HPM 50.5 - Civil Disturbance Planning and Operations

Question 1

During civil disturbances managers and supervisors are responsible to actively assess

Answer 1

situations, actions, discipline, and corrective action

Question 2

What is the response mechanism for all CHP emergency incidents?

Answer 2

The Incident Command System ICS

Question 3

How often shall chapter 1 be reviewed by all uniformed members of the Department?

Answer 3

Quarterly

Question 4

How often shall the tactical formations and distraction techniques be reviewed?

Answer 4

Semi-annually

Question 5

What is the purpose of the operational modes?

Answer 5

To categorize departmental responses to activities during civil disturbances

Question 6

Describe visible presence mode

Answer 6

Present at location and readily visible to the public

Question 7

Describe non-aggressive contact mode:

Answer 7

Use of baton to physically guide crowds by pushing, nudging, and direct pressure.

Question 8

Describe assertive contact mode

Answer 8

Assertive, physical contact intended to direct the

movement of incident crowds, may offensive or defensive.

Question 9

Describe forcible contact mode

Answer 9

Assertive physical contact which causes pain or discomfort to gain compliance. (crowd exhibits unlawful and violent or riotous behavior threatening injury or damage.)

Question 10

when is the use of the baton justified on passive demonstrators

Answer 10

Baton use is not justified against anyone sitting or prone.

Question 11

name the 2 elements that are indicated in the 2 step planning process

Answer 11

Strategic planning and operational planning

Question 12

Describe strategic planning

Answer 12

the who, what, when, where, and why portion of planning

Question 13

Describe the operational planning process

Answer 13

The how portion of planning

Question 14

Describe tactical alert

Answer 14

procedure for mangers or supervisors to initiate and

notify other areas resource capabilities

Question 15

A formal request for mutual aid support must be authorized through the _______ to commit CHP resources.

Answer 15

Commissioner’s office

Question 16

______ may authorize mobilization of personnel to meet immediate needs.

Answer 16

Division or area

Question 17

If the situation is beyond the area’s capabilities to manage, ______ may initiate a tactical alert.

Answer 17

Supervisor or OIC

Question 18

Can Supervisors or OICs place neighboring CHP areas on tactical alert?

Answer 18

* YES, per MM08-093 when there is an actual or
potential threat to public safety and when the event has or
will span beyond the resource capabilities of the area. Must
advise Commander and
Div. Commander** NEW INFO!!!

Question 19

are uniformed members of the department required to wear soft body armor during civil unrest operations?

Answer 19

OH, you betchya!!, SHALL be worn

Question 20

Describe the purpose of the tactical alert

Answer 20

To expedite the organization of on duty personnel to respond to an emergency that is beyond the capability of a single area.

Question 21

How many uniformed members from one area are allotted for a tactical alert?

Answer 21

Half of the area’s on-duty personnel, all ranks.

Question 22

If the on duty supervisor orders a tactical alert ____ shall be notified

Answer 22

the Commander

Question 23

How frequently shall tactical alert exercises be conducted

Answer 23

at least twice per calendar year

Question 24

Once a supervisor or OIC has ordered a tactical alert and notified the area commander, what is the next step?

Answer 24

Establish an incident command post

Question 25

who is responsible for organizing available personnel into companies or squads after the alert has been ordered?

Answer 25

The area ordering the alert YOU ORDER IT, YOU ORGANIZE IT!!

Question 26

What does CLEMARS stand for?

Answer 26

California law enforcement mutual aid radio system

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of tactical formations?

Answer 27

To control or move a crowd by using a | minimum of force.

Question 28

Describe a typical make-up of a squad

Answer 28

leader and 8 officers

Question 29

Squads should be of a size to transport in ____ number of patrol cars

Answer 29

3

Question 30

Describe the typical make-up of an arrest team

Answer 30

squad leader and 8-10 officers

Question 31

What is the primary responsibility of the arrest team?

Answer 31

primary function is to make arrests and perform | rescue tactics.

Question 32

What is the normal make-up of a platoon?

Answer 32

2-4 squads, leader being a Lt.

Question 33

What is the normal make-up of a company?

Answer 33

usually 5 squads

Question 34

What is the normal make-up of a battalion?

Answer 34

2-4 companies

Question 35

Who may authorize the assignment of rifle officers and chemical agent officers?

Answer 35

Only the on scene incident commander

Question 36

Describe the designation of rank that maybe worn on the back of the helmet

Answer 36

Captain: 2 parallel vertical bars Lt. 1 vertical bar Sgt. 1 horizontal bar

Question 37

What is the function of the skirmish line?

Answer 37

move small crowds or deny access.

Question 38

What is the visual indicator of the skirmish line?

Answer 38

The baton is held horizontally overhead with both hands

Question 39

What is the function of the wedge formation?

Answer 39

to split crowds or affect a rescue or arrest.

Question 40

What is the function of the encirclement formation?

Answer 40

To make multiple arrests.

Question 41

What is the visual sign for the encirclement formation?

Answer 41

The leader holds arms overhead with both hands locked, forming a circle.

Question 42

How many officers are utilized for the sweeping box formation?

Answer 42

4-6 officers for selective arrests or rescue

Question 43

What type of force is authorized for arresting a protestor that goes limp and refuses to obey commands?

Answer 43

Not more than necessary to move them.

Question 44

Who is responsible to ensure that authorized arrest techniques and restraint procedures are followed?

Answer 44

Incident commanders, managers, and supervisors

Question 45

Passive demonstrators shall not be dragged, carried, or lifted unless what conditions exist?

Answer 45

Sick, elderly, or injured and control holds prove ineffective.

Question 46

If all other reasonable methods have been attempted without success, the arrestee may be lifted and carried by how many officers?

Answer 46

by 2 or more

Question 47

Arrest team officers shall work in ____

Answer 47

pairs

Question 48

The arresting officer should tell the arrestee that _______

Answer 48

they are under arrest and what the charges are

Question 49

describe the dimensions of the wooden dowel distraction tool

Answer 49

5 ½ inches long and 5/8 inch in diameter

Question 50

Who is authorized to carry and use the wooden dowel?

Answer 50

Only officers who have received departmental training

Question 51

Chemical agents shall not be deployed to disperse crowds which are not ____________________.

Answer 51

actually endangering public safety and security.

Question 52

How far does the shotgun grenade launcher launch the rubber ball type grenades?

Answer 52

approximately 125 yards

Question 53

name and describe the three basic parts of a group of demonstrators

Answer 53

Muscle: directly confront law enforcement Meat: form the cause but no desire to be arrested Shell : keeping the participants focused on the protest

Question 54

How many prisoners is the MARK 30 arrest chain designed to hold?

Answer 54

30 prisoners, unless they are passive, then single cuff each prisoner, giving a total of 60.