HPM 70.6 Chapters 7-10 Flashcards
- California Legislature has made the use of speed traps and the Department has established a policy of visible enforcement.
Unlawful (p. 7-3, 1(a)2)
- Speed enforcement policies and tolerances are contained in which HPM?
HPM 100.68, Chapter 3 (p. 7-3, 2)
The most commonly used and accepted method of speed estimation is apprehension of a violator who a patrol vehicle which is maintaining the speed limit.
Overtakes (p. 7-4, 3(2))
- Department policy requires patrol vehicles to be calibrated every or using radar or a fifth wheel.
90 days or 30,000 miles (p. 7-7, 4 (c))
- How many total hours of training must an Officer complete before they are certified to operate a radar device?
54 hours, 24 Classroom + 30 Field Training (p. 7-7, 5, e)
- Departmental firearms should be displayed in the position during high-risk enforcement contacts. The shotgun and tactical rifle have a round chambered and the safety (finger off the trigger).
Low-ready, Will, On (p. 8-1, 2 (b))
- During a high-risk enforcement contact, the supervisor respond to the scene.
Should (to coordinate all involved unite as appropriate to changing situations) (p. 8-3, 3 a (1))
- During a felony stop, departmental firearms should be displayed in the position, at the suspect(s), finger the trigger.
Ready, Pointed, Off (p. 8-6, 4 b)
- Name at least three procedures a supervisor shall ensure are followed when at the scene of a Felony Stop.
Indicate approval of the plan of action or modify it as necessary.
Ensure backup units are apprised of the plan of action and status of the situation.
Direct and coordinate all units as appropriate to changing situations. (p. 8-8, 5 (a,b,c))
- How far should the patrol vehicle be from the suspect vehicle while conducting a felony stop?
30 feet
p. 8-9, Fig. 8-7, Fig. 8-8, Fig. 8-9
- One officer intentionally make a felony stop. It is expected that the officer will the suspect until assistance arrives.
Should not, Follow (p. 8-9, b)
- Although officers can effectively control most felony apprehensions, a minimum of officers (one may be a sergeant) should be used during felony stops.
2, 3 (p. 8-14, d)
- During felony stops, there are times when subjects will not exit the vehicle. Remember, is on your side. rush the vehicle.
Time, Do not (p.8-23, g(1))
- During a felony stop, what should an officer have the suspect do when officers are faced with a suspect vehicle that causes visual problems (vans, campers, trucks with camper shell) when the suspect reaches the back of the suspect vehicle?
The suspect should have been ordered to retain the vehicle keys and they should instruct the suspect to open the doors, or windows that obstruct the view of the interior of the vehicle. (p. 8-24, (2))
- When communicating the description of a vehicle to dispatch or fellow officers, officers should use the acronym “CYMBAL”. What does “CYMBAL” stand for?
Color, Year, Make, Body, and License (p. 8-24, (c) 1)