HPM 70.6 Officicer Safety - Quiz 1

Question 1

It is the policy of the Department to offer assistance to disabled motorists as _____________ and ____________

Answer 1

expeditiously as possible and in a courteous, professional manner.

Question 2

Motorcycle officers, when on a stop and working in pairs, should park their motorcycles in _____ rather than side by side.

Answer 2

line

Question 3

During peak traffic periods, enforcement actions should be primarily directed
against hazardous accident and congestion-causing violations. Special emphasis should be
placed on:

Answer 3

(a) Slow-moving vehicles impeding traffic.
(b) Unsafe lane changes.
(c) Speed.
(d) Driving under the influence.
(e) Following too close.

Question 4

Sergeants ______ normally respond to all major accidents or incidents whenever possible to advise and coordinate operations.

Answer 4

will

Question 5

Deadly force is defined as

Answer 5

that force which creates a substantial

risk of causing death or serious bodily injury.

Question 6

Uniformed employees must be guided by two key principles in the understanding and application of the use of force policy. What are the two?

Answer 6

(1) Sound professional judgment.
(2) The use of only that force reasonable for the situation as provided by
law and in conformance with departmental policy.

Question 7

What force option is the Carotid considered?

Answer 7

deadly force

Question 8

The use of force policy shall be reviewed ________ by all uniform employees at the rank of Sgt. and below.

Answer 8

quarterly

Question 9

The desired minimum distance between the violator and patrol vehicle on a traffic stop should be___

Answer 9

10 feet

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

60

Question 11

The officer should make their decision relating to the action they will take on the basis of the ________ surrounding the violation.

Answer 11

facts and circumstances

Question 12

If an officer realizes they have made an error, they _______admit the mistake and do not issue a citation. The officer should conclude the contact as gracefully as possible,

Answer 12

should

Question 13

A CHP 215 _______ normally charge only a single major hazardous
violation observed during the continuing movement immediately prior to the
enforcement action.

Answer 13

should

Question 14

Employees shall or should wear seat belts at all times when operating a departmental vehicle or as a passenger in a departmental vehicle.

Answer 14

shall

Question 15

A pursuit should or shall not be initiated or engaged in while providing
transportation for any person, other than sworn peace officers.

Answer 15

should

Question 16

True or False

An officer may use an arrestee’s shirt In the absence of a spit sock of a spitting prisoner.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

A supply of ___ spit socks should be stored at each Area

Answer 17

20

Question 18

True or False

During the course of enforcement duties, all officers and sergeants shall carry mace.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

True or False

The carrying of a baton during rest or lunch breaks is mandatory.

Answer 19

False - encouraged

Question 20

What are the two approved control holds for a misdemeanor

Answer 20

bent wrist

twist lock

Question 21

Areas shall notify Division _______ of their scheduled Area OST days.

Answer 21

quarterly

Question 22

Uniformed employees unable to demonstrate an acceptable level of skill
shall be provided refresher training for a period of time not to exceed ___ days
after annual certification is due.

Answer 22

30

Question 23

When placing roadblock, appropriate warning devices should be placed in the center of the roadway not less than _____feet from the unit facing traffic to be stopped

Answer 23

300

Question 24

OC spray should be replaced during the _____ year during annual inspection

Answer 24

fourth

Question 25

WMD bags are inspected ________

Answer 25

quarterly

Question 26

optimal range of the less lethal shotgun is ____to ____feet

Answer 26

5/60

Question 27

A supervisor ______ respond. Pictures of the probe sites, drive stun
sites, and any other injuries _____ be taken.

Answer 27

should/shall

Question 28

Records

shall be retained for the life of the ECD plus ____ years.

Answer 28

ten

Question 29

Departmental firearms should be displayed in the low-ready position during high-risk enforcement contacts (Figs. 8-1 through 8-3.) The shotgun and tactical rifle will have a round chambered and the safety on (finger off the trigger).

Answer 29

True

Question 30

During a high risk stop, the supervisor or Officer In Charge (OIC) should or shall respond to the scene and coordinate all involved units as appropriate to changing situations.

Answer 30

should

Question 31

The “high risk” firearms display is authorized only as a _________

Answer 31

defensive measure.

Question 32

The left “V” position is the preferred location for the _____ backup unit if traffic and terrain permit

Answer 32

first

Question 33

The right “V” is the preferred location for the _____ backup unit

Answer 33

second

Question 34

A minimum of ______ officers (one may be a sergeant) should be used during felony stops.

Answer 34

three

Question 35

In a hostage incident, the primary concern is the protection of all life involved in these events. These are the following:

Answer 35

hostage, innocent person, police personnel, hostage taker

Question 36

deadly force _____be used only as a last resort and when the hostage’s safety is not further jeopardized

Answer 36

should

Question 37

Department policy
requires patrol vehicle speedometers be calibrated every ___ days or
________miles using radar or a fifth wheel.

Answer 37

90/30,000

Question 38

To assist with testimony in court, all uniformed
departmental personnel shall or should record information concerning speed enforcement traffic stops on the back of the officer’s copy of the citation,

Answer 38

shall