HPM 70.6 Ch. 4-7

Question 1

The first __ seconds are crucial in an officer’s contact with the violator. During this time, the officer may gain or lose support for the Department or place themselves in a life-threatening position. 4-3 2(c)

Answer 1

The first 60 seconds are crucial in an officer’s contact with the violator. During this time, the officer may gain or lose support for the Department or place themselves in a life-threatening position. 4-3 2(c)

Question 2

Immediately after greeting the violator, the officer _____ briefly explain why the enforcement stop was made. Many arguments can be avoided if the officer definitively and firmly, yet politely, tells the violator the reason for the contact rather than ask questions. 4-3 2(c)(1)

Answer 2

Immediately after greeting the violator, the officer shall briefly explain why the enforcement stop was made. Many arguments can be avoided if the officer definitively and firmly, yet politely, tells the violator the reason for the contact rather than ask questions. 4-3 2(c)(1)

Question 3

If a violation ________ an ______ , the officer should advise the violator they will be receiving a citation and the reason. Occasionally, a warning or the explanation from the officer is a more appropriate action. Each enforcement contact must be evaluated on the basis of good, sound professional judgement by the officer. Do not make an enforcement stop for an obvious violation, then cite for something else. 4-4 4(a)

Answer 3

If a violation warrants an arrest , the officer should advise the violator they will be receiving a citation and the reason. Occasionally, a warning or the explanation from the officer is a more appropriate action. Each enforcement contact must be evaluated on the basis of good, sound professional judgement by the officer. Do not make an enforcement stop for an obvious violation, then cite for something else. 4-4 4(a)

Question 4

While on duty, officers _____ have their departmentally-issued ID card in their immediate possession, in accordance with HPM 73.5. 4-6 (g)(1)

Answer 4

While on duty, officers shall have their departmentally-issued ID card in their immediate possession, in accordance with HPM 73.5. 4-6 (g)(1)

Question 5

Officers working in an __________ capacity are exempt from displaying their departmentally-issued ID upon request while engaged in undercover operations or investigative activities. 4-6 (g)(4)

Answer 5

Officers working in an undercover capacity are exempt from displaying their departmentally-issued ID upon request while engaged in undercover operations or investigative activities. 4-6 (g)(4)

Question 6

Officers deployed in _________ __________ are exempt from displaying their departmentally-issued ID upon request while participating in crowd control or engaged in a response to a civil disturbance. 4-6 (g)(5)

Answer 6

Officers deployed in tactical formations are exempt from displaying their departmentally-issued ID upon request while participating in crowd control or engaged in a response to a civil disturbance. 4-6 (g)(5)

Question 7

The officer _____ make any notes on the reverse side of the green copy, per HPM 100.9. The officer can use it in court to refresh their memory of the circumstances of the arrest. Do not trust the circumstances of the offense to _______ alone. 4-7 4(b)

Answer 7

The officer shall make any notes on the reverse side of the green copy, per HPM 100.9. The officer can use it in court to refresh their memory of the circumstances of the arrest. Do not trust the circumstances of the offense to memory alone. 4-7 4(b)

Question 8

California Vehicle Code Section _____ outlines conditions which, when met, exempt the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from obeying certain sections of the CVC known generally as the “Rules of the Road.” 5-4 (b)

Answer 8

California Vehicle Code Section 21055 outlines conditions which, when met, exempt the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from obeying certain sections of the CVC known generally as the “Rules of the Road.” 5-4 (b)

Question 9

A patrol vehicle using a siren should pass traffic on the _____ even though it is necessary to drive across a center line of a roadway. A motorist will often swerve to the right at the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle. Therefore, an officer should cautiously pass on the _____ only when no other course is open and then only when the red light and siren have been deactivated. 5-6 3(b)(1)(c)

Answer 9

A patrol vehicle using a siren should pass traffic on the left even though it is necessary to drive across a center line of a roadway. A motorist will often swerve to the right at the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle. Therefore, an officer should cautiously pass on the right only when no other course is open and then only when the red light and siren have been deactivated. 5-6 3(b)(1)(c)

Question 10

Unless a greater hazard would result, a pursuit should not be undertaken if the subject(s) can be _________ to the point where later apprehension can be accomplished. A pursuit should not be initiated if the dangers of pursuing or continuing the pursuit are too great. 5-8 (4)(a)(4)

Answer 10

Unless a greater hazard would result, a pursuit should not be undertaken if the subject(s) can be identified to the point where later apprehension can be accomplished. A pursuit should not be initiated if the dangers of pursuing or continuing the pursuit are too great. 5-8 (4)(a)(4)

Question 11

The method used to apprehend a fleeing vehicle should offer the greatest probability of success with the least likelihood of injury to the general public, the officer, and the occupants of the fleeing vehicle. When attempting _____ _________ , officers should be reminded that officer safety should not be compromised. 5-18 (d)

Answer 11

The method used to apprehend a fleeing vehicle should offer the greatest probability of success with the least likelihood of injury to the general public, the officer, and the occupants of the fleeing vehicle. When attempting legal intervention, officers should be reminded that officer safety should not be compromised. 5-18 (d)

Question 12

_________ is when officers deliberately direct a vehicle into a given path or location by using stationary objects placed in the current path of the pursued vehicle. 5-19 (1)

Answer 12

Channelization is when officers deliberately direct a vehicle into a given path or location by using stationary objects placed in the current path of the pursued vehicle. 5-19 (1)

Question 13

_______ is when officers elect to use a deliberate crash between a patrol vehicle and the pursued vehicle to terminate a pursuit. 5-19 (3)

Answer 13

Ramming is when officers elect to use a deliberate crash between a patrol vehicle and the pursued vehicle to terminate a pursuit. 5-19 (3)

Question 14

Officers _____ not ram motorcycles or similar vehicles except:
1. When necessary, in defense of the officer’s life or life of another
2. During the subject’s actual commission of an assault with a deadly weapon with a vehicle
3. When necessary to prevent the escape of a person whom the officer reasonably believes has committed a felony through the use or threatened use of deadly force
4. When 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 5-19 (3)(a)

Answer 14

Officers shall not ram motorcycles or similar vehicles except:
1. When necessary, in defense of the officer’s life or life of another
2. During the subject’s actual commission of an assault with a deadly weapon with a vehicle
3. When necessary to prevent the escape of a person whom the officer reasonably believes has committed a felony through the use or threatened use of deadly force
4. When 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 5-19 (3)(a)

Question 15

Ramming _____ not occur when either the pursued vehicle or the pursuing vehicle is traveling in excess of 35 mph. 5-20 (2)

Answer 15

Ramming should not occur when either the pursued vehicle or the pursuing vehicle is traveling in excess of 35 mph. 5-20 (2)

Question 16

The use of boxing-in as a technique for terminating pursuits is ________. Under ordinary circumstances, the potential hazard outweighs the chance for successful stop of a violator and, therefore, should only be used at slow speeds or where the obvious risks can be eliminated or appreciably reduced. 5-22 (5)

Answer 16

The use of boxing-in as a technique for terminating pursuits is discouraged. Under ordinary circumstances, the potential hazard outweighs the chance for successful stop of a violator and, therefore, should only be used at slow speeds or where the obvious risks can be eliminated or appreciably reduced. 5-22 (5)

Question 17

Upon termination of the pursuit, the suspect(s) shall be taken into custody in accordance with law and departmental policy. This shall be done utilizing only the amount of _____ _______ to affect an arrest without compromising officer safety and/or public safety. 5-22 (6)(b)

Answer 17

Upon termination of the pursuit, the suspect(s) shall be taken into custody in accordance with law and departmental policy. This shall be done utilizing only the amount of force necessary to affect an arrest without compromising officer safety and/or public safety. 5-22 (6)(b)

Question 18

A supervisor shall evaluate all pursuits and complete a CHP ___ Pursuit Report, when the incident meets the definition of a pursuit. All pursuit reports shall be documented using the automated Pursuit Reporting System (PRS). The entry into PRS shall be completed within __ calendar days of the pursuit. 5-23 (4)

Answer 18

A supervisor shall evaluate all pursuits and complete a CHP 187 Pursuit Report, when the incident meets the definition of a pursuit. All pursuit reports shall be documented using the automated Pursuit Reporting System (PRS). The entry into PRS shall be completed within ten calendar days of the pursuit. 5-23 (4)

Question 19

The contents of HPM 70.6 Chapter 5, and the local pursuit training guide, shall be reviewed by all uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below on a ______ basis. 5-24 (4)

Answer 19

The contents of HPM 70.6 Chapter 5, and the local pursuit training guide, shall be reviewed by all uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below on a quarterly basis. 5-24 (4)

Question 20

CHP ___ , Pursuit Policy Training Attestation, shall be completed annually by all uniformed employees per CVC Section 17004.7 5-25 (5)

Answer 20

CHP 228, Pursuit Policy Training Attestation, shall be completed annually by all uniformed employees per CVC Section 17004.7 5-25 (5)

Question 21

The pacing of speeding vehicles is ___ ______ as a matter of law; however, most courts prefer it. If a violator’s speed is accurately verified, the possibility of an argument is minimized. 7-4 (b)

Answer 21

The pacing of speeding vehicles is not required as a matter of law; however, most courts prefer it. If a violator’s speed is accurately verified, the possibility of an argument is minimized. 7-4 (b)

Question 22

Department policy requires patrol vehicle speedometers be calibrated every __ days or __,000 miles using radar or a fifth wheel. 7-7 (c)

Answer 22

Department policy requires patrol vehicle speedometers be calibrated every 90 days or 30,000 miles using radar or a fifth wheel. 7-7 (c)

Question 23

Radar devices are required to be calibrated and tested at the ________ and ______ of each shift by certified radar officers. Certification and calibration logs are required to be maintained and also be made available for the officer to present as evidence in court. 7-7 (e)

Answer 23

Radar devices are required to be calibrated and tested at the beginning and ending of each shift by certified radar officers. Certification and calibration logs are required to be maintained and also be made available for the officer to present as evidence in court. 7-7 (e)

Question 24

Parking on freeway ramps for the purpose of observing motorist behavior is normally _______. Parking on freeway ramps is restricted to providing services, investigating traffic collisions, deploying radar/lidar, or taking enforcement action against a violator. 7-7 (e)(1)

Answer 24

Parking on freeway ramps for the purpose of observing motorist behavior is normally prohibited. Parking on freeway ramps is restricted to providing services, investigating traffic collisions, deploying radar/lidar, or taking enforcement action against a violator. 7-7 (e)(1)