HPM 70.6 Officer Safety Manual Flashcards
The legal standard used to determine the
lawfulness of a use of force is the ______to the United States (U.S.) Constitution and _________
Fourth Amendment
Graham v. Connor
What are the 3 Gram factors?
(1) Severity of the crime at issue.
(2) Whether the subject poses an immediate threat to the safety of the officer(s) or others.
(3) Whether the subject is actively resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight.
Nondeadly Force. An officer is justified in using nondeadly force to gain compliance or control of a subject when it is objectively reasonable under the
totality of the circumstances. Nondeadly force includes, but is not limited to______?
control holds and personal weapons. (Departmentally approved handcuffing techniques on a compliant subject does not constitute a use of force.)
Intermediate Force. An officer is justified in using intermediate force 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.
Intermediate force includes, but is not limited to_____?
electronic control device, impact
weapons, aerosol subject restraint, and kinetic energy munitions.
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 necessary 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 ___may/ should/ shall use other available resources and techniques.
shall
While it is relevant, flight alone is not the only factor to be taken into consideration. In addition to flight, officers shall consider_____?
1 The severity of the crime.
2 Whether the subject poses an immediate threat to officers or others.
3 The officer-to-subject factors and environmental factors (lighting, footing, weather, etc.).
The two scenarios where deadly force is authorized?
(1) Self-Defense and/or Defense of Others.
(2) Apprehension.
What level of force is authorized,
(a)To defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person.
(b) In self-defense while an assault with a deadly weapon (ADW) with a vehicle is actually being committed.
Deadly (self-defense and/or defense of others)
Where feasible, a peace officer_____ may/ should/ shall, 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.
Shall
When a subject requests or is provided medical attention, the arrest
reports shall include, if applicable, the following additional information:
1 Nature of illness or injury.
2 Name of attending doctor and their recommendations.
3 A copy of the subject’s discharge paperwork from the medical
facility.
4 A notation the detention facility was advised of the subject’s
alleged or apparent injury.
5 Whether jail personnel were requested to arrange for medical
care.
6 When pertinent, include time elements, symptoms, requests for
aid by the subject(s), and details of the transportation and treatment.
Officers who are involved in a use of force incident, but are not the
arresting officer, shall complete a ____ to the arresting officer’s report
supplemental report
Reporting Policy, Supervisor Responsibility of –Discharge of Firearms
(1)An investigation is conducted and documented.
(2) The incident is accurately and thoroughly documented in accordance with HPM 100.86, Risk Management Manual, and Annex B of chapter 1.
Supervisor responsibility for Use of Force
(1) A supervisor or manager shall respond to the scene of an incident of
excessive use of force as soon as practical when notified.
(2) Accurate reporting shall be thoroughly documented in accordance with
HPM 100.86.
(3) An investigation is conducted and documented.
(4) These guidelines are followed whether such incidents involve the CHP, an
allied agency, or both.
(5) Investigation of incidents involving allied agencies shall be coordinated at
the appropriate Division level.
All uniformed employees are required to review chapters ___ of 70.6 ___?
(1) Chapter 1, Use of Force.(2) Chapter 2, Discharge of Firearms.(3) Chapter 26, Aerosol Subject Restraint.(4) Chapter 28, 12-Gauge Shotgun with Kinetic Energy Munitions.(5) Chapter 29, Electronic Control Device.
Quarterly
A supervisor’s approval to destroy the animal ____ may/ should/ shall be obtained with consideration of the geographical location and the officer’s experience.
Should
CVC 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:
(1) In response to an emergency call.
(2) While engaged in rescue operations.
(3) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.
(4) In response to, but not returning from, a fire alarm.
Supervisory Responsibilities in a pursuit-
Upon being notified of the pursuit, the
supervisor shall immediately notify the communications center they are joining or monitoring the pursuit and accepting supervisory responsibility.
The supervisor is accountable for the following:
1 Once the supervisor becomes aware of the pursuit, they shall
take an active role in the pursuit and conduct an ongoing evaluation of the incident.
a The supervisor must also balance the known or reasonably
suspected offense, and the apparent need for immediate capture
against the risks to peace officers, innocent motorists, and others
to protect the public.
2 Discontinuing the pursuit, when necessary, in accordance with
the policy contained in this chapter.
3 Ensuring the pursuit is conducted in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter, including:
a No more than the necessary number of units are involved.
b Request for aircraft has been made.
c The appropriate radio channel is being utilized.
d Affected allied agencies have been notified.
4 Proceeding to the termination point, if at all practicable, to provide
guidance and supervision, and to gather information for the pursuit
report.
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?
ten calendar
True or False:
The Area commander may direct the use of selected freeway on-ramps to observe and deploy radar/lidar by uniformed employees.
True
During a hostage situation, a Supervisor ______may/ should/ shall be notified and _____ may/ should/ shall respond to the scene
The incident ______ may/ should/ shall be turned over to an allied agency by CHP supervisor
Ranking CHP member _____ may/ should/ shall maintain direct supervision over all CHP personnel present.
Shall
Should
Should
Should
It is the responsibility of every uniformed employee to maintain proficiency in regards to enforcement tactics, officer safety techniques, physical methods of arrest techniques, and proper use of safety equipment. In addition, Sgt and below shall attend the _______ four-hour arrest and control training, as part of the POST Perishable Skills Program.
annual
True or False:
Captains and/or lieutenants should periodically monitor OST, Arrest and Control training, and CHP 199 certifications to not only demonstrate their commitment, but to assist in factually assessing the quality of Area OST
True
