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What is the CHP mission?

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Safety, Service, and Security

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What are the 5 goals of the CHP Mission?

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PMMPI:
Prevent the loss of life, injuries, and property.
Maximize service to the public and assistance to allied.
Manage traffic and emergency incidents.
Protect public and state assets.
Improve departmental efficiency.

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What are the organizational values?

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REEF:
Respect for others.
Ethical practices.
Equitable treatment for all.
Fairness.
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What are the management philosophies?

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PLOOP:
Public responsibility.
Leadership and innovation.
Organizational development.
Command accountability.
Personal development.
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What is the CHP Vision Statement?

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To be a recognized leader in law enforcement and emergency services.

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Who makes up the Citizen’s Advisory Board?

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11 members:

8 from each Division and 3 at representatives at large.

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What is the primary focus of the Citizen’s Advisory Board?

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Use of force policies.
Citizen complaints.
EEO.
Management and supervisory practices.
Public perception.
Hiring.
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How often are the Professional Values reviewed?

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With each new hire, annually with the 118, and during transfers.

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What is CHP PRIDE?

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

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What is the length of long guns?

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Overall length must be 26”.

Shotgun barrel must be at least 18”, rifle barrel must be at least 16”.

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When are Top Management meetings normally held?

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The third week of odd-numbered months.

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Where is smoking prohibited?

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Not within 25’ of doorways, ground level air intake structures and windows.

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What is required for lactation accommodations?

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An enclosed room, other than a restroom, away from public view, private, and available for the time requested. If longer than a break, employee can use CTO or vacation time, if not disrupting operations.

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What does the acronym CALEA stand for?

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Commission on accreditation for law enforcement agencies.

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What is the purpose of CALEA?

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To improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by maintaining a body of standards developed by public safety practitioners, establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence.

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What are the CALEA standards?

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CALEA has approximately 460 standards, which are reviewed annually, with a report due by August 10 of each year.

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When was CALEA created and by whom?

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Created in 1979 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Sheriff’s Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum.

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How long are promotional lists valid?

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Per GC, at least 12 months and no longer than 48.

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How soon can a CHP 220 be submitted following probation?

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No more than 90 days prior to the completion of probation for officers, sergeants, and non-command LT’s.

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What are the Early Intervention System (EIS) circumstances in which a review is warranted?

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Citizen Complaints - 3 in 18 months.
Use of force - 3 in 12 months.
MOD - 2 in 12 months.
Form 2 - 2 in 12 months.
Positive Documentation - 2 in 12 months.
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What is Blue Team and IAPRO?

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Web enabled applications at allow department supervisors and managers to enter data into pre-designed categories.

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What does red indicate in Blue Team and IAPRO?

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The employee has reached or surpassed an identified threshold. Red is the only indication which requires evaluation by Area management and/or supervision.

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When SHALL supervisors, managers, or other command designee make a Blue Team entry?

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Written performance documents (WPD), both positive and negative from the public and department.

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What is a threshold incident?

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Incidents likely to cause civil litigation.

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What are the Category A threshold incidents?
1. Department member is seriously injured or killed during performance of duties. 2. Use of force including K9's resulting in death or serious injury to a suspect or bystander. 3. Any in-custody death. 4. At fault Patrol vehicle collision resulting in death or serious injury to other than member of department. 5. Special relationship resulting in serious injury or death.
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What are the Category B threshold incidents?
1. Intentional or accidental discharge of a weapon at a person, whether off-duty or on. 2. Sensitive or complex internal investigation with departmental liability. 3. Where pre-litigation claims have been filed. 4. Protests and/or riots where action created liability nexus. 5. Pursuits resulting in injury to suspect or third party.
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What is Non-threshold potential civil liability?
An event not rising to the level of a threshold incident which is deemed to potentially cause liability exposure for the Department. Shall be entered into BT as a potential civil liability incident.
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Give three examples of a non-threshold PCL.
An incident where a civilian slips and falls in the front lobby and incurs an injury. An innocent party running over a spike strip. When high-risk or felony procedures are used on a suspect who is later found innocent. ECD deployment where only injury is probe marks. Complaint of pain or visible marks from handcuffs.
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When in doubt, a non-threshold PCL incident should or shall be entered into BT?
Shall.
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Employees should/shall be given opportunity to view their BT Early Intervention System (EIS) with a supervisor?
Shall. Supervisors should also provide a copy during 118 review.
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How often shall the Organizational Roster be updated?
At the beginning of each quarter.
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When can private grant funding be sought out by Areas?
Only after specific approval from Executive Management.
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How can grant hours/money be used?
Only for the grant for which it was designated.
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How long to complete the Pursuit Reporting System (PRS)?
7 calendar days to Division from date of pursuit and 10 calendar days from the date Division receives the report from area to get it to ORM. 17 days total from the date of pursuit.
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Who is responsible for planning freeway memorial dedications?
The CHP Area with jurisdiction of that location.
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When must plan be submitted for freeway memorial dedications?
At least 30 days prior.
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How is traffic handled for freeway memorial dedications?
No stopping traffic, just traffic breaks at 30-40 mph.
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Automated Vehicle Location System (AVLS) data policy shall be reviewed how often?
Annually.
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Can AVLS be used to solely determine a patrol cars speed?
No.
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What restrictions apply to viewing data from AVLS?
Data shall not be routinely accessed during shift, and shall not be used to evaluate performance. Shall not be randomly viewed for the sole purpose of locating policy and or criminal violations.
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When shall License Plate Reader (LPR) data purged?
After 60 days.
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What, if any, restrictions apply to non-uniformed carrying weapons onto state property? With a CCW?
Shall not carry firearms (even w/CCW), knives longer than 4", or any deadly weapon, taser, or BB gun onto state property or leased buildings.
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What restrictions apply to CHP employees in regards to Social Media?
Shall not post anything related to their positions if the activity could bring discredit or embarrassment to the Dept., or the state.
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How often is Special Relationship training?
Annually.
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``` Special Relationship: A Peace Officer owes a duty of care to the public when the officer: 1. 2. 3. ```
1. Places a person in peril. 2 Affects or increases the risk of harm to a person by specific conduct. 3. Makes an expressed or implied promise to undertake specific conduct on behalf of an individual.
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``` Once a special relationship is established, the uniformed member SHOULD remain on scene until the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ```
1. Properly relieved by dept. personnel. 2. They've relinquished scene management to an on-scene rep of the govt. agency with primary responsibility. 3. They've learned of a reasonably apparent emergency requiring immediate attention. 4. They've received direction from a supervisor to assume duties elsewhere. 5. Assistance and/or protection is no longer necessary.
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How often SHALL an Area office schedule child seat inspections?
One day each week.
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When shall employees contact their office when unavailable for court notifications?
Within 24 hours of the scheduled court appearance between 0800 and 1700 hours, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. Collect calls will be accepted.
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Who must be notified in the event of confining an animal or storing a carcass, and the owner cannot be located?
Must make immediate notification to the Secretary of Food and AG. This can be done by advising the appropriate state hide and brand inspector having jurisdiction.
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Who issues Misdemeanor, Felony, and Stolen numbers?
Area issues M & F #'s, dispatch issues S #'s.
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What is the retention in the Stolen Vehicle System for vehicles, parts, plates, and stored vehicles?
Stolen vehicles and parts are 4 years plus current. Lost or stolen plates are 1 year. Stored vehicles are 30 days.
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What is the retention for 216's and 202's?
Open felonies are 7 years. Felonies are 4 years. Misdemeanors and incident reports are 3 years.
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How often shall MVARS policy be reviewed?
Annually.
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What enforcement actions must be recorded in both audio and video in their entirety?
1. Enforcement contacts (including peds on frwy). 2. Pursuits. 3. Emergency responses "Code 3". 4. Vehicle searches (excluding inventories). 5. Disabled motorists.
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If MVARS disk is not turned in due to malfunction, or none available, what must be filled out?
It SHALL be documented on a CHP 36D.
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What must be completed when MVARS is not working?
CHP 179.
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What is the retention on CHP 179's and MVARS DVD's?
CHP 179's are two years. MVARS DVD's SHALL be kept for minimum of one year.
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When can supervisors and/or managers view MVARS event recordings?
1. When dept. member is severely injured or killed. 2. When use of force, including K9, results in death or severe injury. 3. Any in-custody death. 4. PV collision resulting in severe injury or death, when liability appears to be on dept. 5. Pursuits. 6. Intentional/accidental discharge of firearm at person. 7. Intentional/accidental discharge of taser (CEW). 8. Any event causing a CHP 268 (PCL) or a STD 270, Vehicle Accident Report, due to severe injury.
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What is the focus in reviewing of a non-threshold event MVARS video?
Only the incident in question and only recording s relevant to the investigative scope.
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Can a supervisor direct an employee to consent to the viewing of a non-threshold event video?
Shall not.
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When may managers, supervisors, or others authorized review non-threshold event videos?
1. Anytime employee responsible for MVARS event recording voluntarily agrees. 2. Prior to approved release outside the Dept. in response to a legal request. 3. For purpose of proving or disproving specific allegations of misconduct. 4. Any other circumstance must have Division command approval and OER notification.
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When not directly involved, when can sworn employees use MVARS to record other agencies?
Only with expressed permission of shift supervisor.
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During an authorized viewing of MVARS, a supervisor observes poor conduct not rising to the level of adverse action. What action should be taken, if any?
The manager or supervisor should use it as a training opportunity, and discuss the incident with the employee. Informally if a first offense, or formally if repeated.
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When may an officer view their MVARS recordings?
1. Prior to writing reports. 2. Prior to going to court. 3. Prior to administrative interviews. 4. When being investigated by an allied agency.
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Where shall FI cards be kept?
In a secure environment with restricted access.
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When may field photos be taken of suspects?
With consent, or reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
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What is the 1-800-TELL-CHP line used for?
Reporting FLV, child safety seats, amber alert, non-emergency activities, victim and witness information.
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True or False? To be considered a fatal T/C, the death must occur within 30 days of the T/C.
True.
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True or False? Every WST op must have at least one person in tans.
True. Shall have one in tans and at least one black and white patrol vehicle.
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Under what conditions shall the SWAT team be called over the warrant service team?
1. Chemical hazard threat. 2. Suicidal individuals. 3. Hostage situations. 4. Barricaded and armed subject(s). 5. Known presence of explosives. 6. Presence of sniper(s). 7. Attempt to ambush. 8. Paramilitary extremist groups.
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True or false? 30 seconds is enough time for knock and notice.
True.
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During an MEP, what percentage of available officers shall be required for each shift? Can V days be approved?
80%. Requests for V days should not be granted.
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When can uniformed employees request consent to search?
With reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Also need supervisors approval.
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Answer the following for 202d's: Retention? Audited how often? Due to Division?
Retained for 3 years. Audited quarterly. Due to Division by the 10th.
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When can a PRCS (Post Release Community Supervision) detainee be searched?
Only after dispatch has verified the status.
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What is required on the 415 for a PRCS search?
Suspects name and DOB/PRCS and Log number.
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When is 216/202 not required for a search?
Negative pat search, negative parole/probation/PRCS search, or denied consent request (still must do a 202d.)
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How often is search and seizure training required?
Quarterly.
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How many communication devices can be worn on the uniform?
Only one and it SHALL be in silent mode.
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Employees should or shall not talk while operating a marked PV?
Should not, unless exigent circumstances. If so, SHALL be hands free.
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When can officers call dispatch via cell?
Only in exigent circumstances, tone activation, or necessary to relay 10-36 info.
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How many days for Area to report a death of in-custody or arrest-related death to AG?
7 calendar days

2019 SGT Test - Danny (4 decks)

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