GeneralOrders2 Flashcards
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What concepts make up the departmental management philosophy?
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Public responsibility, Leadership and Innovation, Organizational Development, Personnel Development, Command Accountability
2
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As a model to subordinates, should supervisors lead, recognize, and support employees in everyday ethical decisions?
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Yes.
3
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How should supervisors reinforce the Professional Values concepts to employees?
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By frequently discussing them in a variety of forums.
4
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Are briefings an opportunity for employees to participate in the management process?
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Yes.
5
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When should briefings be conducted?
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Beginning of each shift when practical.
6
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What are briefings intended for?
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To provide shift supervisors with the opportunity to impart operational information.
7
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Where are Area meeting minutes required to be posted?
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At the Area office
8
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How long are Area meeting minutes required to be posted?
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5 days
9
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Who should be available to discuss the minutes of Area meetings to employees who were absent from the meeting?
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Supervisors.
10
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What is the definition of an open meeting?
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Public is invited.
11
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Who must be notified of a regular open meeting? When?
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Anyone who submits a written request for notification. At least 1 days prior to the scheduled meeting.
12
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Do public agencies have to post open meeting notices, agendas and / or minutes on the internet? If so, when?
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Yes. 1 days prior to the scheduled meeting.
13
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When can an open meeting be without the 1 day notification requirement?
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A non-emergency meeting when compliance with the 1 day notice imposes a substantial hardship or immediate action is required to protect the public. Notice shall be given to those who have requested it. Newspapers, radio, and TV stations must receive notice and agenda items within 48 hours of the meeting. Same holds for internet postings. If the meeting is an emergency situation, the Department must provide notification by phone to newspapers, radio, and TV that have requested notice at least 1 hour prior to the meeting. Minutes of an emergency meeting must be posted for at least 1 days on the internet and a place open to the public.
14
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Do acting sergeants and OICs receive a salary differential?
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Yes.
15
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Should officers be assigned as acting sergeants if they are not on the current sergeant promotional list?
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No.
16
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Can officers who are assigned as acting sergeants provide performance documentation to other officers? (1 form, Form 2, etc)
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No.
17
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Can acting sergeants be involved in the review process or signature approval of the CHP 415 or 415D?
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No.
18
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Under what conditions can an acting sergeant be given an assignment that includes the full range of supervisory duties?
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If critical and necessary to fill a void created by the extended absence of a regularly assigned sergeant.
19
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Does an officer receive OIC pay when assigned as acting sergeant?
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Yes.
20
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Can an acting sergeant participate in an alternate work week program?
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No.
21
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An OIC shall only be appointed when how many officers will be on duty under his / her supervision?
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2 or more.
22
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How many hours does an officer have to be assigned as OIC during a regular shift to receive OIC pay differential?
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6 or more.
23
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Can an OIC supervise non-uniformed field personnel such as CVIS or Motor Carrier Specialists?
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Only at the discretion of the commander.
24
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Can an OIC be assigned to supervise officers in admin assignments or special operations units such as Vehicle Theft or Air Operations?
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Only at the discretion of the Division Chief.
25
Can an off-duty officer be assigned as OIC on overtime status?
No.
26
Is the selection of OICs based on seniority?
Seniority will only be considered when candidates possess equal qualifications of leadership and supervisory abilities.
27
What are the minimum criteria for officers to be assigned as OICs?
Permanent status as an officer and maintain minimum performance rating of “proficient” for all critical tasks on the CHP 1, and “meets” for all critical tasks on the 118. Not currently serving an adverse action penalty. Good judgment, initiative, and is supportive of departmental policies.
28
Can an OIC authorize overtime?
Yes, but overtime 415s must be signed by a sergeant.
29
Can an officer request not to be considered for OIC assignment?
Yes. Submit a memo to the commander. Management must honor the officers request.
30
Does a supervisor have to complete a CHP 187 for every pursuit?
Yes.
31
All pursuits must be documented using which automated system?
Pursuit Reporting System
32
Are allied agency pursuit statistics allowed to be released to the media or individuals?
No. Only can be released to the agency in question.
33
Is a pursuit that is completely handled by one Area, but goes into another Area, considered a single Area pursuit?
Yes.
34
Which Area is responsible for the pursuit report for a pursuit occurring out of the involved officer’s Area?
The involved officer’s home Area
35
When more than one Area of Division is involved in the same pursuit, which Area or Division if responsible for completing the pursuit report?
Each Area or Division is responsible for completing and reviewing those portions of the report that apply to their involvement.
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In a pursuit with more than one Area involved, which Area creates the new CHP 187 page?
The first Area to create a pursuit report.
37
For a pursuit involving more than one Area, what is the criteria for an Area to document pursuit minutes and mileage?
Pursuit must be within Area boundaries and have at least 1 officer from that Area involved, or Be the only Area involved in a pursuit out of the officer’s home Area boundaries.
38
When an allied agency is involved in a CHP pursuit, is the allied agency information included in the pursuit report?
Yes.
39
When involved in a multi-agency pursuit, does the CHP supervisor have to remind the allied agency of their responsibility to submit a CHP 187?
Yes.
40
Where does the requirement that all allied agencies report their pursuit data to the CHP come from?
Vehicle Code (Section 1462.1)
41
A pursuit report, CHP 187, must be completed within how many days of the pursuit?
1
42
When do cadet ride-alongs occur?
Over a 4-day weekend between the 16th and 19th week of cadet training.
43
How many ride-alongs do cadets participate in? For how many hours?
1 ride-along in one 8-hour shift.
44
Can a cadet participate in traffic control while on cadet rid-along?
Yes.
45
What is the primary role of the cadet during the cadet ride-along?
Observer.
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Can a cadet make an enforcement contact in the company of the ride-along officer?
No.
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Can a cadet approach an occupied disabled vehicle?
No.
48
Can cadets ride-along with a special duty officer assigned to enforcement duties?
No. Cadets on ride-along shall be assigned to a road patrol unit.
49
What shall selection of a ride-along officer be based upon?
Positive attitude toward the Department. Ability to reinforce Academy training.
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Should cadets on ride-along be given a tour of the Area office?
Yes.
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Are cadets allowed to attend briefing?
Yes.
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Can a cadet carry a baton during the ride-along?
No.
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Does the ride-along officer have to familiarize the cadet with the operation of the radio and shotgun Lektro-Lok?
Yes.
54
When does the Academy notify affected Areas of the names of cadets assigned for ride-alongs?
5 weeks prior to the ride-along.
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Can cadets on ride-along be assigned to graveyard shift?
No.
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Who are Cadets accountable to during the ride-along?
Area commander
57
Are Cadets on regular time or overtime during the ride-along?
Overtime / maximum of 8 hours CTO given. (no paid overtime)
58
What is the purpose of the Department’s Child Passenger Safety program?
To reduce the mileage death rate among children.
59
Which Areas must implement an Area Child Safety Seat Fitting Station?
Every Area.
60
Every Area office shall have how many days per week for the public to make appointments to have their child safety seat checked?
1
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What must the child seat technician check prior to performing an inspection on a Child Passenger Restraint System?
The NHTSA website for a current recall list.
62
How many levels of training are there for uniformed and non-uniformed employees relative to child passenger safety? What are they?
There are 4 levels of training: Level 1 – Awareness (8 hour class), Level 2 – Operational Training (16 hour class), Level 3 – NHTSA Technician Training (4 hour class), Level 4 – Instructor Training
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Can employees trained at Level 1 provide hands on assistance with the installation or inspection of a CPRS?
No. However, they can assist the technician in the capacity of scribe / recorder.
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Can employees training at Level 2 provide hands on assistance with the installation or inspection of a CPRS?
Yes, but only under the supervision of a NHTSA technician.
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Is the training provided to a Level 3 technician POST certified?
Yes.
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Is an employee trained at Level 3 at NHTSA technician?
Yes.
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How much experience does a certified CPS technician need as a technician to train departmental personnel to become Level 1 or Level 2 trained?
6 months
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How often does NHTSA technician status expire?
Every 2 years.
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The back side of the CHP 273, Child Safety Seat Checklist, is signed by whom? When?
The parent / guardian / caregiver. Prior to the child safety seat inspection and installation.
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Who reviews the CHP 273 for accuracy?
The Area Child Passenger Safety coordinator.
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Can corrections be made to the CHP 273 after the parent / guardian / caregiver has left the inspection location?
No.
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What is the retention period for the CHP 273 at the Area / Division office?
Not less than 1 year.
73
Can the public bring child safety seats that were involved in a collision to a CHP office for disposal?
Yes.
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Where does the authority come from that allows the public to dispose of child safety seats at CHP offices?
State law.
75
What is the process for damaging a child safety seat to prevent any future use?
Cut the harness straps and any padding, Write “do not use” in permanent marker on the child seat. Or, collaborating with local auto dismantlers or fire departments for destruction.
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At a Child Passenger Safety Check-Up Event, does there have to be a uniformed officer present?
Yes.
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What does a Check-Up team consist of?
1 certified CPS technician and 1 recorder / scribe.
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How many check-up teams are required to be at a Check-Up event?
At least 4 teams.
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Does the role of recorder / scribe require any specialized training?
No.
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What is a senior technician?
The CPS technician at a check-up event with the most experience as a technician. Should have at least 6 check-up events under his / her belt.
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What must the senior CPS technician do at a check-up event?
Perform brief final inspection of every child seat prior to parent / guardian leaving the event. Sign the Senior Checker Sign Off box on the CHP 273
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What should the ratio of senior technicians to technicians be at a check-up event?
At least 1 – 7.
83
A check-up event should be announced to the media at least how long before the event?
6 weeks.
84
Do check-up events have to be held at the Area office?
No. Can be just about anywhere (indoor or outdoor). Malls, schools, fire stations, etc.
85
Typically, what is the stopping distance of a train traveling 3 mph on level ground? 6 mph?
3 mph takes ½ mile to stop. 6 mph takes 1 ½ miles to stop.
86
Should officers attempt to actuate railroad block signals to stop trains?
No.
87
What is the hand signal for requesting a train to come to a normal stop?
Slowly swing a visible object (handkerchief, lighted flashlight, etc) back and forth at a right angle to the tracks, at about knee to hip level.
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How will the train engineer acknowledge the signal to stop?
2 whistle blows.
89
What is the hand signal for requesting a train to come to an emergency stop?
Same as normal stop only faster.
90
How should stopped trains be reported?
Report of Unusual Incidents, G.O. 1.8
91
Beside hand signals and notifying dispatch, what other method can be used to stop trains?
Unattended lighted fusees (flares?)
92
Where should a lighted fusee be placed?
Between the rails but not directly on the wooden ties.
93
How far from the hazard should a lighted fusee be placed?
2 feet to 2 miles.
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Is a locomotive engineer required to stop at a lighted fusee?
Yes.
95
What should happen if a lighted fusee is placed over 1 mile from the hazard?
Additional lighted fusees should be placed closer to the hazard.
96
Normally, one officer shall be assigned to a field patrol unit between what hours?
6 to 22.
97
Normally, two officers shall be assigned to field patrol units between what hours?
22 to 6.
98
Under what conditions can two officers be assigned to a field patrol unit during the hours of 6 – 22?
Officer safety (commanders discretion), Training or field orientation purposes,When there are insufficient patrol cars available for the shift (e.g. rain day)
99
Can one-officer units be assigned to patrol during the hours of 22 – 24 and 4 – 6?
Yes. Discretion of Division Commander
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Are there any other conditions when a solo-officer patrol unit can operate between 22 – 6?
Temporary emergency, Fixed-post traffic control, Non-emergency assignment
101
Can a solo-officer unit be assigned COZEEP / MAZEEP from 22 – 6?
Yes, provided there are at least 2 fixed post locations in close proximity to one another.
102
Can a solo-officer be called-out for a specific assignment during the hours 22 – 6?
Yes, in locations where 24 hour coverage is not provided.
103
Where does the authority come from to provide emergency escorts for supplies and personnel during an emergency?
Vehicle Code (Section 2157)
104
During the emergency relay of supplies that goes through multiple Areas, which Area is responsible for coordinating the relay?
Area originating the relay.
105
What is the percentage of available field officers deployed during an MEP?
At least 8% during shifts that significantly impact traffic safety. At least 7% on other shifts.
106
What does “available” officers mean relative to MEP deployment?
All officers assigned to an Area, except those on Annual pre-approved vacation, Limited duty, Injury status, Military leave, Admin time off, Bereavement leave, Departmental mandated training, Temporary assignment away from Area.
107
What are the specified holidays for MEP deployment?
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
108
What is the objective of Operation CLEAR?
Ensure the safe, lawful, and efficient use of the highway transportation system while reducing commuter delay.
109
Can the shift hours of CLEAR officers be different that the normal patrol shift?
Yes.
110
Can car officers be assigned to CLEAR teams?
Yes. CLEAR should be comprised of both motorcycle and car officers
111
During commute hours, enforcement action by CLEAR officers should be limited to what?
Serious violations.
112
Should a CLEAR officer investigate traffic collisions?
CLEAR officers should respond to collisions but only take the report if the collision is minor in nature, no injury, hit and run, etc. Otherwise, hand it over to a beat unit.
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Normally, who is the team leader of the CLEAR units?
A sergeant.
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During which days does Operation CLEAR operate?
Monday through Friday.
115
Do CLEAR units have to have a call sign using the word “clear?”
Yes.
116
Should Division aircraft be operating during CLEAR hours?
Yes.
117
What is the mission of the Department?
To provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California.
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What are the five departmental goals that assist the Department in its mission?
* Prevent loss of life, injuries, and property damage.
* Maximize service to the public and assistance to allied agencies.
* Manage traffic and emergency incidents.
* Protect public and state assets.
* Improve departmental efficiency.
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How does the Department plan to prevent the loss of life, injuries, and property damage resulting from traffic collisions?
Through enforcement, education, and engineering. To enforce the provisions of the Vehicle Code
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How does the Department plan to manage traffic and emergency incidents?
Promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout California, and to minimize exposure of the public to unsafe conditions resulting from emergency incidents and highway impediments.
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How does the Department plan to protect public and state assets?
To protect the public, their property, state employees, and the states infrastructure. To collaborate with local, state, and federal public safety agencies to protect California.
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How does the Department plan to improve departmental efficiency?
By continuously looking for ways to increase the efficiency and/or effectiveness of departmental operations.
123
What are the four departmental organizational values that are used to accomplish the Department’s mission?
* Respect for others.
* Fairness.
* Ethical practices.
* Equitable treatment for all.
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What five concepts guide the Department’s overall philosophy of enhancing public safety and service through a participative management program?
* Public Responsibility.
* Leadership and innovation.
* Organizational development.
* Personnel development.
* Command accountability.
125
How does the Department plan to continue its primary responsibility to anticipate and respond to the needs of the public which it serves?
Through ongoing analysis and planning by each command level.
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How does the Department maintain its professional response to public needs?
By investigating additional funding sources for the future.
127
How does the Department plan to enhance leadership and innovation?
By improving the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of departmental operations.
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What does the Department encourage managers to do in regard to leadership and innovation?
To identify, develop, and implement new ideas for achieving appropriate missions and objectives
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How does the Department plan on enhancing personnel development?
By establishing individual accountability and by pursuing and achieving realistic equal employment opportunity goals.
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How does the Department plan to enhance command accountability?
Promote responsibility, accountability, and decision making at each command level through implementation of its participative management and planning philosophies.
131
What are the three purposes for the professional values general order?
* To identify and adopt a motto of professional values.
* To apprise departmental personnel of the standards and values that are expected of them.
* To have a departmental motto that is easy to remember by all employees.
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What is expected of all departmental employees?
* Present themselves in a manner that exemplifies the traits described in this order.
* Review this order when reporting as a new or transferring employee and during the annual evaluation period.
* Have a general knowledge of the motto and the meaning behind it.
* Adhere to these values in order to maintain our personal professionalism and to preserve the integrity of the Department.
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What are supervisors and managers responsibilities?
* Shall learn the motto, internalize and support it, and thereafter serve as a model for subordinates to emulate.
* As a model for subordinates, managers, and supervisors shall lead, recognize, and support employees in everyday ethical decisions.
* Managers and supervisors shall reinforce the Professional Values concepts by frequently discussing them with employees in a variety of forums in order to achieve an environment of CHP PRIDE.
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What is the breakdown of the word CHP PRIDE?
C – Courage.
H – Honesty.
P – Professionalism.
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P – Principles.
R – Respect.
I – Integrity.
D – Dedication.
E- Esprit De Corps.
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135
Section 0180 of the State Administrative manual requires all state offices to be open for the purpose of transacting business during the period encompassing what?
0800 to 1700 hours daily, except Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays.
136
Can the commander prolong the office hours in non-emergency situations
Yes, if it is deemed in the best interest of the Department and the public.
137
During extended office hours, how many officers are required to be present?
At least one.
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What is the commander required to do if he/she wants to prolong office hours?
Meet with affected employees and their bargaining unit representative to discuss the changes.
139
In regard to the previous question what happens if the commander and the affected employees agree to the extended office hours?
The proposal can be implemented at the command level.
140
What happens if the commander and the affected employees do not come to an agreement?
The recommendation of the commander, employees and representative, along with their comment, shall be forwarded to the Commissioner, who will make the final decision.
141
What is required if staffing between the hours of 1130 hours and 1330 hours is clearly impossible or unworkable?
Provisions shall be made for informing the public of when personnel will be available.
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Should commanders give strong consideration to expanding office hours during local emergencies or disasters?
Yes.
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Who determines when lunch and break periods are for office personnel?
The commander.
144
Should uniformed personnel be used to provide office coverage during break or lunch periods?
Not normally, instead of pulling an officer away from patrol, the office should be closed.
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How is an officer required to notify the public of extended office hours?
By posting a sign in a conspicuous place or by the entry door.
146
Lunch breaks for office personnel should normally be how long?
One hour.
147
In regard to the previous question, can a commander schedule a shorter lunch period at their discretion?
Yes, but cannot be less than one-half hour.
148
Should personnel unable to take their scheduled lunch break because of unforeseen circumstances be permitted to take their break at a later time?
Yes.
149
What are commanders required to do when extending office hours due to an emergency or disaster?
Advise next level of command and send a comm-net message to the appropriate field division and AC Field.
150
What agency does the Department fall under?
Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency.
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Who is the civil executive officer in charge of the Department?
The Commissioner.
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Who is the Commissioner appointed by?
The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
153
What are the top four command positions in the Department?
* Commissioner.
* Deputy Commissioner.
* Assistant Commissioner, Field.
* Assistant Commissioner, Staff.
154
How is the order of succession for the assistant commissioners based on?
Seniority in grade.
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Who appoints the Deputy Commissioner?
The Commissioner.
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Who is the Deputy Commissioner directly accountable to?
The Commissioner for the operation of the Department.
157
What type of community events does the Department support?
Events that further the goals and traffic safety mission of the Department.
158
What are CHP officers not allowed to do while on-duty without their commander’s approval?
* Parades.
* Community or organization celebrations.
* Advocacy events.
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Employees who are approved to participate in an approved event while on-duty are required to do what?
* Support and promote the mission and goals of the Department.
* Adhere to Department policy on attire, equipment, and grooming.
* Not endorse a political or social cause which is not directly related to the mission of the Department or approved by the Division commander.
* No display an impression that the CHP supports, advocates, or disapproves of a particular political or social belief.
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Can officers wear an approved CHP uniform, equipment, or recognizable portion thereof to any event while off-duty?
No.
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Employees participating in an event while off duty shall not do what?
* Make public statements or speak on behalf, or as a representative, of the CHP indicating support or affiliation by the Department with the event, its message, or cause.
* Display or carry banners or signs with the CHP name or logo, or in any way indicate advocacy or support by the Department of the event or cause.
162
What shall employees establishing “special relationships” with members of the public provide?
All reasonable assistance and protection while carrying out their responsibilities.
163
How many times a year are uniformed employees required to review this GO?
Once a year.
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Which non-uniformed employees should also receive training in special relationships?
One that come in contact with members of the public.
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If a non-uniformed receives training on special relationships, where should it be documented?
CHP 270.
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When are special relationships established?
When peace officers place a person on peril or increase the risk of harm to a person by specific conduct or by making an express promise to undertake specific conduct on behalf of an individual member of the general public.
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Can the mere provision of police service to the general public be construed as the type of conduct which establishes a special relationship?
No
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What type of care are personnel required to exercise once a special relationship has been established?
Reasonable.
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Can personnel place a motorist, passenger, or pedestrian in a position of foreseeable danger from either traffic or other potentially hazardous factors after contact has been made?
No.
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Non-uniformed personnel handling 911 calls are required to do what with callers until the call has been successfully transferred to the appropriate allied agency, departmental communications center, or other departmental personnel?
Stay on the line.
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Uniformed personnel establishing “special relationships” should remain at the scene until what occurs?
* They are properly relieved by departmental personnel.
* They have relinquished the scene management responsibilities to an on-scene representative of the governmental agency having primary responsibility for the incident.
* They have learned of a reasonably apparent emergency requiring their immediate attention elsewhere.
* They have received direction from a supervisor to assume duties elsewhere.
* Peace officer assistance and/or protection is no longer reasonably necessary.
172
Does this GO require an officer to remain with a disabled motorist or other person after all reasonable steps have been taken to resolve the incident, so long as there exists no reasonably foreseeable danger to the individual or other traffic?
No.
173
The Department’s enforcement efforts must be consistent with what?
The Department’s organizational values of respect for others, fairness, ethical practices, and equitable treatment for all.
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All actions by members of the Department must be based on what?
Sound professional judgment and accomplished in a businesslike, firm, impartial, courteous, and consistent manner.
175
What shall officers use to determine a persons race/ethnicity?
Observation and their best judgment.
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How are officers required to determine a persons age?
By driver’s license, ID card, or declared date of birth.
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Who should be aware of the Department’s lawful and moral obligation to provide public assistance?
Officers
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What has happened when officers failed to provide or carry through with this assistance?
Lawsuits, some of which the Department has lost.
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What two things are uniformed personnel operating enforcement vehicle while assigned to road patrol duties required to do?
* Stop and assist persons who are in apparent need regardless of geographical location.
* Provide reasonable assistance (including transportation) to persons who express concern for their safety or have an obvious compelling need within the geographical area of the Department’s primary responsibility.
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Are officers required to check all vehicles which appear to be unattended or disabled upon state highways, unincorporated roadways, and other major traffic arteries within the geographical area of the Department’s primary responsibility?
Yes.
181
Should vehicles be promptly removed from the freeway or roadway whenever authorized by law?
Yes.
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What are officers required to practice when they are notified of vehicles off the roadway or vehicle collisions, or when they locate an unoccupied vehicle that has been involved in a collision?
Due diligence to conduct a thorough search.
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Can the Department render assistance to individuals when resources are available?
Yes.
184
Are departmental personnel operating enforcement vehicles required to provide transportation when other forms of transportation are reasonably available, and based upon professional judgment there is no foreseeable danger to the person making the request?
No.
185
What are officers required to do to accommodate the transportation needs of persons who have expressed an immediate concern for their personal safety and who are actually in need of transportation assistance?
Take reasonable steps to accommodate.
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What is the most important consideration in providing assistance to pedestrians, motorists, and the public, as well as the officer?
The immediate physical welfare of the parties.
187
When should officers transport or remain with occupants of disabled vehicles?
If the officer believes a foreseeable danger exists, and no higher priority emergency requiring their attention exists.
188
Requests for transportation other than those provided within normal patrol activities should be referred to whom?
Supervisor.
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In regard to the previous question, what should be taken into account when determining whether transportation will be provided?
* The person’s compelling need.
* Available alternatives.
* The potential for hazard to the person if transportation is not provided.
* Availability of Department personnel to provide service.
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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, what are officers required to do?
* Warn them of any reasonably foreseeable hazards.
| * Inform them of precautions that may be taken to lessen their exposure to those hazards.
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What should be used if an officer is delayed in providing assistance within departmental jurisdiction because of other duties?
* Allied agencies.
* Juvenile authorities.
* Public or private social service organizations.
192
What are officers required to do when responding to a report of a vehicle off the roadway or vehicle collision?
Make every reasonable effort to locate the vehicle.
193
What is required to be completed and attached to all unoccupied vehicles which appear to be abandoned, unlawfully parked, or disabled within the area of the Department’s primary jurisdiction?
A CHP 422, Vehicle Check/Parking Warning/Highway Damage Report.
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What should an officer do if he/she locates a vehicle involved in a traffic collision and is unoccupied?
Use due diligence y conducting a thorough search of the area and attempt to contact the registered owner of the vehicle to determine the whereabouts of the occupants of the vehicle.
195
What should officers do if they come across an unoccupied vehicle that has been involved in a collision and is in a hazardous position?
Officers shall immediately move the vehicle to a safer location to store it.
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Are officers operating enforcement vehicles but not assigned to patrol duties required to stop and assist pedestrians or occupants of disabled vehicles?
No, they have the discretions to stop and assist or to ensure that the need for departmental assistance is relayed in a timely manner to appropriate departmental personnel responsible for providing such assistance.
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Who are communications center personnel required to send to citizen reported traffic collisions or vehicles off the roadway?
Available beat unit.
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In an effort to diligently locate the vehicles off the roadway or vehicle collisions, what are dispatchers required to query the officer about?
Query them regarding re-contacting the reporting party.
199
On highways and freeways with call boxes, are officers required to 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.
No, they may be dispatched.
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On highways and freeways with call boxes, when is an officer required to respond to an occupant of disabled vehicle or pedestrian?
When either the person or vehicle is in a hazardous location or in foreseeable danger, or if non-departmental assistance cannot be obtained.
201
On other highways, including freeways without call boxes, are officers required to respond to a motorist with a disabled vehicle or pedestrian?
An officer shall be dispatched unless a timely and reliable tow service or other appropriate non-departmental service has been dispatched to the scene.
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Are dispatchers required to attempt to obtain an ETA on non-departmental service provider that they requested?
Yes.
203
Should dispatchers advise officers of the non-departmental service providers ETA?
Yes.
204
What are non-uniformed employees operating marked or unmarked departmental vehicles with departmental radios required to if they become aware of a pedestrian or a motorist in need of assistance?
Shall ensure that the need is relayed to the appropriate departmental personnel having responsibility for providing or arranging such assistance.
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Are non-uniformed employees who drive marked or unmarked vehicles with departmental radios required to be trained in the use of the radios?
Yes.
