HPM 70.6 Flashcards
The ______ of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, rather than with 20/20 vision of hindsight
reasonableness
Departmental personnel may use only that force which is “_____ ____” to defend themselves, others, effect an arrest or detention, prevent escape, or overcome resistance.
objectively reasonable
Uniform employees must be guided by two key principles in the understanding and application of the use of force policy; they are:
sound professional judgement
use of only that force reasonable for the situation
Reporting the use of force is contained in HPM 11.1, such reports ___ be documented on the CHP 268 (blue team) whenever any weapon/tool used in enforcement action, use of control hold or handcuffs results in apparent injury, complaint of injury, or claim of injury, and _______.
shall, high risk or felony procedures are used and the suspect is later found to be an innocent party
When involved or witness incident which they believe excess force MAY have been used by ANY peace officer, they SHALL immediately report to a ______ and submit a report.
supervisor
When excessive force reported to supervisor they are responsible for ensuring that: Proper, thorough, and accurate reporting procedures are followed, investigation is conducted and documented, whether CHP or allied, investigation involving allied ___ be coordinated at the appropriate ________ level.
shall, division
Should not place finger on trigger unless
when actually firing the firearm
when the firearm is pointed a ta target and use of deadly force is justified
Whether to place finger on the trigger must be based on the _____.
officer’s perception of the tactical situation
Departmental shooting policy _____ be reviewed ______ rank sgt and below
shall, quarterly
Penal Code Section 196, Justifiable Homicide; Public Officers, states that homicide is justified when, obedience to any judgment of court, when necessary to overcome resistance to the execution of some legal process, when committed in retaking felons who have been rescued, escaped or when committed in _____ persons charged with a felony and who are fleeing from justice or resisting such arrest.
arresting
Shooting of animals SHOULD be last resort, SHOULD obtain supervisor’s approval, SHOULD obtain ____ permission if possible, and best shot in head/brain except ____ which would be behind ear due to thick skull plate.
owner, swine
Discharging of firearms shall be reported for the following: (5)
- Intentional while on duty
- Intentional while off duty
- Accidental on duty or accidental of concealable firearm off duty
- Warning shots off duty while attempting to apprehend a person for crime
- intentional or accidental of a firearm by a NONuniformed employee while on duty
Exceptions to reporting discharge of firearm are the following: (4)
- range (other accidental)
- hunting
- shooting of animals in accordance with policy (memo required)
- military duties
Supervisor responsibilities for a discharge of a firearm incident (9)
- notify commander(s) and allied agency with primary investigative responisibility
- respond to scene, assume IC
- coordinate resources with primary investigation agency
- request CIIT
- ensure 1st responder responsibilities complete
- provide for safety of all, all weapons involved secure
- establish perimeter, officer to log CHP 328, evaluate and adjust as needed for safety, security, confidentiality
- do not allow allied agency to interview/interrogate until CIIT investigator consulted
- should use departmental employee involved shooting incident on-scene guidelines to assist with scene supervision
Authorized Emergency Vehicle definition; furnished by State of California, equipped with Red light and Siren, ___ for police work, operated by member of CHP in performance of their duties. Officers shall obey all rules 21052 VC
identified
Exemptions from rules of the road; response to emergency, ______ of violator, responding to fire alarm, while engaged in ___ operations, Section 21055 (b) VC red light to front displayed and siren as necessary.
pursuit, rescue
Escort is prohibited except for; preservation of life and expediting ____ movements during a national emergency
military
Pursuits shall be; in compliance with laws and sound reasonable judgment, initiated to ____ violators, shall clearly indicate intent to stop vehicle and arrest subject, should not be undertaken if ____ can be ID’d to point where later apprehension can be accomplished, continue until ____ ____ or _____ _____, and no pursuit should be initiated with passengers in vehicle.
apprehend, subject, violator stops, voluntarily discontinued
Each area ____ establish a pursuit training SOP which shall be reviewed quarterly by ___ and below.
shall, sgt
Pursuit Modalities: (3)
- Initiation of Pursuit
- Discontinuing a Pursuit
- Pursuit units