Policy Review #2 Flashcards
Where should the cabinet storing MVARS DVD’s be placed?
When practical, the cabinet should be placed within the evidence room. If stored outside of the evidence room, it should be properly secured to the floor or wall.
Who are the only people that can possess keys to the MVARS locker?
Commander and coordinator(s)
What type of pen is to be utilized to mark MVARS DVD’s?
Permanent fine point
MVARS DVD’s with significant events shall be placed in what colored sleeve?
Red
Vehicles assigned to just one officer, such as resident posts and K9 units, are only required to change out the MVARS DVD’s when they are full or have significant events.
True or False
True
If an office receives and MVARS request from a defendant in a case where charges have been filed, the defendant should be advised to contact the DA’s office for a formal discovery request. What if charges have not been filed yet and case is ongoing?
Known as an “informal discovery,” this type of request shall be denied. The Area shall advise the party that a copy of a DVD cannot be released as the investigation is ongoing.
Can a MVARS copy be released to a defendant in a traffic citation case?
Yes. A copy of a DVD may be released to the defendant if the copy provided does not contain any private third-party information or officer safety issues.
Traffic Citation Case - What should an officer do if the MVARS copy contains third-party information or officer safety information?
Area should respond to the defendant’s request and advise that the DVD will be brought to court on the day of the
hearing, as a PPO is needed prior to release.
MVARS request for Admin Per Se Hearing - What should the area do if the requestor refuses to sign the CHP 36M (MVARS DIGITAL MEDIA ADMIN PER SE DISCLOSURE AND USE AGREEMENT) ?
Do not release the copy of the DVD if the requestor refuses to sign the CHP 36M
True or False
If a court or hearing officer refuses to issue a PPO (Proposed Protective Order) for an MVARS video, what should the office request?
A CONTINUANCE AND IMMEDIATELY CONTACT Office of Legal Affairs
Can an MVARS video be released for a civil case?
Yes
If a MVARS video is corrupted and the coordinator is unable to make a copy of the original for release, the requestor may use a personally owned recording device to copy it?
True or False
False
Inventories - An annual or a change of command inventory of MVARS DVDs is required?
True or False
False – due to the high volume.
However, a 100 % inventory shall be completed if a reasonable amount of discrepancies are revealed during the quarterly inspection, or the commander deems it necessary.
Who is responsible for conducting a quarterly inspection of MVARS DVD’s?
Evidence Supervisor
MVARS DVDs shall be retained for a minimum of ___ year. Certain recorded incidents, such as a significant event, may require longer retention. If the original MVARS DVD contains both a routine and a significant event, the DVD shall be retained for the duration of the significant event.
One year
Five year retention for administrative purposes.
Misd./ Felony cases retain until adjudicated and appeals are exhausted.
How long are MVARS videos kept for MAIT investigations and OIS?
Ten years
For a violation of section 23136 VC (under 21 .01 BAC or higher), what documentation is an officer required to complete?
- Take possession of CDL
- complete a DS 367 or DS 367M officers statement
- CHP 215
Does an officer complete a CHP 215 for a violation of 23136 VC?
Yes
Should
Are suspects arrested for DUI on a bicycle (21200.5 VC) required to take a chemical test?
No
What suspects are exempt from taking forcible blood withdrawals?
Hemophiliacs, persons with heart conditions and persons taking anticoagulants.
How often should PAS devices be calibrated?
Every 10 calendar days or 150 tests (whichever comes first)
If a suspect is going to be cited and released for a DUI, what should the suspect and responsible person be admonished of?
The arrestee is not to drive a motor vehicle until he/she is no longer under the influence, or they may again be subject to arrest. The arrestee is responsible for his/her own actions, and the arrestee is being released to the responsible party
The DUI checkpoint team leader should at a minimum be the rank of a ____________.
Sergeant
Commander may allow OIC
The DUI checkpoint team leader should at a minimum be the rank of a ____________.
Sergeant
Commander may allow OIC
What are some conditions that prevent a subject from being eligible for the “cite and release” program.
- Prior DUI conviction,
- Being under the influence of drugs,
- violent or aggressive behavior,
- being a danger to himself or others.
If a juvenile agrees to take a blood test and the parent refuses to sign the hospital form, does this constitute a refusal?
It may unless the juvi takes another test
I parental permission required for a juvenile to take a breath or urine test?
No
Are press released required for DUI checkpoints?
____ hours notice is required.
48 hours prior. Specific checkpoint location shall not be released sooner than two hours prior to the checkpoint start time
Including the PAS test, the Department utilizes ______ FST’s for determination of sobriety?
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When should operational plans for DUI checkpoints be submitted for approval and to whom?
To division one week before scheduled date.
When should operational plans for DUI checkpoints be submitted for approval and to whom?
To division one week before scheduled date.
What is the legal standard used to determine the lawfulness of a use of force is the Fourth Amendment to the United States (U.S.) Constitution. See Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989).
Objectively Reasonable
The force must be reasonable under
the circumstances known to the officer at the time force was used.
Use of Force – General. It is the policy of the Department that personnel may use only that force which is “objectively reasonable” to:
(1) Defend themselves;
(2) Defend others;
(3) Effect an arrest or detention;
(4) Prevent escape; or,
(5) Overcome resistance
How many different force options does and officer have?
7
Uniformed employees must be guided by two key principles in the understanding and application of the use of force policy:
a) Sound professional judgment.
b) The use of only that force reasonable for the situation as provided by law and in conformance with departmental policy.
Officers must follow the use of force continuum when deciding to escalate the level of force.
True or False
False
Use of Force Option Wheel Diagram.
There are seven different force options available to officer. What are they?
1) Control Holds
2) Aerosol Subject Restraint
3) Impact Weapons
4) Electronic Control Device
5) Kinetic Energy Weapons
6) Deadly Force
7) Personal Weapons
Use of force shall be documented on a CHP
CHP 268
When a supervisor or manager is made aware of a possible excessive force report committed by any peace office, they shall
Supervisor / Manager Responsibilities:
(1) Proper, thorough, and accurate reporting procedures are followed.
(2) An investigation is conducted and documented.
(3) These guidelines are followed whether such incidents involve an allied agency, CHP personnel, or both.
(4) Investigation of incidents involving allied agencies shall be coordinated at
the appropriate Division level
Whenever, in the officer’s opinion, the use of force by any peace officer (CHP or allied agency) is excessive, it is the responsibility of the officer to take immediate action appropriate for the circumstances.
(1) The officer’s actions must be reasonable and prudent, based upon the
circumstances.
(2) The officer’s actions should include verbal and/or physical intervention
necessary to mitigate the use of excessive force.
How often shall the use of force policy be reviewed?
Quarterly - All uniformed employees at the rank of sergeant and below
When can an officer fire his weapon at a suspect fleeing in a vehicle?
Reasonably believes person has committed a felony involving the use or threatened use of deadly force - ADW with a vehicle only ADW when the officer reasonably believes has resulted in serious
injury or death.
When can an officer discharge his weapon in self- defense?
When the officer has a reasonable
belief that the use of deadly force is necessary for self-defense or to defend
another person from immediate serious bodily harm.
While taking a misdemeanor suspect into custody, an officer suddenly is faced with a situation in which deadly force may be justified. Is the officer required by law to seek safety, if reasonable available, prior to resorting to deadly force?
No - There is no duty to abandon attempts to effect custody.
True or False - Self-defense is based upon the attendant circumstances which are sufficient to excite the fear of a reasonable and prudent person and upon the reasonable appearance of imminent peril of death or serious bodily injury
True
RE: Deadly Force: Fear alone justifies the discharge of a firearm against a human being.
True or False
False
Bare fear alone does not justify the discharge of a firearm against a
human being.
Supervisor’s approval to destroy the animal should or shall be obtained with consideration of the geographical location and the employee’s experience.
Should
All off-duty accidental discharges of any firearm are required to be reported.
True or False
False –
only those that may be carried concealed under the authority of California peace officer status.
In the event an animal is shot in accordance with policy, the officer
shall submit a memorandum to his/her ______________.
Commander
A Notice to Appear should/shall normally charge only a single major hazardous violation observed during the continuing movement immediately prior to the enforcement action.
Should
A public employee is not liable for civil damages or criminal accountability on account of personal injury to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from the operation of an Authorized Emergency Vehicle (AEV) in the line of duty.
True or False
False –
criminal responsibility is not covered by these sections and officers may be subject to criminal prosecution for an arbitrary act.
Departmental pursuit policy states:
Uniformed employees are authorized to conduct pursuits in compliance
with applicable laws, sound professional judgment, and the procedures
outlined in this chapter (policy)
RE: Pursuits - It is the duty of the driver of an AEV to exercise that amount of ____ which, under all the circumstances, would not impose upon others an _______ risk of harm.
Care
Unreasonable
The use of spike strips is a form of ________ _________.
Legal Intervention
It is a general term meaning the termination
of a pursuit through the use of physical force or presence
Upon being notified of the pursuit, the
supervisor shall immediately notify the communications center they are
joining or monitoring the pursuit and accepting supervisory responsibility.
The supervisor is accountable for the following:
- Take an active role
- 10-22 pursuit if necessary
- Ensure pursuit is conducted within policy
- Proceed to termination point to provide guidance and obtain information for pursuit report
True or False –
Participation in an allied agency’s pursuit is appropriate only in response to a specific request for participation
True
In addition to a formal request through the telecommunications system by an allied agency, officers may be summoned by hand/arm gestures and/or verbal requests
Legal intervention on a pursued vehicle may be undertaken only under the following circumstances (name two):
1) reason to believe the continued movement of the pursued vehicle would place others in imminent danger of great bodily harm or death
2) When the apparent risk of harm, to other than the occupant of the pursued vehicle, is so great as to outweigh the apparent risk of harm involved in making the forcible stop.
Other than motorcycles, the spike strip should not be deployed to stop the following vehicles unless the continued movement of the pursued vehicle would result in an unusual hazard to others. (Name 4)
- Transporting Haz Mat
- Pass. Bus w/ passengers
- School bus w/ pupils
- vehicle poses an unusual hazard to innocent parties.
Area commanders should/shall develop procedures relating to proper deployment locations within their commands and familiarizing Area personnel in the proper use of the spike strip.
Shall
All pursuit reports shall be documented using the automated Pursuit Reporting System (PRS). The entry into PRS shall be completed within ___ calendar days of the pursuit.
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RE Pursuits: Written guidelines or a statement of understanding between allied agencies and the CHP area are completed for what purpose?
Coordinate plans or the policy considerations - commanders shall, on an annual basis, correspond with the local members of allied law enforcement agencies in order to articulate and update the components of the statement of understanding. Allied agencies not participating shall be made aware of CHP policy
The contents of this chapter, and the local pursuit training guide, shall be reviewed by all uniformed employees at the rank of
sergeant and below on a ______ basis.
Quarterly
shall review the contents of this chapter and the local pursuit training guide upon transferring to a new command.
Completion of the CHP 228, Pursuit Policy Attestation, shall be completed _____ by all uniformed employees per CVC
Section 17004.7.
Annually
High Risk vs Felony Stop
What is the difference?
High Risk: reasonable cause to believe that any attempt to stop the vehicle will create an extraordinary safety risk.
Felony: advance knowledge or reasonable cause to believe the vehicle contains a felony suspect
Weapon position – high risk vs felony stop
High Risk – low ready
Felony – Ready Position
During peak traffic periods, enforcement actions should be primarily directed against hazardous accident and congestion-causing violations. Special emphasis should be placed on:
Moving violations
(a) Slow-moving vehicles impeding traffic.
(b) Unsafe lane changes.
(c) Speed.
(d) Driving under the influence.
(e) Following too close.
Officer shall not deploy a roadblock unless they have definite knowledge that the persons being sought are fleeing to avoid prosecution for ____________________.
A forcible atrocious felony
It is the responsibility of every uniformed employee to maintain proficiency in regards to enforcement tactics, physical methods of arrest techniques, and proper use of safety equipment. Uniformed employees shall attend a minimum _____ hour training day on an annual basis
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True or False - Area commanders shall ensure sufficient certified OST trainers, at a ratio of one for every ten officers in attendance at training.
True
True or False
Divisions are responsible for facilitating OST specific to the needs of uniformed members at the rank of lieutenant and above.
True
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.
30
Employees who fail to meet the required level of certification after a maximum 30 days of refresher training shall be placed on interim reporting.
What are the two types of departmentally approved misdemeanor control holds?
- Bent wrist
- Twist lock
AT the officer desecration, what types of persons can be exempted from handcuffing to the rear (name 3)
1 sick, injured or disabled
2 visibly pregnant
3 elderly
Standing Arrest Techniques:
- Twist Lock
- Modified Twist Lock
- Bent Wrist
Other Arrest Techniques:
- Kneeling Arrest Technique
- Prone Arrest Technique
- Prone Arrest Technique High Risk
Flex-cuffs may be used under the following circumstances (4):
- multiple arrests when handcuffs are not available
- Securing multiple arrestees together
- Handcuffs are ineffective
- In addition to nylon restraints
All persons subject to physical arrest shall be searched. If custody is transferred from one officer to another, the person should be searched again.
True or False
False – shall be searched again
Name two types of searches of persons:
- Standing search
- Preliminary frisk
If two prisoners are to be transported in a PV without a cage, where shall the prisoners be seated (one officer)?
Right-front and right-rear
If two prisoners are to be transported in a PV without a cage, where shall the prisoners be seated (two officers)?
- Right-front and right-rear
- Right-rear and middle rear with officer in left rear
For the officer’s safety, not more than two prisoners should/shall be transported in a patrol vehicle. Additional assistance should/shall be requested whenever reasonably available.
Should and should
True or False
When any civilian passenger or prisoner is left unattended in a departmental vehicle, the ignition keys shall be removed from the vehicle’s ignition lock
True
When nylon leg restraints are applied and the suspect is placed in the PV, the subject shall/should be placed on their side.
Shall – This will help to avoid “positional asphyxia” wherein the subject’s breathing is seriously impaired
True or False - In the absence of a Spit Sock, the officer may use a medical bandage that can be tied around the head/face of the suspect?
False - no other device shall be attached or
affixed to the head, face, or mouth of a spitting prisoner. CHP 268 shall be completed
Potentially lethal strikes with an impact weapon shall be avoided unless the officer can justify the use of deadly force. A potentially lethal strike is a strike to what areas of the body (6)?
- Head
- neck
- Throat
- spine
- sternum
- groin
Unless an extreme hazard exists, what is the minimum distance OC spray can be used?
3 feet
If OC is used, the subjects face should be flushed with water or saline within ____ minutes.
30
Commander’s shall ensure each PV is equipped with at least one 500 ml bottle of saline.
Initial WMD PPE training shall be incorporated into the Academy cadet curriculum. Area/section commanders shall ensure uniformed personnel receive ______ refresher WMD PPE training
Annual
Commanders should/shall ensure a minimum of one kinetic energy weapon is deployed to the field during every shift.
Shall
Note: carried by officer or sgt.
The optimal deployment range for the kinetic energy weapon ____ to ____ feet.
5 to 60
The deploying officer, when feasible and permitted by the tactical situation, should loudly and clearly verbalize to all persons on scene ______________.
Bean Bag
All uniformed members shall undergo ____ hours of CEW training by Academy certified instructors and certify prior to carrying the CEW.
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Who is required to recertify with the CEW annually?
Sergeants and officers
Quarterly policy review is required
During the course of enforcement duties, all certified officers and sergeants should / shall carry the CEW if available.
Shall
Except court and funerals
The CEW holster shall only be placed on the duty belt in one of the following locations:
1) On the support side for a support hand draw or primary hand cross draw.
2) On the primary side, in front of the primary duty pistol holster, for a support hand cross draw.
What is the optimal distance for deployment of the Taser?
7 to 15 feet
Note: 25 feet max.
The officer shall avoid _________targeting the head, face, neck, throat, groin, and spine.
The preferred target area is to “split the belt line,”
Intentionally
What should you do when a subject has been exposed to the CEW and is suspected to be under the influence of stimulants.
The subject shall have medical attention as soon as practical.
Officers should / shall not use the CEW if they have reason to believe the subject has been exposed to flammable liquids or is located in a flammable or explosive environment.
Shall not
The CEW should / shall not be used against pregnant woman, elderly, children, persons less than 80 lbs., appear to be frail or in control of a vehicle if there is a potential they may lose control.
Should not
True or False
After the subject has been taken into custody, the first option for probe
removal is to transport to a medical facility and allow medical personnel to remove the probes.
True
If transportation of the subject would be impractical because of the location of the probes, can the officer remove the probes himself?
Yes
Following procedures in policy, but not if located in Groin, Breast area on a female, Head and eyes, Neck, Spinal column or Joints.
True or False
Once removed from the suspect, all probes should be inserted in the cartridge. The cartridge should be dealt with as a biohazard and destroyed.
False – booked into evidence
The CEW shall be downloaded after each use. Regardless, each CEW shall be downloaded each month and an audit shall be conducted at the Area/Division level to reconcile recorded activations with CEW deployment reports. Records shall be retained at each command for the life of the CEW plus ___ years
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All dart deployments and drive stuns shall be documented on a CEW Field Use Report and entered on the Area CEW Field Use Log. If the officer simply displays the CEW it is not required to be entered.
True or False
False – it is required
True or False
“Days” designates calendar days unless specified in this manual
True
14602.7 VC refer to ?
30 day hold for evading a peace officer
Vehicles carried as cargo (e.g., vehicle on a car carrier, vehicle on bed of slide bed tow truck) are considered property; however, the license number, vehicle identification number (VIN), and description shall be documented in the ________ section of the CHP 180.
“Remarks”
If a vehicle is impounded / stored and the CHP 180 needs to be amended in regards to the authority, what should the officer do?
- Line out and write new section
- draft memo and attach it
- Notify R/O or L/O
- Notify Tow Company / also in writing
A Notice of Stored Vehicle (22852 CVC), the CHP 180 half-pages 2 and 3, shall be mailed or personally served to the RO and LO within ___ hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
48
A post-storage hearing shall be conducted within ___ hours of the request and may be conducted in ______, _______ or ___________.
48
writing, person, or telephonically
True or False
A failure of the RO, LO, or their agent to attend a scheduled hearing satisfies the post-storage hearing requirement pursuant to Section 22852(d) CVC.
True
A CHP 180 which has been completed for a vehicle impounded as evidence shall be retained for ___ years unless court
proceedings require the reports to be retained longer.
2
If the officer does not enter an estimated value of a vehicle in the Valuation By box of the CHP 180 within three days, can the tow operator enter the amount?
Yes
If evidence / contraband is seized while conducting a vehicle inventory, the officer shall:
Document a description of the item seized, as well as its original location in the Remarks section of the CHP 180.
If a vehicle which has expired registration is stored for other than 22651(o) VC, the following procedures shall be followed (4):
- Note the correct registration information, including the expiration date.
- Issue a CHP 215, for 4000A VC
- Officers may mark the Release Vehicle To: RO or Agent box
- Officers should mark the Release Vehicle To: Agency Hold and
22850.3 CVC boxes on the CHP 180 and note in the top margin of the
CHP 180 “Registration Violation - To be cleared through CHP only.”
10751 VC - Whenever a vehicle or part has a vehicle identification number (VIN) obviously mutilated or removed and comes into the possession of an officer, it should be seized. A supervisor or vehicle theft investigator’s approval should / shall be obtained prior to seizure.
Should
Impound for 22655.5 VC (evidence)
A vehicle may be impounded for 5 or 15 days when the driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ percent or more and has one or more prior driving under the influence (DUI) convictions within 10 years. (14602.8 VC)
.10%
Note: or the driver refused to submit to or complete a chemical test.
In order to impound a vehicle for 22651(p) VC (unlicensed/susp DL), the driver must have one of the following service codes: DMV Service Code A, B, D, H, I, J,
or ____.
M
Can a vehicle be impounded for 22651(p) VC if the driver is valid but driving out of class?
Yes
Section 22655.5(a) CVC allows for the removal of a vehicle found upon a
highway or public or private property and the officer has probable cause to believe the vehicle was used ___________________.
as the means of committing a public offense, or a search warrant
22655.5(b) should be used if the vehicle itself is evidence or cannot be readily removed.
In order to avoid jeopardizing cases and
to ensure the county is advised of vehicular evidence seizures that are pending, commanders shall provide notification to the local district attorney (DA) within ___ hours of the seizure, not including weekends or holidays.
72
In cases where a vehicle is seized as evidence of a crime when no arrest is made, commanders shall ensure the vehicle is inspected and/or processed in a ________.
timely manner
The commander may determine whether stolen vehicle reports can be taken over the phone if the _____________ gives approval.
Division Commander
For commands that do not take stolen reports over the Phone: an officer shall respond to the theft scene within ___ hours and make personal contact with the victim to secure a written report.
6
The victim may volunteer to come to the CHP office and file a written report within 6 hours.
Areas shall mail a written notification of the recovery to the reporting party within 24 hours of the recovery or notification, excluding weekends and holidays. Written notification shall be sent even when a successful telephone notification has been made.
True
True or False
An officer responds to the theft of a boat and trailer. Upon their arrival, it is determined only the boat was taken. He should still take a stolen report.
False – refer to allied agency unless the boat and trailer were stolen together