HPM 70.55 Senior Volunteer.

Question 1

1. If a senior volunteer is terminated, where will the “Notice of Termination from Voluntary Employment - CHP Senior Volunteer Program” be stored?
   a. Only in the area office, within the volunteer’s personnel folder.
   b. Only be sent to the statewide SVP coordinator.
   c. Copies placed in the area folder as well as copies sent to the SVP coordinator.
   d. Original copy stored in the area “miscellaneous” file in clerical.

Answer 1

c. Copies placed in the area folder as well as copies sent to the SVP coordinator.

Question 2

2. If a senior volunteer is injured during the course of their duties, is the injury counted toward area Occupational Safety Goals?
   a. Yes, since they were performing work for the Department
   b. No, since not a paid employee, the Department is not responsible for their medical costs
   c. Yes, but only if they do not have their own medical insurance.
   d. No, Senior Volunteers are required to have their own insurance and injuries do not count toward area Occupational Safety goals.

Answer 2

d. No, Senior Volunteers are required to have their own insurance and injuries do not count toward area Occupational Safety goals.

Question 3

3. Are senior volunteers restricted to having financial interests in activities regulated by the department:
   a. Yes, they are restricted to the same rules regular employees are subject to.
   b. No, they can have financial interest in a regulated activity, however they cannot have a conflict of interest in said activity.
   c. No, but only with approval from the area commander.
   d. None of the above

Answer 3

b. No, they can have financial interest in a regulated activity, however they cannot have a conflict of interest in said activity.

Question 4

4. If a senior volunteer reports to their assigned duties and have the odor of an alcoholic beverage on their breath, is it considered evidence that they are under the influence?
   a. No, a 202X shall be completed and a uniformed member of the department will conduct an evaluation to determine if they are under the influence.
   b. Yes, the odor of an alcoholic beverage on a volunteer’s breath shall be presumptive evidence that they are under the influence.
   c. No, senior volunteers are by definition over 50 years old, so they are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages.
   d. Yes, but only with the concurrence of a uniformed member of the department.

Answer 4

b. Yes, the odor of an alcoholic beverage on a volunteer’s breath shall be presumptive evidence that they are under the influence.

Question 5

5. Can a senior volunteer carry pepper spray while on-duty?
   a. Yes, they, like regular citizens can carry pepper-spray to protect themselves
   b. No, they are not allowed to carry any type of weapon, including pepper-spray.
   c. Yes, but only with the approval of the area coordinator.
   d. Yes, but only while driving a department vehicle to protect themselves and state property.

Answer 5

b. No, they are not allowed to carry any type of weapon, including pepper-spray.

Question 6

6. Upon a volunteer’s appointment, should a driver’s license check be conducted?
   a. Yes, the area coordinator should run the volunteer through CLETS to determine their driver’s license status.
   b. No, a driver’s license check shall not be performed since they are not under investigation and are volunteers.
   c. Yes, the area coordinator shall request a driver’s license check through DMV, via the mail system.
   d. Yes, but only upon the written approval from the volunteer.

Answer 6

c. Yes, the area coordinator shall request a driver’s license check through DMV, via the mail system

Question 7

7. Are senior volunteers allowed to remove firearms from patrol vehicles prior to operation:
   a. Yes, the weapons need to be removed prior to being driven by the volunteer.
   b. No, senior volunteers shall not handle department firearms under any circumstance.
   c. Yes, but only while being supervised by a uniformed member of the department.
   d. Yes, but only if another volunteer is present.

Answer 7

b. No, senior volunteers shall not handle department firearms under any circumstance.

Question 8

8. Any time an enforcement vehicle is used by a volunteer in the course of their assigned duties a _______sign shall be affixed to both rear windows:
   a. Out of service
   b. Not in service
   c. Volunteer.
   d. None of the above, the patrol vehicle may be operated as usual

Answer 8

c. Volunteer.

Question 9

9. At a minimum, volunteers should work at least _____ hours per _____
   a. 6 hours per week
   b. 5 hours per week
   c. 10 hours per week
   d. 8 hours per month

Answer 9

d. 8 hours per month

Question 10

10. All SVP applicants must meet all of the following minimum eligibility requirements apply except
    a. No misdemeanor convictions
    b. No felony convictions
    c. Available to volunteer during office hours
    d. At least 50 years of age

Answer 10

b. No felony convictions