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1
Q

When responding to a burglary in progress call, an officer should respond in what manner:

A

Safely, quickly and quietly to surprise the suspect and minimize danger.

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T or F: When a crime in progress call involves a physical assault or when emergency assistance is the primary concern, a Code 3 response should be utilized.

A

True

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T or F: Primary concern of freeway patrol is maintaining a smooth and steady flow of traffic. Examples of factors which reduce traffic flow are:

1: Accidents, disabled vehicles, driver violations, and weather conditions
2: Freeway congestion, on / off ramp traffic
3: Freeway design, signs, grade, curvature, lighting
4: Improper enforcement, traffic direction or accident investigation techniques.

A

1: True
2: True
3: True
4: True

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4
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T or F: It is the policy of the Department to offer assistance to disabled motorists as expeditiously as possible and in a courteous and professional manner.

A

True

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5
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Motorcycle officers, when on a stop working in pairs should park their motorcycles:

A

In line

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T or F: During peak traffic periods, enforcement actions should primarily be directed against:

1: Slow moving vehicles impeding traffic.
2: Unsafe lane changes, following too close.
3: Mechanical, registration and non-movers
4: Speed, DUI

A

1: True
2: True
3: False
4: True

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7
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Sergeants _______ normally respond tot all major accidents or incidents whenever possible to advise and coordinate operations

A

will

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8
Q

At an accident/incident scene, the officer ________ actively direct traffic whenever possible. When normal traffic flow is impeded, officers __________ actively perform traffic control.

A

Should / Shall

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9
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Deadly force is defined as:___________________

A

That force which creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury

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10
Q

Uniformed employees must be guided by what two key principles in the understanding and application of the use of force police

A

Sound professional judgement and use of only that force reasonable for the situation

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11
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T or F: Positioning oneself in front of an approaching suspect vehicle to get a better shot is a valid use of force option.

A

False

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12
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Departmental use of force policy _____ be reviewed __________ by all uniformed employees the rank of _______________

A

shall
quarterly
Sergeant and below

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13
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T or F: During felony stop procedures, with officers behind cover/concealment and the suspect is obeying orders, it would be appropriate for uniformed employees to have their finger on the trigger.

A

False

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14
Q

the shooting of an animal should only be undertaken ___________

A

as a last resort

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15
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T or F: Discharge of a firearm should be reported when:

  • Intentional discharge of any firearm by officer while on duty,
  • Intentional discharge of any firearm while off-duty
  • Accidental discharge of any firearm while on-duty
  • Off duty accidental discharge of any firearm that may be carried concealed under authority of California Peace Officer status
A

True

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16
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After an officer involve shooting, one individual shall be assigned as the primary investigator for the Department. The investigator shall be_____________

A

A uniformed supervisor at least one rank higher than the involved employee(s).

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17
Q

An officer who is responsible for the shooting death of an person shall be assigned from field enforcement duty to office duty ____________

A

immediately

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18
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An employee involved in a shooting may be granted _________________

A

up to 5 days ATO.

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19
Q

For officer safety reasons, when discussing an officer involved shooting incident to the media, information regarding whether or not the officer was wearing body armor ______________ be provided

A

should not

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20
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Upon observing a violation, an officer should stop the violators vehicle

A

as soon as possible

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21
Q

The desired minimum distance between the violator and patrol vehicle on traffic stop should be

A

10 feet

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22
Q

The first _______ are crucial in the violator contact. During this time the officer may gain or lose support for the Department or place him/herself in a life-threatening position.

A

60 seconds

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23
Q

The officer should make their decision related to the action they will take against the violator based on the _______________ surrounding the violation

A

facts and circumstances

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24
Q

If the officer realizes they have made a mistake the _______ admit the mistake. In such cases _________ issues a citation

A

Should / do not

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25
Q

A CHP 215 ________ normally only charge a single major hazardous violation

A

should

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26
Q

Employees _______ wear a seatbelt at all times when operating a Departmental vehicle or as a passenger in a Department vehicle

A

shall

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27
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A pursuit _________ be initiated or engaged while providing transportation to any person other than sworn peace officers

A

should not

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28
Q

T or F: Boxing-out is a legal intervention technique

A

False

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29
Q

List the 3 basic principles for handcuffing:

A

Awareness
Balance “ABC”
Control

30
Q

T or F: On the scene of an incident you observe an officer handcuff a visibly pregnant woman with her hands to the rear. This a is a direct violation of policy.

A

False - not a shall to the front

31
Q

T or F: If there is no spit sock available, an officer may use medical bandages or the suspect’s clothing instead

A

False

32
Q

A supply of how many spit socks should be kept at the Area?

A

20

33
Q

During the course of enforcement duties, all officers and Sergeants shall carry either:

A

PR-24,
Collapsible PR-24 or
ASP

34
Q

T or F: The carrying of a baton during rest or lunch breaks is mandatory

A

False

35
Q

What elements are essential for effective use of the baton?

A

Surprise, Distraction, Speed, Balance

36
Q

In the event a prisoner escapes during transport, Officers _____ immediately make all reasonable efforts to apprehend the prisoner. Additionally officers _____________ immediately notify a supervisor.

A

Shall / shall

37
Q

What are the CHP approved control holds for arresting persons for misdemeanors?

A

Bent wrist and twist lock

38
Q

T or F: Control holds can be used to: restrain a volatile person, prevent movement, prelude to taking subject into custody, when required for the safety of the officer, public or subject

A

True

39
Q

Before employing roadblocks, officers _________ have definite knowledge that persons sought are fleeing to avoid prosecution for a _________ or ____________ felony.

A

Shall / forcible or atrocious

40
Q

The Area must notify Division of their scheduled OST training days ____________

A

quarterly

41
Q

Officers and Sergeants not able to demonstrate acceptable levels of PMA/OST skills shall be provided refresher training for of time to exceed ____ days after the annual training certification is due

A

30

42
Q

When placing a roadblock, appropriate warning devices should be placed in the center of the roadway not less than ______ from the unit facing the traffic to be stopped

A

300 feet

43
Q

T or F: A roadblock can be utilized only during disaster relief to expedite the evacuation or to apprehend a felon that commited a forcible or atrocious felony

A

True

44
Q

T of F: Personal weapons should be utilized when more conventional means of self-defense are not available or warranted.

A

True

45
Q

T or F: The knee cap is considered a vulnerable area that should not be targeted for baton strikes.

A

False

46
Q

OC spray policy should be reviewed on ________ basis.

A

quarterly

47
Q

The application of water or saline on a suspect exposed to OC spray should be conducted within ____________

A

30 minutes of the initial application

48
Q

OC canisters are to be replaced during their ______ year during the annual inspection.

A

Fourth

49
Q

WMD bags and equipment should be inspected upon issuance, _______ and prior to donning if possible

A

annually

50
Q

Policy covering the less lethal shotgun shall be reviewed _____________

A

quarterly

51
Q

Optimal range of the less lethal shotgun is:

A

5 to 60 feet

52
Q

Areas shall report monthly deployments of the less lethal shotguns to the respective Divisions by the ______ of the following month

A

Tenth

53
Q

When a subject has been exposed to a CEW and is suspected to be under the influence of stimulants, a true medical condition may exist. The suspect ______ have medical attention as soon as practical.

A

shall

54
Q

T or F: The CEW can be used against people with mental problems

A

True

55
Q 
T or F: Officers shall not remove a CEW probe if it has unintentionally lodged into the following:
Groin
Breast area of female
Head or eye
Neck
Spinal column
Joints
A

True - buttocks ok to remove

56
Q

When a CEW has been utilized, a supervisor ______ respond. Pictures of the probe sites, drive stun sites, and other injuries ________ be taken.

A

should / should

57
Q

T or F: CEWs shall be downloaded each month. Records shall be maintained for life of CEW + 10 years.

A

True

58
Q

Department firearms should be displayed at low readt during high risk contacts. The shotgun and rifle with have __________

A

One round chambered and safety on

59
Q

During a high risk stop, the supervisor or OIC ________ respond to the scene and coordinate all involved units as appropriate to the changing situation

A

should

60
Q

During a Departmental felony stop, Departmental firearms should be displayed in the ready position, pointed at the suspect with finger _________

A

off the trigger

61
Q

During felony stop, supervisor, OIC or senior officer _______ respond to the scene and coordinate all involved units as appropriate to the changing situation

A

should

62
Q

During felony high risk stops the right “V” position is the preferred location for the _________ backup unit if traffic or terrain permit

A

Second

63
Q

During felony high risk stops the left “V” position is the preferred location for the _________ backup unit if traffic or terrain permit

A

First

64
Q

What is the minimum officer count that should be utilized during felony stops?

A

Three officers, one may be a Sergeant

65
Q

T or F: In a hostage situation, the primary concern is the protection of all life. The following in order are: Hostage, innocent person, police personnel, hostage taker

A

True

66
Q

In a hostage situation, should allied agencies resources be available, primary responsibility _________ be transferred to the agency by the CHP supervisor

A

should

67
Q

Deadly force ________ be used only as a last resort and when the hostage’s safety is not further jeopardized.

A

should

68
Q

Department policy requires patrol vehicle speedometers to be calibrated every ____________

A

90 days or 30,000 miles

69
Q

To assist in court testimony officers _____ record information concerning speed enforcement stops on the back of their green copy

A

shall

70
Q

During a foot pursuit, a supervisor __________ respond to the scene and coordinate the pursuit or search for suspect.

A

should

71
Q

Notification to the on-call manager that an active pursuit is occurring is required to be made by the supervisor

A

False

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