HPM 70.6 - Officer's Safety Manual Flashcards
While in the performance of their duties as peace officers, uniformed employees of the CHP (should/shall) employ only the force option that is reasonable for the situation with which they are confronted
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SHALL
Officer Demeanor is considered:
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Bearing, appearance, physical condition, verbal, and non verbal communication and over all command presence
T/F: officer’s demeanor is considered a use of force option?
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FALSE: demeanor is NOT considered a force option
How many force options are there:
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Seven
Deadly force, control holds, CEW, baton, OC, personal weapons Less lethal shot gun
Force utilized to take physical control of a person by use of techniques designed to prevent or restrict movement or resistance. Is an example of _____
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Control Holds
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray directed into the face of a person to cause temporary incapacitation, allowing the officer to gain physical advantage or control, would be considered which type of force?
Less Lethal
Examples: passive resister becomes aggressive
Subject threatens to attack an officer
What are the six less than lethal force options
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Control holds OC spray Less Lethal shotgun baton Conductive Energy Weapon Personal weapons
Deadly Force is defined as…….
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When an officer utilizes a firearm or another potentially deadly weapon for self-defense; the defense of others; or
to apprehend or prevent the escape of a suspect, who the officer reasonably believes has committed a forcible and atrocious violent felony.
Uniformed employees must be guided by two key principles in the understanding and application of the Use of Force Policy:
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Sound force reasonable for the situation as provided by
law and in conformance with departmental policy.
The use of only that force reasonable for the situation as provided by law and in conformance with departmental policy.
Use of Force shall be documented on which form?
CHP 268, Potential Civil Litigation Report Claim
When officers are involved in or witness an incident in
which they believe excess force may have been used by
any peace officer, they (should/shall) immediately report
the incident to a CHP supervisor and submit a report
thoroughly documenting the events.
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SHALL
Supervisors and managers are responsible for ensuring that:
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(1) Proper, thorough, and accurate reporting procedures
are followed.
(2) An investigation is conducted and documented.
(3) These guidelines are followed whether such incidents involve an allied agency, CHP personnel, or both.
(4) Investigations of incidents involving allied
agencies shall be coordinated at the appropriate Division level.
The contents of this chapter (should/shall) be reviewed by
all uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below
on a quarterly basis.
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SHALL
Uniformed employees should not place their finger on the trigger of any firearm during a tactical situation except under
the following circumstances.
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(a) When actually firing the firearm.
(b) When the firearm is pointed at an identified target and the use of deadly force is justified.
An officer (should/shall/may) discharge a firearm at an animal under the following conditions:
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MAY
(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 suspected rabid animals or animals attacking
livestock.
Upon learning of an officer-involved shooting incident, the supervisor shall immediately:
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Notify immediate commander,
allied agency to do criminal investigation, respond/assume IC,
coordinate resources with investigating agency,
request CIIT,
ensure first responder duties complete,
Provide for the safety of employees, victims, suspects, and witnesses,
Confirm that all weapons have been secured,
establish scene perimeter,
do not allow allied to interview involved CHP until CIIT consulted,
should utilize the Departmental Employee-Involved Shooting Incident
On-Scene Guidelines
T/F: A shooting incident involving a non-uniformed employee shall include the same reports as an officer-involved shooting with the exception of a Policy/Procedure Evaluation Report.
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TRUE
For officer safety reasons, when discussing an officer
involved shooting incident with the media, information regarding whether or not the officer was wearing soft body armor (should/shall/may) not be provided.
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SHALL
Distance between vehicles on a traffic stop?
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10 feet and if possible positioned slightly to the left of the suspect vehicle.
T/F: Officer should not sit in the patrol vehicle while on a
traffic top unless unusual circumstances necessitate such action for reasons of safety?
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FALSE
Officers SHALL NOT sit in the patrol vehicle while on a stop.
T/F: The CHP meets and/or exceeds the regulations for
pursuit training set forth by the California Penal Code and CVC.
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TRUE
Vehicle Code Section 21055 grants the operators of AEV exemptions to the rules of the road when the vehicle displays a red light visible to the front and the siren is operated as reasonably necessary in conjunction with one or more of the following conditions:
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In response to an emergency call.
While engaged in rescue operations.
In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected
violator of the law.
In response to, but not returning from, a fire alarm.
f e r p
Pursuits can occur at a wide range of speeds and in
most cases speeds will vary over the course of a single
pursuit. ______and ______shall, at all times, utilize
sound professional judgment when
balancing the factors associated with vehicular pursuits.
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Officers and Supervisors
Upon being notified of the pursuit, the supervisor
(should/shall) immediately notify the communications
center they are joining or monitoring the pursuit and
accepting supervisory responsibility.
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SHALL
The supervisor is accountable for ensuring the pursuit is conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, including:
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No more than the necessary number of units are involved.
Request for aircraft has been made.
The appropriate radio channel is being utilized.
Affected allied agencies have been notified.
When a pursuit extends into another CHP Area or allied agency’s jurisdiction, the responsible supervisor, or the
primary unit if a supervisor is not available, shall determine if the other Area or allied agency should assume the pursuit. The following should be considered:
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The distance and speed involved.
The pursuing officer’s possible unfamiliarity with the
new Area.
The willingness and capability of the other CHP Area
or allied agency to take over the pursuit.
Communication limitations at longer distances.
T/F: If the pursuit is assumed by another CHP Area or allied agency, the initiating officer and the participating supervisor shall proceed, at legal speeds, to the
termination point, if within a reasonable
distance, to provide guidance and information required
for the arrest.
FALSE: should proceed
Throughout a pursuit, those involved shall exercise ____ ___ _____and _____the risks of pursuit (to both the public
and the officers) against the known or reasonably suspected offense and the apparent need for apprehension. The
decision to ______ or ______ the pursuit shall remain
open to reassessment.
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sound professional judgment, balance
continue discontinue
___________and _______ ______ _____are the keys to the successful conclusion of a pursuit and apprehension of the suspect(s).
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Self-discipline, sound professional judgment
The supervisor (should/shall) ensure the vehicle is placed
out-of-service if the vehicle experienced any level of reduced brake efficiency or damage during the high-performance
driving.
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SHALL
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 ___ ______days of the pursuit.
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ten calendar days
The major difference between a “high risk stop”
and a “felony stop” is
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that officers display their firearms in a “low-ready” position on “high risk.”
When using the CEW, The officer shall avoid intentionally targeting the
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head, face, neck, throat,
groin, and spine.
For safety of the officer, not more than ___ prisoners
should be transported by one officer?
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TWO
At the officer’s discretion, what person(s) nay be exempted
from handcuffing?
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Sick Injured Disabled Elderly Visibly pregnant
Who is responsible for providing Area instructors with
all information pertaining to changes in Departmental tactics and policies?
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The division PMA/OST coordinator
What are the vital points of a suspects body that should be targeted when using personal weapons?
Eyes Throat Groin Neck Back
The Field commander at the civil disturbance scene will be responsible for issuing the supplies. Lieutenants and above, and _____________ acting as squad leaders, when authorized by the field commander, may draw quantities of chemical agents and masks from division?
Sergeants
The distance for a motorcycle during a felony stop
is___ feet?
50-75 feet
Officers ____(should/shall) not use OC at a distance
of less than ___ feet unless and extreme hazard exists,
and ___ (should/shall) not aim directly into the subject’s
eyes at a distance less than ____feet?
Shall/ 3 feet and should/ 5 feet
