HPM 70.6 CH. 1-3 Flashcards
The legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force is the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989). (HPM 70.6, p. 1-3)
Objective Reasonableness
It is the policy of the Department that officers may use force which is objectively reasonable to defend themselves or others, affect an arrest or detention, __________, or __________. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-6)
prevent escape, overcome resistance
When safe and feasible under the totality of circumstances, officers ________ utilize de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention tactics, and other alternatives to force. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-7)
are required to
The prospect of a favorable outcome is often enhanced when ________ become involved in the management of an overall response to potentially violent encounters by coordinating resources and officers’ tactical actions. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-7)
supervisors
An officer is justified in using __________ when the subject presents an immediate threat of harm to the officer(s) or others and the use of such force is objectively reasonable under the totality of the circumstances. ___________ includes, but is not limited to, electronic control device, impact weapons, aerosol subject restraint, and kinetic energy munitions. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-7)
intermediate force
[An officer is justified in using deadly force] To apprehend a fleeing person for any ______ that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury, if the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another unless immediately apprehended. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-8)
felony
[An officer is justified in using deadly force] In self-defense while an assault with a deadly weapon (ADW) with a vehicle is actually being committed. Officers _____ not 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. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-8)
shall
Warning shots shall not be fired except under the same conditions which authorize the use of deadly force against a human being and only if the firing of such shots is not likely to endanger innocent persons. True/False (HPM 70.6, p. 1-8)
True
Officers _____ not place their finger on the trigger of any firearm during a tactical situation except under the following circumstances: (1) When actually firing the firearm. (2) When the firearm is pointed at an identified target and the use of deadly force is justified. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-9)
should
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 ___________. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-9)
not authorized
The following discharge of firearms incident _______ be reported: Off-duty accidental discharges of any firearm that may be carried concealed under the authority of California peace officer status. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-11)
shall
[Use of Force] Supervisor Responsibility. Supervisors shall ensure the following: (1) An investigation is conducted and documented. (2) The incident is accurately and thoroughly documented in accordance with HPM __________ and Annex B of this chapter. (HPM 70.6, p. 1-12)
100.86, Risk Management Manual
All uniformed employees at the rank of captain and below are required to complete the Quarterly Review and Training assessment of the following chapters of this manual on a quarterly basis (HPM 70.6, p. 1-12):
(1) Chapter 1.
(2) Chapter 2.
(3) Chapter 26, Aerosol Subject Restraint.
(4) _______________
(5) _______________
(4) Chapter 28, 12-Gauge Shotgun with Kinetic Energy Munitions.
(5) Chapter 29, Electronic Control Device.
An officer may discharge a firearm at an animal under the following conditions: (1) In self-defense or to defend another person from serious bodily harm. (2) When necessary to destroy a critically injured animal, provided such action can be accomplished with safety to persons and property. (3) When necessary to destroy ___________ or____________. (HPM 70.6, p. 2-3)
suspected rabid animals, animals attacking livestock
[Shooting of Injured Animals] A supervisor’s approval to destroy the animal ______ be obtained with consideration of the geographical location and the officer’s experience. (HPM 70.6, p. 2-3)
should
When shooting any animal in the head, the chances of ricochet are reduced when shot from a ___-degree angle at the point of entry. (HPM 70.6, p. 2-3)
90
[Discharge of Firearms at Animals] This chapter (HPM 70.6, Ch.2) shall be reviewed ___________ by all uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below. (HPM 70.6, p. 2-4)
quarterly
In the event an animal is shot in accordance with policy, the officer shall submit a _____________, to their commander. (HPM 70.6, p. 2-5)
CHP 51, Memorandum
Upon observing a violation, the officer should stop the violator’s vehicle ____________. (HPM 70.6, p. 3-3)
as soon as possible
Once the violator’s vehicle stops, the officer should stop their patrol vehicle behind the violator’s vehicle, well off the roadway. The desired minimum distance between vehicles is __ to __ feet. If possible, the officer should offset their vehicle slightly to the ____ of the violator’s vehicle. (HPM 70.6, p. 3-4)
10 to 15, left
It is an extremely dangerous practice to park _______ of a violator. This practice should be avoided unless unusual circumstances warrant such action. (HPM 70.6, p. 3-4)
ahead
Document Writing Position. The officer ______ not:
- Stand between the vehicles or permit the violator to do so.
- Sit in the patrol vehicle to write a document or allow the violator to do so, unless unusual circumstances necessitate such action for reasons of safety. (HPM 70.6, p. 3-7)
shall
At all times, when in contact with the violator, the officer should stand well-balanced on both feet, maintaining a position to observe the _______ and _________, with an approximate distance of ___ to ___ feet from the door, if feasible. (HPM 70.6, p. 3-8)
violator, approaching traffic, one to two
The practice of positioning a moving patrol vehicle adjacent to a moving vehicle occupied by a member(s) of the public and utilizing a flashlight or spotlight to check the driver’s alertness is ___________. (HPM 70.6, p. 3-10)
prohibited
[Two-Officer Unit] Both officers ______ exit the patrol vehicle at the time of the initial stop/contact. (HPM 70.6, p. 3-11)
shall always
