General Orders

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

13

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Murder

Question 3

Upon notification of a pending parole hearing, the ___________ will direct correspondence to the board of parole hearings through a memorandum of concern.

Answer 3

Commissioner

Question 4

Areas not receiving notification from headquarters ___________ immediately forward a copy of the notice through channels to the ___________.

Answer 4

Shall

Office of the Commissioner

Question 5

____________ Is the office of primary interest for determining eligibility for retired badges, retired identification cards, service weapon purchases, and carrying a concealed weapon privileges.

Answer 5

Risk Management Section

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

Psychological

Question 7

Human resources section issues the retiring peace officers ID card based upon clearance authorization provided by the risk management section, with a_________ expiration date.

Answer 7

5 year

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Commissioner

Question 9

Members of the cadre shall be both _______ and ________ personnel.

Answer 9

Uniformed, Nonuniforned

Question 10

Every effort _______ be made to ensure the cadre reflects the Departments diversity, taking into consideration geographic, ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity.

Answer 10

Shall

Question 11

Cadre members shall serve for ___ years.

Answer 11

2

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

171b

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

Prohibits

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

May

Question 15

How many digits does each location code consist of?

Answer 15

3

Question 16

Resident posts and platform scales are not assigned location codes. Instead, they utilize the same code as the ____________ to which the report.

Answer 16

Area

Question 17

To process a new location code, change or delete an existing location code, who should a memorandum be submitted to?

Answer 17

The appropriate Assistant Commissioner

Question 18

Who is responsible for the Academy dining facility?

Answer 18

Academy Commander

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

Pay for each meal

Question 20

Normally who is responsible for expenses (convention fees, Per diem and travel)?

Answer 20

The member of CPOA

Question 21

Who should attend CPOA conferences within their Divisions?

Answer 21

Chief or Assistant Chiefs

Question 22

Who governs membership dues for departmental employees?

Answer 22

The CVC, CalHR rules in bargaining unit contracts.

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

Vehicle

Question 24

The Department of California Highway patrol utilizes an operational dial telephone system, commonly known as the “________________” as a supplementary method of communication.

Answer 24

Green phone

Question 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.

Answer 25

Green phone

Question 26

Satisfactory performance during the past ___ months shall be a consideration for all transfers. Unsatisfactory performance __________ be cause for denial of a transfer.

Answer 26

12/ May

Question 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.

Answer 27

Will / 2

Question 28

Managerial employees who are required to relocate upon their initial promotion _____ receive a ______ step salary increase upon movement to the higher classification.

Answer 28

May / 2

Question 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.

Answer 29

5

Question 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.

Answer 30

90/60

Question 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.

Answer 31

6

Question 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.

Answer 32

5th

Question 33

The CHP is a department within the California _______________ Agency

Answer 33

State Transportation Agency

Question 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.

Answer 34

The Commissioner

Question 35

An area command with 50 or more officers __________ be commanded by captain.

Answer 35

Should

Question 36

______________ retains the final authority to determine the rank of the commander in every command based on the needs of the department.

Answer 36

The Commissioner

Question 37

The Commissioner is the civil executive officer in command of the Department of CHP. Which office is NOT directly responsible to the Commissioner?

Answer 37

Office of Legal Affairs

Question 38

The Academy is a section within what Division?

Answer 38

Personnel and Training Division

Question 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.

Answer 39

Should

Question 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.

Answer 40

Shall

Question 41

The Organizational Roster shall be updated, compiled and maintained through what four OPI’s?

Answer 41

Human Resources Section
Telecommunications Section
Facilities Section
Business Services Section

Question 42

The Organizational Roster shall be revised on a __________ basis.

Answer 42

Quarterly

Question 43

Creation, abolishment, or permanent changes in the authorized personnel of all Resident Posts will be approved by the _______________________________

Answer 43

Office of the Commissioner

Question 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.

Answer 44

The Area Commamder

Question 45

There are ___ resident posts.

Answer 45

33

Question 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 _________________________.

Answer 46

The Area Commander

Question 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.

Answer 47

Shall

Question 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?

Answer 48

Enhance public trust through community outreach and partnerships.

Question 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?

Answer 49

DOPA

Departmental Goals
Objectives to achieve goals
Performance metric to measure progress
Action Plans

Question 50

What two issues are not associated with the strategic planning process?

Answer 50

Disaster planning and work compensation fraud reduction.

Question 51

How often is a reevaluation of the strategic plan conducted to determine its relevancy in the current law enforcement climate?

Answer 51

5 years

Question 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?

Answer 52

Internal Environmental Analysis

Question 53

What must a person have received in order to use and operate a live scan terminal?

Answer 53

Training

Question 54

Fingerprint fees for a live scan terminal will be submitted on a __________ basis with a CHP _____, transmittal record.

Answer 54

Weekly / 230

Question 55

All field Division‘s shall forward live scan error reports to the RPS live scan coordinator, annually no later than _____________________________.

Answer 55

March 1 of each year.

Question 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?

Answer 56

Field Support Section

Question 57

In the event any privacy data is lost, stolen, or accessed by an unauthorized person who shall be immediately notified?

Answer 57

ISO: Information Security Officer

Question 58

Information database entries are to be consistent with the guidelines established according to what Title within federal regulations?

Answer 58

Title 28

Question 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?

Answer 59

EPIC: El Paso Intelligence Center Network

Question 60

What database provides information relative to insurance claims, manufacturers’ shipping records, vehicle histories, and vehicle identification number (VIN) locations for various manufacturers?

Answer 60

NICB: National Insurance Crime Bureau

Question 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?

Answer 61

PRI: Public Records Information Database System

Question 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

Answer 62

INTERPOL: International Criminal Police Organization

Question 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?

Answer 63

ENTAC

Question 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)

Answer 64

Class I

Question 65

Cal-Photo passwords shall be changed a minimum of every ___ days.

Answer 65

60

Question 66

Speed monitoring is a tool to assist departmental personnel in determining which _______,
_____ ____ _____, or _____ ___ ______ merit priority enforcement

Answer 66

Roads / Times of Day / Days of Week

Question 67

Speed monitoring is also used in the evaluation of enforcement programs and for the justification of _______ speed enforcement proposals.

Answer 67

RADAR

Question 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.

Answer 68

California Vehicle Code

Question 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.

Answer 69

raising or lowering

Question 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.

Answer 70

normal / should

Question 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.

Answer 71

85th, 85, 15, 85th

Question 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.

Answer 72

85th

Question 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.

Answer 73

direct / indirect

Question 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.

Answer 74

Leadership

Question 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.

Answer 75

Supplement

Question 76

Highway safety funds ____________ be used for program maintenance, research, highway design, construction, or maintenance.

Answer 76

cannot

Question 77

9. The following are NHTSA priority program areas that have been identified as having the greatest potential for reducing reportable ( ______ and ______) collisions:

Answer 77

fatal and injury

Question 78

____________grant funding shall not be sought without specific approval by Executive Management.

Answer 78

Private

Question 79

Grants ___________only be used for the purpose and by the commands for which they were justified.

Answer 79

Shall

Question 80

Combined use means ___________ motor vehicles may travel on the designated highway portion.

Answer 80

off-highway

Question 81

One of the criteria the proposed highway must meet: The proposed designated highway segment shall be no longer than ______ miles in length

Answer 81

3

Question 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.

Answer 82

comments / recommendations

Question 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).

Answer 83

Alternative

Question 84

For the CHP, DOT grants are the most _______ important.

Answer 84

Monetarily

Question 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.

Answer 85

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)

Question 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.

Answer 86

CHP Strategic Plan

Question 87

Grant proposals directly supporting the _____________________________ goals are more likely to receive departmental approval.

Answer 87

Department’s Strategic Plan

Question 88

14. NO GRANT “CATEGORY” BUDGET, OR “LINE ITEM” BUDGET WITHIN A CATEGORY, _________ BE OVERSPENT.

Answer 88

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 89

Unincorporated

Question 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.

Answer 90

28

Question 91

Additionally, Section 4023 CVC _______ low speed vehicles from registration when they are operated in accordance with Section 21115 or 21115.1 CVC.

Answer 91

Exempts

Question 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.

Answer 92

SPS - Transportation Planning Unit

Question 93

Departmental review of environmental documents is intended to:

Answer 93

Identify projects within the state that may have an impact on CHP traffic operations and/or public safety.

Question 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.

Answer 94

d. A signed copy shall be e-mailed to SPS.

Question 95

If the assigned command determines the impact insignificant, no SCH comments are necessary; however, SPS shall be notified as follows:

Answer 95

Responses of “No Impact” shall be e-mailed to the SPS, TPU-assigned analyst within the timeframe requested.

Question 96

This General Order (GO) applies to all freeway memorial dedication ceremonies in California
involving ________ or __________ California Highway Patrol (CHP) personnel.

Answer 96

Past or present

Question 97

The _______________ ceremony should occur on the side of the freeway at the site where the
freeway memorial sign is erected.

Answer 97

Unveiling

Question 98

The ______________ ceremony should occur at a separate venue as a post-event reception.

Answer 98

Dedication

Question 99

Who is responsible for planning and hosting a Freeway Memorial Dedication Ceremony?

Answer 99

The CHP Area with jurisdiction of the location

Question 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:

Answer 100

A non-departmental source

Question 101

When should requests for memorial dedications be by?

Answer 101

Prior to August 1 to be considered for the following legislative session

Question 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.

Answer 102

30

Question 103

_________________________ shall determine the best location for placement of a freeway memorial dedication sign

Answer 103

The Area commander with jurisdiction of the location, in cooperation with Caltrans

Question 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.

Answer 104

No other means of

Question 105

It is the intent of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to provide AVLS data to

Answer 105

Enhance officer safety and service to the public

Question 106

AVLS data is available to

Answer 106

Dispatch, uniformed, and supervisory

Question 107

All personnel who have access to the AVLS, and those who supervise or manage such
personnel, shall review this policy:

Answer 107

on an annual basis. Policy review shall be documented on each employee’s training record at the time of their annual performance review.

Question 108

The AVLS uses Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) data to locate each patrol vehicle using latitude and longitude coordinates, as well as noting the ________________.

Answer 108

Vehicle’s speed

Question 109

AVLS data is refreshed every __________, providing almost real-time information.

Answer 109

30 seconds

Question 110

The AVLS data _______ be viewed if there is an operational need to do so.

Answer 110

May

Question 111

The data________ be viewed if there is not a demonstrated call for the data.

Answer 111

Shall not

Question 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.

Answer 112

Unit locations

Question 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.

Answer 113

Shall remain unchecked/unavailalbe

Question 114

Uniformed Personnel: The AVLS data __________________ be routinely accessed on the Mobile Digital Computer or on the VisiNET Web browser during a patrol shift.

Answer 114

Shall Not

Question 115

Uniformed personnel _______ access the AVLS data for their own patrol vehicle if they have the need to do so.

Answer 115

May

Question 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.

Answer 116

May

Question 117

AVLS data may be reviewed by supervisors and managers:

Answer 117

as part of an investigation or if needed to complete incident reports

Question 118

Criminal Proceedings: Copying, viewing, and release of AVLS data maintained for evidence in criminal proceedings shall be coordinated through the _________________________

Answer 118

District Attorney’s Office

Question 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.

Answer 119

Misconduct/investigative scope

Question 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

Answer 120

Shall

Question 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

Answer 121

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 122

Shall/Shall

Question 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.

Answer 123

Shall/Shall

Question 124

Departmentally owned televisions and DVD players permitted on the communications centers’ operations floor:

Answer 124

shall be used for monitoring news channels, training, traffic monitoring, and other work-related uses.

Question 125

The ______________ maintains discretion related to the on-duty use of cellular
telephones and/or personal electronic devices.

Answer 125

Area Commander

Question 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:

Answer 126

Annually

Question 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:

Answer 127

Nonemergency CHP

Question 128

This telephone number also serves as a toll-free ________________ as required by California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 10902

Answer 128

Anti-auto theft hotline

Question 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:

Answer 129

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

Question 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.

Answer 130

Capitol Communication Center

Question 131

___________ will be responsible for responding to telephone inquiries received through the 1-800-TELL-CHP number without unnecessary delay

Answer 131

All Commands

Question 132

Calls forwarded after normal business hours shall be returned as expeditiously as possible:

Answer 132

The next business day

Question 133

Commands shall obtain approval from ______________________ prior to using the 1-800-TELL-CHP telephone number for promoting local programs.

Answer 133

The Appropriate Assistant Commissioner

Question 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.

Answer 134

Should Not

Question 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:

Answer 135

All forwarded telephone calls

Question 136

Divisions, sections, and Areas shall establish procedures for receiving and responding to 1-800-TELL-CHP calls and incorporate the process into their:

Answer 136

SOP

Question 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

Answer 137

Shall

Question 138

GO 70.5 Multi-Gun Team purpose is to…

Answer 138

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

Question 139

__________ is responsible for the Department-level multi-gun competition

Answer 139

The Academy

Question 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

Answer 140

January

Question 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

Answer 141

October

Question 142

Area-level competitions shall consist of all three of the exercises in the ______________courses of fire

Answer 142

Triple Nickel and the El Presidente

Question 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

Answer 143

May 1st

Question 144

Each team member will be allowed up to ______ of state time for each of the selected matches

Answer 144

2 days

Question 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

Answer 145

will

Question 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.

Answer 146

a. 1,500 pistol
b. 1,500 rifle
c. 400 shotgun (birdshot,) 300 (00), 50 (slug)

Question 147

Team members ______ use their own personal weapons while representing the Department during in-state competitions

Answer 147

may

Question 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?

Answer 148

Trucks operated by Supply Services Unit and Telecommunications Section, buses operated by the Academy, and fuel trucks operated by Air Operations.

Question 149

Controlled substances and alcohol testing of non-uniformed commercial drivers is overseen by which department?

Answer 149

CVS

Question 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?

Answer 150

Assistant Commissioner and above

Question 151

What best represents the Department’s policy on social media accounts?

Answer 151

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.

Question 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?

Answer 152

SIMM: California Statewide Information Management Manual

Question 153

What Division is the Office of Primary Interest (OPI) for the authorization and use of social media?

Answer 153

COMR

Question 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

Answer 154

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%

Question 155

Department Social Media Accounts SHALL include which of the following?

Answer 155

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.

Question 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.

Answer 156

Shall

Question 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?

Answer 157

3

Question 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.

Answer 158

SOP

Question 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?

Answer 159

5 years

Question 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?

Answer 160

COMR/IMD

Question 161

Which unit is responsible for the investigation and management of threats directed toward California state-elected officers, state officials and others?

Answer 161

DPS/PSD/Threast Assessment Unit

Question 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?

Answer 162

Threat Assessment Unit

Question 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?

Answer 163

A spouse, parent, child, or anyone who has regularly resided in the household for the past six months.

Question 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.

Answer 164

Should

Question 165

The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. This is accomplished through how many goals?

Answer 165

5

Question 166

What are the specific goals which help support our mission?

Answer 166

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.

Question 167

What are the organizational values of our Department?

Answer 167

Fairness, respect for other, ethical practices, equitable treatment of all

Question 168

There are how many management philosophies in the Highway Patrol

Answer 168

5

Question 169

What are the specific management philosophies?

Answer 169

Public Responsibility, Leadership and Innovation, Organizational Development, Personal Development, Command Accountability

Question 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.

Answer 170

shall

Question 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

Answer 171

shall

Question 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).

Answer 172

shall

Question 173

Souvenir or commemorative pins that are no longer than __________ in overall diameter shall be deemed to be pins and not badges?

Answer 173

1.5”

Question 174

All division, office, section, and Area Commanders _________ designate a first and second alternate commander from within their immediate staff whenever possible.

Answer 174

Shall

Question 175

The alternate commander _______ have full authority of the command an shall be responsible for its continued operation when acting for the commander.

Answer 175

Shall

Question 176

All commanders _______ establish procedures to ensure that the commander of the designated alternate is available for telephone calls.

Answer 176

Shall

Question 177

Area commanders or alternates _________ always be available for immediate contact through the appropriate communications center.

Answer 177

Shall

Question 178

In what year, at the discretion of the Commissioner, was the departmental task force convened?

Answer 178

1991

Question 179

In what year was the committee changed to the Citizens advisory board?

Answer 179

2009

Question 180

Citizen advisory boards play an important role in strengthening community trust in law enforcement by providing neutral __________ and a productive exchange of ideas.

Answer 180

Third Party Insight

Question 181

Every effort ________ be made to ensure CAB membership reflects the states population, taking into consideration geographic, ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity

Answer 181

Shall

Question 182

CAB members normally serve a ____ year term?

Answer 182

3

Question 183

The CAB Chair is selected how often?

Answer 183

Biennially

Question 184

The Departmental Representative, a Chief, selects a liaison at the rank of _______ to provide technical assistance and staff support?

Answer 184

Lieutenant

Question 185

The Department Representative will ensure approved meeting minutes are completed and forwarded to board members for review within __________ of each meeting?

Answer 185

15 days

Question 186

All employees, regardless of rank are expected to review this order and sign an acknowledgment of receipt when:

Answer 186

A) New employee
B) Transferring employees
C) During annual evaluation

Question 187

Commanders _______ review this order with newly hired and transferred employees

Answer 187

Shall

Question 188

CHP PRIDE stands for?

Answer 188

Courage, Honesty, Professionalism, Principles, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Esprit De Corps

Question 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

Answer 189

GO 0.9 Use of State Owned Equipment and Resources

Question 190

If the misuse of state owned equipment is alleged, commanders shall

Answer 190

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

Question 191

The CHP exists to serve and safeguard our communities with ________ and ___________?

Answer 191

Compassion and Understanding

Question 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.

Answer 192

GO 0.12 Enhancing Safety Through Service

Question 193

The Departments Public trust long range planning include how many goals?

Answer 193

5

Question 194

The code of ethics _________ be reviewed annually by uniform members of the Department

Answer 194

Shall

Question 195

Who shall ensure all uniformed employees administer the Code of Honor and Code of Ethics?

Answer 195

Academy Commander

Question 196

Top management meetings will normally be held:

Answer 196

Quarterly

Question 197

___________, Division meetings for Area commanders will follow a Field Division Commanders Conference.

Answer 197

Generally

Question 198

Area briefings ________ be conducted at the start of each shift when practicable.

Answer 198

Should

Question 199

A copy of Area meeting minutes ______ be posted for _____ days at the respective Area office

Answer 199

Shall, five

Question 200

Notices of open meetings _______ be provided at least _____ days prior to the scheduled meeting to anyone who submits a written request for notification.

Answer 200

Shall, ten

Question 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.

Answer 201

Prohibited

Question 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.

Answer 202

May / Shall

Question 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.

Answer 203

Commander

Question 204

The safety and security of all employees _____ be considered as well as adverse impacts to nonsmoking employees.

Answer 204

Must

Question 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.

Answer 205

Shall

Question 206

Commanders _____ establish procedures to ensure the adequate coverage of the office during applicable office hours, lunch periods, and break periods.

Answer 206

May

Question 207

Personnel ______ be assigned a one-hour lunch period; however, commanders may schedule a shorter period at their discretion.

Answer 207

Should

Question 208

Personnel unable to take their scheduled lunch break because of unforeseen circumstances _____ be permitted to take this break at a later time.

Answer 208

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 209

Commanders

Question 210

Normally, an officer should not be assigned as an acting sergeant unless _____________________

Answer 210

Their name is on the current sergeant promotional list

Question 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

Answer 211

Provide an appraisal of another officer’s performance via a CHP100 or CHP2

Question 212

Review and approval of the CHP415 and the CHP415D _____ only be completed by a sergeant or above.

Answer 212

Shall

Question 213

An acting sergeant ______ be permitted to participate in alternate work week programs with the commander’s approval.

Answer 213

May

Question 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.

Answer 214

2 / 6

Question 215

Commanders _____ establish local procedures for the section and assignment of OIC’s within their command in accordance with GO 6.7.

Answer 215

Shall

Question 216

When evaluating the qualifications of an OIC candidate, seniority will only be considered when candidates possess _________ qualifications.

Answer 216

Identical

Question 217

An off-duty officer can be assigned as an OIC under what condition?

Answer 217

Under No circumstances

Question 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.

Answer 218

Shall / Shall

Question 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.

Answer 219

30

Question 220

The commander ___________ present at the entrance conference with OIG inspectors

Answer 220

Is encouraged to be

Question 221

When an audit contains findings, the Audits Unit will schedule a follow-up audit to determine if the findings have been corrected within:

Answer 221

One year, usually between six to nine months

Question 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

Answer 222

Immediate

Question 223

Employers are required to provide ________ of break time to accommodate an employee desiring to express breast milk for the employee’s infant child.

Answer 223

A reasonable amount

Question 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.

Answer 224

Supervisors, restroom

Question 225

Break time to express breastmilk shall _______ with break time previously authorized by the employer.

Answer 225

Run concurrently

Question 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.

Answer 226

Supervisors / free time

Question 227

The purpose of CALEA is to improve the delivery of public safety services primarily by what three methods:

Answer 227

Maintaining a body of standards developed by public safety practitioners, establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence.

Question 228

What three CALEA accreditations does the Department participate in:

Answer 228

The CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, and Public Safety Training Academy accreditation programs.

Question 229

The CALEA was created through the joint efforts of the following four (4) major law enforcement executive associations:

Answer 229

a) International Association of Chiefs of Police.
b) National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.
c) National Sheriffs’ Association.
d) Police Executive Research Forum.

Question 230

Who is the Office of Primary Interest that overseas CALEA?

Answer 230

The Office of Accreditation

Question 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:

Answer 231

The Accreditation Manager shall complete the CALEA Accreditation Manager Training within one year of being appointed.

Question 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:

Answer 232

Statistical Data and Documentation.

Question 233

What is the Commanders responsibility with familiarizing personnel with the accreditation process?

Answer 233

Commanders shall ensure all departmental employees, including nonuniformed personnel, are familiar with the CALEA Accreditation process within 30 days of hire.

Question 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.

Answer 234

60 days to 90 days

Question 235

The information contained within the NCIC system includes 3 fields:

Answer 235

Wanted persons, Missing persons, and Stolen property.

Question 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:

Answer 236

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.

Question 237

Limited/Modified duty shall not exceed 6 months except for which of the following:

Answer 237

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.

Question 238

Satisfactory employee performance during the past ____ months ____ be considered for all transfers. Unsatisfactory performance may be cause for denial of a transfer request.

Answer 238

12 months / shall

Question 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.

Answer 239

without further

Question 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.

Answer 240

30 day

Question 241

Transfer requests from non-represented employees will be accepted in _________ and __________ of each year and will be announced in advance by Comm-Net.

Answer 241

June and December

Question 242

Satisfactory performance during the past __ months shall be a consideration for all transfers. Unsatisfactory performance ______ be cause for denial of a transfer.

Answer 242

12 / May

Question 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.

Answer 243

Will / 2

Question 244

Managerial employees who are required to relocate upon their initial promotion _____ receive a ___-step salary increase upon movement to the higher classification.

Answer 244

May / 2

Question 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.

Answer 245

5

Question 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.

Answer 246

90 / 60

Question 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.

Answer 247

6

Question 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.

Answer 248

5th

Question 249

Uniformed employees assigned to motorcycle duty ________ wear a motorcycle helmet equipped with a headset during actual operation of a motorcycle.

Answer 249

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 250

Shall

Question 251

Identification numbers _______ be marked with a yellow grease pencil; other
marking devices may damage the helmet finish.

Answer 251

Should

Question 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.

Answer 252

The Area Commander

Question 253

The Area commander or designee _______ notify employees of cancellations or postponements of scheduled court appearances.

Answer 253

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 254

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 255

Permitted

Question 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.

Answer 256

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 257

Shall Pay

Question 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.

Answer 258

Will be

Question 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.

Answer 259

Shall pay

Question 260

All commands are ________________ to report public contact data on the CHP A415.

Answer 260

Required

Question 261

In the case of partner officers, only one officer is to record the public contact data. Duplicate counts ______________ be taken.

Answer 261

Shall not

Question 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).

Answer 262

Shall be

Question 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).

Answer 263

Must be

Question 264

Area commanders ________ maintain 24-hour road patrol coverage on all interstate highways, United States (US) 101, US 50 and State Route (SR) 99.

Answer 264

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 265

Two

Question 266

Any individual who is cited and released for a recordable offense in lieu of formal booking _______________ fingerprinted prior to their appearance in court.

Answer 266

Must be

Question 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.

Answer 267

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 268

Shall

Question 269

Roadways ___________ remain open for traffic during minor salvage operations when traffic will not be impeded or endangered.

Answer 269

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 270

Shall

Question 271

Employees ________ take appropriate action to stop railway traffic during situations when continued operation would be hazardous to persons or property.

Answer 271

Shall

Question 272

Employees ________________ attempt to activate railroad block signals to stop trains in an emergency.

Answer 272

Should Not

Question 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.

Answer 273

Two

Question 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.

Answer 274

A more rapid movement

Question 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.

Answer 275

2,000 Feet to over 2 miles

Question 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.

Answer 276

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 277

Will

Question 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.

Answer 278

Shall / Should

Question 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.

Answer 279

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 280

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 281

A CHP 51 (Memo)

Question 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.

Answer 282

Shall

Question 283

Areas shall use the ________ ________ ________ (AIS) to generate case numbers for all felony, misdemeanor and miscellaneous cases.

Answer 283

Area Information System

Question 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.

Answer 284

Will not

Question 285

Paper reports _____ be kept for all records that are active in CLETS or NCIC.

Answer 285

Must

Question 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.

Answer 286

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 287

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 288

Shall Not

Question 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.

Answer 289

Shall Not

Question 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 _______.

Answer 290

1 year

Question 291

To be eligible to participate in a ride-along, CHP cadets shall have prior written approval from ___________.

Answer 291

Academy Commander

Question 292

Public Safety Dispatchers (PSD) shall be required to participate in at least one ride-along __________.

Answer 292

Annually

Question 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.

Answer 293

Quarterly

Question 294

________________ is the headquarters-level Caltrans liaison and can be contacted for assistance in transportation planning or resolving related issues.

Answer 294

EPD, SPS

Question 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.

Answer 295

3 Days

Question 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.

Answer 296

30 Days

Question 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.

Answer 297

3 mile

Question 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.

Answer 298

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 299

May

Question 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.

Answer 300

Should / May

Question 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.

Answer 301

Shall Not

Question 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 __________

Answer 302

Division, Adjacent Divisions, & Office of Assistant Commissioner, Field

Question 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.

Answer 303

Assistant Commissioner, Field

Question 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.

Answer 304

Shall

Question 305

Every Area commander _____ designate an Area CPS coordinator to manage the Area’s program.

Answer 305

Shall

Question 306

Every Area office shall provide __________ for the public to make appointments to have the CPRS inspected.

Answer 306

One day a week

Question 307

Personnel interested in becoming a child passenger seat technician ______ make a training request to their Area commander.

Answer 307

May

Question 308

The Department has established __ levels of training and expertise for uniformed and nonuniformed personnel relating to CPS.

Answer 308

3

Question 309

The Child Safety Seat Checklist (CHP273) shall be retained at the Area and/or Division office for a period of

Answer 309

Not less than one year

Question 310

For a violation to be photographically recorded, _____ predetermined conditions must be satisfied.

Answer 310

3

Question 311

A minimum of ___ photographs are taken for each violation.

Answer 311

4

Question 312

A Manufacturer/Supplier of Automated Traffic Enforcement Equipment ______ be allowed to prescreen the photographs for violations.

Answer 312

Shall Not

Question 313

Digital (Automated Photo Red-Light Enforcement) camera systems shall be maintained on a ___ basis and images ______ be retrieved on a daily basis.

Answer 313

Weekly / Should

Question 314

The CHP program coordinator ___ make a determination the photographs are clear enough to allow successful prosecution, paying particular attention to the violators face.

Answer 314

Should

Question 315

Commanders ______ obtain a special code to track the activity and time spent on automated photo red-light enforcement programs (obtained from AC Field).

Answer 315

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 316

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 317

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 318

Shall / May

Question 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.

Answer 319

Should

Question 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.

Answer 320

As soon as possible

Question 321

When completing a CHP 202 or CHP 216, officers shall use observation and their __________only to determine a person’s race/ethnicity.

Answer 321

Best Judgement

Question 322

Felony CHP 202 and CHP 216 reports shall be retained ___ years.

Answer 322

4

Question 323

Misdemeanor CHP 202 and CHP 216 reports shall be retained ___ years.

Answer 323

3

Question 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 _____________.

Answer 324

Booked into evidence

Question 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.

Answer 325

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 326

8

Question 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.

Answer 327

10

Question 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.

Answer 328

reimbursable services agreement

Question 329

The application process begins when a film company representative contacts the ___ for a permit to film on a highway.

Answer 329

California Film Commission

Question 330

How many teams make up the Department level shooting teams and how many personnel on each team?

Answer 330

2 Teams with 4 officers each

Question 331

How are routine requests for TVU and GSU services submitted?

Answer 331

Directly to TVU/GSU Supervisors

Question 332

Who is responsible for the accounting of any overtime occurred for services from the TVU/GSU?

Answer 332

The Requesting Command

Question 333

Who is responsible for training course certification and development?

Answer 333

Course Training Manager

Question 334

Who approves agency- specific training courses?

Answer 334

OPI

Question 335

What Uniformed employees are exempt from the four-hour driver awareness course?

Answer 335

None

Question 336

How often are nonuniformed employees and senior volunteers required to complete an online Defensive Driver training course?

Answer 336

Initial hire and once every four years

Question 337

Senior Volunteer completed driving certificates are retained where:

Answer 337

SVP Personnel Folder

Question 338

How many ride-alongs can a cadet take during their academy training?

Answer 338

1

Question 339

Can an arrest can be made from a hit through the LPR and constitutes probable cause.

Answer 339

No

Question 340

All inquiries from allied agencies, or other entities, concerning the Department’s LPR program ________ be referred to the OPI during normal business hours?

Answer 340

Should

Question 341

Field interview cards _______ be maintained in a secure environment with access restricted to authorized personnel.

Answer 341

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 342

Right to know / Need to know

Question 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.

Answer 343

GO 100.82 CHP 302A

Question 344

Criminal intelligence files are not public record and are __________ from public disclosure pursuant to CGC, Section 6254(f).

Answer 344

Exempt

Question 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.

Answer 345

Shall / Shall

Question 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.

Answer 346

Confidentiality

Question 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.

Answer 347

Reproductive

Question 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.

Answer 348

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 349

Division Commander

Question 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.

Answer 350

2

Question 351

Each WST shall be comprised of one _______ and eight ______.

Answer 351

Sergeant / Officers

Question 352

The required uniform for warrant service operations, including training, should be the departmentally approved _________________.

Answer 352

Utility Uniform

Question 353

Every warrant service operation shall have at least one officer in a ___________ uniform to provide visible evidence of authority.

Answer 353

Basic Tan

Question 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.

Answer 354

Should

Question 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.

Answer 355

30 Calendar Days

Question 356

WST sergeants are responsible for conducting _______ training and scheduling In-Service Warrant Service Training for all team members.

Answer 356

Quarterly

Question 357

Recertification Training: Warrant Service Teams. All team members shall attend recertification training every ___________.

Answer 357

2 years

Question 358

Team members shall participate in a minimum of _______ quarterly training
sessions within a 12-month period.

Answer 358

Two

Question 359

11. In the event any of the following conditions exist:
12. Chemical hazard threat.
13. Suicidal individual(s).
14. Hostage situation.
15. Barricaded and armed subject(s).
16. Known presence of explosive(s).
17. Presence of sniper(s).
18. Attempt to ambush.
19. Paramilitary extremist groups (organized crime/terrorist).

The warrant service _______ not be initiated. These incidents shall be referred to a SWAT team.

Answer 359

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 360

Discouraged

Question 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.

Answer 361

May

Question 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.

Answer 362

10 days

Question 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.

Answer 363

Homelessness

Question 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.

Answer 364

GO 100.85 Departmental Assistance to the Homeless

Question 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)?

Answer 365

TLO

Question 366

Each field Division office and Area command _____ designate a TLO (sergeant or officer).

Answer 366

Shall

Question 367

Field Divisions ____ participate in the TLO program according to policies and procedures outlined in this GO.

Answer 367

Shall

Question 368

A minimum of ____ Division TLO Coordinator (officer or sergeant) shall be selected by the field Division commander.

Answer 368

1

Question 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.

Answer 369

Shall

Question 370

Area/Section Level TLO General Guidelines: The TLO assignment ____ be an officer or sergeant and be considered an additional duty.

Answer 370

should

Question 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.

Answer 371

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 372

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 373

80

Question 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).

Answer 374

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 375

70

Question 376

For each MEP holiday, enforcement efforts shall focus on: ________________ but does not preclude officers from enforcing all other observed traffic violations.

Answer 376

a. Occupant restraints
b. Speed violations
c. DUI

Question 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).

Answer 377

Shall

Question 378

Standards and specifications for lighting equipment regarding safety belts, safety glazing, safety helmets and sirens comes from what vehicle code section?

Answer 378

375

Question 379

The requirements for those safety items are published in what California Code of Regulation (CCR)?

Answer 379

13

Question 380

What Section within our Department is responsible for adoption and revision of regulations establishing the standards and specifications, including mounting and aiming requirements?

Answer 380

Commercial Vehicle

Question 381

______________ section shall have the primary responsibility for determination as to acceptability of regulated devices

Answer 381

Commercial Vehicle

Question 382

Lighting equipment is regulated by?

Answer 382

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Vehicle Code
Title 13

Question 383

Headlamps ____________ have DOT marked on the lens or housing, indicating compliance with FMVSS?

Answer 383

shall

Question 384

Headlamps must emit _______ light

Answer 384

white

Question 385

Headlamps, per 24400 VC, are required to be between ____ ______inches?

Answer 385

22 - 54

Question 386

In general, headlamps with a high beam greater than ____ watts or a low beam greater than _____ watts are unlawful?

Answer 386

70/65

Question 387

Authorized Emergency Vehicles are defined in what vehicle code section?

Answer 387

165

Question 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?

Answer 388

25252 and 27002

Question 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?

Answer 389

Fixed

Question 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.

Answer 390

8

Question 391

Off Highway lamps must be turned off and covered with ______ material whenever the vehicle is being operated on public roadways?

Answer 391

Opaque

Question 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?

Answer 392

Armed Robbery

Question 393

The CHP ________ maintain a list of approved sirens?

Answer 393

Does Not

Question 394

Regulation allows windshields to have a _______ shaded band across the top above the driver’s eye height?

Answer 394

Dark

Question 395

Caltrans is authorized by section 22363 VC to establish prima facie speed limits of _____________ miles per hour based on prevailing snow conditions?

Answer 395

25-30-35-40

Question 396

Passenger vehicles prior to what year do not need seatbelts?

Answer 396

1967

Question 397

Light trucks prior to what year do not need seatbelts?

Answer 397

1971

Question 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.

Answer 398

The Rights of Victims

Question 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

Answer 399

Marsy’s Rights Card

Question 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?

Answer 400

Victims’ Survival
Resource Guide pamphlet
a video that has been approved by the California Office of the Attorney General.

Question 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

Answer 401

CHP 170, Notice to Victims of Violent Crimes

Question 402

How many cellular devices may be worn with the uniform?

Answer 402

1

Question 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:

Answer 403

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.

Question 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®).

Answer 404

Shall be

Question 405

Employees _______ wear cellular telephone earpieces if not actually engaged in a conversation.

Answer 405

Shall not

Question 406

Exceptions to the on-duty use of cellular telephones shall be at the discretion of who?

Answer 406

Division Commander

Question 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.

Answer 407

Shall be

Question 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.

Answer 408

Annually

Question 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:

Answer 409

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.

Question 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

Answer 410

Area

Question 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?

Answer 411

ENTAC

Question 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”:

Answer 412

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.

Question 413

Commanders shall ensure _____ employee(s) regardless of rank, classification, position, or assignment, are trained in suspicious activity identification and reporting procedures.

Answer 413

All

Question 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.

Answer 414

Security Clearance

Question 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.

Answer 415

Equal to or higher than

Question 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.

Answer 416

“Need to Know”

Question 417

Unclassified, Law Enforcement Sensitive information pertinent to the State of California, Divisions and/or Areas can be obtained from the following resources:

Answer 417

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)

Question 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.

Answer 418

A. Fifth (Miranda)
B. Sixth (right to counsel)
C. Fourteenth (voluntary statements)

Question 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.

Answer 419

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 420

2

Question 421

Employees ______ audio and/or video record all interviews/interrogations.

Answer 421

Shall

Question 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.

Answer 422

Should

Question 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.

Answer 423

Monthly

Question 424

The eight reportable offenses required on the Uniform Crime Report shall include:

Answer 424

homicide, forcible rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Question 425

What other crimes shall be reported, even when the crime itself is not a UCR reportable offense?

Answer 425

Domestics Violence & Hate Crimes

Question 426

Investigating officers ______ prepare a CHP 729 for every arrest, investigation, or stolen report completed for a reportable offense.

Answer 426

Shall

Question 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)

Answer 427

Only the highest ranking offense

Question 428

Exception to the UCR crime hierarchy rule: if arson occurs along with another reportable offense, what shall be recorded on the UCR?

Answer 428

Both the higher ranking crime and the arson

Question 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?

Answer 429

Each Victim

Question 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.

Answer 430

Each distinct incident

Question 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.

Answer 431

5th

Question 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.

Answer 432

Assaults on officers shall be reported whether or not a subject was charged.

Question 433

Contact teams ________ include uniformed members of allied agencies.

Answer 433

May

Question 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.

Answer 434

Two

Question 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.

Answer 435

Shooting Incident

Question 436

Report copies provided in any format, require a charge of ________ per _____
pages.

Answer 436

$10, 25

Question 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.

Answer 437

A person who has proper interest

Question 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.

Answer 438

Shall not

Question 439

Commands shall submit their fatal traffic collision reports or a preliminary fatal traffic collision report to IMD, SSS in __________ as specified in Policy.

Answer 439

a timely manner

Question 440

_______________ may initiate a request for legal interpretation or opinion.

Answer 440

Any command level

Question 441

Field Office requests shall be forwarded to _________ along with a record of the research which has been conducted.

Answer 441

Division

Question 442

Employees ______________ use departmental resources in lieu of personally owned recording devices.

Answer 442

are strongly encouraged to

Question 443

Cabinets designated for the storage of digital media

Answer 443

shall remain locked at all times

Question 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.

Answer 444

Key Contact

Question 445

Visits by lieutenants (non-commanders), sergeants, or public information officers (PIO) __________________ visits by commanders.

Answer 445

shall supplement, rather than replace

Question 446

All requests for legislative resolutions to commend or memorialize members of the Department shall be submitted via memorandum, through channels, to ________.

Answer 446

OSR

Question 447

The ESP provides an opportunity for _________________ to submit constructive ideas which will reduce or eliminate state expenditures or improve operations.

Answer 447

active or retired employees

Question 448

The Commissioner is authorized to approve monetary awards up to _________.

Answer 448

$5000

Question 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).

Answer 449

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Question 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.

Answer 450

250

Question 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.

Answer 451

Shall

Question 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

Answer 452

7

Question 453

A _______ inspection shall be conducted by the canine supervisor and shall include confirming the amount of explosives present and ensuring their structural integrity.

Answer 453

Quarterly

Question 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.

Answer 454

24

Question 455

Normally, ___ officers shall be assigned to a field patrol unit between 2200 and 0600 hours.

Answer 455

2

Question 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.

Answer 456

Division Chiefs

Question 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.

Answer 457

temporary

Question 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.

Answer 458

shall not

Question 459

Sworn employees who operate MVARS equipment, and those who immediately supervise or manage such employees, shall review this policy on an _______ basis.

Answer 459

annual

Question 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.

Answer 460

shall

Question 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.

Answer 461

4

Question 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.

Answer 462

40

Question 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.

Answer 463

audio

Question 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.

Answer 464

may

Question 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

Answer 465

Commissioner

Question 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 _________________.

Answer 466

Area Commander

Question 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.

Answer 467

3

Question 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.

Answer 468

shall

Question 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.

Answer 469

shall

Question 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

Answer 470

shall

Question 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.

Answer 471

CHP 179

Question 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 _______________.

Answer 472

shift supervisor

Question 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.

Answer 473

not required

Question 474

All DVDs shall be retained for a period of not less than ______. Additional retention may apply in accordance with HPM 70.1.

Answer 474

one year

Question 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

Answer 475

shall

Question 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 ________________________________

Answer 476

Office of Legal Affiars, Case Management Unit

Question 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.

Answer 477

Interstate route, Unites States route, or state route

Question 478

A “county road beat” describes _________________ in the county patrolled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

Answer 478

Unincorporated roadways

Question 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:

Answer 479

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.

Question 480

All high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on freeways or expressways (excluding the on-ramps for HOV lanes) _______ assigned a separate beat number.

Answer 480

shall be

Question 481

Beat descriptions shall be reviewed __________.

Answer 481

Annually

Question 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.

Answer 482

45

Question 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.

Answer 483

reimburse the CHP

Question 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?

Answer 484

4th Amendment

Question 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.

Answer 485

A. Probable Cause

B. Reasonable Cause

Question 486

In order for a consent search to be lawful, which of the following requirements are NOT REQUIRED to be met:

Answer 486

The officer asking for consent must speak the same language as the individual granting consent.

Question 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.

Answer 487

shall

Question 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.

Answer 488

Reasonable Suspicion

Question 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.

Answer 489

prior to

Question 490

A CHP 202D shall be completed for all requests for investigatory consent searches; which of the following is true:

Answer 490

Whether or not a search was conducted.

Question 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?

Answer 491

a CHP 216

Question 492

A CHP 202D shall be retained at the Area for a period of ______ years.

Answer 492

3

Question 493

Area commands shall conduct a self audit of all CHP 202Ds, utilizing the CHP 202M, CHP 202D Audit – Area Level how often?

Answer 493

Quarterly

Question 494

Division shall conduct audits of Area’s 202Ds how often?

Answer 494

Randomly

Question 495

Divisions audits of Areas are due to FSS not later than?

Answer 495

April 1st

Question 496

The public safety dispatch supervisor will review and forward information collected on callers misusing 911 to the following:

Answer 496

The host Area for the dispatch center or uniformed personnel within the dispatch center.
OR
Investigative Service Unit

Question 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.

Answer 497

10

Question 498

The California Highway Patrol will consider a Withhold of Enforcement only when one or more of the following conditions exists:

Answer 498

A. Statutory authority
B. Regulatory authority
C. Court order or case law permitting or mandating such action.

Question 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:

Answer 499

Proposed Withhold, Background, Justification, Authority to Issue Withhold, Consequences of Not Approving Withhold.