HPM 10.13 – Employee Memorial Planning Manual

Question 1

In the event of the death of an employee, the commander shall be notified immediately. Commanders shall ensure the chain of command, ____________, and Area personnel are notified?

Answer 1

The employee’s family

Question 2

Death notifications _____ be made via patrol vehicle radio unless absolutely necessary?

Answer 2

Shall not

Question 3

The California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 342, requires employers to notify the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) within ______ of any work-related incidents deaths, loss of any member of the body or serious degree of disfigurement, or hospitalization for longer than 24 hours, other than for observation?

Answer 3

8 hours

Question 4

Commanders shall ensure the Department of _____________, is notified as soon as possible when a vehicle collision causes the death of an employee conducting state business?

Answer 4

Department of General Services, Office of Risk and Insurance Management

Question 5

After all notifications have been completed, an “All Commanders” Communications Network (Comm-Net) message should be sent to provide the initial details surrounding the employee’s death. If possible, the Comm-Net message should be sent within the first ______ hours following the employee’s death?

Answer 5

12 hours

Question 6

The _________ will usually serve as the LODD Incident Commander and is responsible for assigning a Memorial Services Coordinator?

Answer 6

Area Commander

Question 7

When a California Highway Patrol (CHP) death has been confirmed, the Area commander prepares a preliminary _______________, which shall be sent to the Assistant Commissioner, Field (ACF), and the Academy, Administrative Services Unit (ASU).

Answer 7

CHP 162A, Peace Officer Funeral Worksheet