Quiz's Flashcards by Cynthia White

When a person arrested (arrest includes issuance of a CHP 215) by this Department is released from custody without being formally charged with an offense, that person shall be issued a CHP 103. While on duty, supervisors_____ be responsible for having copies of the CHP 103 in their possession

A. May
B. Should
C. Shall
D. Shall not

Shall

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A change fund shall be furnished to each field command upon written request from the commander to FMS. The change fund shall not be used to cash checks, money orders or cashier/travelers checks for any person regardless of collateral. The change fund is subject to audit and shall always total the amount furnished to the field command plus any collections which have not been transmitted. The commander shall be responsible and accountable for the fund. Responsibility for the sale of items and the collection of cash shall be separated from the responsibility for the security of cash and transmittal. Shortages due to fraud, embezzlement, burglaries, or robberies shall be reported to FMS, Cashiering Unit. Shortages of $ or more must be reported in writing no later than the first business day following the discovery of the shortage

a. $5.00
b. $6.00
c. $10.00

$6.00

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Informal Dispute Resolution, Level III, involves a formal “meet and confer” between the CAHP and ___________.

a. Division Commander of the Division where the employee works.
b. Area Commander for the Command where the employee works.
c. Commissioner of the CHP.
d. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

Commissioner of the CHP.

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When enforcing a “zero tolerance law” for drivers under 21 does the requirements of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations apply?

Yes or No

Yes

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You are the graveyard Sergeant for the Bakersfield Area. Officer Jones has been on your shift for one year. Officer Jones’ enforcement activity seems to be within the normal range for the shift but Officer Jones’ has always been one of the enforcement contact leaders on your shift. You decide to conduct a private- closed door discussion with Officer Jones about the unexpected drop in enforcement contacts. During your conversation with Officer Jones, he discloses that he is experiencing marital problems. You refer the Employee Assistance Program to Officer Jones. Your private discussion with Officer Jones is considered:

a. Preventative Action
b. Corrective Action
c. Adverse Action
d. Occupational Safety Action

Preventative Action

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In-Custody Arrests/Detentions. In situations where departmental
personnel have temporary custody of a minor for a criminal law violation which necessitates the administration of a chemical test or an investigative procedure within a jail or other law enforcement facility, the following guidelines and safeguards shall be followed:

A. The minor shall be removed as soon as reasonably possible. In no event shall a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for a continuous period in excess of two hours.

B. The minor shall be removed as soon as reasonably possible. In no event shall a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for a continuous period in excess of four hours.

C. The minor shall be removed as soon as reasonably possible. In no event shall a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for a continuous period in excess of six hours.

D. The minor shall be removed as soon as reasonably possible. In no event shall a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for a continuous period in excess of eight hours.

The minor shall be removed as soon as reasonably possible. In no event shall a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for a continuous period in excess of two hours.

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The Department’s occupational safety program consists of several elements:

What are the five elements?

Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Hazardous
Hazardous Substance Program
Defensive driving Training
Hazardous Exposure Control Programs
Personal Protective Equipment

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A minor taken into custody for a violation of law (602 WIC), who is under 14 years of age or is not believed to be a security risk, may be kept in temporary custody at a law enforcement facility. The total secure and nonsecure detention time in a law enforcement facility, excluding a jail, may not exceed ___ hours.

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6

6 Hours

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Represented employees have certain rights as provided by the Dills Act and their contracts between the state and their exclusive representatives. If there is a conflict between departmental policy and the provisions of a negotiated contract, the ______shall be controlling

a. Policy
b. Contract
c. Depending on the Bargaining Unit
d. CHP policy is always the best according to Lutzke

Contract

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Final level of approval for adverse actions resulting in suspension of six (6) to 20 working days, or the equivalent monthly step reduction, or removal from a specialty pay position (Bargaining Unit 5 personnel), is vested in which of the following positions:

a. Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner
b. Assistant Commissioner
c. Division Commander
d. Area Commander

Assistant Commissioner

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How often shall an employee review the IIPP (injury and illness prevention program)?

a. Monthly
b. Quarterly
c. Bi-Annually
d. Annually

Annually

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Which of the following is the process to resolve a dispute of one or more employees, or a dispute between the State and CAHP involving the interpretation, application, or enforcement of the express terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

a. Complaint
b. Grievance
c. Informal Dispute Resolution
d. Mediation

Grievance

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The commander is responsible for ensuring all investigations are
completed in a timely manner. The normal suspense period for complaints received at the command, or forwarded from BIA,
is _____days. The suspense period for legislative complaints is____ days.

A. 30 & 45 days
B. 30 & 60 days
C. 45 & 60 days
D. 60 & 30 days

60 & 30 days

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All complainants shall be acknowledged by correspondence within______ days of the Department’s notification of the complaint. As an exception, interim correspondence is not required if the complainant originally contacted the Department in person and the requisite information normally contained in an interim letter was provided at that time. Interim correspondence should include a brief summary of the allegations, which command will conduct the investigation, notification that an investigator will contact the complainant as a part of the investigation, and that the investigation findings will be provided in writing. In either case, the complainant shall be requested to return the CHP 240B or CHP 240D within_____ days.

A. 3 &5 business days
B. 5 & 10 calendar days
C. 5 & 10 business days
D. 7 & 10 calendar days

5 & 10 business days

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Which of the following employee job classifications is considered a “non sensitive position”:

a. Office Assistant
b. Officer
c. Auto Technician
d. Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist (CVIS)

Office Assistant

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Which of the following is NOT an unfair labor practice:

a. Giving the employee representative all the bad jobs or inundating them with unwanted overtime.
b. Assisting employees in researching background to file grievances.
c. Failing to bargain in good faith.
d. Speaking with an employee about their union activity.

Speaking with an employee about their union activity.

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The Peace Officer Bill of Rights (POBR) entitles public safety employees to all of the following rights EXCEPT:

a. Interrogation must be conducted at a reasonable hour, during normal waking hours.
b. Right to refuse to take a lie detector test.
c. Right to refuse to provide personal financial disclosure.
d. Right to respond to a written adverse comment in his/her personnel file within 15 days.

Right to respond to a written adverse comment in his/her personnel file within 15 days.

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Sufficient cause for a confirming official to order a chemical test be obtained from a sensitive employee could be based on all of the following EXCEPT:

a. An industrial accident, red/watery eyes, unsteady gait.
b. Unusual demeanor or appearance and atypical behavior.
c. The odor of alcohol or marijuana on the employee’s breath or clothing.
d. Slow or slurred speech, poor balance, and abnormal work performance.

Unusual demeanor or appearance and atypical behavior.

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Peace Officer Bill of Rights, which is located in California Government Code, is NOT extended to which of the following job classifications in the CHP:

a. Officer
b. Sergeant
c. Office Assistant
d. Cadet

Cadet

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Commands shall complete and maintain the CHP 520, Area Public Records Act Request Log and forward the form on a basis,

a. Weekly
b. Bi-Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Quarterly

Quarterly

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A formal written reprimand is considered what level of progressive discipline:

a. Preventative Action
b. Corrective Action
c. Adverse Action
d. Either Preventative or Corrective Action based upon the language of the reprimand.

Adverse Action

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If it is known that a civilians’ complaint was filed when completing the CHP 268, the fact should be noted under the “Area Commander Review” section. Copies of the CHP 268____ not be included in the complaint investigation report.

A. Should
B. Shall
C. May
D. Should not

Shall

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Enforcement of the absolute speed limits shall be governed by the following:

A. At 5 MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the vehicles(s) or roadway, the officer shall stop and take appropriate enforcement action. From 1 to 4 MPH above the absolute speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer may stop and take appropriate enforcement
B. At 10 MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the vehicles(s) or roadway, the officer shall stop and take appropriate enforcement action. From 5 above the absolute speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer may stop and take appropriate enforcement
C. At 15 MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the vehicles(s) or roadway, the officer shall stop and take appropriate enforcement action. From 10 above the absolute speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer may stop and take appropriate enforcement

At 5 MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the vehicles(s) or roadway, the officer shall stop and take appropriate enforcement action. From 1 to 4 MPH above the absolute speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer may stop and take appropriate enforcement

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The VCGCB has delegated authority to the Department to settle and pay property damage/loss claims up to $1,000 per claim pursuant to Government Code Section 953.6.
When an individual claims to have suffered a loss $1,000 and under they shall be provided with a

a. CHP 268-Potential Civil Liability Form
b. CHP 287, Claims of 1,000 or less
c. CHP 103-Certficate of Release from Custody
d. CHP 117 Reproduction Request

CHP 287, Claims of 1,000 or less

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Complaints which may contain Category I or II allegations as outlined above, but which also meet the definition of one of the following types of complaints, are considered “Other” complaints. What are some “Other” complaint examples? D________ C________ F________ R________

Departmental Citizen Validity Frivolous Resigned

Section 851.5 of the California Penal Code (PC) requires that an arrested person has the right to make at least______ completed telephone calls, as described, immediately upon being booked or detained, and, except where physically impossible, no later than ______hours after arrest. Effective January 1, 2006, pursuant to Section 851.5(c) PC, if upon questioning, an arrestee is identified as a custodial parent with responsibility for a minor child, the arrestee shall be entitled to make_____additional calls for the purpose of arranging for the care of the minor child or children in the parent’s absence. These telephone calls shall be given immediately upon request, or as soon as practicable A. 1,2,2 B. 2,3,2 C. 3,3,2 D. 3,2,2

3,3,2

If there is a death, serious injury or illness to a CHP employee, commander or designee shall telephone assistant commissioner and Division ______________. a. As soon as practical b. Within 24 hours c. Within 48 hours d. Immediately

Immediately

The Peace Officer Bill of Rights (POBR) entitles public safety employees to protection from the following behavior by management, EXCEPT: a. Not allowing an Officer to run for elected office as member of a school board. b. Requiring the consent of an officer to post his/her photograph on the Internet for any purpose if that officer reasonably believes that the disclosure may result in a threat, harassment, intimidation, or harm to that officer or his/her family. c. No adverse comments placed in the employee’s personnel file without employee having opportunity to read and sign or refuse to sign the document containing the adverse comment. d. Employee reassigned to duties that are within the normal scope of his/her employment.

Employee reassigned to duties that are within the normal scope of his/her employment.

Preventative action in the progressive discipline methodology is all of the following, EXCEPT: a. Adequate ongoing training for all classifications b. Informal counseling regarding substandard performance c. Referrals to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) d. Provide fair, engaged, and impartial supervision

Informal counseling regarding substandard performance

You are the graveyard Sergeant in the Bakersfield Area. One of the officers on your shift calls you and tells you he arrested a 15-year old for DUI. The officer wants to take the arrestee into Kern County Jail for the breath test but can remember the rules about minors in adult lockup or jail facilities. The most appropriate advice to give the officer is: a. The officer may take the minor into the jail for the purpose of administering a chemical test for alcohol or drugs as long as the minor is not locked in a cell or room within the jail, is under continuous personal supervision, and is not permitted to come into contact with in-custody adults b. The officer may take the minor into the jail for the purpose of administering a chemical test for alcohol or drugs as long as the minor is adequately supervised and the custody is nonsecure (the minor is not locked in a cell or room). c. The officer should not take the minor into the jail for the purpose of administering a chemical test because the minor is too young to be able to entire a jail. d. The officer should not take the minor into the jail for the purpose of administering a chemical sample because the jail environment is not the least restrictive of the minor’s freedom of movement.

The officer may take the minor into the jail for the purpose of administering a chemical test for alcohol or drugs as long as the minor is not locked in a cell or room within the jail, is under continuous personal supervision, and is not permitted to come into contact with in-custody adults

Discipline with a suspension of more than 20 days is considered to be what level of review: a. Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner b. Assistant Commissioner, Staff c. Assistant Commissioner, Field d. Division Commander

Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner

Each level of review for Informal Dispute Resolution must occur within __________ of the issuance of written comments considered adverse to the employee’s performance. a. 14 calendar days b. 14 business days c. 21 calendar days d. 21 business days

21 calendar days

You are the graveyard sergeant in your Area. While reviewing CHP 415s, you observe that an officer on your shift has submitted a CHP 415 requesting OIC pay. Which of the following are required for the officer to qualify for OIC pay: a. The Officer must supervise two or more officers for 4 hours or more during a shift. b. The Officer must supervise three or more officers for 4 hours or more during a shift. c. The Officer must supervise two or more officers for 6 hours or more during a shift. d. The Officer must supervise three or more officers for 6 hours or more during a shift.

The Officer must supervise two or more officers for 6 hours or more during a shift.

You are on-duty Sergeant in your Area Office conducting a substance abuse investigation on Officer Jones. You smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. You observe the Officer and obtain additional observations of alcohol use/impairment. You inform a confirming official of your reasonable suspicion. The confirming official authorizes you to obtain a chemical sample from the employee. Because you suspect solely the abuse of an alcoholic beverage, which of the following chemical tests SHALL you use to obtain a chemical sample: a. Breath Test Only b. Blood Test Only c. Either Breath, Blood, or Urine Test d. Urine Test Only

Breath Test Only

With regard to an Unit 5 employee filing a formal Complaint against the Department. If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision rendered in ___________, the complainant may appeal the decision with _________ to the Office of the Commissioner. This is the final and last step of the procedure. a. Level II, 14 calendar days b. Level III, 14 calendar days c. Level II, 21 calendar days d. Level III, 21 business days

Level II, 21 calendar days

A member of the public can make a PRA request in writing, over the telephone, or in person. Written requests can include letters, e-mail, and fax. Only existing records in the Department’s possession would be responsive to a PRA request. How long does the Department have to respond to the PRA request? a. 7 calendar days b. 10 calendar days c. 14 calendar days d. 21 calendar days

10 calendar days

Although Section 207.1 WIC generally provides that a minor may not be detained in a jail or lockup for adults, an exception permits the temporary, secure detention of a minor in a police or sheriff's lockup, not a jail, if the minor meets all the following criteria: The minor is 14 years of age or older. The minor is taken into temporary custody on the basis of having violated a criminal law (Section 602 WIC). The peace officer apprehending the minor has a reasonable belief that the minor presents a "serious security risk of harm to self or others." A minor meeting the above criteria may be locked in a room or cell in the station, subject to the following conditions: May not be detained longer than_____ hours. To be securely detained longer than _____ hours, the minor must be transferred to a juvenile facility, A. 5,5, B. 6,6, C. 7,7 D. 8,8,

6,6

Employees covered under the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR) have the right to submit a written response within________days to any adverse comment entered into the employee’s personnel file, including a censurable CHP 2, Memorandum of Direction, or Memorandum of Findings. A copy of the employee’s response shall be attached to all copies of the investigation, including the copy retained by the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA). A. 15 days B. 30 days C. 45 days D. 90 days

30 days

Officer Winter makes a vehicle stop for speeding on s/B US 101 at Rice Avenue. The driver identifies himself with a California Driver License. Officer Winter notices the right front passenger is looking straight ahead and avoiding any contact with Officer Winter. Officer Winter requests the passenger for identification. The passenger states, “all you cops are the same, I am not required to show you my ID.” What should Officer Winter do? a. Once the passenger refused, the passenger is not required to identify themselves b. Officer Winter should inform the passenger, the vehicle he was riding committing a violation of the California Vehicle Code and because he is a passenger in the vehicle, he is required to show ID

Officer Winter should inform the passenger, the vehicle he was riding committing a violation of the California Vehicle Code and because he is a passenger in the vehicle, he is required to show ID

Ventura Area Officer, Officer Bowcock travels to the Academy for Active Shooter Training on November 23-24, 2020. An allied agency member then calls the North Sacramento office and wants to file a complaint against Officer Bowcock because of his rude and unprofessional behavior during the training. Who handles the complaint? A. Ventura Area Commander B. Academy Commander C. Division Commander’s discretion D. Academy Commander’s discretion

Academy Commander

A memorandum of direction (MOD) is considered what level of progressive discipline: a. Preventative Action b. Corrective Action c. Adverse Action d. Either Corrective Action or Adverse Action based upon the direction given to the employee

Corrective Action

An officer is on a regular day off (RDO) and is required to testify twice in one day. The officer leaves his residence at 0730 hours, travels one and one-half hours to his court appearance scheduled for 0900 hours. The officer appears as a witness in a DUI trial and is released by the Court at 1300 hours. The officer responds back to his residence and arrives there at 1430 hours. The officer appears telephonically for a DMV hearing at 1330 hours. How much overtime can the Officer claim: a. 6.5 hours for the first appearance; 4 hours for the second appearance; Total 10.5 hours. b. 7 hours for the first appearance; 4 hours for the second appearance: Total 11 hours. c. 6.5 hours for the first appearance; 2 hours for the second appearance; Total 8.5 hours. d. 7 hours for the first appearance; 2 hours for the second appearance; Total 9 hours.

7 hours for the first appearance; 2 hours for the second appearance; Total 9 hours.

The Ralph C. Dills Act was enacted in California to provide which of the following rights: a. Represented employees have the right to be represented by their exclusive representative regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. b. Excluded employees have the right to be represented by an attorney of their choice regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. c. Managerial employees have the right to be represented by their exclusive representative regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. d. Supervisory employees have the right to be represented by their exclusive representative regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Represented employees have the right to be represented by their exclusive representative regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

627 PC provides that an officer taking a minor before a probation officer or to a place of confinement shall take immediate steps to notify a relative. This section also provides that the minor has the right to make ______ telephone calls, _____ to an attorney and ____ to their parent or guardian, responsible relative, or their employer. The calls are to be allowed no later than ________ after the minor is taken into custody. Calls must be made in the presence of an officer or employee. a. Three (3); one (1); two (2); two (2) hours b. Two (2); one (1); one (1); one (1) hour c. Three (3); two (2); one (1); one (1) hour d. Two (2); one (1); one (1); two (2) hours

Two (2); one (1); one (1); one (1) hour

A confirming official is always ___________ and may determine reasonable suspicion to conduct an administrative chemical test upon a sensitive employee based upon ____________. a. The rank of sergeant or above; reasonable suspicion. b. The first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command; reasonable suspicion. c. The rank of sergeant or above; probable cause d. The first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command; probable cause

The first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command; reasonable suspicion.

A CHP 268 ______be completed (documented as a Nonthreshold PCL Incident) when a firearm was displayed only, during high-risk or felony procedures, and the civilian is later found to be an innocent party. The display of a firearm alone does not constitute a UOF for reporting purposes. A. Should B. May C. Shall

Shall

Per CHP Policy, the Department has extended POBR rights to: A. All employees including cadets B. All employees except clerical personnel C. All uniformed employees with the exception of dispatchers and administrative personnel D. All other employees with the exception of cadets.

All other employees with the exception of cadets.

Category I, Category II, and Other complaints shall be destroyed after a period of _____years, commencing from the date the Department originally received the complaint. This specifically includes the original Category I investigations retained by the headquarters Legal Files Unit. Until scheduled destruction, no documents or exhibits may be removed from the complaint investigation. A. 3 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 6 years

5 years

Grievance procedure has ________ formal levels. If the grievant is not satisfied with the decision rendered at the previous level, the grievant may appeal the decision within _______________ to the _______________ or his/her designee. a. Two; 14 calendar days; Director of the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) b. Three; 14 calendar days; Director of the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) c. Three: 21 calendar days: Commissioner of the CHP d. Four: 14 calendar days; Director of the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)

4 14 calendar days Director of the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)

When shall an employee submit their request for a travel advance? a. Employees shall submit their request for a travel advance at least two business days prior to the first day of travel but no earlier than two weeks prior to the first day of travel. Travel advances that are received prematurely or on/after the first day of travel may be returned unless extenuating circumstances exist b. Employees shall submit their request for a travel advance at least two calendar days prior to the first day of travel but no earlier than two weeks prior to the first day of travel. Travel advances that are received prematurely or on/after the first day of travel may be returned unless extenuating circumstances exist c. Employees shall submit their request for a travel advance at least two calendar days prior to the first day of travel but no earlier than three weeks prior to the first day of travel. Travel advances that are received prematurely or on/after the first day of travel may be returned unless extenuating circumstances exist d. Employees shall submit their request for a travel advance at least two calendar days prior to the first day of travel but no earlier than four weeks prior to the first day of travel. Travel advances that are received prematurely or on/after the first day of travel may be returned unless extenuating circumstances exist

Employees shall submit their request for a travel advance at least two business days prior to the first day of travel but no earlier than two weeks prior to the first day of travel. Travel advances that are received prematurely or on/after the first day of travel may be returned unless extenuating circumstances exist

Every employer shall report immediately by telephone or telegraph to the nearest District Office of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health any serious injury or illness,or death, of an employee occurring in a place of employment or in connection with any employment. Immediately means as soon as practically possible but not longer than hours after the employer knows or with diligent inquiry would have known of the death or serious injury or illness. a. 4 hours b. 8 hours c. 12 hours d. 24 hours

24 hours

Which of the following is NOT a remedy available when it is determined a violation of unfair labor practices has occurred by the Public Employees Relations Board (PERB): a. Cease and Desist Order b. Post a Written Notice c. Reinstatement of Employee with Full Seniority. d. Punitive Damages Award.

Punitive Damages Award.

The Ralph C. Dills Act REQUIRES which of the following: a. Management to pay union dues, even if unrepresented b. Management and Union Representatives to meet and confer in good faith c. Union representatives to receive overtime pay for representing employees outside of normal working hours. d. A friendly working relationship between management and employees.

Management and Union Representatives to meet and confer in good faith

Per Management Memorandum (MM) 20-017 revised policy contained in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 9.1, Employee Relations Manual, Chapter 6, Release Time/Use of State Time for Representation, and modify representation reporting document submission procedures. This MM also replaces all references made to the CHP 415, Daily Field Record, with the Activity Tracking System (ATS) 415, due to the recent transition from the California Automated Reporting System to ATS. Effective immediately, within________ working days following the date of representation, the employee shall submit a CHP 610, Representation Reporting, (Rev. 5-13) and all corresponding documentation to their supervisor. After obtaining supervisory approval, the completed forms and the associated ATS 415 shall be electronically submitted to Office of Employee Relations (OER) via the CHP-OER e-mail address, OER@chp.ca.gov, and the original signed copy shall be retained at the command for a period of one year. a. One working day b. Two working day c. Five working day d. Ten working days

Two working days

Commanders shall ensure that all applicable managers and supervisors, as well as first-line supervisors designated “represented” under the Act, are informed of the content of the published Cis a. Privacy b. Dills c. Contracts d. Command

Dills

One of your graveyard units responds to a CHP Dispatch call of a possibly drunk driver located traveling S/B 101 near Central. The graveyard unit requests the time frame of the call and CHP Dispatch advises you, one minute ago. The vehicle is described as a blue Toyota Camry with a last three license plate of 468. Your unit makes a stop on a blue Toyota Camry with the last three of 466 about 3 miles south of Central. Prior to the stop, the unit observed the Toyota Camry driving straight in the #2 lane with no Vehicle Code violations. Was the stop legal without any observations from the officer? a. Yes, because of the risks posed by an intoxicated driver, the California courts have approved investigatory traffic stops based on anonymous contemporaneous reports of suspected drunk driving. b. No, the officer must establish reasonable cause in addition to the reported drunk driver to make an enforcement stop.

Yes, because of the risks posed by an intoxicated driver, the California courts have approved investigatory traffic stops based on anonymous contemporaneous reports of suspected drunk driving.

All state owned motor vehicle accidents shall be reported for insurance purposes within _______ to Department of Governmental Services (DGS) / Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM) using the ____________ form. a. 24 hours / Std. 270 b. 48 hours / Std. 270 c. 72 hours / CHP 208 d. 5 days / CHP 208

48 hours Std. 270

Minor Discipline is when the appointing authority or designee takes a disciplinary action of the following nature: a. Suspension without pay for five days or less, excluding formal reprimands, or up to a five percent reduction in pay for five months or less, excluding formal reprimands. b. Suspension without pay for three days or less, excluding formal reprimands, or up to a three percent reduction in pay for three months or less, excluding formal reprimands. c. Memorandum of Direction, Memorandum of Counseling, or Memorandum of Findings in any Adverse Action. d. Formal reprimands, or Suspension without pay for ten days or less, or up to a ten percent reduction in pay for ten months or less.

Suspension without pay for five days or less, excluding formal reprimands, or up to a five percent reduction in pay for five months or less, excluding formal reprimands.

In a__________ session, the manager or supervisor meets with the employee and discusses the misconduct or substandard performance. ___________ is considered routine_________communication and, therefore, is not subject to the grievance process, nor is the employee entitled to representation. A. informal counseling, Informal counseling, business B. formal counseling, Informal counseling, informal C. business, Informal counseling, business D. informal counseling, formal, business

informal counseling, Informal counseling, business

An employee and the employee’s representative may be granted up to _____ hours of release time to prepare for a pre-disciplinary hearing (Skelly hearing): a. 1 hour b. 2 hours c. 4 hours d. 8 hours

4 hours

Officer Lutzke noticed a man sitting in a car parked by the side of a road. He noticed that the vehicle did not have a registration tag, he pulled behind it and activated his emergency lights. The driver, Dammar Johnson, immediately stepped outside, and the officer ordered him to get back inside. Johnson refused and became “agitated,” so Officer Lutzke “grabbed [his] arm to maintain control,” at which point Johnson“tensed and pulled away.” After “some resistance,” Johnson was placed in the patrol car. Officer Lutzke testified that, while standing outside the vehicle, he could smell the odor of marijuana. So he entered and, on the center console, found a small plastic bag containing about two grams. Although the bag was not sealed shut, it was “knotted at the top.” While searching the vehicle for more marijuana, the officer found a loaded handgun in the rear cargo area. Was Officer Lutzke’s search legal? Yes or No

Yes

All materials/documents marked Preserved for Threshold Incidents shall be retained on a ______year litigation hold. All materials/documents marked Preserved for Nonthreshold PCL Incidents shall be retained on a_______ year litigation hold. A. 5 year/10 year B. 7 year/10 year C. 10 year/5 year D. 15 years/5 years

10 year | 5 year

The CHP 275 shall be completed for any incident in which a peace officer utilizes force to overcome physical resistance from an uncooperative civilian. A completed CHP 275 shall be transmitted by Area to the appropriate Division within_____calendar days of the date of the incident. A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven

7 calendar days

Which of the following employee job classifications is considered a “non sensitive position”: a. Office Assistant b. Officer c. Auto Technician d. Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist (CVIS)

Office Assistant

What are some examples of non-complaints?

Traffic vehicle Storage/ Impound Validity Other Agency Off Duty Conduct

A _____________ is the process to resolve a dispute of one or more employees or a dispute between the CAHP and the Department involving the application or interpretation of an existing written rule or policy. This procedure does not cover merit related issues. a. Complaint b. Grievance c. Informal Dispute Resolution d. Mediation

Complaint

Officer Gonzalez stops a driver for tinted windows and no front license plate. A legal pat search was conducted and led to the discovery of a legal amount of marijuana and an unspecified amount of cash in the driver’s pocket. Officer Gonzalez did not detect the smell of burnt or unburnt marijuana. Can Officer Gonzalez conduct a probable cause to search the car for a marijuana-related offense? Yes or No

Employees shall qualify for a swing shift pay differential when four or more hours of the regularly scheduled work shift falls between _______ and ________. a. 1700 hours; 0000 hours b. 1700 hours; 2300 hours c. 1800 hours; 0100 hours d. 1800 hours; 0200 hours

1800 hours; 0100 hours

Threshold incidents require notification to Office of Risk Management (ORM) via the Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center (ENTAC). The ORM will provide ENTAC with a 24-hour call out list of personnel available for notification. A. Immediate B. When practical C. Within 24 hours D. Within 8 hours

Immediate

All citizens’ complaints investigated by this Department are classified as either Category I, Category II, or “Other.” Complaint categories are only intended to reflect the documentation format and level of review required by the Department for each type. The_________shall decide the overall classification of each complaint, based upon the most serious allegation made during any stage of the investigation and the overall circumstances of the complaint A. Sergeant on duty who takes initial complaint B. Area Commander C. Division Chief for Cat 1 complaints and Area Commander for all other complaints D. Area Commander with concurrence with Division Chief on Category 1 complaints

Area Commander

A CHP 268 shall be completed and forwarded to ORM within ______calendar days. If a CHP 268 is not available within seven calendar days, a preliminary CHP 268, containing all information known about the incident at that time, shall be saved to the appropriate Area or Division Risk Management Reports folder. A. Five B. Seven C. Ten

7 calendar days

For Bargaining Unit 5, an employee grievance/complaint shall be discussed with the employee’s immediate supervisor. This “Informal Level” discussion must occur within _______ of the event or circumstances occasioning the grievance. a. 5 calendar days b. 10 calendar days c. 14 calendar days d. 21 calendar days

21 calendar days

In certain unusual circumstances, if additional time is needed to gather and produce the responsive documents, GC section 6253 © allows an agency to extend the response time by an additional a. 10 days b. 14 days c. 21 days d. One month

14 days

Commanders are responsible for ensuring that departmental facilities and equipment are free from hazards and unsafe conditions. Safety Inspections. Each command shall establish an effective system to identify and evaluate unsafe work practices and unhealthy work conditions, and to ensure implementation of timely and effective corrective measures in accordance with the command’s IIPP. Safety inspections shall be documented on the CHP 113 A, Safety Inspection Checklist. How often does a CHP facility have to be inspected? a. Once a year b. Twice a year c. Three times a year d. Quarterly

Twice a year (Semi-Annually)

Complaints alleging physical contact, excessive force, and/or criminal, racial, sexual, or immoral conduct are called_______ complaints also include those which allege acts of dishonesty and/or falsification of documentation, or allegations of unethical conduct A. Miscellaneous complaints B. Administrative complaints C. Category 1 complaints D. Category 2 complaints

Category 1 Complaints

If an officer on your shift wants to resolve adverse written findings of a citizens’ complaint investigation or any adverse comments on performance documents (i.e. 100 forms, MODs, Censurable Incident Reports), which of the following are the mechanism for resolution: a. Informal Dispute Resolution b. Complaint c. Grievance d. Arbitration

Informal Dispute Resolution

Closing correspondence shall not be sent to the complainant until the complaint investigation has been approved by the appropriate reviewing authority as outlined and within policy. Closing correspondence shall be sent within_____days of the investigation being approved. A. 10 calendar days B. 20 calendar days C. 30 calendar days D. 60 calendar days

30 calendar days

Upon receipt of a VCGCB claim directly from a claimant in excess of $1,000, commanders shall ensure immediate transmittal of the document(s) to the , indicating the date of such receipt. A CHP 268, Potential Civil Litigation Report, shall be completed and submitted to ORM if one has not been previously submitted a. Office of Legal Affairs b. Office of Internal Affairs c. Office of Risk Management d. Human Resources

Office of Risk Management

Employees shall be notified that misconduct for which they are being counseled may be charged in a future adverse action if the written document contains the admonition. A. Lybarger admonition B. Bazemore admonition C. MOD admonition D. AWOL admonition

Bazemore Admonition

All claims in excess of $________must be filed with the VCGCB (formerly known as the Board of Control). For claims for less than $______ will be given a CHP 287. Pursuant to Government Code Section 945.4, claims must be filed within ______of the date of the alleged incidents. The VCGCB may allow or reject claims based upon recommendations of the Department a. $500 six months b. $750 three months c. $1,000 six months d. 1,000 three months

$1,000 | Six months

As the result of several court decisions and the terms of a partially vacated injunction placed against the Department, it is extremely difficult to cite motorcyclists for wearing helmets not in compliance with FMVSS Standard No. 218. Which one of these statements is true? A. Officers shall not attempt to make this determination prior to or during an enforcement stop. Officers shall not cite for hard shell beanie-type helmets. Officers shall not seize any helmet, or purported helmet, as evidence. Supervisor approval shall be obtained before citing a motorcyclist for wearing any type of head covering an officer determines is not a motorcycle helmet. A photograph of the noncompliant head covering should be obtained at the time of the stop as evidence to support the violation B. Officers shall not attempt to make this determination prior to or during an enforcement stop. Officers shall not cite for hard shell beanie-type helmets. Officers shall not seize any helmet, or purported helmet, as evidence. Supervisor approval should be obtained before citing a motorcyclist for wearing any type of head covering an officer determines is not a motorcycle helmet. A photograph of the noncompliant head covering should be obtained at the time of the stop as evidence to support the violation C. Officers should not attempt to make this determination prior to or during an enforcement stop. Officers shall not cite for hard shell beanie-type helmets. Officers should not seize any helmet, or purported helmet, as evidence. Supervisor approval should be obtained before citing a motorcyclist for wearing any type of head covering an officer determines is not a motorcycle helmet. A photograph of the noncompliant head covering should be obtained at the time of the stop as evidence to support the violation.

Officers shall not attempt to make this determination prior to or during an enforcement stop. Officers shall not cite for hard shell beanie-type helmets. Officers shall not seize any helmet, or purported helmet, as evidence. Supervisor approval shall be obtained before citing a motorcyclist for wearing any type of head covering an officer determines is not a motorcycle helmet. A photograph of the noncompliant head covering should be obtained at the time of the stop as evidence to support the violation

It is 2100 hours on X Mas eve, Officer Ralph and Lutzke make a stop on a driver for weaving and speeding. Ralph uses his seniority and says “Hey boot, you are handling everything tonight.” Officer Lutzke determines the driver to be under the influence of alcohol and makes an arrest for 23152 (a) VC. Officer Lutzke conducts a driver license check and the suspect has two prior confirmed DUI convictions and one prior 23103 conviction within the last 10 years. Officer Lutzke wants to charge the felony section, what requirement does Officer Lutzke need to prove, regarding the DMV printout of the offender prior to charging the felony section?

3 Prior DUI Convictions

Any corrective documentation issued to an employee as the result of a complaint investigation, shall be removed from the employee’s field personnel folder after a period of ____years, commencing from the date of issue. The original (or a copy) of the same document shall remain with the complaint investigation itself until the investigation’s scheduled destruction. A. 3 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 6 years

3 years

Which of the following accurately describes the penalties for adverse actions: a. Formal Written Reprimand, Suspension, Demotion, Dismissal, b. Suspension, Dismissal, Salary Reduction within Salary range of class, Formal Written Reprimand, Involuntary Transfer, Demotion. c. Suspension, Dismissal, Formal Written Reprimand, Demotion. d. Suspension, Salary reduction within salary range of class, Demotion, Dismissal, Involuntary Transfer.

Suspension, Dismissal, Salary Reduction within Salary range of class, Formal Written Reprimand, Involuntary Transfer, Demotion.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 68097.2, witness fees must be submitted with the subpoena. A client’s personal check shall not be accepted, if represented by legal counsel. What is the amount that needs to be deposited for a witness fee? a. $150 dollars b. $200 dollars c. $225 dollars d. $275 dollars

$275 dollars

Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR) applies to all employees of the California Highway Patrol, EXCEPT: a. Office Technicians b. Motor Carrier Specialists c. Cadets d. Commissioners

Cadets

Officer Miconi stopped Mr. Williams for driving without a seatbelt. Williams happened to be near his residence and legally parked his rental car along the curb in response to the officer’s overhead lights. Officer Miconi obtained Williams’ license and learned that he was subject to an outstanding arrest warrant. The officer arrested Williams and impounded the car pursuant to Vehicle Code section 22651 (h) and searched it prior to towing. Was the impoundment of the car lawful? Yes or No

No - Community Care Act

When an employee’s actions or performance are substandard, departmental managers and supervisors should adhere to the process with the goal of improving employee behavior and/or performance. A. Progressive discipline B. Memorandum of Direction C. Adverse action D. CHP 100 form comment

Progressive Discipline

Personnel operating PCFVs shall enter Special Project Code (SPC)____ in the Special box on all CHP 215s, except when preparing statistical citations documenting an allied agency turnover as described in HPM 100.9, Enforcement Documents Manual. A. 110 B. 66 C. 51 D. 52

The next month, Officer Jones’ has poor uniform appearance, has a major drop in enforcement activity which makes him the lowest in enforcement activity for the shift, and has several verbal confrontations with his fellow officers. You have another closed-door session with Officer Jones and issue him a Memorandum of Counseling with a Bazemore Admonition. Your supervisory actions are considered to be: a. Preventative Action b. Corrective Action c. Adverse Action d. Occupational Safety Action

Corrective Action