questions Flashcards
1
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What time increment is used in 4 hour block?
A
Holiday time off
2
Q
What time used in 1 hour block?
A
Bereavement, 4800, Jury Duty, Military and subpoena (witness)
3
Q
Time used in 30 minutes…
A
Vacation, Sick leave and PLP
4
Q
Time used in 15 minutes…
A
CTO
5
Q
Time used in 6 minutes…
A
Dock and AWOL
6
Q
What 4 documents contain Departmental Policy?
A
GO’s, Manuals, Memorandums and Comm-Nets
7
Q
Describe the purpose of Dills Act…
A
Requires State and Employee’s Representative to negotiate wages, hours and conditions of employment.
8
Q
The MOU is an agreement entered into by the State and the CAHP pursuant to the ____ ______.`
A
Government Code.
9
Q
How many days can property by held to determine if there is enough evidence to file an Asset Forfeiture case?
A
15 days
10
Q
Section 23100 VC applies where?
A
Highways and throughout the state (including fire roads, state parks, rest areas, public and private property)
11
Q
POBR rights extended to all employees except?
A
Cadets
12
Q
Every department that employs Peace Officers is required to investigate citizen complains. This comes from the ___ ___.
A
Penal Code.
13
Q
A constant message from the courts that when there exists ___ ___, the interests of government outweigh the privacy interests of those individuals employed in positions which demand public trust and/or upon which the public’s trust and safety depend.
A
Reasonable suspicion
14
Q
When should a vehicle be stopped solely for failure to display the correct registration tab?
A
The first day of the second month of the following expiration.
15
Q
Can an employee have a REP during the substance abuse testing process?
A
NO… only during interrogation or discussion with the medical review officer.
16
Q
MM’s contain expiration dates not to exceed __ months from their effective dates.
A
9 months.
17
Q
An officer is booking more than 300 pills into evidence. Pills should be counted by two people and one shall be a supervisor.
A
Pills should be weighed not counted and a supervisor need not be present.
18
Q
A grievance relates to a violation of _____, and a complaint relates to a violation of ___.
A
The MOU, Policy
19
Q
Commercial driver has a BAC .04%. The officer asks what to do…
A
Arrest the driver (23152 D) vc
20
Q
OIC pay is…
A
6 or more hours supervising 2 or more…
21
Q
A supervisor ___ (shall/should) be immediately notified and ___ (shall/should) respond to the scene to coordinate activities involving asset seizures.
A
Shall, Shall
22
Q
Can employees or his REP bring their own tape recorders to an interrogation?
A
Yes
23
Q
Prima Facie speed limits…
A
1 to 4, may stop and may…
5 to 9, should stop and may…
10 +, shall stop and should…
24
Q
Five complaint findings…
A
Sustained, Unintentional Error, Undetermined/No finding, Departmental and Exonerated
25
When impounding a vehicle for 10751 vc (VIN), an enforcement document __ __ be issued.
Shall not.
26
To whom does the CHP substance abuse testing policy apply to?
To all employees on duty or standby...
27
What patrol method do we use that the belief that people do not generally violate the law when they know they are being observed by officers?
In-view patrol
28
Under what conditions may a juvenile be detained at a lock-up facility?
Minor must be 14 or older
Has committed a violation of law
Officer believes juvenile is a risk to self or others
29
All citizens complaints investigated by CHP are either, Category I, II or Other?
True
30
Unclaimed property shall be purged at __ days intervals.
90 days
31
Can you initiat a complaint investigation because of a Pitchess Motion.
No
32
Substance abuse testing, according to the DPA what is the level of alcohol to be considered a positive test?
.04%
33
Medicinal Marijuana. Individuals SHALL be advised to file a motion with the court for an "Order of Return".
Evidence officer SHALL contact the Legal Coordination Section (LCS), for proper guidance.
34
Parking on freeway ramps to monitoring violations is prohibited.
True
35
An "Informal Discussion" with the officer is
| always required to complete a CHP 118.
True
36
Departmental policy is established or changed by whom?
Commissioner.
37
Child supervision in a vehicle.
Any child that is 6 years or younger supervised by someone that is 12 or older.
38
Evidence log room. Whom is exempt from signing in every time entering the room?
Evidence officer.
39
Abuse substance. You have reasonable suspicion. From whom do you obtain approval prior to having the officer submit to a test?
Confirming Official
40
How many days do you have to respond to a comment on your 100 form?
30 days
41
What type of vehicle you are not allowed to claim mileage?
Motorcycle
42
You can use your private bicycle to claim mileage...
True...0.04 cents per mile.
43
Travel. Officer can only drive 8 hours. He can volunteer to drive 4 more not to exceed 12 hours (except emergencies).
12 hours does not apply if there 2 or more officers on travel. Time for meals is not travel time.
44
No lunch or incidentals when on travel status less than 24 hours.
For purposes of "Per Diem" RDO's and V days are treated the same as normal work days.
45
Travel less than 24 hours. Breakfast if travel began at or before 0600 and ended at or after 0900.
Claim dinner if travel began at or before 1600 and ended at or after 1900.
46
First day of travel on trip 24 hours or more. Trip begins/claiming meals...
Breakfast- at or before 0600
Lunch- at or before 1100
Dinner- at or 1700
47
"Per Diem" is not allowed within how many miles of headquarters or the employee's residence?
50 miles
48
Can you claim travel expenses for any type of interviews?
Interviews are NOT reimbursable.
49
What do you do with tape recordings from interviews from an investigation?
Mark as exhibit and place into evidence for 5 years.
50
Who can sign a letterhead or memo leaving the office?
Commander or designee...
51
Traffic stop and juvenile blows a .05% on a PAS. Action from officer?
Cite 23140 vc, issue 367m and release to parent.
52
30 day impound. Drivers that get license back from DMV prior to 30 days and are the RO or vehicle...
Release vehicle to them
53
Unmarked units need permission from whom to make a stop on a 23109 vc???
Commissioner
54
How long can you detain a juvenile in an adult detention facility?
2 hours. (207.1 WIC)
55
Minor discipline?
Suspension for 5 days or less OR up to 5% reduction in pay.
56
How many days in a pay period and scheduling pursuant to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
28 days
57
Informal grievance may be filed as a formal grievance in what time period?
21 days from day of occurrence or 7 days from decision or informal grievance.
58
Complaint procedure is a dispute of one or more employees involving...
the application or interpretation of rules or policies
59
When is an officer not to use the "cite and release" for a DUI?
Prior DUI convictions
Violent or aggressive behavior
Under the influence of Drugs
60
Self Defense is a force option?
No
61
Driver under 21 with BAC of 0.01 or greater is __?
Infraction
62
When will the Department seek to recover DUI costs?
When an arrest was made for 23152, 23153, or a greater offense involving alcohol and/or drugs
When the arrested party was the cause of a responding officer to the incident.
63
How many levels of grievance?
4
64
How long to submit a Checkpoint Operational Plan to Division for approval?
one week
65
An employee is not entitled to call back or compensation while on military or annual leave.
True
66
Substance Abuse. Is the odor of alcohol or marijuana on an employee's breath enough to determine "reasonable suspicion" ?
No
67
AA's do not include CHP Form 2 and Memorandums of Correction.
True
68
What shall be prepared at the close of a interim reporting period?
A final report
69
Who can consent to a request for an interview by investigators from an outside agency (FBI, US DOT, etc.) regarding civil rights?
The sole discretion of the employee
70
What is the maximum number of interrogators during an administrative interrogation?
2
71
If prior to, or during investigation it is determined that the employee may be charged with a criminal offense... what shall be done?
Miranda Rights
72
Conditions to search a locker?
Officer's consent
Officer present
Search warrant
Reasonable time notification to the officer
73
What is the most important part of the investigative file?
The exhibits
74
Supplemental guidelines may be published as CI's (contract interpretations), which are Management's interpretations of the contract.
True
75
A judge will review "in camera" personnel records of an officer and exclude from disclosure the following?
Any complaint against the officer concerning conduct more than 5 five years prior to the date of motion hearing.
76
What most complaint's/grievances relate to?
A supervisor's action or decision
77
Which 3 FST's are most reliable? (90%)
HGN, one leg stand and walk and turn
78
Warrantless entries are justified in order to prevent the destruction of evidence, except?
It is unknown whether DUI is an element of the crime being investigated.
79
Commercial driver with BAC .03% on the PAS...
CHP 215 for 34506.3 vc
out of service for 24 hours
(could also make notation on log book)
80
What BAC would you presume that the person was not under the influence at the time of the offense?
Less than .05%
81
It will become a felony DUI if the offense occurs within ___ years of ___ or more DUI's.
Within 10 years of 3 or more DUI's
82
Does Implied Consent apply to a person arrested for riding a bicycle/motorized scooter while DUI?
No.
83
Do the provisions of 40300.5 vc, DUI involved in an accident apply?
Yes
84
CHP 205 (Checkpoint Activity form) shall be forwarded to Division no later than when?
Within 48 hours of the conclusion of the checkpoint
85
To get pay for "C" shift an officer must work 4 hours between what time?
2300 and 0600
86
The objective to an Internal Investigation shall be to "Gather Facts" which will either?
Clear the employee
Provide basis for corrective action
Lead to AA
87
How should interviews be written, except when quotations are used?
In third person
88
In what increments is Sick Leave used?
30 minutes
89
What does a Representative need to inspect the employee's Departmental personnel file?
The employee's written consent
90
What are the time limits to accept services of Pitchess Motion served by mail? How about served in person?
20 days by mail.
| 15 days in person.
91
What is the minimum credit an officer shall received if ordered to work after shift or on RDO?
4 hours
92
Can REP's use the state telephone to conduct employee relations business?
As long as there are no toll charges
93
Substance abuse. How many samples shall be taken and stored and made available to the employee for alternate testing upon request?
2 samples
94
To get pay for "B" shift an officer must work 4 hours between what time?
1800 and 0100
95
If you don't have a Spit Sock what other device can you use to prevent a prisoner from spitting?
No other device shall be used
96
Definition of Internal Investigation
An inquiry by departmental personnel concerning alleged misconduct or substandard performance on the part of any departmental employee which leads to or may lead to adverse action.
97
Internal Investigation. What do you do with statements of primary witnesses?
Shall tape record statements and should transcribed for potential serious cases
98
How long does the Area retain an Internal Investigation?
5 years
99
Is an Officer's demeanor a Force Option?
No
100
CTO maximum balance
480 hours
101
How long does an employee have to file an appeal for an AA after being served?
30 calendar days
102
How old does a minor have to be (passenger in the car), for increased penalties for the driver for DUI?
Minor under 14 years
103
Is an officer required to answer all questions related to the investigation in an administrative interrogation?
Yes. Failure to do so may result in AA
104
How many hours is a REP allowed for review of an AA or to prepare for a "Skelly" response?
4 hours
105
How many days does a supervisor have to respond to a grievance/complaint of the informal discussion?
7 days
106
How many days does the employee have to discuss the issue with a supervisor?
21 days
107
Criteria to perform a forcible blood draw?
Drawn by medical person
Incidental to lawful custodial arrest
Reasonable belief alcohol or drugs will be found
Reasonable force necessary to obtain sample
108
Enforcement on a 19 year old with a BAC .03% on the PAS...
Take license
DS 367 M
Order driver not to drive until no alcohol in system
109
CHP 118... what critical tasks shall an officer be rated?
Tasks 1 through 6
110
Times for OT meals???
10 hours for first meal
16 hours for second meal
22 hours for third meal
(no more than 3 OT meals within 24 hours)
111
Bereavement Leave. How many days per fiscal year? Other exceptions?
3 eight hour days within 10 calendar days of death. If travel more than 400 miles 2 more days (personal bank)
112
Interdepartmental correspondence (Category 1 Mail) is prepared on what?
Memorandum, CHP 51
113
Correspondence to agencies/individuals outside of California State government (Category 2 Mail) is prepared on what?
CHP Letterhead
114
What type of correspondence is prepared to appointed officials?
Category 1
115
The performance evaluation process... Critical tasks are developed by CHP and ___?
State Personnel Board
116
When do we use "Interim Reporting"?
Any time the officer's performance on a specific task does NOT meet performance standards
117
How many critical tasks on an officers performance?
9 tasks
118
Probationary performance appraisals shall be written within 10 days of the end of....
4, 8 and 12 months
119
A supervisor permission should/shall be obtained before legal intervention.
Should
120
Legal authority to discharge our firearms comes from?
California Penal Code
121
Review of shooting policy.... how often???
Quarterly
122
The primary concern in freeway patrol?
To maintain a smooth and steady flow of traffic
123
All persons arrested should/shall be handcuffed. Handcuffs should/shall be applied to the rear.
Shall, should (pregnant and elderly)
124
The appropriate Force Option is the decision of ___?
Officer
125
What CHP form shall be completed in addition to any documentation required on arrest or investigation reports or memorandum of incidents to report the use of force?
CHP 268 (Potential Civil Litigation)
126
Which type of traffic congestion occurs due to an unusual incident (T/C, 11-26, etc) ?
Non-recurrent congestion
127
Which of the following situations would the use of the less-lethal shotgun be appropriate?
Civil disturbances
Suicidal/Combative/Barricaded subject
(Passive resister must become Aggressive prior to use)
128
After a CEW been discharged a supervisor should?
Respond to the scene
Take photos of probe sites
(booking officer shall obtain medical clearance)
129
Within how many days will an employee be considered as an automatic resignation due to an AWOL?
If AWOL 5 or more consecutive days.
130
If there is not time to vote outside work hours, how many hours will an employee be granted to vote?
2 hours
131
What's not releasable under the Public Records Act?
Date of birth
132
Who can commit resources from CHP in response to a mutual aid request?
Commissioner or designee
133
When do ICS responsibilities end?
When all emergency operations at the scene have been terminated and order has been restored
134
Designated ICS sections?
Operations
Finance
Logistics
(NOT Liaison)
135
The Incident Action Plan...
reflects the objectives, strategy and specific actions determined necessary by the IC to mitigate the emergency incident.
136
Officer involved shooting...what is NOT a primary supervisory responsibility?
Remove the employee as soon as practical after the investigative agency talks to him
137
A pursuit should/shall not be initiated while providing transportation to any other persons...
Should not...
138
CHP ICS operations. What should the maximum span-of-control be limited to?
one to eight (1:8)
139
Emergency Action Plan
Facility specific and design to maintain normal operations in the event of an emergency or catastrophic circumstances
140
What is the exclusive means of disclosing a peace officers personnel records? (other than is authorization)
Pitchess Motion
141
Once the judge determines a motion has been satisfied, he will then review the personnel records __ _____
in camera
142
DUI checkpoint. How long before you notify the media of the event? How long for the location?
48 hours, 2 hours
143
You should/shall get permission from a supervisor before dispatching an injured animal.
should
144
Which is not a type of evidence search?
Visual
145
What code allows you to be exempt from the rules of the road during Code 3 driving?
Vehicle Code
146
DS 367... is it needed for a DUI drug arrest?
| If so, do you take the driver's license?
Yes.
| No.
147
What is the distance for a motor cop on a felony stop?
50-75 feet
148
As a supervisor, when can you approve the use of a road block?
Atrocious felony
149
A Management Memorandum can be extended by a ____ for _____months.
Com-net,
| 6 months
150
The complimentary close used on correspondence shall be __
sincerely
151
How many hours from beginning and end of shift lunch should not be granted?
no earlier than 3 hours from beginning,
| no later than 3 hours from end of shift.
152
How many keys to the evidence locker room? Where are they located?
one with Evidence officer
| Area Commander's office in a sealed envelope.
153
Is a pregnant female or elderly person exempt from handcuffing?
No
