HPM 1.1 Publications Manual

Question 1

Every manual shall contain a _____ and an _______. 

Answer 1

Purpose, Objective

Question 2

Policy is defined as _____ _____ that establish direction toward the accomplishment of departmental objectives. 

Answer 2

written statements

Question 3

Once policy in a publication is uploaded to the ____ ____ ____, it is considered official and is to be adhered to. 

Answer 3

Online Publications Library

Question 4

Types of Publications include:

Answer 4

Highway Patrol Manuals

General Orders

Highway Patrol Guides

Highway Patrol Handbook

Management Memorandum

CHP 47 – Information Bulletin

CHP 47A – Allied Agency Information Bulletin

Headquarters SOP

Fleet Operations Bulletin

Bargaining Unit Contract Interpretation Policy Memorandums

Specialized Publications

Question 5

Government Code Section 6219 states all documents shall be written in ___, ___language, avoiding technical terms as much as possible. 

Answer 5

plain, straightforward

Question 6

Commanders shall ensure compliance in reviewing and developing policy and will use ____ ____when using the term “shall” in policy.

Answer 6

sound judgement

Question 7

It is the policy of the Department to provide access to departmental publications through _____ means.

Answer 7

Electronic

Question 8

Publications shall be reviewed by the OPI _____ to ensure they are current. 

Answer 8

Annually

Question 9

A Comm-Net message containing policies and/or procedures expires ____ calendar days from the date of message.

Answer 9

90

Question 10

The policy and procedures noted in the Comm-Net message shall be incorporated into an HPM, GO, or MM and submitted to the appropriate Commissioner’s office within ____ calendar days of the originating Comm-Net message for approval. 

Answer 10

45

Question 11

A Management Memorandum containing policy and/or procedure changes expires __ months from the date posted.

Answer 11

9

Question 12

Publication projects shall be tracked using the online CHP ____ ____ ____as they are routed forward for review.

Answer 12

Project Tracking Log

Question 13

Allied Agencies are not charged for a single reproduction copy of Dept publications.  Allied agency is defined as ____ ____ or ____ ____.

Answer 13

Law Enforcement, Fire Department

Question 14

Exempt material is highlighted by a _____ overlay.

Answer 14

Shaded

Question 15

Departmental publications shall be developed using the ____ ____ application. 

Answer 15

Microsoft Word

Question 16

After the publication has been fully developed by the OPI, the Pubs Unit shall prepare for distribution to the _____ publications library.

Answer 16

Online