HPM 50.5 - Civil Disturbance Planning and Operations Flashcards
During civil disturbances managers and supervisors are responsible to actively assess
situations, actions, discipline, and corrective action
What is the response mechanism for all CHP emergency incidents?
The Incident Command System ICS
How often shall chapter 1 be reviewed by all uniformed members of the Department?
Quarterly
How often shall the tactical formations and distraction techniques be reviewed?
Semi-annually
What is the purpose of the operational modes?
To categorize departmental responses to activities during civil disturbances
Describe visible presence mode
Present at location and readily visible to the public
Describe non-aggressive contact mode:
Use of baton to physically guide crowds by pushing, nudging, and direct pressure.
Describe assertive contact mode
Assertive, physical contact intended to direct the
movement of incident crowds, may offensive or defensive.
Describe forcible contact mode
Assertive physical contact which causes pain or discomfort to gain compliance. (crowd exhibits unlawful and violent or riotous behavior threatening injury or damage.)
when is the use of the baton justified on passive demonstrators
Baton use is not justified against anyone sitting or prone.
name the 2 elements that are indicated in the 2 step planning process
Strategic planning and operational planning
Describe strategic planning
the who, what, when, where, and why portion of planning
Describe the operational planning process
The how portion of planning
Describe tactical alert
procedure for mangers or supervisors to initiate and
notify other areas resource capabilities
A formal request for mutual aid support must be authorized through the _______ to commit CHP resources.
Commissioner’s office
______ may authorize mobilization of personnel to meet immediate needs.
Division or area
If the situation is beyond the area’s capabilities to manage, ______ may initiate a tactical alert.
Supervisor or OIC
Can Supervisors or OICs place neighboring CHP areas on tactical alert?
* 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!!!
are uniformed members of the department required to wear soft body armor during civil unrest operations?
OH, you betchya!!, SHALL be worn
Describe the purpose of the tactical alert
To expedite the organization of on duty personnel to respond to an emergency that is beyond the capability of a single area.
How many uniformed members from one area are allotted for a tactical alert?
Half of the area’s on-duty personnel, all ranks.
If the on duty supervisor orders a tactical alert ____ shall be notified
the Commander
How frequently shall tactical alert exercises be conducted
at least twice per calendar year
Once a supervisor or OIC has ordered a tactical alert and notified the area commander, what is the next step?
Establish an incident command post
who is responsible for organizing available personnel into companies or squads after the alert has been ordered?
The area ordering the alert
YOU ORDER IT, YOU ORGANIZE IT!!
What does CLEMARS stand for?
California law enforcement mutual aid radio system
What is the primary purpose of tactical formations?
To control or move a crowd by using a
minimum of force.
Describe a typical make-up of a squad
leader and 8 officers
Squads should be of a size to transport in ____ number of patrol cars
3
Describe the typical make-up of an arrest team
squad leader and 8-10 officers
What is the primary responsibility of the arrest team?
primary function is to make arrests and perform
rescue tactics.
What is the normal make-up of a platoon?
2-4 squads, leader being a Lt.
What is the normal make-up of a company?
usually 5 squads
What is the normal make-up of a battalion?
2-4 companies
Who may authorize the assignment of rifle officers and chemical agent officers?
Only the on scene incident commander
Describe the designation of rank that maybe worn on the back of the helmet
Captain: 2 parallel vertical bars
Lt. 1 vertical bar
Sgt. 1 horizontal bar
What is the function of the skirmish line?
move small crowds or deny access.
What is the visual indicator of the skirmish line?
The baton is held horizontally overhead with both hands
What is the function of the wedge formation?
to split crowds or affect a rescue or arrest.
What is the function of the encirclement formation?
To make multiple arrests.
What is the visual sign for the encirclement formation?
The leader holds arms overhead with both hands locked, forming a circle.
How many officers are utilized for the sweeping box formation?
4-6 officers for selective arrests or rescue
What type of force is authorized for arresting a protestor that goes limp and refuses to obey commands?
Not more than necessary to move them.
Who is responsible to ensure that authorized arrest techniques and restraint procedures are followed?
Incident commanders, managers, and supervisors
Passive demonstrators shall not be dragged, carried, or lifted unless what conditions exist?
Sick, elderly, or injured and control holds prove ineffective.
If all other reasonable methods have been attempted without success, the arrestee may be lifted and carried by how many officers?
by 2 or more
Arrest team officers shall work in ____
pairs
The arresting officer should tell the arrestee that _______
they are under arrest and what the charges are
describe the dimensions of the wooden dowel distraction tool
5 ½ inches long and 5/8 inch in diameter
Who is authorized to carry and use the wooden dowel?
Only officers who have received departmental training
Chemical agents shall not be deployed to disperse crowds which are not ____________________.
actually endangering public safety and security.
How far does the shotgun grenade launcher launch the rubber ball type grenades?
approximately 125 yards
name and describe the three basic parts of a group of demonstrators
Muscle: directly confront law enforcement
Meat: form the cause but no desire to be arrested
Shell : keeping the participants focused on the protest
How many prisoners is the MARK 30 arrest chain designed to hold?
30 prisoners, unless they are passive, then single cuff each prisoner, giving a total of 60.
