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HPM 70.8 Flashcards

1
Q

By what date is the memo identifying employees who missed quarterly shoots and the reason why due to Division? 
a) January 15
b) February 15
c) March 15
d) April 15

A

b) February 15

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What is the minimum amount of pistol, shotgun, and rifle ammunition an officer is required to shoot quarterly? 

A

100 rounds, 18 rounds, 40 rounds 

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3
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How many times is an officer required to complete TOQC annually? 
a) Quarterly
b) Once
c) Monthly

A

a) Quarterly

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One shoot annually _____ be conducted during the hours of darkness.
should/shall/may

A

should

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5
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One shoot annually _____ incorporate tactical movement. 
should/shall/may

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shall

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6
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What SHALL be done with an employee who is unable to meet the minimum qualification requirements for TOQC? 
a) Terminated
b) Interim Reporting
c) MOD

A

b) Interim Reporting

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Is night shift exempt from required shoots?
yes or no

A

no

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Any uniformed employee who fails to qualify with the primary duty weapon shall do what prior to resuming their official duties? 

A

Demonstrate proficiency.

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Are range officers required to complete score sheets during TOQC shoots? 

A

Yes, a CHP243P, CHP243R and a CHP243S

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What records of firearms training are required to be available for inspection by the Division Chief at all times? 

A

1) All shooting dates for the current year 

     2) Type of shoot, entered on the CHP416 

     3) Amount of ammunition used by each employee at each shoot 

     4) A score of pass or fail for the TOQC entered into ETRS for each uniformed employee 

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11
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After a range session, when are the CHP269 and the CHP416 required to be presented to a supervisor?  

A

By the day following the shoot. 

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12
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Each field Division having employees who have been issued the supplemental firearm is authorized to maintain _____ loaner supplemental firearms.
A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

A

B. 2

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13
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Holsters for secondary firearms _______ preclude accidental cocking, discharge, or loss of physical control, and shall be approved by the Area range officer prior to use.

A. Should

B. Shall

C. May

D. None of the above.

A

B. Shall

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14
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The maintenance, repair, or replacement of a secondary firearm, if damaged or destroyed, is the responsibility of the _____________ and at the employee’s own expense.

A. Department

B. Office

C. Employee

D. Weapons Control Unit

A

C. Employee

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15
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Changing of an employee’s designated secondary firearm(s) may occur ___________ .

A. Any time

B. Once a year

C. Quarterly

D. Once

A

A. Any time

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16
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Special-purpose firearms may only be carried with the prior written approval of the appropriate ________________.

A. Assistant Commissioner

B. Commander

C. Division Chief

D. Commissioner

A

C. Division Chief

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17
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An employee may carry a secondary firearm on duty and in civilian attire while __________________.

A. Attending court.

B. On travel status.

C. Traveling to and from court.

D. All of the above.

A

D. All of the above

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18
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Division and Area commanders ____________ provide any employee written authorization pursuant to California Penal Code (PC) Section 30630(b) in order to facilitate the purchase of an “assault weapon” as defined in PC Sections 30510 and 30515.

A. Shall

B. Shall not

C. May (under specific circumstances)

D. May (with AC Field approval)

A

B. Shall not

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California Government Code, Section 1031, was amended to eliminate the legal residency requirement for peace officers. Pursuant to Title 18, Section 925(a)(1) of the United States Code, the firearms prohibition applicable to individuals in the United States illegally, or unlawfully, does not apply to the possession of firearms and ammunition provided by the State of California for use by peace officers. For uniformed employees hired under these provisions, which of the following is NOT ture:

A. Are authorized to possess their State of California-issued primary, or supplemental firearm, and ammunition, on and off duty.

B. Are allowed to possess the tactical rifle, shotgun, or special purpose firearm and ammunition issued by the State of California while on duty and in the performance of their official duties.

C. Shall comply with federal law regarding the purchase, or possession of any firearms and ammunition, other than their State of California-issued primary, or supplemental firearm, and ammunition, while off duty and not in performance of official duties.

D. All are true.

A

D. All are true.

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20
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All uniformed employees shall be issued duty magazines (designated by black base plate) for primary duty use with the S&W Model Military and Police (M&P) .40 caliber pistol. How many magazines may an employee have on their duty belt (including magazine inserted in weapon)?

3

4

5

6

A

5

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21
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The holster for the S&W Model M&P .40 caliber pistol ______have a retention system and prevent access to the trigger?

Shall

Should

May

A

The holster shall have a retention system that secures and retains the weapon until the uniformed employee makes a conscious decision to draw the weapon.

The trigger guard of the firearm must be covered to prevent access to the trigger while the firearm is holstered and snapped in place. Pg 4-6 para b 1 e&f

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22
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When should the S&W Model M&P .40 caliber pistol be completely disassembled and inspected? What documentation is used?

Twice yearly, CHP 311

Once yearly, CHP 311

Twice yearly, CHP 312

Once yearly, CHP 312

A

Once yearly, CHP 311

Departmental pistols shall be completely disassembled once yearly by an Academy-certified weapons inspection officer and inspected for damage, defects, or modifications; cleaned; reassembled; test fired; documented on an Employee Training Records System (ETRS)-generated CHP 311, Annual Safety/Protective Equipment Inspection (Annex A); and entered in the ETRS for that employee. This complete inspection should coincide with the employee’s annual CHP 118, Performance Appraisal - Officer. 5-3(1)(a)

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23
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Employees shall be responsible for their assigned firearm(s) and related departmentally issued safety equipment and maintaining it in a condition which meets departmental standards and reflects favorably upon the Department. Items lost or damaged due to the negligence of the employee shall be replaced by the Department at the employee’s expense. True/False

True

False

A

True

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24
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The Department requires a complete disassembly and inspections of secondary firearms, once yearly. (True/False)

True

False

A

False The Department will no longer conduct complete disassembly inspections of secondary firearms.. Pg 5-4 para 3(b)

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25
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The departmental shotgun does not provide the employee with a psychological and physical advantage, beyond the primary firearm. (True/False)

True

False

A

True

The purpose of the departmental shotgun is to provide the uniformed employee with a psychological and physical advantage in the unusual circumstance where the primary firearm does not fulfill the need. Therefore, the shotgun can be both an offensive and defensive firearm depending on the particular incident. 6-3(1)(a)

26
Q

The Justification for Firing the departmental shotgun is located in what manual?

HPM 70.8

HPM 100.69

HPM 70.6

A

3, HPM 70.6

Uniformed employees shall not discharge the shotgun except as permitted in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 70.6, Officer Safety Manual,Chapter 2, Discharge of Firearms. Pg 6-3 para 1 a&b

27
Q

00 buckshot

What shotgun rounds are approved for duty use?

Slug

All of the above

A

00 buckshot,

Loading of shotguns with the approved rounds of current departmentally issued #00 buckshot; 4 rounds in the magazine and 5 rounds in the ammunition pouch. Pg 6- 5 3. (2)

28
Q

Automotive employees shall be trained to load, unload, or otherwise know how to handle a shotgun. (True/False)

True

False

A

True

Commanders shall ensure only uniformed employees and trained nonuniformed employees (e.g., Automotive Technician) load, unload, or otherwise handle the shotgun. 6-5 3. (c)

29
Q

Who shall train with the shotgun quarterly? How many times is the TOQC shot?

Sergeants and below, once

Lieutenants and below, once

Captains and below, once

A

Captains and below, once

Uniformed personnel at the rank of captain and below shall train with the shotgun on a quarterly basis and complete an annual qualification. A minimum of 18 rounds, but not more than 30 rounds, shall be fired during quarterly shoots. Missed quarterly shoots may be satisfied by completing a make-upshoot. The annual qualification course will be the 8-round Task Oriented Qualification Course (TOQC)–Shotgun Course. At least 1 shoot should be conducted during the hours of darkness and at least 1 shoot shall incorporate a component of tactically moving while firing. Pg 6-8 para 7a1

30
Q

What distances can the rifle be used at?

25 ft-300 yards.

50 ft-300 yards.

Anything exceeding 25 ft.

All distance

A
  1. all distances

The tactical rifle is provided as a supplemental firearm to the pistol. It may be utilized at all distances, ranging from close quarters to 300-plus yards. Deployment of the rifle should be based on the following factors:

(1) Immediacy of the Threat. The employee deploys whichever firearm is

immediately available to them at the moment of the encounter.

(2) High-Risk Encounters. In a high-risk situation, the employee is

encouraged to use sound judgment in deploying the appropriate weapon,

taking into consideration their abilities, the weapon’s capabilities, and the

circumstances surrounding the situation.

(3) Individual Capabilities. The employee, knowing their individual capabilities

with each weapon, will deploy the one with which they have the greatest

accuracy and confidence. Pg 7-3 para 1a

31
Q

Ammunition shall be rotated on a _________ basis?

Monthly

Quarterly

Annual

A
  1. Quarterly

Ammunition in the magazines shall be replaced at the time of the quarterly inspection and cleaning. (b) The ammunition removed is to be used during training shoot HPM 7-3, (3)

32
Q

When assigned to a resident post, employees shall remove the rifle at the employee’s residence? (True/False)

True

False

A

False

Employees assigned to Resident Posts are responsible for the rifle and are expected to exercise good judgment in determining a safe location for off-duty storage.

(a) In-Vehicle Storage. When off duty, enforcement vehicles should be garaged if available. If a garage is not available, the driveway or other reasonably secure location adjacent to the residence shall be utilized. Employees desiring to store rifles in their assigned patrol vehicle shall lock the rifle in the Lektro-Lok. In those cases where a garage or a reasonably secure area is not available for the patrol vehicle, the rifle shall be removed from the vehicle and stored in an equally secure location, as outlined in Chapter 2, Firearms Safety, of this manual. Employees are responsible for the rifle and are expected to exercise good judgment in determining a safe location for securement and storage. Home Storage. Employees choosing to store rifles within their residence shall keep the rifle in a secure location away from general access, as outlined in Chapter 2 of this manual.

33
Q

Who is responsible for proper accounting of ammunition use and accurate documentation?

Training officer

Range officer

Sergeant

A

Sergeant

Commanders shall designate a supervisor to ensure completion of the following:

(1) Required training sessions and qualifications.

(2) Quarterly inventory, inspection, and cleaning of all tactical rifles. All routine maintenance and operational checks, other than those described in paragraph 4.a. of this chapter, shall be accomplished in a manner and place specified by the commander.

(3) Quarterly rotation of ammunition.

(a) Ammunition in the magazines shall be replaced at the time of the quarterly inspection and cleaning.

(b) The ammunition removed is to be used during training shoots.

(4) Proper accounting of ammunition use and accurate documentation on the CHP 416, Record of Shoots (refer to Chapter 3, Shooting Qualification and Training, Annex A, of this manual), and CHP 269, Record of Ammunition (refer to Chapter 3, Annex B, of this manual). Pg.7-4 & 5 para b

34
Q

Who shall train with the rifle quarterly and how many rounds shall be fired quarterly?

Sergeants and below, 60 rounds

Commanders and below, 60 rounds

Captains and below, 60 rounds

A

Captains and below, 60 rounds

Uniformed personnel at the rank of captain and below shall train with the departmental rifle on a quarterly basis and complete an annual qualification. A minimum of 40 rounds, but not more than 60 rounds, shall be fired during quarterly shoots. Missed quarterly shoots may be satisfied by completing a make-up shoot. The annual qualification course will be conducted during daylight hours using the Task Oriented Qualification Course (TOQC)–Rifle Course. At least 1 shoot should be conducted during the hours of darkness and at least 1 shoot shall incorporate a component of tactically moving while firing. Pg 7-8 para 7a1

35
Q

How many personally owned rifle magazines may be carried on duty?

Two

Three

Four

None

A

Two

HPM 70.8, 7-15 (e) Uniformed employees shall carry only 2 personally owned rifle magazines while on duty.

36
Q

Employees may carry 2 personally owned, 30 round rifle magazines, while on duty. (True/False)

True

False

A

True

37
Q

During physical methods of arrest (PMA), the departmental issued firearm may be used for role playing. (True/False)

True

False

A

True

When physical methods of arrest (PMA) and officer safety/enforcement tactics training is conducted, the departmentally issued primary duty pistol may be used by employees role-playing as on-duty officers. However, extreme safety precautions shall be used to ensure no live ammunition in or out of a magazine is allowed near the training area. A uniformed supervisor or range officer shall inspect all firearms and training magazines used by all employees prior to the beginning of training. Blanks and simunition ammunition are not authorized for use with the primary duty weapon. HPM 70.8, 8-3 1.(c)

38
Q

All modified training shotguns shall be painted be distinctively marked and painted with a ______ buttstock and fore end?

A

Red

HPM 70.8, 8-6 6.(c)

39
Q

What color should modified training revolvers grips be painted?

Red

Orange

Blue

A

Blue

All modified training revolvers, when received at a command, will have the grips painted blue. Due to officer safety, it is important this paint be maintained. Commanders shall ensure periodic inspections are conducted, the firearms are repainted as needed, and are inventoried yearly. 8-6 d. (2)

40
Q

Who should approve training scenarios when using modified training revolvers?

Range Officer

Sergeant

Ranger Officer with Sergeant approval

Commanders

A

Commanders

Commanders shall approve all PMA/officer safety training scenarios using modified training revolvers. Pg 8-6 para 4d3

41
Q

Who is responsible for the supply, storage, distribution, quality control, repair, destruction, and accountability of firearms and weapons in the possession of the Department?

A

Answer: Academy, Weapons Control Unit (WCU). (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section 1. a.

42
Q

Who is responsible for the inspection and replacement of all police protective, safety, and work equipment assigned to employees within their command?
a) Command
b) Division
c) Academy
d) HQ

A

a) Command

43
Q

Where is the inspection and accounting of uniformed employees’ authorized firearms documented?

A

Employee Training Records Systems (ETRS) and on a CHP 311, Annual Safety/Protective Equipment Inspection. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section 2. a. (1))

44
Q

hat should be done with a firearm that has unauthorized modification?

A

Weapon shall be returned immediately to the Weapons Control Unit (WCU) (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-3 section 2. a. (2))

45
Q

Who shall inspect secondary firearms?

A

Weapons inspection officer. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 section 3. c.)

46
Q

How many magazines will the department provide for the S&W M&P 40C, and the S&W M&P 40?

A

3, and 5 all black bottoms. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-4 section 3. d.)

47
Q

Who repairs the departmental firearms?

A

Gunsmiths at the Academy. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-6 section 6. a.)

48
Q

The signed copy of the Weapons Inventory Control System (WICS) must be returned to the WCU when?

A

No later than April 30 of each year. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-8 section b. (4))

49
Q

How many months must an employee have at retirement under honorable status to purchase their primary weapon?
a) 24
b) 200
c) 120
d) 180

A

120 months. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-9 section 8. a.)

50
Q

All uniformed employees, whether or not they intend to purchase their primary firearm, shall submit to their commander a CHP 277 within how many days from retirement?
a) 120 days
b) 90 days
c) 60 days
d) 45 days

A

Minimum of 90 calendar days prior to effective retirement date. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-9 section 8. a. (1))

51
Q

How many black bottom magazines will a retire receive with the purchase of the state-owned firearm?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 3
d) 1

A
  1. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-9 section 8. a. (1))
52
Q

Employees who are dismissed, resign, or who retire in lieu of disciplinary action ______ purchase their state-owned firearm.

A

Are not authorized. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-10 section (5))

53
Q

How long does a command have to report to WCU that a departmental weapon is lost or stolen?
a) 24 hours
b) 36 hours
c) 48 hours
d) Immediately

A

24 hours via telephone. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-14 section 11.)

54
Q

he CHP 36, Evidence/Property Receipt/ Report relating to the disposal of firearms shall be retained by the command for how long?
a) Current Plus 2 years
b) Current Plus 5 years
c) Current Plus 3 years
d) Current Plus 1 year

A

The current year plus 5 years from date firearm shipped to the WCU. (ref Chpt 9 pg. 9-15 section c.)

55
Q

How many rounds is considered the approved load for the 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 5
d) 3

A
  1. (ref: Chpt 11 pg. 11-3 section 2. b.)
56
Q

How many kinetic energy rounds shall be shot annually?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

A
  1. (ref: Chpt 11 pg. 11-10 section e.)
57
Q

What color of magazines are used for NLTA training?

A

Only magazines with blue tape or blue paint on the base plate of the magazine. (ref: Chpt 12 pg. 12-6 section b. (1)(e))

58
Q

What are the three training zones?

A

Unsafe zone, semi-safe zone, and safe zone. (ref: Chpt 12 pg. 12-8 section c. (1)-(3))

59
Q

Can a uniformed employee remove the light system while engaged in normal enforcement duties?

A

No. (ref: Chpt 13 pg. 13-3 section 2. c.)

60
Q

Can a uniformed employee use the light system to direct traffic/vehicle search?

A

No. (ref: Chpt 13 pg. 13-3 section 2. d.)

61
Q

How many rounds shall be fired during the low-light, alternate course to be authorized to use a light system?

A

34 rounds. (ref: Chpt 13 pg. 13-5 section 6. a.)

62
Q

T/F: Employees shall not use specialty weapon systems except as permitted by policy contained in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 50.6, Special Response Team, Chapter 3, Grenadier Protocols and Procedures; and General Order 100.49, Special Weapons and Tactics Team.

A

A: True

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