Management Memorandums Flashcards

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MANDATED TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES RETURNING TO FULL DUTY

Employees at any uniformed rank who have been unable to complete mandated training as
outlined in HPM 70.13, Chapter 20, Departmental Standardized Quarterly Training
Program, for at least ________, but less than _______ years, are required to complete the
Departmental Refresher Training Course (DRTC) or complete the DRTC exemption
process.

A

one year

three years

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CRASH REPORT INFORMATION CARD

A CHP 418, as applicable, shall be made available to each party of interest at the crash scene.
(a) If an involved party is removed from the scene before the officer can provide the form and the investigation requires the officer to visit the hospital, the CHP 418 shall be left with the involved party’s personal effects.

Is the officer required to go to the hospital solely to provide a CHP 418 to an involved party?

A

NO

The officer is not required to go to the hospital solely to provide a CHP 418 to an involved party.

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CRITICAL INICIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM MANUAL
CHP 328, Critical Incident Review Report/On-Scene Checklist—-
The Division completion timeline for the Critical Incident Reconstruction Report is _____ days from the date of the incident.

A

60

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CRITICAL INICIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM MANUAL

The legality of any critical incident where a death or serious bodily injury occurs, will be determined by the appropriate ________________________, within the jurisdiction the incident occurred.

A

district attorney’s office

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WEAPON-MOUNTED LIGHT SYSTEMS

Light-mounting equipment shall only be installed by _______________________ or a _______________________. Uniformed personnel who elect to purchase lights consistent with the requirements in this chapter, may attach and remove them from departmentally installed mounting hardware at the beginning and end of their shifts. No adhesive mounts, remote switches, or cable-connected pressure pads are authorized.

A

an Academy Gunsmith

departmental range officer

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

The AWW schedules are defined as workweeks with ______-, ______-, or ______-hour workdays.

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9 1/2-, 10 1/2-, or 12 1/2-

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

The Area commander and California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) Area Representative will discuss the feasibility of the AWW through the______________________process per HPM 9.1, Employee Relations Manual; Chapter 11, Obligation to Meet-And-Confer.

A

Meet-and-Confer

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Commanders shall ensure 3/12 schedules allow for consistent and adequate deployment of personnel. Officers should not work more than _____, consecutive 12 1/2-hour shifts unless approved by the commander and ____________. Nothing in this policy should be construed to prohibit a commander requiring employees to work more than four, consecutive 12 1/2-hour shifts during extraordinary circumstances, such as, but not limited to, emergency operations, tactical alerts, etc.

A

four

the employee

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Mandatory Rest Period. Officers and sergeants assigned to the Traditional 3/12 Schedule, 12 1/2-hour work shift, shall have a minimum of ________consecutive hours off, after the completion of their final shift, prior to their scheduled RDO, prior to being eligible to work voluntary overtime. This provision does not apply to extraordinary circumstances, such as, but not limited to, emergency operations, tactical alerts, etc.

A

ten (10)

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Road Patrol. Officers regularly assigned on a full-time basis to road patrol may participate in an AWW schedule, including the 12 1/2-hour work shift. If a commander approves the AWW for road patrol officers assigned to a shift in the command, ______ road patrol officers shall participate.

A

all

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Specialized Assignments. Officers assigned to specialized assignments such as Air Operations, Canine, Mobile Road Enforcement, and Investigative Services Unit, may participate in the AWW schedule at the discretion of the Division commander, excluding _______________________.

A

the 12 1/2-hour work shift

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Special Duty. Officers assigned to Special Duty positions should not normally be assigned to an AWW. Any deviation from the standard workweek shall be at the discretion of the Division commander. The 12 1/2-hour AWW schedule _________________ be available to Special Duty positions.

A

shall not

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Headquarters and Division Administrative Positions. The AWW is ______________________ for officers and sergeants assigned to Headquarters or Division administrative positions.

A

not an option

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Sergeants. Commands allocated four or less sergeants may implement a staggered shift start time to allow for adequate supervisory coverage. All other sergeants shall work the same shift as the officers they are assigned to supervise. Any deviation shall be at the discretion of the appropriate ___________________________________.

A

Assistant Commissioner

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Resident Post assignments will normally be scheduled for a 10 1/2-hour shift. When an operational need requires a schedule other than a 10 1/2-hour shift, the parties shall use the meet-and-confer process. If a commander approves the AWW for resident post officers in the command, all resident post personnel shall participate. The 12 1/2- hour AWW schedule ___________________be available for Resident Post assignments.

A

shall not

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12-HOUR ALTERNATE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE PILOT PROJECT

Schedules shall not allow RDO stacking. The definition of RDO stacking is
voluntarily working/scheduling more than ______ days in a row in order to
combine and maximize RDOs.

A

four

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

Sworn employees who operate WMVARS equipment, and those who immediately supervise or manage such employees, shall review this policy __________________.

A

on an annual basis

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

The WMVARS shall be powered on and ready to record ________________________________________. This includes such times when the vehicle is not being driven in an enforcement capacity.

A

at all times when the vehicle’s engine is running

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

  1. Mandatory Activation. The WMVARS record function shall be activated during the following enforcement actions and activities:
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
    E.
    F.
    G.

(7 times)

A

a. Enforcement contacts (including pedestrians).
b. Pursuits.
c. Emergency responses, Code 3.
d. Vehicle searches and inventories.
e. Assisting disabled motorists.
f. Confrontational interactions with members of the public (whether primary or assisting officer), to include civil disturbances, crimes in progress, or other situations in which the employee anticipates encountering a disturbance or uncooperative person(s).
g. Pat down frisks or searches.

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

  1. Optional Activation. Sworn employees may manually activate a recording under the following conditions:

(5 things)

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a. Pre-enforcement stop observations (e.g., pacing speed violators, observation, and/or commentary of suspected driving under the influence violators).
b. Contacts or other events where the recording could be used as evidence to limit liability or resolve potential civilian complaints.
c. Other incidents which have the potential to be used as evidence in any civil or criminal proceedings.
d. To capture disaster and emergency occurrences (e.g., flood, earthquake, explosion).
e. When conducting crash investigations.
NOTE: If during the course of a crash investigation an arrest situation is anticipated (e.g., impaired driver), WMVARS activation shall become mandatory.

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

  1. Restricted Activation. Employees are restricted from activating a recording under the following conditions:

(2 things)

A

a. Employees shall not record conversations or interactions with other employees while not in an enforcement capacity (e.g., during breaks, while discussing administrative or tactical information, when otherwise not engaged with members of the public).
b. Allied Agency Incidents. When not directly involved, sworn employees shall not use WMVARS equipment to record other law enforcement agency actions without the expressed permission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) shift supervisor.

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

To aid in the digital cataloging of WMVARS data, employees _______ ensure each video event is identified (“tagged”) with the appropriate event type at the conclusion of the event, or as soon as practical.

A

shall

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

USAGE PROCEDURES
1. Issuance and Return of Wireless Microphones, Chargers, and Holsters. Commands shall ensure _________________________________ to issue and track wireless microphones, chargers, and holsters to each officer and sergeant.

A

local standard operating procedures (SOP) are developed

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

The WMVARS shall remain powered on whenever an equipped vehicle’s engine is on. This applies whether or not the vehicle is being driven in an enforcement capacity and whether or not the vehicle’s operator is a sworn or nonsworn employee. When a vehicle is not operated for enforcement purposes, the _______ is not required.

A

pre-shift check

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

During the pre-shift inspection, employees shall verify the functionality of all microphones by ______________________________________________________________.

A

playing back the test recording in the vehicle to ensure the presence of sound on the recording

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

On-Screen Digital Media Identification. Sworn employees shall verify the accuracy of the on-screen information. Unique identifiers will be superimposed on the video as follows:

(3 things displayed)

A

a. Patrol vehicle number.
b. “CHP” followed by the three-digit location code (e.g., CHP 061).
c. Officer name and identification number.

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

Record Mode. The record mode is activated by:
a. Activating the forward red emergency lights or Code 3 emergency lights.
b. Manually pressing the record button on the LCD screen.
c. Pressing the record button on the wireless microphone.
d. __________________.

A

Crash detection

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

When a supervisory report is completed, a notation __________ be made as to whether or not the event was captured on WMVARS and whether or not the recorded event was reviewed.

A

shall

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

  1. Retention. All WMVARS recorded evidence shall be retained for a period of not less than _______________.
A

one year

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

Under no circumstances shall an employee make a copy, record a copy (includes using a personal device to record the video as it is played back), or retain the contents of WMVARS recordings.

TRUE / FALSE?

A

TRUE

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM
3. Supervisory/Management Review of Incident Recordings.

The following events shall be reviewed by supervisors, managers, or other authorized personnel:

(1) Any incident in which a member of the Department is severely injured or killed during the performance of their duties. NOTE: Severe injury is defined as an injury, other than a fatal injury, which includes the following: broken bones, dislocated or distorted limbs, or severe lacerations; skull, spinal, chest, or abdominal injuries that go beyond bruises, which are discolored or swollen in places where the body has received a blow (includes black eyes and bloody noses); abrasions, which are areas of the skin where the surface is roughened or broken by scratching or rubbing (includes skinned shins, knuckles, knees, and elbows); unconsciousness at or when taken from the scene; and/or severe burns.
(2) Any incident involving the use of force by a member of the Department.
(3) Any ________________.
(4) Any incident involving a departmental vehicle crash.
(5) Any pursuit involving departmental participation.
(6) When any member of the Department intentionally or accidentally discharges a firearm or Electronic Control Device at a person (to include a drive stun).

A

in-custody death

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM
3. Supervisory/Management Review of Incident Recordings.

The following events should be reviewed by supervisors, managers, or other authorized personnel:

A

(1) Any event requiring the completion of a CHP 268, Risk Management Potential Civil Litigation Report.
(2) Any event requiring an approved release of a recording outside the Department in response to a legal request (to include legal requests and formal or informal discovery requests).
(3) For the purpose of proving or disproving specific allegations of misconduct.
(4) For the purpose of identifying and diagnosing WMVARS malfunctions by a trained coordinator.
c. Examples of when video review may be appropriate include:
-11- MM 23-049
(1) If the early warning system identifies an employee with three or more negative events.
(2) An employee exhibits specific articulable behaviors which cause concerns.

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM
3. Supervisory/Management Review of Incident Recordings.

d. Supervisors shall review a minimum of ____ WMVARS recordings in conjunction with an officer’s annual evaluation. A notation shall be made in the comments section of the annual appraisal documenting the review. When documenting video review, supervisors are encouraged to provide positive feedback on evaluation documents for observed professional behavior.

A

two

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WIRELESS MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM

Restricted Employee Access to Event Recordings. Access to WMVARS recordings will be restricted as follows:

A

a. If a criminal investigation is being conducted (excluding those circumstances referenced in paragraph 5.d. of this section), it is within the sole discretion of the agency investigating the matter and the involved district attorney to determine if the employee will be allowed to view related WMVARS recordings.

b. When an employee is charged with a crime, the employee may only review a related WMVARS recording if obtained from the district attorney prosecuting the matter in accordance with Sections 1054-1054.10 of the California Penal Code.

c. When the CHP is conducting an administrative investigation in conjunction with an ongoing criminal investigation (excluding those circumstances referenced in paragraph 5.d. of this section), employees will be allowed to review recordings of their alleged misconduct prior to being charged with the appropriate Section 19572 GC offense only after obtaining written permission from the Division Chief with oversight of the administrative investigation. If OIA is conducting the investigation, written permission shall be obtained from the Office of the Commissioner prior to the release of the WMVARS recording(s).

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ACTIVITY TRACKING SYSTEM

When an enforcement contact results in the issuance of a CHP 215, Notice to Appear, a line entry ________ be made for any subsequent verbal warning issued or service performed on the same stop/individual.

A

shall not

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NEW POLICY FOR TRACKING PROBATIONARY REPORTS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS

Effective immediately, commands shall utilize _____________ to track probationary reports and annual performance appraisals for all employees assigned to the command. This spreadsheet will ensure upcoming due dates are closely monitored. Commands shall ensure appropriate probationary report and annual performance appraisal due dates are entered on the spreadsheet according to policy contained in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 10.10, Performance Appraisal Manual.

A

a spreadsheet

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NEW POLICY FOR TRACKING PROBATIONARY REPORTS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS

Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2023, covering the period from October 1 through December 31, commands shall prepare and submit a memorandum to their Division within ______________ days following the end of the quarter. The memorandum shall address any late or missing probationary reports or annual performance appraisals, as well as the corrective action taken to ensure documents are submitted timely to the Human Resources Section (HRS), Personnel Files Services (PFS), in the future.

A

15 calendar

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NEW POLICY FOR TRACKING PROBATIONARY REPORTS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
probationary report due dates:

Probationary reports for employees serving a 6-month probationary period shall be completed within ___ days of the end of __ months, ___ months, and __ months.

A

10 DAYS
2
4
6

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NEW POLICY FOR TRACKING PROBATIONARY REPORTS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
probationary report due dates:

Probationary reports for employees serving a 12-month probationary period shall be completed within ___ days of the end of _____ months, ____ months, and _____ months.

A

10 DAYS

4
8
12

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NEW POLICY FOR TRACKING PROBATIONARY REPORTS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
probationary report due dates:

The completed probationary reports (signed by the employee, supervisor, and rater) shall be submitted to HRS, PFS, within ____ days of the last day of the reporting period covered by the probationary report.

A

30 DAYS

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REMOVAL OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM, AND THE TRANSITION TO AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR,
THE PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST AID CLASSIFICATION

The Department _______ certify Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).

A

shall not

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NEW SOFTWARE REQUESTS

a. All new software requests must be submitted via _________________.

A

ServiceNow

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EMPLOYEE MARIJUANA USE PROHIBITION

Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance in accordance with California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 11054(d). Uniformed employees and _______ shall not use or ingest marijuana as defined by HSC Section 11018.

A

cadets

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CHP 275, RISK MANAGEMENT USE OF FORCE REPORT; NEW FORM CHP 275C, RISK MANAGEMENT USE OF FORCE FOR CROWD CONTROL REPORT; AND UPDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Areas shall complete and route the CHP 275 and CHP 275C to their respective Divisions within _______ days. Divisions shall review the CHP 275 and CHP 275C, and route them to ORM within __________ days using the ORM folder system.

A

seven calendar
seven calendar

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DEPARTMENTAL DETECTIVE PROGRAM (DDP) MANUAL

Upon certification and assignment to the DDP, employees will be authorized (at the expense of the Department) to replace the rank designation ribbon on their departmental badge to indicate ‘___________’.

A

Detective

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Certified detectives assigned to a Division DDP Unit shall respond to and investigate the following crimes:

(several…list)

A

o Homicides or suspicious deaths (not involving impaired driving).
o Shootings resulting in serious injury or death.
o Officer involved shootings.
o Sexual assaults with force.
o Violent crimes resulting in serious injury.
o Confirmed kidnapping.
o Gross child abuse or child neglect.
o Armed robbery.
o Carjacking.
o Confirmed explosives/bombings.
o Any complex criminal investigation beyond the capabilities of the Area or other Division resources.

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Certified detectives assigned to a division DDP Unit may respond to and investigate the following crimes:

(list 4)

A

o Impaired driving related homicides or non-suspicious deaths.
o Shootings not resulting in serious injury or death.
o Other sexual crimes.
o Burglary, when suspect information is available or the crime involves substantial loss.

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REVISION TO POLICY WHEN DOCUMENTING A CLAIM OR POTENTIAL CLAIM

A