new policy CHP

Question 1

Effective immediately, the use of leave credits to satisfy a suspension or step reduction is extended to all Department employees with the exception of who?

Answer 1

Cadets.

In exchange for approval of this request, the employee shall agree to waive all rights to appeal the adverse action.

Question 2

All references to minor discipline, minor discipline appeals, and the minor discipline arbitration process are removed from departmental policy. T/F

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

CHP 36S, Evidence Room Security Log shall be maintained where?

Answer 3

inside the entrance of the evidence room

Question 4

In the event a commander must enter the evidence room during the time when the primary or back-up evidence officers are not available, the commander shall do what?

Answer 4

check the box indicating the commander’s key was used. The commander should not enter the evidence room unaccompanied.
It is recommended that a second uniformed person
enter the evidence room with the commander and make a separate log entry.

Question 5

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL STRATEGIC PLAN 2020–2024?

Answer 5

Goal 1: Protect Life and Property
Goal 2: Enhance Public Trust Through Superior Service
Goal 3: Invest in Our People
Goal 4: Anticipate Public Safety and Law Enforcement Trends and Provide Assistance to Allied Agencies

Question 6

With regard to use of force, officers shall consider the patrol bicycle as what?

Answer 6

an impact weapon.

Question 7

What is the retention of dispatch audio

recordings?

Answer 7

one year.

Question 8

The CHP 118 is what?

Answer 8

Typically used to document performance in eight critical tasks for probationary officers, covering three consecutive 4-month rating periods,
and
permanent officers, covering a 12-month rating period.

Question 9

What are the two rating categories have been

specified for substandard performance?

Answer 9

Needs Improvement on the CHP 100 and

Deficient on the CHP 118.

Question 10

A rating of Deficient on the CHP 118 results in what?

Answer 10

the officer being placed on interim reporting

Question 11

What is the Retention for CHP 118?

Answer 11

The most current CHP 118, plus four years, shall be retained in the field personnel folder.

Question 12

An officer’s performance of the critical tasks is to be rated on the three-point scale. What are they?

Answer 12

(Excellent, Proficient, and Deficient).

Question 13

Probationary officers shall receive written performance

appraisals when?

Answer 13

Within 10 days of the end of 4 months, 8 months, and

12 months.

Question 14

A CHP 268 shall be completed

and forwarded to ORM within seven calendar days. T/F

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

CHP 275, Risk Management Use of Force Report

Answer 15

Use of Force incidents which do not

result in injury to a civilian shall be documented on a CHP 275.

Question 16

Use of Force Incidents Resulting in Injury.

Answer 16

All UOF incidents which result
in injury to a civilian shall be documented on a CHP 275 and accompanied by
a CHP 268.

Question 17

A completed CHP 275 shall be transmitted by Area to the appropriate Division WHEN?

Answer 17

seven calendar days of the date of the incident.

Question 18

The discharge of a firearm by a departmental peace officer shall be reported on what form?

Answer 18

utilizing the CHP 275, whether or not the subject was struck.

Question 19

In the event a departmental canine was deployed as a
force option during a UOF incident, the details of the canine deployment shall be documented by a division canine supervisor on a separate CHP 275.

Answer 19

The CHP 275 completed by the Area supervisor shall still

contain the details of all other force options utilized during the incident.

Question 20

All in-custody/arrest-related deaths shall be reported to the Office of Risk Management (ORM) WHEN?

Answer 20

within seven calendar days from the date of incident.

Question 21

Paperwork required in any incident involving a state vehicle being driven by a state driver which results in injury or property damage, whether on or off highway.

Answer 21

A CHP 208, Collision Prevention Report,
STD. 270, Vehicle Accident Report, and
CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report, are required.

Question 22

A completed STD. 270 shall be routed to the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM) when?

Answer 22

48 hours from the time of incident.

Question 23

An STD. 270 shall be completed by Area and a copy routed to the appropriate Division when?

Answer 23

within seven calendar days.

Question 24

The CHP 208 shall be completed by the Area and routed to the appropriate Division office when?

Answer 24

within seven calendar days.

Question 25

The CHP 555 shall accompany the CHP 208 at the time of routing. T/F

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

REPORTS OF INCIDENTS – CLAIMS: GOVERNMENT CLAIMS PROGRAM; AND CHP 287, CLAIMS OF $1,000 OR LESS

Answer 26

All claims in excess of $1,000 must be filed

with the Government Claims Program (GCP). The claimant must complete a GCP claim online.

Question 27

When an individual claims to have suffered a loss of $1,000 or less, they shall be provided what?

Answer 27

a CHP 287 - claims of $1000 dollars or less

Question 28

All pursuit reports shall be documented using what?

Answer 28

the automated Pursuit Reporting System (PRS).

Question 29

Pursuit reports shall be completed and routed to the respective Division when?

Answer 29

within seven calendar days from the date of the pursuit.

Question 30

All commanders shall ensure all uniformed employees, public safety dispatchers, public safety operators, motor carrier specialists, and commercial
vehicle inspection specialists are trained in special relationship WHEN?

Answer 30

annually

Question 31

SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS definition:

Answer 31

A Peace Officer owes a duty of care to the public when the officer:
(1) Places a person in peril;
(2) Affects or increases the risk of harm to a person by specific conduct; or
(3) Creates a special relationship by making an expressed or implied promise to undertake specific conduct on behalf of an individual and that
individual detrimentally relies on that promise.