HPM 73.5

Question 1

What four uniforms are authorized to wear?

Answer 1

Class A Formal, Class B Work, Utility, Cold Weather

(HPM 73.5 Ch 1 Pg 1-3 Sec 1.b.1)

Question 2

When performing patrol duties, uniformed employees operating a patrol car SHOUD / SHALL keep the campaign hat (felt or straw) readily available within the vehicle.

Answer 2

Shall

Question 3

Is neckwear required to be worn while wearing the utility or cold weather uniform if a jacket is worn?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

When wearing the utility or cold weather uniform, what color undergarment shall be worn, if it is visible?

Answer 4

navy blue

(HPM 73.5 Ch 2 Pg 2-4 Sec 4.b)

Question 5

Metal snaps shall be polished. Accouterments and badges shall be clean, but not _______.

Answer 5

polished
(HPM 73.5 Ch 2 Pg 2-4 Sec 4.a.4)

Question 6

While in uniform, an officer’s hair SHOULD / SHALL not be visible while the uniform hat/cap/helmet is worn.

Answer 6

SHALL

(HPM 73.5 Ch 3 Pg 3-3/5 Sec 1.b.1.e / 1.c.1.b.5)

Question 7

The maximum width of the bottom of sideburns shall not exceed how many inches?

Answer 7

1 ½ inches

(HPM 73.5 Ch 3 Pg 3-3 Sec 1.b.1.h)

Question 8

Fabric sleeves and nonadhesive coverings, such as gauze, medical bandages, cloth, etc., are not considered patches and therefore are, or are not authorized to cover tattoos?

Answer 8

are NOT authorized

(HPM 73.5 Ch 3 Pg 3-6 Sec 2.a.2)

Question 9

Soft body armor SHOULD/SHALL be worn by:

(1) All personnel assigned to field enforcement duties.

(2) All personnel who operate a marked patrol vehicle in uniform.

(3) All personnel participating in “live-fire” weapons training.

Answer 9

SHALL

(HPM 73.5 Ch 4 Pg 4-3 Sec 2.b)

Question 10

Regardless of the type of uniform worn, any part of the body armor carrier which is visible shall be what color?

Answer 10

navy blue

(HPM 73.5 Ch 4 Pg 4-3 Sec 2.a.1 / 2.f)

Question 11

If an officer is involved in an incident such as a shooting, assault, or vehicle accident and the soft body armor is hit by a bullet or other penetrating object or damaged in any way, how soon shall the commander forward a report to the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) concerning ballistic protection afforded by the soft body armor?

Answer 11

As soon as practical after an incident, but no later than 10 working days.

(HPM 73.5 Ch 4 Pg 4-5 Sec 4.b)

Question 12

Is the wearing of any part of the CHP uniform while engaged in secondary employment allowed?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Where shall the departmental badge always be attached on the outermost garment while in uniform to readily identify uniformed employees.

Answer 13

The badge holder

Question 14

The departmental cloth badge is only authorized for wear on the liner of the blue patrol jacket when?

Answer 14

When it is worn as an outer garment

Question 15

When the cloth badge is worn, the employee’s last name shall be embroidered above which pocket?

Answer 15

Right Pocket

Question 16

Is the departmental cloth badge authorized for wear on investigator rapid deployment vest?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Is the departmental cloth badge authorized for wear on the call-out jacket?

Answer 17

Yes, on chest pocket flap