HPM 70.6

Question 1

De-Escalation is?

Answer 1

When reasonably safe and feasible, under the totality of circumstances, officers should assess the risks and consider actions that may slow a situation’s momentum or prevent the need to utilize a higher level of force.

Question 2

The prospect of a favorable outcome is also often enhanced when ______ become involved in the management of an overall response to potential violent encounters by coordinating resources and officers’ tactical actions.

Answer 2

supervisors

Question 3

An officer is justified in using deadly force upon another person only when the officer reasonably believes, based on the totality of the circumstances, that such force is __________ in defense of human life. In
determining whether deadly force reasonably appears to be necessary, officers shall evaluate each situation in light of the particular circumstances of each case. If reasonably safe and feasible to do so, officers _____ use other available resources and techniques.

Answer 3

necessary / shall

Question 4

Officers ________ stand and/or step
directly in front of or directly behind a vehicle in an attempt to impede its
movement (prevent escape), intentionally creating circumstances where use of deadly force appears to be necessary.

Answer 4

shall not

Question 5

Where feasible, a peace officer _____, prior to the use of force, make reasonable efforts to identify themselves as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the officer has objectively
reasonable grounds to believe the person is aware of those facts.

Answer 5

Shall

Question 6

When it reasonably appears to be necessary to apprehend a person who has committed an ADW with a vehicle which the officer reasonably believes has resulted in serious injury or death. The discharge of a firearm at a wrong-way, high-speed, or reckless driver or vehicle solely on the assumption that other persons may be injured or killed unless the driving act is terminated is _________.

Answer 6

not authorized

Question 7

Deadly force for apprehension ____ be used only when all other reasonable means of apprehension have been exhausted and, if under the circumstances presented to the officer, the use of a firearm is not likely to endanger innocent persons.

Answer 7

Shall

Question 8

An officer ______ use deadly force against a person based on the danger that person poses to themselves, if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the peace officer or to another.

Answer 8

shall not

Question 9

All medical care provided by CHP employees ____ be documented in the officer’s report and on a CHP 330.

Answer 9

shall

Question 10

When a subject requests or is provided medical attention, arrest reports shall
include, at a minimum, the following
additional information:

Answer 10

(1) Nature of illness or injury.
(2) Name of attending doctor and their recommendations.
(3) Whether jail personnel were requested to arrange for medical care.
(4) When pertinent, include time elements, symptoms, requests for aid by the
subject(s), and details of the transportation and treatment.

Question 11

All incidents involving the use of force, documentation shall include the following:

Answer 11

(a) The totality of circumstances surrounding the use of force.
(b) Method(s) of force used.
(c) De-escalation techniques.
1 Any use or attempted use of de-escalation techniques; or
2 If de-escalation techniques are not used, explanation of why it was not feasible to do so.
(d) Any medical assistance rendered.

Question 12

Officers who are involved in a use of force incident, but are not the arresting officer, _____ complete a supplemental report to the arresting officer’s report.

Answer 12

Shall

Question 13

All uniformed employees at the rank of _____ and below are required to
complete the Quarterly Review and Training assessment of the following chapters of HPM 70.6 on _____ basis.

Answer 13

captain / quarterly

Question 14

After a use of force, Supervisors and managers are responsible for ensuring that (after action documentation):

Answer 14

(1) Accurate reporting shall be thoroughly documented in accordance with HPM 100.86.
(2) An investigation is conducted and documented.
(3) These guidelines are followed whether such incidents involve an allie agency, CHP officers, or both.
(4) Investigation of incidents involving allied agencies shall be coordinated at the appropriate Division level.

Question 15

Supervisor’s approval to destroy the animal ______ be obtained with consideration of the geographical location and the officer’s experience.

Answer 15

should

Question 16

While at home, Officer Smith accidentally discharges his personally owned rifle, does he need to report the accidental discharged to his supervisor?

Answer 16

No, only off-duty accidental discharges of any firearm that may be carried concealed under the authority of California peace officer status are required.

Question 17

In the event an animal is shot in accordance with policy, the officer ____ submit a CHP 51, Memorandum, to their commander. The commander ____ review the report to ensure the shooting was justified
and accomplished with reasonable safety.

Answer 17

shall / shall

Question 18

Following the review, the CHP 51 (animal shot) shall be submitted to the appropriate Division where a file shall be maintained for the current year plus _______.

Answer 18

one year

Question 19

The violator should remove the license or other identification (ID) from its holder or case. The officer ______ accept a wallet or anything that is inside a picture holder or case.

Answer 19

should not

Question 20

Uniformed employees at the rank of ________ and below shall participate
annually in an eight-hour Officer Safety Training (OST) day. ________ and above are encouraged to participate in the eight-hour OST day.

Answer 20

sergeant / lieutenants

Question 21

By ______ of each year, commanders shall submit a memorandum to their
respective Division outlining the Area’s use of force training for the prior year (refer
to Annex B for the topics to be documented). Commanders shall retain a copy of the memorandum at the Area office for a period of ______ commensurate with the CHP 199, Officer Safety Certification, retention period.

Answer 21

January 31st / one year

Question 22

In addition to the eight-hour OST day, uniformed employees at the rank of
______ and below shall participate in the four-hour Arrest and Control training
once every ____ years, as part of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Perishable Skills Program.

Answer 22

sergeant / two

Question 23

______________ shall monitor Area OST, Arrest and Control training, and CHP 199 certifications to demonstrate their commitment and to assist in factually assessing the quality of Area OST.

Answer 23

Captains and/or lieutenants

Question 24

A strip search or visual body cavity search, or both, ______ be conducted without the prior written authorization of the supervising officer on duty (sergeant/officer in charge).

Answer 24

shall not

Question 25

When a passenger or prisoner is left unattended in a departmental vehicle, the ignition key ____ be removed from the vehicle’s ignition lock.

Answer 25

shall

Question 26

The Prisoner Securement Device is required for use on all prisoners being transported in enforcement vehicles equipped with eye bolts in the front and rear passenger areas. (True or False)

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Uniformed personnel who elect not to carry OC spray on their duty belt may carry OC spray _______, provided the OC spray is properly secured within a departmentally issued holster to avoid accidental activation.

Answer 27

within their duty bag

Question 28

Oleoresin capsicum spray shall not be used at a distance of less than __ feet unless an extreme hazard exists to the officer or other persons (e.g., immediate threat of injury). The projector should not be aimed directly at the eyes at a distance of less than __ feet.

Answer 28

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Question 29

_________ shall ensure a minimum
of ___ 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions is deployed to the field
during every shift.

Answer 29

Commanders / one

Question 30

The optimal deployment range for the 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy
munitions is __ to __ feet.

Answer 30

5 / 60

Question 31

Uniformed employees at the rank of _________ shall recertify annually in the use of ECDs.

Answer 31

officer and sergeant

Question 32

The optimum distance for an ECD is: __ feet to __ feet.

Answer 32

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