HPM 70.6 Officer Safety Manual Flashcards

1
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uniformed personnel must be guided by two key principles in the understanding and application of the use of force policy. The two principles are:

A
  1. Sound professional Judgement

2. The use of only that force for the situation as provided by law and in conformance with Departmental policy.

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immediate reassign an office who is responsible for the shooting death of any person from field enforcement to office duty. The reassignment should remain effective until the results of a coroner’s inquest, district attorney’s, and departmental investigations are obtained, or until the _________directs otherwise.

a. Area Commander
b. Division Commander
c. Appropriate AC
d. Commissioner

A

b. Division Commander

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In the event the involved officer’s soft body armor is penetrated by a a bullet, a report shall be forwarded to the Business Services Section within ______ working days concerning the ballistic protection afforded by the soft body armor.

a. 5 working days
b. 10 working days
c. 15 working days
d. 30 working days

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b. 10 working days

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CALIFORNIA CVC SECTION 21055: (5-4)
This section outlines conditions which, when met, exempt the driver of an AEV from obeying certain sections of the CVC known generally as the “Rules of the Road”. 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:
RE-RO-PV-RFA

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a. In RESPONSE to an EMERGENCY call.
b. While Engaged in RESCUE OPERATIONS
c. In the immediate PURSUIT of an actual or supected VIOLATOR of the law.
d. In RESPONSE to, but not returning from a FIRE ALARM

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California Vehicle Code Section 14602.1. This section requires every state, county, and city law enforcement agency to record and report all vehicle pursuit data to the CHP. This data shall be submitted to the CHP within _____ days of the pursuit.

a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days

A

a. 30 days

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Legal Intervention/ Forcible Stops. A general term meaning the termination of a pursuit through the use of physical force or presence. This includes the following:
C-R-R-S-B-F

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a. Channelization
b. Roadblocks
c. Ramming
d. Spike- Strip
e. Boxing in
f. Firearms

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7
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Uniformed employees who fail to meet the OST required level of certification after a maximum of _____ days of refresher training shall be placed on interim reporting pursuant to the procedures contained in HPM 10.10, performance Appraisal Manual.

a. 15
b. 30
c. 45
d. 50

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b. 30

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8
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The types of Departmental Approved Misdemeanor holds are:

BW-TL

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a. Bent Wrist

b. Twist Lock

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9
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Three principles of handcuffing are:

B-A-C

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Balance
Awareness
Control

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OC- DISTANCE: (26-2)
OC SHALL not be used at a distance less than \_\_\_ feet unless an extreme hazard exists othef officer or other innocent person .  The projector should not be aimed directly at the eyes at a distance of less than\_\_\_\_ feet.
a. 3 feet
b. 5 feet.
c. 7 feet.
d. 9 feet
A

a. 3 feet

b. 5 feet.

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(27-4)
The WMD PPE inspection ensures the integrity of the WMD PPE ensembles.  Ensembles should be inspected upon issuance, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and prior to donning if possible.
a. Quarterly
b. Annually.
c. Every two years
d. As recommended by the manufacturer.
A

a. Quarterly

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LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN: (28-1)
The only less- lethal shotgun approved for use and furnished by the Department is the Remington, model 870, pump- action shotgun. The ________, ______, and _______ SHALL be a distinctive color of ______, making the shotgun readily recognizable as a less-lethal firearm.

A

Fore-end / Stock / Sling / Orange

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LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN: (28-3)

The optimal deployment range for the less lethal shotgun is:

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5 to 60 feet

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Areas SHALL report ______ deployments of less lethal shotguns to their respective divisions by the _______ day of the following month. Divisions SHALL report a total of all deployments on a _________ basis to the Office of the Academy, Enforcement Tactics Unit, by the ______ day of the month following the end of the previous quarter.

A

Areas: monthly / 10th of the month
Divisions: Quarterly / 15th

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15
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ECD OPERATION: (29-7)

Optimum distance for the use of an ECD is ________ feet, with a maximum of ______ feet.

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optimum: 7-15 feet
maximum: 25 feet

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ECD: (29-8)
An ECD SHOULD NOT be used under the following conditions:
H-
NCVM-
VM
P-E-F-80-YC
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a. On handcuffed persons - unless pose an immediate threat of injury to employee, or others
b. Subject who is simply non compliant or in control of a vehicle in motion
c. Against a person in control of a vehicle if uniformed employee has reason to believe it may be put into motion.
d: against any of the following:
1. Apparent pregnant women
2. Elderly
3. Frail
4. Weigh less than 80 pounds
5. young Children

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17
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Regardless of actual use, all ECD’s utilized for on-duty carry SHALL be downloaded each ______ and an audit SHALL be conducted at the Area/ Division level to reconcile recorded activations with ECD deployment reports. Records SHALL be ratined for the life of the ECD plus ____ Years. Electronic records will suffice (Cloud)

A

Month / 10 Years

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18
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The legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force is the ____ amendment

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Fourth

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19
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USE OF FORCE GENERAL: (1-4)
It is the policy of the Department that personnel may use only that force which is "\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_" to defend\_\_\_\_\_; 
defend \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_; 
effect an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_; 
prevent \_\_\_\_\_; 
or overcome \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
A

“Objectively Reasonable “

defend themselves; defend others; effect an arrest or detention; prevent escape; or resistance

20
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USE OF FORCE: (1-5)

There are ____ different use of force options.

A

seven (7)

21
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Commander Responsibilities: As part of the initial call out of personnel that occurssubsequent to an on-duty officer involved shooting, commanders SHALL notify:

a. The office of the Commissioner
b. ENTAC
c. Office of the AC Staff
d. Office of the AC FIeld

A

a. The office of the Commissioner

22
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Vehicle Code section_______ grants the operation of an 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 specific situations.

A

21055CVC

23
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California Vehicle Code Section 14602.1. This section requires every state, county, and city law enforcement agency to record and report all vehicle pursuit data to the CHP. This data SHALL be submitted within ____ days of the pursuit.

A

30 days

24
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All uniformed employees SHALL undergo __ hours of Academy certified ECD training.

A

8 hours

25
Q

What is the optimum distance of an ECD

A

Optimal 7-15 feet

26
Q

What is the optimal deployment range for the less lethal Shotgun?

A

Optimal 5-60 feet

27
Q

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) when used will normally last ____ minutes.

A

15-45 minutes

28
Q

OC canisters must be replaced every ___ years

A

4 years

29
Q

SEVEN (7) USE OF FORCE OPTIONS: (1-6)

  1. C-H
  2. P-W
  3. OC
  4. ECD
  5. B
  6. LLS
  7. DF
A
  1. CONTROL HOLDS
  2. PERSONAL WEAPONS
  3. OC SPRAY
  4. ECD
  5. BATON
  6. LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN
  7. DEADLY FORCE
30
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POLICY ON USE OF FIREARMS: (2-7)

1. Firearms used by an officer in the course of their employment are considered (offensive/ defensive) weapons.

A

Defensive

31
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POLICY ON SHOOTING OF INJURED ANIMALS: (2-8)
Should be undertaken only as a LAST resort. The following steps SHALL be taken:
1.
2.
3.

A
  1. Supervisor approval to destroy animal
  2. If possible, Owners permission
  3. Bystander protected by removal behind officer
32
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REPORTING THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM INCIDENT: (2-10)
EXCEPTIONS TO REPORTING:
1. 
2.
3.
4.
A
  1. TRAINING, QUALIFICATION, SHOOTING COMPETITION
  2. HUNTING:
  3. SHOOTING OF ANIMALS - OFFICER SHALL SUBMIT MEMO
  4. UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
33
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RADAR: (7-17)
Officers must complete ___ hours of Office of the Academy specialized training and ___ hours of field training before they are certified to operate the equipment for enforcement purposes.

A
24 hours class
30 hours field
34
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RADAR: (7-7)
Parking on freeway ramps for the purpose of obsrving motorist behavior is normally prohibited.  Parking on freeway ramps is restricted to :
1.  
2.
3.
4.
A
  1. Providing services
  2. Investigating trafic collisions
  3. Deploying LIDAR/RADAR
  4. Taking Enforcement actions on violator
35
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(8-9) FELONY STOP POSITON

The optimum distance in a felony stop is ____ feet from he violator vehicle.

A

30 feet

36
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ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES: (13-8)
During peak traffic period, enforcement actions should be primarily directed against hazardous accidents and congestion causing violations.  Special Emphasis should be placed on:
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5.
A
  1. Slow moving vehicles
  2. Unsafe lane change
  3. Speed
  4. DUI
  5. Following too close
37
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RESPONDING TO ACCIDENTS: (14-1)
All accidents on a freeway should be responded to immediately. NO red light, siren, or rear flashing amber lights should NORMALLY be used on the freeway when responding to an accident scene.
T/F

A

True

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HANDCUFFING: (21-2)
EXCEPTIONS TO REAR HANDCUFFING:
1.
2.
3
A
  1. SICK, INJURED OR DISABLED.
  2. ELDERLY
  3. VISIBLY PREGNANT
39
Q

TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS: (24-3)

ONE OFFICER- ONE PRISONER

A

RIGHT FRONT

40
Q

TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS: (24-3)
ONE OFFICER- TWO PRISONERS
- NO MORE THAN TWO!

A

RIGHT FRONT

RIGHT REAR

41
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TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS: (24-3)

TWO OFFICERS- ONE PRISONER

A

RIGHT FRONT- SUPECT

RIGHT REAR- OFFICER

42
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TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS: (24-3)

TWO OFFICERS- TWO PRISONER

A
RIGHT REAR- SUSPECT
MIDDLE REAR - SUSPECT
LEFT REAR - OFFICER
OR -
RIGHT FRONT- SUSPECT
RIGHT REAR - SUPECT
LEFT REAR - OFFICER
43
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SIDE HANDLED BATON/PR-24: (25-1)
POLICY: During the course of enforcement duties, ALL officers and Sergeants, (SHALL/SHOULD) carry the side handled baton, approved Monadnock PR-24 collapsible baton or armament system and Procedures (ASP) baton,

A

SHALL

44
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AEROSOL SUBJECT RESTRAINT (ASR/OC): (26-1)
During the course of uniformed enforcement duties, ALL employees at the rank of ____ and below SHALL carry the department issued OC.

A

CAPTAIN

45
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POLICY: (29-3)

Uniformed employees a the rank of ____ and ____ SHALL recertify ______ in the use of the ECD.

A

Officer and Sergeant

annually