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What is the mission of the CHP? GO 0.1

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To provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California.

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What is the first goal to help accomplish the mission of the CHP? GO 0.1

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Prevent Loss of Life, Injuries, and Property Damage – To minimize the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage resulting from traffic collisions through enforcement, education, and engineering. To enforce the provisions of the California Vehicle Code and other laws to prevent crime.

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What is the second goal to help accomplish the mission of the CHP? GO 0.1

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Maximize Service to the Public and Assistance to Allied Agencies – To maximize service to the public in need of aid or information, and to assist other public agencies when appropriate.

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What is the third goal to help accomplish the mission of the CHP? GO 0.1

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Manage Traffic and Emergency Incidents – To 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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What is the fourth goal to help accomplish the mission of the CHP? GO 0.1

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Protect Public and State Assets – To protect the public, their property, state employees, and the state’s infrastructure. To collaborate with local, state, and federal public safety agencies to protect California.

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What is the fifth goal to help accomplish the mission of the CHP? GO 0.1

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Improve Departmental Efficiency – To continuously look for ways to increase the efficiency and/or effectiveness of departmental operations.

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What are the Organizational Values of the CHP? GO 0.1

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  • Respect for others.
  • Ethical practices.
  • Equitable treatment for all.
  • Fairness.
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What are Management Philosophies? GO 0.2

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(1) Public Responsibility
(2) Leadership and Innovation
(3) Organizational Development
(4) Personnel Development
(5) Command Accountability

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CHP personnel ______ honor nor 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. GO 0.3

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shall not

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CHP personnel ______ 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. GO 0.3

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shall not

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CHP personnel _______ issue or provide to any person a badge that resembles in size, color or design the official departmental badge (including the flat badge). This shall include any badge that can be misinterpreted as being an official badge of authority. GO 0.3

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shall not

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Souvenir or commemorative pins that are no larger than ______ in overall diameter shall be deemed to be pins and not badges. Care must be taken to ensure that no connotation of immunity from official actions is imparted to the recipient of this type of pin. GO 0.3

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1 1/2 inches

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All Division, office, section, and Area commanders ______ designate, in writing, a first and second alternate commander from within their immediate staff whenever possible. GO 0.4

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shall

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b. The alternate commander shall have full authority of the command and ______ be responsible for its continued operation when acting for the commander. GO 0.4

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shall

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Out-of-class assignments are subject to the provisions of HPM 10.3, Personnel Transactions Manual, Chapter 40, Out-of-Class Assignments. The incumbent commander or the next higher level of command ______ impose limitations, in writing, for assignments that are for extended periods. GO 0.4

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may

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Copies of the directive of designating an alternate commander ______ be sent to levels of command immediately above and below the author. GO 0.4

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shall

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Alternate commanders ______ assume command in established sequence. GO 0.4

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shall

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All commanders ______ establish procedures to ensure that the commander or the designated alternate is available for telephone calls. GO 0.4

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shall

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When a commander is away from their assigned command during duty hours and not in radio contact, or available by telephone, they______ leave an itinerary. GO 0.4

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shall

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Field Division and Area commanders or alternates ______ always be available for immediate contact through the appropriate communications center. The communications center______ be completely informed at all times regarding: GO 0.4

(a) Who is in command and if the individual is available by radio.
(b) The individual’s location and telephone number, when available.

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shall / shall

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What is the CAB? GO 0.7

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Citizens’ Advisory Board

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What is the mission of the CAB? GO 0.7

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The mission of the CAB is to provide the Commissioner objective, community-based input regarding issues of significance to optimize accountability and objectivity. Citizen advisory boards play an important role in strengthening community trust in law enforcement by providing neutral third party insight and a productive exchange of ideas.

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What is the objective of the CAB? GO 0.7

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The CAB is to serve as an advisory body to the Commissioner with the primary purpose of providing objective review and input concerning departmental policies, procedures, training, reporting, and controls to determine consistency with the demands of public safety as well as legal, moral, and public expectations.

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What are some areas of concern for the CAB? GO 0.7

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(a) Use of force/enforcement contact issues.
(b) Citizens’ complaint investigations.
(c) Equal employment opportunity issues.
(d) Management and supervisory practices.
(e) Personnel practices including selection and hiring procedures.
(f) Public perception/image.

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How many members are in the CAB? GO 0.7

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11 - one from each field Division + 3 at large

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How long is a normal term for CAB members? GO 0.7

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3 years

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Are current or past Department employees, peace officers, members of the 11-99 Foundation, employees of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, or other entities closely affiliated with the Department eligible as CAB members? GO 0.7

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No.

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How often does the CAB meet? GO 0.7

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If not Quarterly, at least biannually.

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What are the purpose, mission, and objectives of the CHP based upon? GO 0.8

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A pledge to provide the highest degree of safety, service, and security which can only be upheld when all employees clearly understand the Department’s expectations and commitment to service.

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What are employee responsibilities as it relates to Professional Values? GO 0.8

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a. Present themselves in a manner that exemplifies the traits described in this order.
b. Review this order when reporting as a new or transferring employee and during the annual evaluation period.
c. Have a general knowledge of the motto (CHP PRIDE) and the meaning behind it.
d. Adhere to these values in order to maintain our personal professionalism and to preserve the integrity of the Department.
e. Understand that increasing authority is accompanied by increasing responsibility and each employee is accountable for the use of delegated authority in a manner consistent with departmental values.

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What are supervisor and manager responsibilities as it relates to Professional Values? GO 0.8

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a. Managers and supervisors shall learn the motto, internalize and support it, and thereafter serve as a model for subordinates to emulate.
b. As a model for subordinates, managers and supervisors shall lead, recognize, and support employees in everyday ethical decisions.
c. Managers and supervisors are accountable for the activities of the employees under their immediate control and 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 ‘C’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Courage: Stand for what is right despite the threat of adversity.

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What is the ‘H’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Honesty: Uphold the truth, and maintain the trust and confidence placed upon us by the citizens of California.

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What is the first ‘P’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Professionalism: Constantly strive for quality and excellence.

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What is the second ‘P’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Principles: Adhere to the highest conduct which promotes moral and ethical ideals.

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What is the ‘R’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Respect: Display a positive and service-oriented attitude towards the public and each other.

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What is the ‘I’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Integrity: Be honorable, open, and fair; this is the cornerstone of our profession.

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What is the ‘D’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Dedication: Commit to the mission of the Department and our oath.

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What is the ‘E’ in CHP PRIDE? GO 0.8

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Esprit De Corps: Encourage personal and organizational success through group effort and team spirit.

40
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It is the policy of this Department that all state owned equipment and resources _____ be used and/or operated in the furtherance of the Department’s Mission, within the parameters of safety and good judgment. The responsibility for this operation is vested with all members of this Department, employees, supervisors and managers. GO 0.9

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shall

41
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All employees, regardless of rank, classification, position or assignment ______:

a. Use state owned equipment and resources for business purposes only in the furtherance of the Department’s Mission.
b. Maintain and operate state owned equipment and resources appropriately and ensure they remain in good working order.

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shall

42
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Area briefings _____ be conducted at the start of each shift when practicable. GO 1.5

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should

43
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3 responsibilities for supervisors and managers as it relates to use of state owned resources. GO 0.9

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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 and misuse may lead to administrative action.

44
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For documenting the receipt of briefing information by uniformed employees, a ______, Roll Call-
Briefing Item, should be used. GO 1.5

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CHP 160

45
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Area briefings _____ be conducted at the start of each shift when practicable. GO 1.5

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should

46
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A memo regarding an Area Meeting will be prepared and may include the following 3: GO 1.5

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1) total work hours expended
2) person present, but not assigned to the Area
3) Agenda items

47
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The Area Meeting memo may list the following agenda items: GO 1.5

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1) Comments on items from the FDCC
2) Comments on items from the DAC
3) Items originated at the Area meeting
4) Signature block for Area commander

48
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One copy of the Area meeting minutes is forwarded to: GO 1.5

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Division

49
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A copy of Area meeting minutes is to be posted for__ days in

the respective Area office. GO 1.5

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five

50
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Uniformed employees absent from Area meetings ____ be required to read and initial the posted copy of the Area meeting minutes. GO 1.5

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shall

51
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A supervisor _____ be available to discuss the contents of the Area meeting minutes. GO 1.5

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should

52
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________ are to ensure employees have equipment adequate to perform their duties. GO 0.9

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Supervisors

53
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_______ are to ensure equipment and resources are maintained in proper working condition. GO 0.9

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Supervisors

54
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Supervisors are to ensure all employees understand and acknowledge departmental policy regarding the use of state owned equipment and resources for official business and misuse may lead to ___________. GO 0.9

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administrative action

55
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Smoking shall not be permitted within ____ of doorways, ground level air intake structures, and operable windows. GO 6.1

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25 feet

56
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Smoking is _______ in all state-owned passenger vehicles and 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. GO 6.1

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prohibited

57
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The LEED Green Building Rating System requires that smoking shall be ______ in California public buildings. GO 6.1

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prohibited

58
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All buildings covered by this GO _____ have clearly displayed signs at all entrances/exits and other conspicuous locations (bathrooms, lunchrooms, etc.) throughout the facility to notify occupants and the public that smoking is prohibited within the building. GO 6.1

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shall

59
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No smoking signs must read “_______ ________” or “________ ___ ___________ __ ____ __________.” GO 6.1

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NONSMOKING BUILDING / SMOKING NOT PERMITTED IN THIS BUILDING

60
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The universal “no smoking” symbol ____ also be used in conjunction with other written signage. GO 6.1

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may

61
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No smoking signs shall be written in ______. GO 6.1

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English

62
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If management personnel discern a need for signs written in another language, they may be produced in both English and a maximum of _____ other languages. GO 6.1

A

two

63
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Smoking may be permitted only in the following 3 areas: GO 6.1

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(1) Outside of buildings in areas where smoking is not otherwise prohibited.
(2) Outside of buildings, at least 25 feet or more away from an entrance, exit, ground level air intake structure, or operable window of a building.
(3) State-owned housing that is the primary residence of an employee.

64
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Smoke breaks may be taken in lieu of regular rest breaks at the discretion of the supervisor and employee; however, total daily time allowed for smoke breaks _____ exceed the time allocated for regular rest breaks. GO 6.1

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shall not

65
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Ashtrays and other appropriate smoking litter devices ________ provided on the exterior premises of the building. GO 6.1

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should be

66
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An _______ is an officer who is assigned a designated range of supervisory duties to enhance their skills and/or perform supervisory duties during the absence of a sergeant. GO 6.7

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acting sergeant

67
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The review and approval of the CHP 415 and the CHP 415D shall only be completed by a _______ or above. GO 6.7

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sergeant

68
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_________ shall not be given an assignment that includes the full range of supervisory duties unless such assignments are critical and necessary to fill a void created by the extended absence of a regularly assigned sergeant. Prior approval of such assignments must be obtained from the appropriate Assistant Commissioner. GO 6.7

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Acting sergeants

69
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When assigned as an ________, an officer will receive OIC pay differential. GO 6.7

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acting sergeant

70
Q

An acting sergeant may be permitted to participate in alternate workweek programs with the ______ approval. GO 6.7

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commander’s

71
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An _____ shall only be appointed when two or more officers will be on duty under their supervision. GO 6.7

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OIC

72
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Officers who are assigned to perform the duties of an OIC for six hours or more during a regular shift ____ receive the OIC pay differential as specified in the current Bargaining Unit 5 Labor Agreement. GO 6.7

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shall

73
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Assignment of an OIC to supervise the activities of nonuniformed field personnel such as Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialists and/or Motor Carrier Specialists shall be at the discretion of the facility __________. GO 6.7

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commander

74
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Assignment of an OIC to supervise officers in administrative positions or special operational units such as Vehicle Theft and/or Air Operations shall be at the discretion of the _________. GO 6.7

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Division chief

75
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In no event shall an _____ officer be assigned as an OIC on overtime status. GO 6.7

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off-duty

76
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Only _____ time spent performing supervisory duties is to be reported under Beat 822 as specified in HPM 40.71, CHP 415 User’s Manual, Chapter 11, Sergeants Activities/Officer-in-Charge. GO 6.7

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actual

77
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All hours assigned as OIC are to be included as “OIC Time On.” However, only those entries of ___ or more hours will qualify for the pay differential. GO 6.7

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six

78
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An officer’s performance while assigned as an OIC shall be recorded on their _____ to provide the officer with individual performance feedback. GO 6.7

A

CHP 100

79
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Supervisors _____ make reasonable efforts to provide the employee with a room or other location, other than a restroom, in close proximity to the employee’s work area, and may include the location where the employee normally works (LC Section 1031). GO 6.10

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shall

80
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_________ are not required to provide additional break time as noted in this law if the break time would seriously disrupt operations. Under these conditions, an employer is not required to provide the accommodation (LC Section 1032). GO 6.10

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Supervisors

81
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Employerswhoviolateanyprovisionofthislawshallbesubjecttoacivilpenaltyin the amount of _____ for each violation. GO 6.10

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one hundred dollars ($100)

82
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Supervisors who receive requests for additional break time from employees who wish to express milk for their infant child _____ accommodate such requests whenever the request does not seriously disrupt the operations of the command. GO 6.10

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shall

83
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Employees who require additional break time for the purpose of expressing breast milk for their infant child shall prepare a memorandum to their _______. GO 6.10

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supervisor

84
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When the request for additional break time is approved, it ____, if possible, run concurrently with any break time already provided to the employee. Supervisors _______ adjust working hours to accommodate the additional break time requested. Accommodation _____ include approving use of vacation hours or other employee leave credits, excluding sick leave, if the additional break time does not run concurrently with the allowed break time as noted in 3.a. above. GO 6.10

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shall / may need to / could

85
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Supervisors ____ provide the employee with an enclosed room, other than a restroom, that is away from public view, provides privacy, and is available for the time requested by the employee. The room can be a vacant office, a women’s lounge area, a first-aid room, etc., which can be locked or where a sign can be posted on the entrance indicating the room is in use. GO 6.10

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must

86
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The purpose of _____ is 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. GO 6.11

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CALEA

87
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CALEA was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of the following major law enforcement executive associations: GO 6.11

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(1) International Association of Chiefs of Police.
(2) National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. (3) National Sheriffs’ Association.
(4) Police Executive Research Forum.

88
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The commander of ___________ has been designated as the departmental Accreditation Manager. GO 6.11

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Research and Planning Section (RPS)

89
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________ shall ensure all departmental employees, including new hires, are familiar with the CALEA accreditation process. GO 6.11

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Commanders

90
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Limited duty assignments for uniformed members _____ be restricted to those employees who are incapable of, or prohibited from, active law enforcement duties. GO 10.5

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shall

91
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LImited duty assignments _______ exceed six months except when a member has applied for disability retirement and approved; when an investigation for adverse action requires more than six months; the assignment is for an unusually urgent and compelling need of human charity or departmental need. GO 10.5

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shall not

92
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A CHP 220 ______ be submitted to HRS more than 90 days prior to the completion of the probationary period for officers, sergeants, and noncommand lieutenants. GO 10.7

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shall not

93
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A transfer request ______ be submitted by an employee who has been placed on interim reporting. GO 10.7

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shall not

94
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Transfer requests _____ be limited to four Area location choices. When more than one location choice has been listed on a transfer request, the order of preference will be considered. However, the transfer may be made to any one of the locations listed without further notice to the individual. GO 10.7

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shall

95
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Officers shall prepare ___ copies and sergeants and above shall prepare ___ copies of the CHP 220 for submission to their commander. GO 10.7

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two / three

96
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When a hardship transfer is requested for reasons of health of the employee or the employee’s family, a ________ shall be attached to the original CHP 220. GO 10.7

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doctor’s statement

97
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If an officer was killed in an adjacent Area (other than their assigned Area), the commander of _________ and ________ shall coordinate contact with the prosecutor for the parole hearing. GO 10.15

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the Area in which the crime occurred / the Area to which the officer was last assigned

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