G.O.s Flashcards
GENERAL ORDER 0.1
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
What are they?
- Prevent Loss of Life
- Maximize Service to the Public and Assistance to Allied Agencies
- Manage Traffic and Emergency Incidents
- Protect Public and State Assets
- Improve Departmental Efficiency
GENERAL ORDER 0.1
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
There are 4, what are they?
Respect for others
• Fairness
• Ethical practices
• Equitable treatment for all
GENERAL ORDER 0.2
DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHIES
There are 5, what are they?
(1) Public Responsibility
(2) Leadership and Innovation
(3) Organizational Development
(4) Personnel Development
(5) Command Accountability
GENERAL ORDER 0.3
COURTESY CARDS, COMMUNICATIONS AND BADGES
Privilege and immunity shall be extended…. ….WHEN ?
(1) To 11-99 members
(2) Law enforcement Officers/firemen
(3) Family members
(4) in accordance with the provisions of law.
In accordance with the provisions of law.
GENERAL ORDER 0.7
CITIZENS’ ADVISORY BOARD
The mission of the CAB is to provide the commissioner objective, community-based input regarding issues of significance to optimize accountability and _________________ .
Objectivity.
GENERAL ORDER 0.8
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
What is the CHP Motto? What does it stand for?
CHP PRIDE C ourage H onesty P rofessionalism P rinciples R espect I ntegrity D edication E sprit de Corps
GENERAL ORDER 0.9
USE OF STATE OWNED RESOURCES
SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
Is it the supervisor’s or commander’s responsibility to ensure employees have the equipment adequate to perform their duties?
Supervisor
GENERAL ORDER 0.9
USE OF STATE OWNED RESOURCES
SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
All employees, regardless of rank, classification, position or assignment shall: Use state owned equipment and resources for _____________ purposes only in the furtherance of the Department’s Mission.
business
GENERAL ORDER 6.1
SMOKING
Smoking shall not be permitted within _____ feet of doorways, ground level air intake structures and operable windows.
20
GENERAL ORDER 6.1
SMOKING
On building accesses, the signs shall be written in bold print and readable from a distance of ______ feet
25
GENERAL ORDER 6.1
SMOKING
Ashtrays and other appropriate smoking litter devices should/shall/MUST be provided on the exterior premises of the building.
should
GENERAL ORDER 6.2
OFFICE HOURS AND LUNCH PERIODS
Section 0180 of the State Administrative Manual requires all state offices to be open for the purpose of transacting business during the period encompassing ________ to ________hours daily, except Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays.
0800 to 1700
GENERAL ORDER 6.2
OFFICE HOURS AND LUNCH PERIODS
Personnel unable to take their scheduled lunch break because of unforeseen circumstances should/shall/may be permitted to take this break at a later time.
shall
GENERAL ORDER 6.7
SELECTION, TRAINING AND ASSIGNMENT OF ACTING SERGEANT AND OFFICER-IN-CHARGE
Officers who are assigned to perform the duties of an OIC for ________hours or more during a regular shift shall receive the OIC pay differential as specified in the current Bargaining Unit 5 Labor Agreement.
6
GENERAL ORDER 6.7
SELECTION, TRAINING AND ASSIGNMENT OF ACTING SERGEANT AND OFFICER-IN-CHARGE
Consistent with the current Bargaining Unit 5 Labor Agreement, any officer who does not want to be considered for an OIC assignment should/shall/may submit a memorandum to his/her commander expressing this desire. Management will honor the officer’s request not to perform OIC duties until such time the memorandum is withdrawn.
may
GENERAL ORDER 6.10
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
Supervisors should/shall make reasonable efforts to provide the employee with a room or other location, other than a ____________, in close proximity to the employee’s work area, and may include the location where the employee normally works
shall
restroom
GENERAL ORDER 6.10
LACTATION ACCOMMODATION
The additional break time requested should run concurrently with the break time already authorized for the employee. If the additional break time requested does not run concurrently, the employee should/shall/must/may notify the supervisor and use available leave credits, except for sick leave.
must
GENERAL ORDER 6.11
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. (CALEA) ACCREDITATION
The purpose of CALEA is to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by: maintaining a body of ______________developed by public safety practitioners, establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence.
standards
GENERAL ORDER 6.11
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. (CALEA) ACCREDITATION
Accreditation requires an in-depth review of every aspect of the Department’s organization, management, operations, and administration, including:
(1) Policies and procedures.
(2) Facilities.
(3) Training programs.
(4) Equipment.
GENERAL ORDER
CRITICAL DUTY CAPABILITY REQUIRED OF ALL UNIFORMED MEMBERS
Limited duty assignments shall not normally exceed ______ months.
6
GENERAL ORDER 10.6
FIELD AND HEADQUARTERS ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS NONUNIFORMED EMPLOYEES
Satisfactory employee performance during the past 12 months should be/shall be considered for all transfers.
shall be
GENERAL ORDER 10.6
FIELD AND HEADQUARTERS ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS NONUNIFORMED EMPLOYEES
Can unsatisfactory performance be cause for
denial of a transfer request.
Yes
GENERAL ORDER 10.7
FIELD AND HEADQUARTERS ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES
Transfers and assignments of officers, sergeants, and noncommand lieutenants are based on the following
criteria in order of priority:
(1) Needs of the Department including, but not limited to, specialized skills, required licenses, and language fluency.
(2) Hardship based on the health or welfare of the employee and/or the employee’s family.
(3) Seniority.
GENERAL ORDER 10.8
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
FOR PROMOTION TO SERGEANT THROUGH CHIEF, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
T/F
An Associate of Arts Degree or the equivalent number of college units and experience as Officer-in-Charge, Field Training Officer, or other special assignment experiences are required for promotion to sergeant.
False, only Desirable
GENERAL ORDER 10.13
DRIVER LICENSE PULL NOTICE PROGRAM
What is the Drivers License Pull Program?
In 1985, the Department elected to participate in the Pull Notice Program with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This program allows the Department to be informed, in a timely manner, if the driver license of a uniformed employee has been suspended, revoked, or restricted.
GENERAL ORDER 10.15
DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSE TO PAROLE HEARINGS
If a CHP officer writes the Board of Prison Terms regarding a parolee involved in a case in which there was a CHP victim, is it permissible to identify themselves as CHP or California Highway Patrol in the correspondence?
NO
Those employees submitting comment shall not portray themselves as representing the Department. When an employee wishes to submit written comment to the Board of Prison Terms regarding the parole of an individual, he/she should only use their name and generic rank with the option of including the occupation “Peace Officer.”
GENERAL ORDER 11.12
OPERATIONAL DIAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM (ODT)
The Department of California Highway Patrol utilizes an Operational Dial Telephone (ODT) system, commonly known as the “green phone,” as a supplementary method of communication. It is intended for the exchange of command level operational information during ___________ or ____________ disasters.
emergencies or natural
GENERAL ORDER 21.4
NOTIFICATION OF KIN
T/F
In death notifications the notifying CHP member should have a neighbor or friend of the family present at the time of notification.
True
GENERAL ORDER 22.3
RESIDENT POSTS
T/F
There are 36, “Residence Posts” throughout the state. Several of them have they’re own command status.
False
Since Resident Posts are integral parts of an Area, they have no command status.
GENERAL ORDER 22.4
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO RESIDENT POSTS
Are employees who reside at the Resident Posts are subject to on-call status?
Yes
GENERAL ORDER 40.5
DESIGNATING COMBINED-USE HIGHWAYS
Combined use means off-highway motor vehicles may travel on the designated highway portion. The proposed designated highway segment shall be no longer than _______mile/miles in length.
three
GENERAL ORDER 40.10
PURSUIT REPORTING PROCEDURES
A supervisor shall evaluate all pursuits and complete a CHP _____ , pursuit report when the incident meets the definition of a pursuit as defined in HPM 70.6 Chapter 5
187