General Orders

Question 1

What are the Departments organizational values?

Answer 1

• PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY
• PROVIDE SUPERIOR SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AND
  ASSISTANCE TO ALLIED AGENCIES
• ENHANCE PUBLIC TRUST THROUGH COMMUNITY
  OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS
• INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE
• IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO EVOLVING LAW
  ENFORCEMENT NEEDS

Question 2

Commanders ____ designate a first and second commander in writing and copies_____ shall be sent immediately to one level above and below their command.

Answer 2

Shall/Shall

Question 3

How long of a term do Citizens advisory board members serve?

Answer 3

3 years

Question 4

When is CHP PRIDE reviewed and signed?

Answer 4

New employees
Transferring employees
During annual performance appraisal

Question 5

How often shall enhancing safety through service General Order be reviewed?

Answer 5

with newly hired and transferred employees

Question 6

How long do Area Meeting minutes remain posted in an area office?

Answer 6

5 days

Question 7

How far in advance shall public meeting notices be posted?

Answer 7

At least 10 days prior. Shall also post on the internet including agenda and meeting minutes.

Question 8

What is the timeframe for posting emergency public meeting minutes?

Answer 8

At least 48 hours in advance.

Question 9

Where does the Department allow smoking?

Answer 9

-State owned housing which is the primary residence of

the employee.

Question 10

Who has the ultimate approval to extend and area offices operating hours?

Answer 10

Division Chief

Question 11

Who has the final approval for allowing an acting Sgt. to perform the full range of supervisor duties?

Answer 11

The appropriate commissioner

Question 12

Who has the authority to approve OIC’s for officer’s an administrative positions?

Answer 12

Division Commander

Question 13

Can OIC’s complete CHP 268’s and 121’s?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

How often shall commands update division of negative findings from an OIG inspection?

Answer 14

Once a quarter until findings are corrected.

Question 15

Sick leave can be used for lactation accommodation. (T/F)

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Within how much time does a commander have to notify new hires, including non uniformed of the CALEA program?

Answer 16

within 30 days of hire.

Question 17

What is the time allowed for Limited duty?

Answer 17

6 months, unless the member applied for medical retirement and LD will prevent economic hardship. Or, unusually urgent or compelling need for human charity. Approved by Commissioner or assistant commissioner for this extension

Question 18

What is a consideration for approval/non approval of a non represented, non-uniformed transfer?

Answer 18

Satisfactory performance for past 12 months shall be considered for all transfers. Unsat. Performance may be cause for denial.

Question 19

Are probationary, excluded, non-uniformed employees allowed to transfer?

Answer 19

no, but will accept if probation period will end prior to closing period.

Question 20

When are represented, non-uniformed employees allowed to transfer?

Answer 20

• permanent, full time status, in good standing

- both commands agree to transfer

Question 21

can excluded, non-uniform designated probationary supervisors transfer?

Answer 21

They may transfer once during their probationary period as long as in good standing and both commands agree.

Question 22

What are the transfer priorities for uniformed personnel?

Answer 22

1. needs of the Department
2. Hardships.
3. Seniority

Question 23

LT - Chief: How many days of ATO may be granted for moving purposes due to transfer or promotion?

Answer 23

up to 5 days and must be taken consecutively.

Question 24

Officer’s - non-command LT’s: Time allowed to submit transfer paperwork prior to completion of probation?

Answer 24

90 days prior to the completion of probation.

Question 25

whom shall be notified when a board of parole hearing request has been received by an area office?

Answer 25

office of the commissioner

Question 26

When can CHP employees attend a board of parole hearing?

Answer 26

only if they are requested to attend by family as support person. Comments or active participation is strictly prohibited.

Question 27

Who determines retired peace officer privileges?

Answer 27

The appropriate assistant commissioner.