorization and use of social media?
COMR
154
What would be considered unauthorized social media posts as defined under Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 10.3, Personnel Transaction Manual, Chapter 14, Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities and HPM 90.1, Public Affairs Manual, Chapter 13, Release of Information to the Media
A. Personal Social Media Account: a photo of a PSD officer in uniform with president Trump during a PSD detail captioned, “Re-Elect Trump”
B. Personal Social Media Account: a photo of an officer in uniform posing with vehicles involved in a collision captioned “A bunch of idiots who don’t know how to slow down in the rain.”
C. Area Social Media Account: a photo of a driver being arrested in front of his vehicle by an officer in uniform captioned, “This is what happens when you drive with a BAC level of .18%
155
Department Social Media Accounts SHALL include which of the following?
A statement indicating the site is maintained by the Department.
The Departmental contact information.
An introductory statement that clearly specifies the purpose and scope of the Department’s presence on the respective Web page.
156
Employees ________ complete Community Outreach and Media Relation’s (COMR) social media training prior to utilizing a social media account while representing the Department in any capacity.
Shall
157
All departmental social media sites or pages shall be approved by COMR. To obtain approval to operate a social media account, forward a completed CHP 463, Request for Social Media Account Authorization, through channels, to COMR. CHP 463s shall be retained in a secure location for the life of the social media account and how many years beyond the termination of a social media account?
3
158
Commands creating and/or maintaining one or more social media accounts shall develop which of the following to address how accounts are maintained and information is posted.
SOP
159
Photographs taken of juveniles for use on social media accounts should only be used after a CHP 464, Photograph Authorization, has been signed by the individual(s) that are the subject(s) of the photograph. A copy of the completed CHP 464 shall be routed to COMR and to Division. The original of the CHP 464 shall be maintained at the Area. How long shall the CHP 464 be retained by COMR, Division, and the Area office?
5 years
160
Department personnel’s use of personally owned devices to manage the Department’s social media activities, or in the course of official duties, is prohibited without written approval from which two departments?
COMR/IMD
161
Which unit is responsible for the investigation and management of threats directed toward California state-elected officers, state officials and others?
DPS/PSD/Threast Assessment Unit
162
Any action taken in response to a report of a threat directed toward a state public official beyond initial reporting or response to an emergency situation shall be coordinated through which unit?
Threat Assessment Unit
163
Penal Code §76 makes it a felony to knowingly and willingly threaten the life of, or threaten serious bodily harm to, any elected public official, county public defender, county clerk, exempt appointee of the Governor, or judge, or the staff or immediate family of any of the above, with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat, and there is apparent ability to carry out that threat by any means. Which statement best describes immediate family?
A spouse, parent, child, or anyone who has regularly resided in the household for the past six months.
164
4. Whenever a member of this Department receives information from a reporting party regarding a threat against a state public official or becomes aware of circumstances that may have an adverse affect upon the safety of such state public official, the following minimum information __________ be obtained: (1) Name, address, and telephone number of reporting party. (2) Brief nature and description of the threat or circumstances threatening the official’s safety. (3) Name of the official against whom the threat was made or whose safety is jeopardized.
Should
165
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. This is accomplished through how many goals?
5
166
What are the specific goals which help support our mission?
Protect life and property, provide superior service to the public and assist allied agencies, enhance public trust through community outreach and partnerships, invest in our people, identify and respond to evolving law enforcement needs.
167
What are the organizational values of our Department?
Fairness, respect for other, ethical practices, equitable treatment of all
168
There are how many management philosophies in the Highway Patrol
5
169
What are the specific management philosophies?
Public Responsibility, Leadership and Innovation, Organizational Development, Personal Development, Command Accountability
170
Unless otherwise stated in departmental policy or law, CHP personnel _______ not honor or recognize any form of communication, which purports, infers, or extends a privilege or immunity from the processes of the Department or any other governmental agency.
shall
171
CHP personnel ___________ not issue or provide to any person a courtesy card or communication that could or would purport to extend any special privilege or immunity from departmental processes or those of any other governmental agency
shall
172
CHP personnel ___________ not issue or provide to any person a badge that resembles in size, color, or design the official departmental badge (including flat badge).
shall
173
Souvenir or commemorative pins that are no longer than __________ in overall diameter shall be deemed to be pins and not badges?
1.5"
174
All division, office, section, and Area Commanders _________ designate a first and second alternate commander from within their immediate staff whenever possible.
Shall
175
The alternate commander _______ have full authority of the command an shall be responsible for its continued operation when acting for the commander.
Shall
176
All commanders _______ establish procedures to ensure that the commander of the designated alternate is available for telephone calls.
Shall
177
Area commanders or alternates _________ always be available for immediate contact through the appropriate communications center.
Shall
178
In what year, at the discretion of the Commissioner, was the departmental task force convened?
1991
179
In what year was the committee changed to the Citizens advisory board?
2009
180
Citizen advisory boards play an important role in strengthening community trust in law enforcement by providing neutral __________ and a productive exchange of ideas.
Third Party Insight
181
Every effort ________ be made to ensure CAB membership reflects the states population, taking into consideration geographic, ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity
Shall
182
CAB members normally serve a ____ year term?
3
183
The CAB Chair is selected how often?
Biennially
184
The Departmental Representative, a Chief, selects a liaison at the rank of _______ to provide technical assistance and staff support?
Lieutenant
185
The Department Representative will ensure approved meeting minutes are completed and forwarded to board members for review within __________ of each meeting?
15 days
186
All employees, regardless of rank are expected to review this order and sign an acknowledgment of receipt when:
A) New employee
B) Transferring employees
C) During annual evaluation
187
Commanders _______ review this order with newly hired and transferred employees
Shall
188
CHP PRIDE stands for?
Courage, Honesty, Professionalism, Principles, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Esprit De Corps
189
Supervisors and Managers have the following responsibilities
A) Ensure employees have equipment adequate to perform their duties
B) Ensure equipment and resources are maintained in proper working condition
C) Ensure all employees understand and acknowledge departmental policy regarding the use of state owned equipment and resources for official business
GO 0.9 Use of State Owned Equipment and Resources
190
If the misuse of state owned equipment is alleged, commanders shall
A) Validate a misuse has occurred by completing an investigation, if necessary
B) Collect reimbursement from the employee for the actual cost attributable to any misuse
C) Take appropriate administrative action for the misuse of state owned equipment and resources
191
The CHP exists to serve and safeguard our communities with ________ and ___________?
Compassion and Understanding
192
The primary reasons we must enhance safety through service by building public trust.
A) Public and Officer Safety is built upon mutual trust
B) Public support is essential for safer communities
C) Provide an opportunity for the CHP to assume a leadership role in building a public trust framework that could serve as a model to others.
GO 0.12 Enhancing Safety Through Service
193
The Departments Public trust long range planning include how many goals?
5
194
The code of ethics _________ be reviewed annually by uniform members of the Department
Shall
195
Who shall ensure all uniformed employees administer the Code of Honor and Code of Ethics?
Academy Commander
196
Top management meetings will normally be held:
Quarterly
197
___________, Division meetings for Area commanders will follow a Field Division Commanders Conference.
Generally
198
Area briefings ________ be conducted at the start of each shift when practicable.
Should
199
A copy of Area meeting minutes ______ be posted for _____ days at the respective Area office
Shall, five
200
Notices of open meetings _______ be provided at least _____ days prior to the scheduled meeting to anyone who submits a written request for notification.
Shall, ten
201
Smoking is ________ in all departmental vehicles including state-owned passenger vehicles and all other state-owned mobile equipment to include light- and heavy-duty trucks, cargo and passenger vans, buses, and any other mobile equipment with an enclosed or enclosable driver/passenger compartment.
Prohibited
202
Smoke breaks ____ be taken in lieu of regular rest breaks at the discretion of the supervisor and employee; however, total daily time allowed for smoke breaks _____ not exceed the time allocated for regular rest breaks.
May / Shall
203
If the restrictions of the smoking policy jeopardize the safety of smoking employees, the _______ shall take into consideration all available alternatives when designating smoking/nonsmoking areas.
Commander
204
The safety and security of all employees _____ be considered as well as adverse impacts to nonsmoking employees.
Must
205
In keeping with the Department’s purpose as a public service organization and to ensure compliance with this directive, all offices of the California Highway Patrol _____ attempt to be staffed continuously during business hours by at least one employee who is readily available for the transaction of business.
Shall
206
Commanders _____ establish procedures to ensure the adequate coverage of the office during applicable office hours, lunch periods, and break periods.
May
207
Personnel ______ be assigned a one-hour lunch period; however, commanders may schedule a shorter period at their discretion.
Should
208
Personnel unable to take their scheduled lunch break because of unforeseen circumstances _____ be permitted to take this break at a later time.
Shall
209
___________ are responsible for OIC selection, training, and assignment procedures to ensure continuation of departmental programs and emergency operations in the absence of a CHP sergeant.
Commanders
210
Normally, an officer should not be assigned as an acting sergeant unless _____________________
Their name is on the current sergeant promotional list
211
Acting sergeants can do the following, except:
a. Release an In-custody arrestee pursuant to 849(b) PC
b. Initiate documentation of injuries sustained to employees on a CHP121
c. Provide a CHP240B to a complainant
Provide an appraisal of another officer’s performance via a CHP100 or CHP2
212
Review and approval of the CHP415 and the CHP415D _____ only be completed by a sergeant or above.
Shall
213
An acting sergeant ______ be permitted to participate in alternate work week programs with the commander’s approval.
May
214
An OIC shall only be appointed when ____ or more officers will be on duty under their supervision for ____ hours or more during a regular shift.
2 / 6
215
Commanders _____ establish local procedures for the section and assignment of OIC’s within their command in accordance with GO 6.7.
Shall
216
When evaluating the qualifications of an OIC candidate, seniority will only be considered when candidates possess _________ qualifications.
Identical
217
An off-duty officer can be assigned as an OIC under what condition?
Under No circumstances
218
Commanders _____ establish a local training program to ensure OIC’s have sufficient knowledge to perform the duties for which they will be responsible. Such training ________ be documented in the officer’s ETRS file.
Shall / Shall
219
Prior to an Internal Audit of an Area, the OIG auditor will send the commander an engagement memorandum containing a preliminary list of documents needed for an audit at least ____ days ahead of time.
30
220
The commander ___________ present at the entrance conference with OIG inspectors
Is encouraged to be
221
When an audit contains findings, the Audits Unit will schedule a follow-up audit to determine if the findings have been corrected within:
One year, usually between six to nine months
222
Upon notification of an audit by an entity external to the Transportation Agency, the command shall make _________ notifications through the chain-of-command to the OIG
Immediate
223
Employers are required to provide ________ of break time to accommodate an employee desiring to express breast milk for the employee’s infant child.
A reasonable amount
224
__________ shall make reasonable efforts to provide the employee with a room or other location, other than a __________, in close proximity to the employee’s work area.
Supervisors, restroom
225
Break time to express breastmilk shall _______ with break time previously authorized by the employer.
Run concurrently
226
When additional time is requested, _____________ may need to adjust working hours to accommodate the additional break time, to include the use of _______, but cannot use Sick Leave.
Supervisors / free time
227
The purpose of CALEA is to improve the delivery of public safety services primarily by what three methods:
Maintaining a body of standards developed by public safety practitioners, establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence.
228
What three CALEA accreditations does the Department participate in:
The CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, and Public Safety Training Academy accreditation programs.
229
The CALEA was created through the joint efforts of the following four (4) major law enforcement executive associations:
a) International Association of Chiefs of Police.
b) National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.
c) National Sheriffs’ Association.
d) Police Executive Research Forum.
230
Who is the Office of Primary Interest that overseas CALEA?
The Office of Accreditation
231
The Accreditation Manager may be required to receive what form of accreditation training and what is the time frame they must receive it in:
The Accreditation Manager shall complete the CALEA Accreditation Manager Training within one year of being appointed.
232
CHP Headquarters, Field Commands, Communications Centers and the CHP Academy will be required to provide what to the Office of Accreditation, as needed, to demonstrate compliance with CALEA Standards and Reaccreditation:
Statistical Data and Documentation.
233
What is the Commanders responsibility with familiarizing personnel with the accreditation process?
Commanders shall ensure all departmental employees, including nonuniformed personnel, are familiar with the CALEA Accreditation process within 30 days of hire.
234
The NCIC and the California Department of Justice Information System (CJIS) require a monthly validation of the records listed in the NCIC report by the originating agency identifier (ORI). The validation process is crucial in order to maintain the accuracy of the NCIC records. Records subject to validation are those which have been in the file for ____ to ____ days and records entered in the same month of prior years.
60 days to 90 days
235
The information contained within the NCIC system includes 3 fields:
Wanted persons, Missing persons, and Stolen property.
236
Uniformed members of this Department shall not be assigned to any permanent limited duty/modified duty assignments. Limited duty assignments shall be used ONLY for what of the following conditions:
a) Allowing members to recover from the temporary effects of illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, or post-traumatic incidents stress.
b) Preventing economic hardship to a member when the member has exhausted all payroll credits while awaiting a disability retirement decision.
c) Removing a member temporarily from full duty while medical questions of capability to perform dull duty are resolved.
d) Removing a member temporarily from full duty at the discretion of the Office of the Commissioner pending completion of an investigation of alleged misconduct by the member.
237
Limited/Modified duty shall not exceed 6 months except for which of the following:
a) When a member has applied for a disability retirement and limited duty was approved to prevent an economic hardship.
b) When an investigation for adverse action takes longer than six months.
c) The assignment is for an unusually urgent or compelling need of human charity or Department need.
238
Satisfactory employee performance during the past ____ months ____ be considered for all transfers. Unsatisfactory performance may be cause for denial of a transfer request.
12 months / shall
239
When more than one location choice has been listed, the order of preference will be considered. However, the transfer may be made to any of the locations listed_____ _____ notice to the employee.
without further
240
Transfer requests from represented employees will be accepted in accordance with the ________ open filing periods provided in collective bargaining unit agreements and will be announced in advance by Comm-Net.
30 day
241
Transfer requests from non-represented employees will be accepted in _________ and __________ of each year and will be announced in advance by Comm-Net.
June and December
242
Satisfactory performance during the past __ months shall be a consideration for all transfers. Unsatisfactory performance ______ be cause for denial of a transfer.
12 / May
243
Personnel selected for command positions _______ be required to remain a minimum of __ year(s) in an assigned location regardless of whether the assignment was the result of a transfer or a promotion.
Will / 2
244
Managerial employees who are required to relocate upon their initial promotion _____ receive a ___-step salary increase upon movement to the higher classification.
May / 2
245
Designated managers who relocate to a new assignment due to a transfer or promotion may be granted up to _____ days administrative time off by their commander in order to move or attend to details associated with the move.
5
246
A CHP 220 shall not be submitted to HRS, UT form officers more than ___ days prior, and form sergeants and noncommand lieutenants more than ___ days prior to the completion of their probationary period.
90 / 60
247
When a commander is absent from the command for an extended period of time, the position will be considered for refill after _____ contiguous months.
6
248
A CHP 220 form sergeants and above must be received electronically in HRS, UT by 1700 hours by the ___ of the month to be included in that month’s transfer and promotion study.
5th
249
Uniformed employees assigned to motorcycle duty ________ wear a motorcycle helmet equipped with a headset during actual operation of a motorcycle.
Shall
250
During incidents where protective vests are worn and cover the badge and nameplate or the name on the battle dress uniform, uniformed employees’ identification (ID) numbers ________ be clearly printed on the front of their helmets.
Shall
251
Identification numbers _______ be marked with a yellow grease pencil; other
marking devices may damage the helmet finish.
Should
252
It is the responsibility of the ______________ to determine whether or not a subpoenaed employee’s attendance at a court trial or judicial hearing has become unnecessary.
The Area Commander
253
The Area commander or designee _______ notify employees of cancellations or postponements of scheduled court appearances.
Shall
254
Employees who have been unavailable for a cancellation notification ______ contact their office within 24 hours of the scheduled court appearance between 0800 and 1700 hours, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Collect telephone calls will be accepted for this purpose. If an employee is notified after the end of his/her last scheduled shift that the court appearance has been canceled, compensation shall be approved pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Shall
255
Departmental personnel will be _____________ passage across state-owned bridges/toll highways while operating distinctively marked Class E black-and-white or primary collision factor (PCF) vehicles without monetary payment of the toll when the vehicle is equipped with a FasTrak transponder or included in a license plate tolling system which utilizes license plate reader technology.
Permitted
256
Departmental personnel responding to or returning from an urgent or emergency call, engaged in an urgent or emergency response, or directly related to an emergency response ______________ be exempt from monetary payment.
Shall
257
Departmental personnel traversing a state-owned bridge/toll highway in a state vehicle, conducting official business, not equipped with a FasTrak transponder or included in a license plate tolling system _____________ the required bridge/highway toll.
Shall Pay
258
Distinctively marked black-and-white or PCF vehicles assigned to Areas or Divisions having traffic control jurisdiction on various state-owned toll bridges/toll highways, having occasion to cross state-owned toll bridges/toll highways with reasonable frequency, _____________ equipped with a FasTrak transponder or included in a license plate tolling system.
Will be
259
Department personnel traversing a state-owned bridge/toll highway in a privately-owned vehicle, although on state business, ____________ pay the required bridge/highway toll.
Shall pay
260
All commands are ________________ to report public contact data on the CHP A415.
Required
261
In the case of partner officers, only one officer is to record the public contact data. Duplicate counts ______________ be taken.
Shall not
262
When conducting special enforcement operations, a CHP A415 entry ___________ made when a vehicle is stopped and the driver contacted (e.g., driving under the influence checkpoints and commercial strike teams).
Shall be
263
An entry on the CHP A415 ______________ made for each person contacted (e.g., you may stop one vehicle with four occupants, cite the driver for speeding, search two passengers, and have three entries on the CHP A415).
Must be
264
Area commanders ________ maintain 24-hour road patrol coverage on all interstate highways, United States (US) 101, US 50 and State Route (SR) 99.
Shall
265
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis have ________ requirements that shall be met to initiate or update an offender's criminal history with recordable arrest and disposition data.
Two
266
Any individual who is cited and released for a recordable offense in lieu of formal booking _______________ fingerprinted prior to their appearance in court.
Must be
267
A CHP 194, Fingerprint Notification/Verification, ____________ be provided to the violator at the time the citation is issued. The top portion of the CHP 194 will serve to notify the violator they are required to be fingerprinted prior to the assigned court date.
Shall
268
A JUS 8715 or JUS 8716 __________ be initiated for each citation issued or arrest made for a recordable offense. For recordable offenses refer to the CHP 291, Redi-Ref, under the Section number followed by the diamond.
Shall
269
Roadways ___________ remain open for traffic during minor salvage operations when traffic will not be impeded or endangered.
Shall
270
Commanders __________ deny requests to provide a break in traffic for commercial helicopters transporting external loads during salvage operations. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Part 133.33, prohibit helicopters from flying over congested areas, such as freeways, while engaged in external load operations, unless FAA approval has been obtained and the flight path has been coordinated with local state transportation agencies.
Shall
271
Employees ________ take appropriate action to stop railway traffic during situations when continued operation would be hazardous to persons or property.
Shall
272
Employees ________________ attempt to activate railroad block signals to stop trains in an emergency.
Should Not
273
Normal Stop - To stop a train, slowly swing a visible object (e.g., flag, handkerchief, emergency yellow blanket, lighted flashlight) horizontally, in a back and forth motion at knee to hip height, at a right angle to the track. In addition, the person giving the signal can be observed more readily by moving about rather than remaining stationary. The locomotive engineer will acknowledge this signal with ________ whistle blasts and stop the train as quickly as practical.
Two
274
Full Emergency Stop - The signal is the same as it is for a normal stop, except it is given with ______________________________. Use a full emergency stop only when a train cannot be signaled at a sufficient distance from the hazard to permit a normal stop. Be aware full emergency stops may endanger passengers, train crews, property, and equipment.
A more rapid movement
275
If time and access allow, place one 30-minute lighted road flare between the rails, but not directly on a wooden railroad tie, in advance of the rail-highway grade crossing or hazard in both directions of travel (refer to Annex B). The lighted road flare should be placed _____________________________________ in advance of the hazard. If a train approaches a lighted road flare burning on or near its track, the locomotive engineer is required to stop the train at or near the road flare.
2,000 Feet to over 2 miles
276
California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers __________, in conjunction with other enforcement obligations, cooperate with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), by issuing a CHP 357 (Annex A-1), Notice to Remove Encroachment (NRE), for property left on a state highway right-of-way without proper authorization or permit.
Shall
277
The Area commander, upon receiving a request for a letter of concurrence _____ initiate the following steps. Discuss the application and reasons for the exempt status with the requestor; and
Assign a uniformed member to inspect the railroad grade crossing.
Will
278
Area commanders approving an exempt status for a railroad crossing _____ write a letter of concurrence to the requestor. The letter _____ state the railroad grade crossing meets the criteria and qualifications outlined in the PUC General Order 145, and the Department has no objection to the grade crossing being given exempt status.
Shall / Should
279
CHP officers _____ make reasonable efforts to notify owners of killed, injured, or loose livestock on public highways and ensure the removal of such animals to restore highway safety.
Shall
280
Officers _____, as soon as practicable, make reasonable efforts to notify owners of damaged livestock fences that could potentially allow livestock to affect highway safety.
Shall
281
Area commanders shall ensure ____________ is retained, with the circumstances surrounding livestock removal, in accordance with an approved local STD 73, Records Retention Schedule, or the guidelines contained in HPM 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual.
A CHP 51 (Memo)
282
Area commanders _____ establish procedures to ensure a reasonable effort is made to maintain current livestock fence ownership information for reference when attempting to locate property owners.
Shall
283
Areas shall use the ________ ________ ________ (AIS) to generate case numbers for all felony, misdemeanor and miscellaneous cases.
Area Information System
284
Once a case number has been assigned, it ____________ be changed because the charge has been either upgraded or downgraded as a result of subsequent investigation or filing by the city or district attorney.
Will not
285
Paper reports _____ be kept for all records that are active in CLETS or NCIC.
Must
286
Commands _______ inform a ride-along that should they witness any type of incident (e.g., arrest, citation, etc.) they may be subpoenaed to testify in court as a witness.
Shall
287
Area commanders ______ develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding ride-alongs within their Area which are in accordance with this GO. All ride-along requests shall be forwarded to and reviewed by the Area commander or their designee.
Shall
288
Ride-along requests from members of the public shall be forwarded to the Area commander or designee for their consideration. Requests without a specific need to observe departmental field operations _____ be approved.
Shall Not
289
The role of the ride-along participant should be that of an observer only. The participant’s involvement in any situation shall be at the direction of the officer and shall be limited to actions essential to officer safety. Ride-along participants should be briefed on the routine tasks and duties of the field officer to prepare the rider for situations that may be encountered. Non-peace officer ride-along participants _______ be trained in the use of the Lecktro-Lok.
Shall Not
290
A CHP 428 shall be signed by all non-CHP employee ride-along participants prior to a ride-along. If the participant is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian shall also sign the form. The time and duration of the ride-along shall be entered on the waiver, and shall be witnessed by either the shift supervisor or a flight crew member. Completed waivers shall be maintained at the Area office for a period of _______.
1 year
291
To be eligible to participate in a ride-along, CHP cadets shall have prior written approval from ___________.
Academy Commander
292
Public Safety Dispatchers (PSD) shall be required to participate in at least one ride-along __________.
Annually
293
It is the intent of both Departments that personnel at all levels work collaboratively, coordinate their efforts on behalf of the public, and cooperate in identifying and resolving mutual problems. In order to ensure that a close liaison is established and maintained between both headquarters and field personnel, Caltrans district and associated CHP Division staff shall meet at least ________ to discuss issues of mutual interest or concern. Issues involving established policies and procedures shall be resolved at the lowest appropriate level. The establishment of new policies and procedures within the scope of the attached policy statements shall require headquarters-level approval.
Quarterly
294
________________ is the headquarters-level Caltrans liaison and can be contacted for assistance in transportation planning or resolving related issues.
EPD, SPS
295
Regarding the illegal encampment removal process, the CHP will be present and provide security when CalTrans posts the “Notice to Vacate.” The “Notice to Vacate” allows ______ notice for occupants to be advised and leave with their personal property. The notice states abandoned property may be disposed of after the date indicated.
3 Days
296
CalTrans will collect, bag, and label personal property left at the site possessing some apparent value. A “Notice of Collected Property” will be posted where the original “Notice to Vacate” was and will contain local CalTrans contact telephone numbers. The collected property will be stored for no less than _______. CalTrans will immediately dispose of abandoned items that are clearly trash and have no apparent value.
30 Days
297
Spacing of Passageways. Access to the opposite side of the freeway may be provided by a combination of interchange ramps and emergency passageways. Access openings shall not be placed at less than _________ intervals.
3 mile
298
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.
Shall
299
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.
May
300
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.
Should / May
301
Departmental personnel _________ publicly comment on conditions where proper analysis would require expertise in highway design and/or maintenance engineering. This is not intended to conceal in any way the possible existence of highway defects; it is to prevent unnecessarily exposing the Department or other public entities to liability where there may be no responsibility.
Shall Not
302
Major State Route Closures, Obstructions, Chain Controls, and Other Restrictions.
Upon receipt of information relating to a significant obstruction or restriction to normal traffic flow on a major state route, the respective Area commander shall report such conditions by Communications Network message, per Highway Patrol Manual 5.1, Correspondence Manual, Chapter 6, Communications Network Messages, to __________
Division, Adjacent Divisions, & Office of Assistant Commissioner, Field
303
The CHP Incident Commander for the incident will make the initial determination of the need for CHP SWAT Team assistance. The request for CHP SWAT Team assistance should be directed to the commander of the CHP Area having geographical responsibility for the general area in which the incident is occurring or will occur. With the Area commander’s or designee’s approval, a request for CHP SWAT is to be made through channels. ____________, or designee will evaluate the request, and approve/disapprove the call-out of the CHP SWAT Team.
Assistant Commissioner, Field
304
Every Area ______ participate in the Department’s Child Passenger Safety (CPS) program by providing traffic safety presentations, conducting child passenger restraint systems check up events, and operating Area CPRS fitting stations to better educate the public on child passenger safety.
Shall
305
Every Area commander _____ designate an Area CPS coordinator to manage the Area’s program.
Shall
306
Every Area office shall provide __________ for the public to make appointments to have the CPRS inspected.
One day a week
307
Personnel interested in becoming a child passenger seat technician ______ make a training request to their Area commander.
May
308
The Department has established __ levels of training and expertise for uniformed and nonuniformed personnel relating to CPS.
3
309
The Child Safety Seat Checklist (CHP273) shall be retained at the Area and/or Division office for a period of
Not less than one year
310
For a violation to be photographically recorded, _____ predetermined conditions must be satisfied.
3
311
A minimum of ___ photographs are taken for each violation.
4
312
A Manufacturer/Supplier of Automated Traffic Enforcement Equipment ______ be allowed to prescreen the photographs for violations.
Shall Not
313
Digital (Automated Photo Red-Light Enforcement) camera systems shall be maintained on a ___ basis and images ______ be retrieved on a daily basis.
Weekly / Should
314
The CHP program coordinator ___ make a determination the photographs are clear enough to allow successful prosecution, paying particular attention to the violators face.
Should
315
Commanders ______ obtain a special code to track the activity and time spent on automated photo red-light enforcement programs (obtained from AC Field).
Shall
316
A CHP 202 _____ be prepared for each arrest or investigation involving driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, drugs, or any combination thereof. This includes arrests of subjects who have committed another violation in addition to a violation of DUI.
Shall
317
A Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) DS 367, Officer’s Statement, _____ be completed in accordance with Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 70.4, Driving Under the Influence Enforcement Manual, Chapter 4, Driving Under the Influence Policies and Procedures; Chapter 5, Chemical Tests – Implied Consent Law; and Chapter 6, Administrative Per Se, to fulfill CVC requirements and for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the Implied Consent and Administrative Per Se laws.
Shall
318
A CHP 216 _____ be prepared for all non-DUI in-custody arrests and all non-DUI felony criminal investigations. A CHP 216 ___ be prepared for misdemeanor or infraction criminal investigations not involving DUI as directed by the Area commander to satisfy local Area needs.
Shall / May
319
To facilitate future departmental data collection efforts, all CHP 202 and CHP 216 reports _____ be prepared using the California Automated Reporting System (CARS). Investigation narratives may be completed using other word processing software applications.
Should
320
The CHP 202 and CHP 216 shall be prepared __________ after the arrest or investigation is completed and all immediate leads have been exhausted. Additional information developed after the preparation and submission of a CHP 202 or CHP 216 shall be documented on a CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental, report and attached to the original document.
As soon as possible
321
When completing a CHP 202 or CHP 216, officers shall use observation and their __________only to determine a person’s race/ethnicity.
Best Judgement
322
Felony CHP 202 and CHP 216 reports shall be retained ___ years.
4
323
Misdemeanor CHP 202 and CHP 216 reports shall be retained ___ years.
3
324
If utilized, the CHP 202H, Photographic Lineup Admonishment shall be attached to and filed with the completed CHP 202 or CHP 216. The original shall be _____________.
Booked into evidence
325
Departmental employees ____ ensure all drivers and passengers are properly using vehicle occupant restraint systems when operating or riding in state-owned vehicles, or when using rented or private vehicles while conducting state business.
Shall
326
When transporting a child in a state vehicle other than an authorized emergency vehicle or when transporting a child in a rented or private vehicle while on state business, an approved child passenger restraint system shall be used. A child under _________ years of age who is four feet nine inches in height or taller may be properly restrained in the rear seat of a vehicle by a seat or safety belt.
8
327
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends there be a minimum of __________ inches between the chest of a person sitting in the front seat and the air bag cover to minimize the risk of serious injury. Additionally, NHTSA recommends the front seat be adjusted, if necessary, to maintain the ten-inch distance.
10
328
A ____________________ shall be finalized between the film company and Area command prior to permit-authorized operation. All personnel shall be assigned on an overtime basis as provided in HPM 11.1, Chapter 6.
reimbursable services agreement
329
The application process begins when a film company representative contacts the ___ for a permit to film on a highway.
California Film Commission
330
How many teams make up the Department level shooting teams and how many personnel on each team?
2 Teams with 4 officers each
331
How are routine requests for TVU and GSU services submitted?
Directly to TVU/GSU Supervisors
332
Who is responsible for the accounting of any overtime occurred for services from the TVU/GSU?
The Requesting Command
333
Who is responsible for training course certification and development?
Course Training Manager
334
Who approves agency- specific training courses?
OPI
335
What Uniformed employees are exempt from the four-hour driver awareness course?
None
336
How often are nonuniformed employees and senior volunteers required to complete an online Defensive Driver training course?
Initial hire and once every four years
337
Senior Volunteer completed driving certificates are retained where:
SVP Personnel Folder
338
How many ride-alongs can a cadet take during their academy training?
1
339
Can an arrest can be made from a hit through the LPR and constitutes probable cause.
No
340
All inquiries from allied agencies, or other entities, concerning the Department’s LPR program ________ be referred to the OPI during normal business hours?
Should
341
Field interview cards _______ be maintained in a secure environment with access restricted to authorized personnel.
Shall
342
Access to electronic databases should be given to those authorized by the commander who have both a legal ______________ and the ______________. This is to ensure the security and confidentiality of the information stored and to ensure the protection of the individual’s right to privacy.
Right to know / Need to know
343
Field photographs are defined as a photograph taken of a person during a contact, detention, or arrest in the field. Before photographing any field detainee, the officer shall carefully consider, among other things, the following factors:
a. Field photographs may be taken when the subject of the photograph knowingly and voluntarily gives consent.
b. Field photographs may be taken without consent only if the photograph is taken during a detention based upon reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Knowledge or suspicion of gang membership or gang affiliation alone is not sufficient to justify a detention.
c. Photographs taken during field interviews shall be attached to the CHP 302A. Photographs taken during an incident where a crime report was written shall be placed into evidence.
GO 100.82 CHP 302A
344
Criminal intelligence files are not public record and are __________ from public disclosure pursuant to CGC, Section 6254(f).
Exempt
345
All information retained in a criminal intelligence file __________ be maintained as such until the case is adjudicated (if applicable), is no longer relevant, or no pertinent “activity” has occurred within a five year period necessitating an update to the information (28 CFR Part 23). Once the information is deemed as no longer needed, it _______ be destroyed.
Shall / Shall
346
The separation of public information from criminal intelligence files can better protect the ______________ of the criminal file. If a request is made for public records (e.g., subpoena, court order), an agency can release the public file and leave the intelligence file intact.
Confidentiality
347
Government Code Section 6215 allows the Secretary of State to include _____________ health care service providers, employees, volunteers, or patients to participate in the Safe at Home Program.
Reproductive
348
California Highway Patrol personnel _______ accept the Safe at Home substitute address from individuals who present a Safe at Home card in response to a request for their address.
Shall
349
Area commanders or designees, with _________________ or designee approval, may authorize service of search and arrest warrants obtained as a result of investigations conducted by CHP Area personnel.
Division Commander
350
Each field Division must designate a Warrant Service Program (WSP) coordinator. Each field Division shall also maintain a minimum of _____ dedicated Warrant Service Teams (WST) assigned to support the WSP.
2
351
Each WST shall be comprised of one _______ and eight ______.
Sergeant / Officers
352
The required uniform for warrant service operations, including training, should be the departmentally approved _________________.
Utility Uniform
353
Every warrant service operation shall have at least one officer in a ___________ uniform to provide visible evidence of authority.
Basic Tan
354
Wearing of plain clothes attire by anyone performing building entry __________ be avoided unless there is an exigent circumstance or operational need that would necessitate it.
Should
355
A copy of completed CHP 413, Warrant Service Report, and CHP 413A, Warrant Service Pre-Operation Check List forms, shall be forwarded to FSS (Field Support Section) within _______________ of the warrant being served.
30 Calendar Days
356
WST sergeants are responsible for conducting _______ training and scheduling In-Service Warrant Service Training for all team members.
Quarterly
357
Recertification Training: Warrant Service Teams. All team members shall attend recertification training every ___________.
2 years
358
Team members shall participate in a minimum of _______ quarterly training
sessions within a 12-month period.
Two
359
11. In the event any of the following conditions exist:
1. Chemical hazard threat.
2. Suicidal individual(s).
3. Hostage situation.
4. Barricaded and armed subject(s).
5. Known presence of explosive(s).
6. Presence of sniper(s).
7. Attempt to ambush.
8. Paramilitary extremist groups (organized crime/terrorist).
The warrant service _______ not be initiated. These incidents shall be referred to a SWAT team.
Shall
360
Combining CHP WSTs with allied agency teams is _____________. This is due in part to different training structures, entry tactics, and strategies. It is strongly suggested that only teams that train together be utilized for entry situations.
Discouraged
361
When allied agencies request CHP assistance from local Area commands, Area commanders _____ only provide assistance in the form of outside traffic perimeter containment responsibilities.
May
362
Penal Code Section 1534 requires that a search warrant be served, and the return of service provided to the court within ___ days. If a warrant is not served within ___ days of issuance it is no longer valid.
10 days
363
On January 29, 2002, Governor Gray Davis directed all state agencies to actively address the issue of _______________ in California. On March 21, 2002, the Governor signed Executive Order D-53-02 which formally established an interagency task force committee to address the public health and safety issue of homelessness in California.
Homelessness
364
Area commanders will be responsible for implementing standard operating procedures for which of the following?
a. Establish and maintain an Area jurisdictional list of telephone numbers and hours of operation for local shelters, agencies, and organizations that routinely provide assistance to the homeless.
b. Identify and maintain admittance criteria to all homeless shelters located within an Area’s jurisdiction.
c. Identify mechanisms of transportation available for use by homeless persons to nearby shelters and other agencies and organizations capable of providing health and human assistance.
d. Each quarter, verify all information relative to local homeless shelters and other assistance agencies and organizations and provide updated information to the assigned field Division and Communications Center serving the Area command.
e. Periodically disseminate the information to both uniformed and nonuniformed personnel within the Area during training days and daily field briefings.
GO 100.85 Departmental Assistance to the Homeless
365
The _________ program provides counterterrorism related training to educate departmental personnel about terrorist and extremist threats to public safety and facilitates Suspicious Activity Reporting in support of the State Threat Assessment System (STAS)?
TLO
366
Each field Division office and Area command _____ designate a TLO (sergeant or officer).
Shall
367
Field Divisions ____ participate in the TLO program according to policies and procedures outlined in this GO.
Shall
368
A minimum of ____ Division TLO Coordinator (officer or sergeant) shall be selected by the field Division commander.
1
369
Selected individuals ____ complete the Basic TLO certification course as provided by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), through their respective RTAC.
Shall
370
Area/Section Level TLO General Guidelines: The TLO assignment ____ be an officer or sergeant and be considered an additional duty.
should
371
Field commands utilizing a 12-hour work shift ____ schedule and deploy all officers according to the historic rotation of work days and regular days off. Requests for unscheduled time off should not be granted.
Shall
372
Field commands utilizing a 10-hour work shift ____ schedule and deploy all officers according to the historic rotation of work days and regular days off. Requests for unscheduled time off should not be granted.
Shall
373
If a rotation has not historically been utilized to prepare the work schedule, then _____ percent of all available field officers for any given shift shall be scheduled to deploy.
80
374
No compromise to the maximum deployment formula ___ be made during egress/ingress periods (e.g., when Christmas falls on a Friday, Thursday and Sunday would be egress/ingress periods for most field commands).
Shall
375
Calculation of the MEP formula may deviate downward to ____ percent during scheduled work shifts outside of anticipated egress/ingress periods and Area specific needs as determined by the commander.
70
376
For each MEP holiday, enforcement efforts shall focus on: ________________ but does not preclude officers from enforcing all other observed traffic violations.
a. Occupant restraints
b. Speed violations
c. DUI
377
Each Area ___ report (negative reports required) information to its Division office or designee, which will combine the information in a report to the Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center (ENTAC).
Shall
378
Standards and specifications for lighting equipment regarding safety belts, safety glazing, safety helmets and sirens comes from what vehicle code section?
375
379
The requirements for those safety items are published in what California Code of Regulation (CCR)?
13
380
What Section within our Department is responsible for adoption and revision of regulations establishing the standards and specifications, including mounting and aiming requirements?
Commercial Vehicle
381
______________ section shall have the primary responsibility for determination as to acceptability of regulated devices
Commercial Vehicle
382
Lighting equipment is regulated by?
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Vehicle Code
Title 13
383
Headlamps ____________ have DOT marked on the lens or housing, indicating compliance with FMVSS?
shall
384
Headlamps must emit _______ light
white
385
Headlamps, per 24400 VC, are required to be between ____ ______inches?
22 - 54
386
In general, headlamps with a high beam greater than ____ watts or a low beam greater than _____ watts are unlawful?
70/65
387
Authorized Emergency Vehicles are defined in what vehicle code section?
165
388
All AEV’s must have a steady red lamp to the front and a siren. What vehicle codes are applicable in defining those two requirements?
25252 and 27002
389
Undercover vehicles need have only a ______ or handheld red spotlamp of at least 30 watts and producing at least 3000 candella at the brightest part of the beam?
Fixed
390
Section 24411 VC permits any vehicle to be equipped with not more than ____ lamps for the use of headlamps while the vehicle is operated off the highway.
8
391
Off Highway lamps must be turned off and covered with ______ material whenever the vehicle is being operated on public roadways?
Opaque
392
Sirens are required on all Authorized Emergency Vehicles. Sirens are not permitted on any other vehicle except Armored cars, which may sound the siren only when resisting what crime?
Armed Robbery
393
The CHP ________ maintain a list of approved sirens?
Does Not
394
Regulation allows windshields to have a _______ shaded band across the top above the driver’s eye height?
Dark
395
Caltrans is authorized by section 22363 VC to establish prima facie speed limits of _____________ miles per hour based on prevailing snow conditions?
25-30-35-40
396
Passenger vehicles prior to what year do not need seatbelts?
1967
397
Light trucks prior to what year do not need seatbelts?
1971
398
Every victim of crime has the right to receive, with out cost or charge, a list of ______ _______ recognized in Section 28 of Article I of the California Constitution.
The Rights of Victims
399
Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) Section 679.026, every law enforcement agency investigating a criminal act at the time of initial contact with a crime victim, or during follow-up investigation, or as soon as deemed appropriate by the investigating officers, shall provide to each victim of a criminal act a
Marsy's Rights Card
400
In addition to the Marsy’s Rights Card, if provided at no cost by a nonprofit organization, crime victims shall also be provided with what additional resources?
Victims' Survival
Resource Guide pamphlet
a video that has been approved by the California Office of the Attorney General.
401
Providing the Marsy’s Rights card does not preclude the Department from the responsibility of providing what per HPM 11.1 Administrative Procedures Manual
CHP 170, Notice to Victims of Violent Crimes
402
How many cellular devices may be worn with the uniform?
1
403
Communications with dispatch center/communications center shall be conducted using the departmental radio system and/or the Mobile Digital Computer (MDC). Cellular telephones may be used to communicate with dispatch center/communications center under the following circumstances:
A. Exigent circumstances exist, and/or poor radio communications exist
B. The Emergency in Progress tone is activated
C. The necessity to relate or receive confidential information.
404
Employees should not talk on cellular telephones while operating a marked enforcement vehicle, unless exigent circumstances exist. If circumstances exist, any communication using a cellular telephone _______ done utilizing a hands- free method (e.g., speaker phone, headset, or Bluetooth®).
Shall be
405
Employees _______ wear cellular telephone earpieces if not actually engaged in a conversation.
Shall not
406
Exceptions to the on-duty use of cellular telephones shall be at the discretion of who?
Division Commander
407
All state work produced on personal electronic devices ________ transferred to an electronic data storage device and shall not be stored on personal electronic devices.
Shall be
408
How often shall employees review GO 100.95 and sign the CHP 95, Receipt of General Order 100.95 Policy Review. The CHP 95 shall be retained in the employee’s personnel file.
Annually
409
Consistent with the Department’s mission to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California, departmental counterterrorism efforts are grounded in the following three objectives to prevent terrorist attacks in California through. The three goals are:
Promotion of Suspicious Activity Reporting, Assignment of Department officers to work with law enforcement counterterrorism partners, and Education of Department personnel on terrorism pre-incident indicators.
410
In 2011, the Department expanded the Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) program to enhance the Department’s ability to disseminate information and prevent acts of terrorism by ensuring each _____ has at least one designated TLO
Area
411
California Highway Patrol employees, upon becoming aware of an actual or perceived terrorist threat or action, or any suspicious event or vehicle that may pose a threat or be indicative of criminal activity, shall report the suspicious activity via a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to who?
ENTAC
412
Contact Terrorism Screening Center (TSC) immediately if an NCIC response includes a TSC “Hit” or TSC handling code. Timely communication with TSC following a TSC “Hit” is a crucial step in the counterterrorism process. It allows the TSC to positively identify the contact as a match and it allows the FBI to determine an appropriate intervention when necessary. Which of the following statements is true regarding a TSC “hit”:
DO NOT disclose the TSC “Hit” information to the subject in question.
The presence of a TSC handling code DOES NOT provide probable cause in and of itself to arrest the subject.
413
Commanders shall ensure _____ employee(s) regardless of rank, classification, position, or assignment, are trained in suspicious activity identification and reporting procedures.
All
414
Officers assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force and Regional Threat Assessment Centers shall immediately inform their CHP chain-of-command of any threat information that could have an impact on the state or the Department., with consideration given to WHAT regarding the personnel receiving the information? If unreachable, ENTAC should be notified immediately in order to assist with proper notifications.
Security Clearance
415
No person shall be given access to classified information unless it has been properly verified that the intended recipient has been granted a security clearance by an authorized agency of the federal government, at a level ______________ the level of classified information to which access will be given.
Equal to or higher than
416
A security clearance alone does not give approved access to all classified information. In addition to a security clearance, an individual must have a demonstrated _________ before being granted access to the information.
"Need to Know"
417
Unclassified, Law Enforcement Sensitive information pertinent to the State of California, Divisions and/or Areas can be obtained from the following resources:
A. Departmental personnel assigned to Protective Services Division
B. Personnel assigned to the State Assessment Threat Centers (STAC)
C. Personnel assigned to Regional Threat Assessment Centers (RTAC)
D. Personnel assigned to Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
418
Prior to conducting an interview/interrogation, employees shall ensure they are in compliance with the what Amendments of the United States Constitution, and departmental policy.
A. Fifth (Miranda)
B. Sixth (right to counsel)
C. Fourteenth (voluntary statements)
419
Employees ________ conduct a thorough search of the interview/interrogation room prior to placing a person inside the room and after the person’s removal from the room. Employees shall thoroughly search arrestees prior to placing them in an interview/interrogation room.
Shall
420
Employees should take necessary steps to limit the number of personnel in the interview/interrogation room. Normally, interviews/interrogations will be conducted by no more than ____ persons. Access to the interview/interrogation room should be limited to those necessary for the investigation.
2
421
Employees ______ audio and/or video record all interviews/interrogations.
Shall
422
Interviewees will be provided access to water, restrooms, and other basic needs during an interview. If the interviewee requires the use of a restroom, they _______ be escorted by a uniformed member of the same gender.
Should
423
How often is the California Highway Patrol (CHP) required to submit to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data for any reportable incident investigated by the Department.
Monthly
424
The eight reportable offenses required on the Uniform Crime Report shall include:
homicide, forcible rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
425
What other crimes shall be reported, even when the crime itself is not a UCR reportable offense?
Domestics Violence & Hate Crimes
426
Investigating officers ______ prepare a CHP 729 for every arrest, investigation, or stolen report completed for a reportable offense.
Shall
427
If more than one reportable offense is committed during the same incident, which ranking offense is to be reported in the UCRS? (with some exceptions)
Only the highest ranking offense
428
Exception to the UCR crime hierarchy rule: if arson occurs along with another reportable offense, what shall be recorded on the UCR?
Both the higher ranking crime and the arson
429
Criminal homicide, forcible rape, and aggravated assault are crimes against persons for UCR data purposes. For these crimes, a CHP 729 (both sides) shall be completed for?
Each Victim
430
Robbery, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson are crimes against property. For these crimes, prepare one CHP 729 for each ______, except for motor vehicle theft. Motor vehicle theft requires one CHP 729 for each motor vehicle stolen.
Each distinct incident
431
The UCRS is a computer program that uses a Microsoft Access database and allows CHP Area and Division offices to submit UCR information electronically to RPS. All required information shall be entered into UCRS and forwarded to RPS by the _____ working day of the month following the reporting period.
5th
432
The Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted (LEOKA) information is used to provide the DOJ and the FBI with information relative to assaults on peace officers and officers killed in the line of duty.
Assaults on officers shall be reported whether or not a subject was charged.
433
Contact teams ________ include uniformed members of allied agencies.
May
434
All uniformed CHP personnel at the rank of sergeant and below shall successfully complete the departmentally approved one-day ASR/TCC Re certification Course every _____ years.
Two
435
Officers and public safety dispatchers involved in an active shooter incident shall be considered to have been involved in a ________________ for purposes of critical incident stress debriefing.
Shooting Incident
436
Report copies provided in any format, require a charge of ________ per _____
pages.
$10, 25
437
_____________________ can obtain a copy of a California Highway Patrol (CHP) generated collision report from any CHP Area in the state, regardless of the CHP jurisdiction in which the collision occurred.
A person who has proper interest
438
Upon request, the CHP Area commander shall schedule discussions of collision investigations between a person who has proper interest, or agents thereof, and officer who wrote the report. A person who has proper interest ________ be allowed to record these
discussions.
Shall not
439
Commands shall submit their fatal traffic collision reports or a preliminary fatal traffic collision report to IMD, SSS in __________ as specified in Policy.
a timely manner
440
_______________ may initiate a request for legal interpretation or opinion.
Any command level
441
Field Office requests shall be forwarded to _________ along with a record of the research which has been conducted.
Division
442
Employees ______________ use departmental resources in lieu of personally owned recording devices.
are strongly encouraged to
443
Cabinets designated for the storage of digital media
shall remain locked at all times
444
The __________ Program is a networking system for the CHP representatives and elected officials that is carried out at the local level and is intended to augment the state-level activities of the OSR.
Key Contact
445
Visits by lieutenants (non-commanders), sergeants, or public information officers (PIO) __________________ visits by commanders.
shall supplement, rather than replace
446
All requests for legislative resolutions to commend or memorialize members of the Department shall be submitted via memorandum, through channels, to ________.
OSR
447
The ESP provides an opportunity for _________________ to submit constructive ideas which will reduce or eliminate state expenditures or improve operations.
active or retired employees
448
The Commissioner is authorized to approve monetary awards up to _________.
$5000
449
Permanent or long-term storage of explosive training aids is governed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations as outlined in the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (Title XI) and Section 12151 of the California Health and Safety Code (HSC).
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
450
There are two explosive magazines at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy dedicated to the storage of high explosive compounds. The magazines have a Type 2 rating and are maintained by the Capitol Protection Section (CPS). Each magazine is rated for a maximum of ___ pounds of explosives. Only the CPS canine officers and the Special Weapons and Tactics breacher shall have access to the training aids. The remaining keys shall be kept sealed with the Protective Services Division commander.
250
451
Initial and annual inspections of magazine storage locations to ensure compliance with state fire regulations, _____ be accomplished utilizing the services of the State Fire Marshall’s office.
Shall
452
4. Commanders shall ensure that all magazines under their control are visually inspected by the canine officer or canine supervisor at a minimum of every ____ days
7
453
A _______ inspection shall be conducted by the canine supervisor and shall include confirming the amount of explosives present and ensuring their structural integrity.
Quarterly
454
Commanders shall ensure in the event of theft or loss of any explosive material(s), that the ATF is notified within __ hours of discovery, by telephoning 1-888-283-2662 (nationwide toll free number) and in writing by completing the ATF E-Form 5400.5, Report of Theft or Loss-Explosive Materials.
24
455
Normally, ___ officers shall be assigned to a field patrol unit between 2200 and 0600 hours.
2
456
_______ _____ may authorize the assignment of one-officer field patrol units between 2200 and 2400 or 0400 and 0600 hours. Division chiefs shall exercise discretion when approving this type of assignment to ensure it is the exception rather than the rule.
Division Chiefs
457
This order does not preclude the assignment of one-officer field patrol units at any time during a _______ emergency, for a fixed-post traffic control assignment, or for a non-enforcement assignment if the safety of the officer is reasonably assured.
temporary
458
The [MVARS] digital media _____________ routinely be reviewed to generate monthly and/or annual employee performance evaluations, nor shall recordings be randomly viewed for the sole purpose of locating policy and/or criminal violations.
shall not
459
Sworn employees who operate MVARS equipment, and those who immediately supervise or manage such employees, shall review this policy on an _______ basis.
annual
460
13. The following enforcement actions and activities _____ be video and audio recorded in their entirety:
(1) Enforcement contacts (including pedestrians on the freeway).
(2) Pursuits.
(3) Emergency responses “Code 3.”
(4) Vehicle searches (excludes vehicle inventories).
(5) Disabled motorists.
shall
461
Commands shall ensure local standard operating procedures are developed to track, issue, and return wireless microphones/transmitters. Transmitters must charge for at least ____ hours prior to use to obtain a full charge.
4
462
The WatchGuard DV-1 Basic has the potential for a ____ hour loop, yet varies depending on storage and settings. The loop allows the MVARS unit to continuously capture camera footage and reserves it in the 40 GB hard drive without activating the record function.
40
463
Pre-event recordings are attached to their respective recorded events, but have no _______. A post event record feature is offered, however, it is not activated by the Department.
audio
464
Once the DVD is ejected, the officer will no longer be able to review any content within the video review because ejecting the disk ends the shift. In situations where it is deemed necessary to view recorded event footage which has been protected, the command _____ view the events by utilizing the supervisor password. Once a DVD is ejected, buffered video is not available to the command. The use of the supervisor password is dictated by the commander.
may
465
In circumstances where there is a need to view buffer time between events in the video review or burn the loop contents via the “define a new event” function __________ approval must be acquired
Commissioner
466
The supervisor level of protection has an assigned password. Supervisors will not be able to continue without entering the appropriate password when the password prompt appears. The supervisor password is assigned to the _________________.
Area Commander
467
The Office of the Commissioner shall maintain a log of persons granted access to the administrative password. The log shall contain the date, reason for access, name of individual granted access, and identification number. The log shall be retained for a period of _____ calendar years, rotating.
3
468
The name of the individual who utilized the administrative password, as well as the date recording information was obtained, ______ be documented in the chronological summary of the criminal or administrative investigation conducted by the Department.
shall
469
If any malfunction, problem, or damage is detected at the time of the sworn employee’s inspection, a shift supervisor/officer in charge (OIC) _____ be notified immediately and a good faith effort shall be made to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved, the sworn employee must choose another patrol vehicle with a properly functioning MVARS unit.
shall
470
A supervisor/OIC notification through dispatch is required when a fully functional MVARS unit becomes inoperative anytime during an officer’s shift. If the MVARS unit becomes inoperable at any time during the officer’s shift, the officer _____ acquire another vehicle with an operational MVARS unit as soon as practical thereafter, except when no other MVARS equipped vehicles are available
shall
471
For the purposes of mandatory inspection of MVARS units, the ___ ____, MVARS Pre-Shift Checklist, shall be utilized. Commands may laminate the form and use it as a guide when completing the required inspection in order to prevent unnecessary form use when MVARS units are found to be fully functional during the inspection.
CHP 179
472
When not directly involved, sworn employees shall not use MVARS equipment to record other law enforcement agency actions without the expressed permission of the CHP _______________.
shift supervisor
473
It is not necessary for sworn employees to volunteer the fact that the enforcement contact is being recorded. However, if asked, sworn employees shall advise as to whether or not MVARS is in the RECORD mode. Sworn employees are ___ _________ to cease or initiate recording an event, situation, or circumstance solely at the demand of a civilian, involved party, or suspect.
not required
474
All DVDs shall be retained for a period of not less than ______. Additional retention may apply in accordance with HPM 70.1.
one year
475
Administrative interrogations/interviews conducted by the Department. When video and/or audio recordings are used as part of an administrative interrogation/interview, sworn employees and/or their chosen representative _______ be provided reasonable time, as well as the means, to view the recording(s) prior to the interrogation/interview
shall
476
The existence of video/audio recordings retained and kept as evidence for possible civil litigation must be disclosed to the prosecutor in a criminal proceeding; however, release of the DVD is protected by attorney client privilege. Copying, viewing, and releasing of such DVDs shall be coordinated through ________________________________
Office of Legal Affiars, Case Management Unit
477
A “highway beat” is a section of an ________________, ________________, or_______________ that is limited to the lateral boundaries of the roadway, its ramps and connectors , and the beat’s established length.
Interstate route, Unites States route, or state route
478
A “county road beat” describes _________________ in the county patrolled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Unincorporated roadways
479
A “primary highway” is a roadway that the Area and its respective Division has designated as primary based on the criteria below or other considerations that warrant a higher level of attention. This designation may be given only to those beats numbered 1 through 698. The primary highway designation can include the following:
All non-freeway, US, and most state routes; all expressways regardless of their route designation; all county road line beats that routinely receive patrol coverage at present; and all county road line beats that should routinely receive patrol coverage but are not routinely patrolled at present because of inadequate staffing levels.
480
All high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on freeways or expressways (excluding the on-ramps for HOV lanes) _______ assigned a separate beat number.
shall be
481
Beat descriptions shall be reviewed __________.
Annually
482
Beat descriptions and memoranda which arise out of any Area boundary change or the addition, loss, or change in patrol responsibility must be submitted to Assistant Commissioner, Field for approval at least ___ days in advance of the proposed effective date.
45
483
Private toll highways are financed, constructed, leased to, and operated by the private sector. The private sector is required to ________________ for all traffic enforcement services.
reimburse the CHP
484
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” The above sentence is best defined by which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
4th Amendment
485
What exists when there are enough facts, training, knowledge, etc., (totality of information) to provide a fair probability that the object being sought will be found in the location to be searched; it is enough information to lead an ordinary, intelligent person, with similar training and experience, to arrive at the same conclusion.
A. Probable Cause
| B. Reasonable Cause
486
In order for a consent search to be lawful, which of the following requirements are NOT REQUIRED to be met:
The officer asking for consent must speak the same language as the individual granting consent.
487
Uniformed employees ________ NOT request consent from an individual absent reasonable suspicion or probable cause. This does not preclude an officer from requesting consent when circumstances establish a threat to officer safety.
shall
488
This is defined as the belief that (1) something related to a crime has just happened, is happening, or is about to happen; and the vehicle or the person in the vehicle stopped, detained, or contacted is connected with that activity.
Reasonable Suspicion
489
A CHP 202D shall be completed by the uniformed employee for all consent searches and signed by the individual granting consent _________ conducting the search.
prior to
490
A CHP 202D shall be completed for all requests for investigatory consent searches; which of the following is true:
Whether or not a search was conducted.
491
If during a Parole, Probation, or PRCS search, an officer fails to indicate the Log number on the 415 what shall be completed by the officer?
a CHP 216
492
A CHP 202D shall be retained at the Area for a period of ______ years.
3
493
Area commands shall conduct a self audit of all CHP 202Ds, utilizing the CHP 202M, CHP 202D Audit – Area Level how often?
Quarterly
494
Division shall conduct audits of Area’s 202Ds how often?
Randomly
495
Divisions audits of Areas are due to FSS not later than?
April 1st
496
The public safety dispatch supervisor will review and forward information collected on callers misusing 911 to the following:
The host Area for the dispatch center or uniformed personnel within the dispatch center.
OR
Investigative Service Unit
497
For the first violation, a written warning shall be sent by mail within how many days to the violator. For a second or subsequent violation, a citation may be issued to the violator.
10
498
The California Highway Patrol will consider a Withhold of Enforcement only when one or more of the following conditions exists:
A. Statutory authority
B. Regulatory authority
C. Court order or case law permitting or mandating such action.
499
Area/Division Commanders who wish to request a Withhold of Enforcement shall submit to the Commissioner, through channels, a memorandum that contains the following headings/information:
Proposed Withhold, Background, Justification, Authority to Issue Withhold, Consequences of Not Approving Withhold.
