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HPM 10.13 Flashcards

1
Q

True/False: In the event of an employee death a supervisor may make notifications via patrol vehicle radio.

A

False

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Which of the following employees are considered appropriate to be assigned the responsibility of family notifications?

Commander, Lieutenant, or Sergeant

Close friend of the deceneased

Office of Employee Safety and Law Enforcement Chaplain

All of the above

A

All of the above

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3
Q

Which of the following tactics should not be used when conducting a family notification?

Be empathetic

Be direct and state clearly what has happened

Use employees first name

Go alone to make the notifications

A

Go alone to make the notifications

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4
Q

If possible Workers Compensation and Personnel Transaction Unit should be notified within ____ of any employee death.

8 hours

24 hours

5 days

1 hour

A

24 hours

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5
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The Department ____ refuse participation in the memorial service of an employee under investigation or facing criminal charges.

Should

Shall

May

A

May

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If an employee dies by means of suicide, the employee’s honorable service ____ be recognized.

Should

May

Shall

A

Should

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Who will generally serve as the Line of Duty Death (LODD) Incident Commander? 

A Sergeant

The Area Commander

The Area Rep

A

The Area Commander

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8
Q

It is recommended the honor guard be rotated at intervals of ____ to ____ minutes. 

15 to 20

30 to 45

5 to 10

A

15 to 20

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9
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Explosive detection canines _____ be utilized for all LODD services

May

Should

Shall

A

should

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10
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A “Sigalert” ____ be issued to the media so that motorists or the public can avoid the area, if possible.

May

Should

shall

A

Should

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Who shall the Area Commander notify in the event of a line of duty death (LODD)?

The deceased employee’s family, and the Department (through channels).

The California Department of Industrial Relations and Department of General Services.

United States Department of Justice, Public Safety Officer Benefits Program (PSOB).

All the above.

A

All the above.

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12
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After a LODD, who is responsible for drafting and publishing a Comm-Net ordering flags to be flown at half-staff and the donning of tribute of mourning ribbons?

Assistant Commissioner, Field

Commissioner

Division Commander

Area Commander

A

Assistant Commissioner, Field

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13
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Who is responsible for the approval of releasable incident information to the public and the press following a LODD?

Commissionor

Assistant Commissioner Field

Area Commander

Assistant Commissioner, Staff

A

Assistant Commissioner, Staff

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Who is responsible for deploying the Critical Incident Response Team along with Peer Support and mental health professional following a LODD?

A. The Office of Employee Safety and Assistance (OESA)

B. California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP)

C. Division Commander

D. ISU

A

The Office of Employee Safety and Assistance (OESA)

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15
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When should a LODD not result in enrollment in the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation?

A. When their death was substantially caused by their own gross negligence.

B. Gross violation of law,

C. Gross violation of departmental policy.

D. All the above.

A

All the above.

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16
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Who is the Department’s liaison for the State Capital and National memorials?

A. OESA

B. Commissioner

C. Assistant Commissioner Field

D. Assistant Commissioner Staff

A

A. OESA

17
Q

A critical incident Stress Debrief shall be conducted by whom after a line of duty death?
a) Mental Health Professional
b) OESA
c)Peer Support Program
d) All of the above

A

d) All of the above

18
Q

How many phases make up a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing?

Five

Seven

Three

A

Seven

19
Q

Critical Incident Stress Management services are delivered through whom?
a) Commissioner Office
b) OESA
c) California Mental Health
d) Division

A

OESA

20
Q

True or False- If the command finds it desirable to establish a memorial fund what two options does it have?
1. Make arrangements with the CAHP to process all funds collected through a special account. OR 2. Establish a memorial fund by opening an account with a financial institution; at least two people should be responsible for the account.

A

True

21
Q

The financial benefits contained in this chapter, to which survivors may be entitled, require submission of a certified copy of a ________________. As such, it is recommended at least _______ certified copies

a) Death Cert, 15
b) Death Cert, 10
c) Death Cert, 20
d) Death Cert, 35

A

Death Cert, 15

22
Q

Designee authorized to receive a decedent’s pay warrant must be listed on what form?
STD 240, Designation of Persons(s) Authorized to Receive Warrants.

STD 243, Designation of Persons(s) Authorized to Receive Warrants.

STD 245, Designation of Persons(s) Authorized to Receive Warrants.

A

STD 243, Designation of Persons(s) Authorized to Receive Warrants.

23
Q

True/False- The benefits provided by CalPERS differ for uniformed employees as compared to nonuniformed employees.

A

True

24
Q

If an employee sustains an injury on the job causing death, the department is liable for reasonable expenses of the employee’s burial not to exceed what amount?

$5,000 (CA Labor code)

$10,000 (CA Labor code)

$25,000 (CA Labor code)

A

$5,000 (CA Labor code)

25
Q

The child of an officer killed in the line of duty turns 18 a week before the officer death. Is this child considered an eligible child survivor as Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) is concerned?

A

True

26
Q

The commander (SHOULD/SHALL) notify Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) to initiate the claim forms for federal benefits for the decedent in a line of duty death.

A

Shall

27
Q

True/False- When an Officer is killed in the line of duty, the Lieutenant of Office of Assistant Commissioner Field will ensure a written synopsis is prepared and forwarded to Office of Assistant Commissioner Staff.

A

True

28
Q

True/False- Uniformed members, unless dictated by extreme weather, should wear the following uniform at local private ceremonies. Formal uniform, campaign cover and duty belt.

A

True

29
Q

True/False- The department regulate an officer’s private affairs if it will embarrassment the employee, the department or the State of California?

A

True

30
Q

During orientation, each employee is required to complete a CHP 18, Annual Internal Investigation Policy. How long will the CHP 18 stay in the personnel file?
a) 1 year
b) 5 years
c) 10 years
d) Permanently

A

Permanently

31
Q

Before actually engaging in any type of secondary employment activity, including the candidacy for or the holding of an elective or appointive public office, the employee shall?
a) CHP 318
b) CHP 320
c) CHP 401
d) CHP 502

A

a) CHP 318

32
Q

True/False- After receipt of the CHP 318 the supervisor will check to see if the activities are inconsistent or incompatible with state employment, make sure the duties will not interfere with the employee’s ability to perform assigned state duties, that special considerations in scheduling will not be granted, indicate on the form whether the proposed employment is considered compatible or incompatible.

A

True

33
Q

How many days does an employee have to submit a memorandum stating they canceled their secondary employment?

a) 5 business days
b) 5 calendar days,
c) 10 business days
d) 10 calendar days

A

10 Calendar Days

34
Q

True/False- An employee use sick time to work secondary employment.

A

False

35
Q

The command _______ keep a list of secondary employment information with the following information: the employee’s name, classification, identification number, the secondary employer’s name and nature of employment, and how the employee can be contacted in the event of an emergency.

a) should
b) shall
c) may

A

b) Shall

36
Q

Who is responsible for providing clarifications and direction regarding secondary employment and inconsistent and incompatible activities.
a) Commissioners Office
b) Area Commander
c) Office of Legal Affairs
d) Office of Internal Affairs

A

d) Office of Internal Affairs

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