Written 1 Flashcards

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Who provides liability insurance and direction to members associated with the explorer program?

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Learning for Life (Affiliated with Boy Scouts)

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What are the Department’s Management Philosophies? (5)

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Public Responsibility 
Leadership and Innovation
Organizational Development
Personnel Development
Command Accountability
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What is the purpose of the citizen advisory board?

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To provide objective review and input concerning departmental policies, procedures, training, reporting, and controls to determine consistency with the demands of public safety as well as legal, moral, and public expectations.

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Who decides if an OIC can supervise officers in administrative positions or special operations units such as vehicle theft and/or air operations?

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Assignment is at the discretion of the Division Chief

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When was CALEA created and who were the four major law enforcement executive organizations that created it?

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1979

International Association of Chiefs of Police
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
National Sheriffs’ Association
Police Executive Research Forum

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What is CALEA?

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The CALEA accreditation process is a proven management model, which promotes the efficient use of resources and seeks to improve service delivery.

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The CALEA process can ____ an agency’s liability and _____ exposure?

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Limit \ risk

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The NCIC and California Department of Justice Information System require a ____ validation of records listed in the NCIC report by the ORI?

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monthly

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9
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What are the priorities of transfers?

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Needs of the Department (skills, required licenses, language usage)
Hardship
Seniority

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CHP members are not permitted to attend parole hearings unless what?

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Requested not the family as a support person.

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If a family member requests a CHP member to attend a parole hearing, attending personal are reminded of what?

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Comments and/or active participation is strictly prohibited.

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A retired peace officer’s retired ID card may be revoked under what circumstances?

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  1. Retired employee is involved in an incident that causes embarrassment or discredit to the Department AND used the ID card and status as a retired peace officer to obtain special consideration from another party, including another LE agency
  2. The retired peace officer uses the ID card or status to harass or intimidate others.
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13
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What shall a retired officer have to carry a concealed weapon?

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Have to not have retired as a result of a psychological disability and have their ID card endorsed that they are approved for CCW privileges

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14
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When shall donations to the Explorer Program be deposited after receipt?

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Within 72 hours

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15
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The Explorer post coordinater shall be at what rank?

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Sergeant or above

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Explorer post advisers must be what type of employee and rank?

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Sworn, at least one rank below the post coordinator

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17
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What is the number of explorers a post can have?

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5-15 Explorers

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18
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What are the requirements for an explorer?

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15-21 years old, no felony convictions, 2.0 gpa, good standing with family, school and work

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What are the levels of disciplinary action for an explorer?

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  1. verbal reprimand 2. written reprimand 3. removal of rank 4. suspension 5. dismissal
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What is required for an explorer to participate in a ride along?

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CHP 428, if under 18, parent must sign

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Why are the important restrictions for an explorer while participating in a ride along?

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Shall not: have any contact with violators, prisoners and suspects
Shall not lay a flare pattern or direct traffic.

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22
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CHP personnel may use force which is objectively reasonable to …..

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Defend themselves, defend others, effect and arrest or detention, prevent escape, overcome resistance

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23
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What are the seven force options?

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  1. Control holds 2. OC spray 3. personal weapons 4. baton 5. deadly weapons (carotid included) 6. less lethal shotgun 7. ECD
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24
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Other than the use of seven use of force options, when is a 268 required in a use of force situation?

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  1. When handcuffs on an individual results in an apparent injury, complaint of injury, or subsequent claim of injury.
  2. When high risk for felony procedures are used and the suspect is later found to be an innocent party.
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Besides firing the weapon, what situations may the finger be placed on the trigger?

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  1. Known suspected felon refuses to show his hands or follow instructions during a felony stop. 2. During a building search, suspect is located but refuses to come out from concealment or follow instructions 3. When a suspect advances towards and officer ignoring orders and is armed with a weapon capable of GBI or death.
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26
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What circumstances require the intentional discharge of firearm while off duty required to be reported?

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In the direction of, or causing injury to any person, or towards the property of another person without their permission.

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What circumstances require the accidental discharge of a firearm while off duty?

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Any firearm which may be carried concealed under the authority of a CA peace officer status.

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28
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What must occur before an employee may be allowed to be interviewed by an allied agency following a shooting incident?

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The primary CIIT investigator has to be consulted, investigator has to be one rank higher than the employee involved

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GO 10.20 covers the early warning system.

How many Citizens Complaints in what timeframe will be a circumstance that warrants an intervention advisory and supervisory review?

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3 complaints in 18 months

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GO 10.20 covers the early warning system.

How many Use of Force Incidents in what timeframe will be a circumstance that warrants an intervention advisory and supervisory review?

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3 incidents in 12 months

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GO 10.20 covers the early warning system.

How many MODs in what timeframe will be a circumstance that warrants an intervention advisory and supervisory review?

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2 MODs in 12 months

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GO 10.20 covers the early warning system.

How many Censurable Form 2s in what timeframe will be a circumstance that warrants an intervention advisory and supervisory review?

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2 censurable form 2s in 12 months

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GO 10.20 covers the early warning system.

How man positive written performance documents in what timeframe will be a circumstance that warrants an intervention advisory and supervisory review?

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2 in 12 months

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34
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Upon request, employees (Shall, shall not, should, may) be given the opportunity to view their BlueTeam Early Intervention Dashboard with a supervisor.

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Upon request, employees SHALL be given the opportunity to view their BlueTeam Early Intervention Dashboard with a supervisor.

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Supervisors (shall, should, may) provide employees with a copy of their early intervention dashboard printout to review during the employee’s annual performance evaluation?

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Supervisors SHOULD provide employees with a copy of their early intervention dashboard printout to review during the employee’s annual performance evaluation?

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36
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Who is the approving authority to assignments to resident posts?

When expenses are involved?

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Assignments to or from a resident post shall be made by the Area commander.

Approval from the Assistant Commissioner, Field when expenses are involved.

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37
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Where shall resident post personnel reside?

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Resident post personnel shall reside within the establish boundaries of the resident post.

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38
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What departmental programs are authorized to use the live scan terminals?

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  • Cadet Selection/Hiring
  • nonuniform personnel hiring
  • School Pupil and Farm Labor Transportation Safety Program
  • FSP Program
  • RSPV Programs
  • Senior Volunteer Program
  • Motorcycle Safety Program
  • student interns
  • RTP tow truck drivers/operators
  • TMC personnel
  • contracted employees (janitors, consultants, technicians, evidence tow, etc.)
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39
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What is the maximum speed limit for areas with Golf Cart crossing?

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45 miles per hour.

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40
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Legal Intervention: Permission should be obtained prior to utilizing the following techniques:

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Channelization, road blocks, ramming, PIT, hollow spike strip, boxing in, use of firearms.

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41
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What types of vehicles shall not be spiked?

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Motorcycles

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42
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What types of vehicle should not be spiked?

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Haz Mat, passenger bus with passengers, school bus with pupil, any vehicle that would pose an unusual hazard to innocent parties.

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43
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When is the pursuit policy attestation (CHP 228) required to be completed?

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Annually

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Traffic enforcement should be limited to what during peak traffic periods?

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Slow moving vehicles, unsafe lane changes, speed DUI, following too close

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45
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What is the knowledge requirement prior to utilizing a roadblock?

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Officers shall have definite knowledge the persons being sought are fleeing to avoid prosecution for a forcible or atrocious felony.

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46
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What is the distance requirement for a roadblock warning device?

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300’

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47
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What is the officer safety training requirement?

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All uniformed employees shall attend 8 hour OST training annually and demonstrate proficiency.

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What are the exceptions for handcuffing to the rear?

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sick, injured or disabled, elderly, visibly pregnant

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49
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What are the lethal strike zones for a side handled baton or asp?

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Head, neck, throat, spine, sternum, groin.

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50
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How long does aerosol restraint commonly incapacitate a subject?

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15-45 minutes

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51
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What are the rules for the deployment of aerosol restraint?

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Shall not use less than 3’, should not spray directly at the eyes less than 5’. Flush with cool water asap.

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52
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What is the optimum distance for the less lethal shotgun?

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5-60’

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53
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When are areas required to submit monthly deployments of the less lethal shotgun to division?

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By the 10th of the following month.

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54
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What are the procedures following a successful CEW deployment?

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Supervisor shall immediately be notified, Supervisor should respond, photos shall be taken of probe sites, drive stun sites and any other injuries.

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55
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what are the locations CEW probes shall not be removed from?

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Groin, breast area on female, head and eyes, neck, spinal column, joints

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56
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How long shall a PRS CHP 187, pursuit report, be completed following the date of occurrence?

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10 days

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57
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How often shall area commanders conduct audits of the pursuit reporting system for pursuit occurring within their respective areas?

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Quarterly

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58
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What is needed to view data on the Automated Vehicle Locator System?

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Data should not be viewed if there is not a demonstrated call for the data

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59
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How often shall the AVLS policy be reviewed and who shall review the policy?

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All personnel who have access to the AVLS and those who supervise or manage such personnel shall review this policy on an annual basis. Policy review shall be documented on each employee’s training record at the time of their annual performance review.

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60
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When may supervisors and managers review AVLS data?

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As a part of an investigation or if needed to complete incident reports.

Shall not be routinely reviewed to generate monthly or annual performance evaluations not shall the data be randomly viewed for the sole purpose of locating policy or criminal violations.

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When may the AVLS data be used for administrative proceedings?

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The AVLS data may be used by the Department for the purpose of proving or disproving allegations of misconduct

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62
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Can cadets make enforcement contacts on their ride-a-longs?

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NO, Cadets shall not make enforcement contacts alone or with the company of the ride-a-long officer

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Cadets on their ride-a-long are observers except when?

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In an emergency, for a temporary traffic direction assignment, or as directed by their ride-a-long officer

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GO 100.6 Special Relationships

A Peace officer owes a duty to care to the public when the officer:

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  1. Places a person in peril
  2. Affects of increases the risk of harm to a person by specific conduct
  3. Creates a special relationship by making an expressed or implied promise to undertake specific conduct on behalf of an individual and that individual detrimentally relies on that promise.
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GO 100.6 Special Relationships
A uniformed personnel establishing a special relationship as defined in this GO should remain at the scene until one or more of the following occurs:

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  1. Properly relieved by departmental personnel
  2. Relinquished the scene management responsibilities to an on-scene representative of the governmental agency having primary responsibility for the incident.
  3. A reasonably apparent emergency requiring immediate attention elsewhere
  4. Directed by a supervisor to assume duties elsewhere
  5. A peace officer’s assistance and/or protection is no longer reasonably necessary
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An employee that has been unavailable for cancellation of a court appearance shall contact their office when?

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Within 24 hours of the scheduled court appearance between 0800 and 1700, Monday through Friday.

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GO 100.36 Disposition of livestock killed on highways, securing injured or loose livestock, reporting damaged livestock fences

Officers ___________owners of killed, or loose livestock on public highways and ensure the removal of such animals to restore highway safety.

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shall make reasonable efforts to notify

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GO 100.36 Disposition of livestock killed on highways, securing injured or loose livestock, reporting damaged livestock fences

Area commanders shall establish SOP that include current livestock fence ownership information for reference when attempting property owners. What else shall the SOP contain?

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The Area SOP shall include the name(s) and telephone number(s) of local state hide and brand inspectors for notification purposes.

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GO 100.36 Disposition of livestock killed on highways, securing injured or loose livestock, reporting damaged livestock fences

When the owner cannot be located and it becomes necessary to confine the animal or store the carcass, who shall be notified?

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The Secretary of Food and Agriculture shall be immediately notified.

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GO 100.39 CHP 202/ CH_ 216

What is the retention period for a CHP 202/216:

Open felonies

Felonies

Misdemeanors

Incident Reports

A

Open felonies - 7 years

Felonies - 4 years

Misdemeanors - 3 years

Incident Reports - 3 years

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GO 100.42 Ride-A-Longs

Ride-A-Long requests should be authorized when practical under what conditions:

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(1) Nonuniformed, departmental employee requests.
(2) Persons considering employment with the Department.
(3) Persons currently involved in the cadet selection process.
(4) Cadets with approval of the CHP Academy.

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GO 100.42 Ride-A-Longs

Commanders may authorize a ride-along under the following conditions:

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(1) Members of the public shall be forwarded to the Area commander or designee for their consideration. Requests without a specific need to observe departmental field operations shall not be approved.
(2) A ride-along by peace officers from allied law enforcement agencies, judges, district attorneys, elected officials, the news media, and others may be permitted.

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GO 100.45 Assistance to Pedestrians and Occupants of Disabled Vehicles, Response Protocol, and Inspection of Unoccupied Vehicles

When a person expresses concern for their safety or have an obvious compelling need within the Department’s primary responsibility, uniformed personnel operating enforcement vehicles while assigned to patrol duties shall:

A

Provide reasonable assistance (including transportation) to persons

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GO 100.45 Assistance to Pedestrians and Occupants of Disabled Vehicles, Response Protocol, and Inspection of Unoccupied Vehicles

When a uniformed personnel operating enforcement vehicles assigned to patrol observes a person in apparent need they shall:

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Stop to assist persons who are in apparent need regardless of geographical location.

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GO 100.45 Assistance to Pedestrians and Occupants of Disabled Vehicles, Response Protocol, and Inspection of Unoccupied Vehicles

Requests for transportation other than those provided within normal patrol activities should be referred to a supervisor.

Determining whether transportation will be provided requires assessment of:

A

(a) The person’s compelling need.
(b) Available alternatives.
(c) The potential for hazard to the person if transportation is not provided.
(d) Availability of Department personnel to provide service

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Go 100.51 Number of Officers Assigned to Field Patrol Units

Not all one officer shall be assigned to field patrol units between what hours?

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0600 and 2200 hours

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Go 100.51 Number of Officers Assigned to Field Patrol Units

Not all two officer shall be assigned to field patrol units between what hours?

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2200 and 0600 hours

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Go 100.51 Number of Officers Assigned to Field Patrol Units

Who may authorize the assignment of one-officer patrol units between 2200 and 2400 and 0400 and 0600?

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Division chiefs may authorize the assignment but shall exercise discretion when approving this type of assignment to ensure it is the exception rather than the rule.

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Go 100.51 Number of Officers Assigned to Field Patrol Units

What may Division Commanders require Area Commanders to do before deployment of one-officer field units during the hours of 2200-2400 and 0400-0600?

A

Provide written justification

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GO 100.61 MVARS

What events shall be recorded in their entirety?

A
Enforcement contacts
Pursuits
Emergency Responses (Code 3)
Vehicle Searches
Disabled Motorists
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GO 100.61 MVARS

Sworn employees may manually activate the digital media recorder under what conditions:

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(1) Pre-enforcement observations
(2) Contacts or other events that the recording can be used as evidence to limit liability, resolve potential citizen complaints, or as a training tool
(3) Other incidents in the employee’s judgement, which have the potential to be used as evidence in any civics or criminal proceeding
(4) to capture disaster and emergency occurrences.

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GO 100.61 MVARS

When there is a need to view the buffer between events, what must be acquired?

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Commissioner approval

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GO 100.61 MVARS

What must an officer do if a fully functional MVARS becomes inoperative anytime during an officer’s shift?

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  • Must notify the supervisor/OIC through dispatch (Only malfunctions that cannot be easily resolved by the officer in the field)
  • Shall acquire another vehicle with an operational MVARS except when no other are available
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GO 100.61 MVARS

Can a patrol vehicle with an inoperative MVARS be used?

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Yes, however, all patrol vehicles with working MVARS shall be utilized prior to any patrol vehicles without MVARS units.

(A malfunctioning MVARS unit does not cause a patrol vehicle to be placed out of service.)

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GO 100.61 MVARS

How long are MVARS DVDs retained?

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Not less than 1 year

Additional retention may apply in HPM 70.1

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GO 100.61 MVARS

What must employees complete to obtain a copy of an MVARS DVD?

A

CHP 36F

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GO 100.61 MVARS

Upon request, employees are allowed to review recordings pertaining to their activity prior to the following:

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(1) The preparation of written documentation requested or required by the Department.
(2) The preparation of written documentation, as defined by Government Code 3306.
(3) Administrative Interrogation/Interviews conducted by the Department.
(4) Preparation of an interrogatory or responding to a civil deposition arising from the employees official duties
(5) Preparing to testify in a criminal or civil proceeding
(6) when another agency is conducting a criminal or misconduct investigation (PC 832.7)

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GO 100.61 MVARS

All completed CHP 179 (MVARS pre-shift checklists) shall be retained for how long?

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A minimum of two years.

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GO 100.71 1-800-TELL-CHP

This telephone number was originally established for the reporting of vehicle and cargo theft (CVC Section 10902), later being expanded for additional uses, including what?

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  • Farm Labor Vehicle Program
  • Non emergency point of contact for CHP information
  • AMBER Alert sightings
  • Child Restraint Program
  • Victim/Witness assistance (including initial and subsequent request for information)
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GO 100.84 Warrant Service Program

An exigency circumstance is defined as an emergency situation requiring swift action to prevent the following:

A
  • Serious injury or loss of life
  • Serious injury to property
  • Destruction of evidence or property
  • Escape of suspect(s)
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91
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GO 100.84 Warrant Service Program

Who may authorize service of search and arrest warrants obtained as a result of investigations conducted by CHP Area personnel?

A

Area commanders or designees, with Division commander or designee approval

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92
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GO 100.84 Warrant Service Program

Every warrant service operation shall have at least one officer in ______ uniform to provide visible evidence of authority.

A

a basic tan

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93
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GO 100.84 Warrant Service Program

It is the responsibility of the _____ _____ or designee to assess risk criteria prior to deployment.

A

Area commander

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94
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GO 100.86 Risk Management Response Protocol

Division Risk Management Administrators are what rank?

A

Shall be assigned at the rank of Assistant Chief, but may designate a Captain or Lieutenant to assist with on-scene responsibilities.

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95
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GO 100.86 Risk Management Response Protocol

What are category “A” Threshold incidents?

A

(1) Any incident in which a member of the Department is seriously injured or killed during the performance of his/her duties.
(2) Any incident involving the use of force by a member of the Department, including canines, which results in the death or serious injury to a suspect or bystander
(3) Any in-custody death incident.
(4) Any incident involving a patrol vehicle collision which results in death or serious injury to a party or parties, other than a member of the Department, when the liability appears to be that of the Department.
(5) Special relationship incidents resulting in serious injury and/or death.

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96
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GO 100.86 Risk Management Response Protocol

What are category “B” Threshold incidents?

A

1) When a member of the Department intentionally or by accident discharges a firearm at a person, whether on or off-duty, and whether or not an individual is struck.
2) Any sensitive or complex internal investigation when the liability appears to be that of the Department.
3) Any critical incident(s) which, in the Division’s opinion, could adversely affect an employee or employees’ morale and general welfare.

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97
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GO 100.86 Risk Management Response Protocol

In conjunction with the notification of the appropriate Assistant Commissioner, how shall ORM be notified for category “A” threshold incidents?

A

1) “Category A” incidents require immediate notification to ORM via the Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center (ENTAC). ORM will provide ENTAC with a 24-hour call out list of personnel available for notification.

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98
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GO 100.86 Risk Management Response Protocol

In conjunction with the notification of the appropriate Assistant Commissioner, how shall ORM be notified for category “B” threshold incidents?

A

“Category B” type incidents are to be reported to ORM on the next business day

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99
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

In order for a consent search to be lawful, what requirements must be met? (4)

A
  1. must be granted freely and voluntarily
  2. Standing
  3. The scope or limitation of search must be defined
  4. Person giving consent must have the right and ability to withdraw consent at any time
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100
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

What is reasonable suspicion?

A

The belief that:

  1. Something related to a crime has just happened, is happening, or is about to happen
  2. Vehicle or person in a vehicle stopped, detained, or contacted is connected with that activity.
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101
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

What are the exceptions to the search warrant requirement? (9)

A
  1. Probation, parole, PRCS
  2. Roadblocks/ checkpoints
  3. Administrative Searches
  4. 2805 VC Inspections
  5. Vehicle Inventories
  6. Plain View Searches
  7. Searches Incident to arrest
  8. Exigency Circumstances
  9. Emergency Searches
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102
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

What are the requirements for an officer to request an investigatory consent search?

A

(a) Consent must be granted freely and voluntarily.
(b) The person granting consent must have standing over the items to be searched.
(c) The scope or limitation of the search must be defined and cannot be exceeded by the officer.
(d) The person has the right and the ability to withdraw consent at any time.
(e) Must have reasonable suspicion or probable cause. (This does not preclude an officer from requesting consent when circumstances establish a threat to officer safety.)
(f) Upon supervisor approval, uniformed employees may request consent from an individual to search their person, house, papers, or effects whenever reasonable suspicion or probable cause exists to believe a crime will occur, is occurring, or has occurred.
(g) A CHP 202D shall be completed for all consent searches and signed by the individual granting consent prior to conducting the search. No search shall be conducted if the subject refuses or is unable to sign the CHP 202D.

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103
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

What shall be completed when a probable cause search is conducted and NO contraband is located?

A

CHP 216

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104
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

What shall be completed when consent is requested and denied?

A

CHP 202D

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105
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

How long are copies of CHP 202Ds retained at the area?

A

Three years

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106
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GO 100.91 Search and Seizure Policy

How long are original CHP 202Ds attached to the report retained?

A

The original shall be retained in accordance with the retention schedule for document it is attached to.

(e.g., open felonies, seven years; felonies, four years; misdemeanors, three years)

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107
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GO 100.95 - ON-DUTY USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC/ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES

Communications with dispatch shall be conducted using the radio system and/or the MDC.

Cell Phones may be used to communicate with dispatch under the following circumstances:

A

(a) Exigent circumstances exist, and/or poor radio communications exist where the use of the departmental radio and/or MDC is not practical.
(b) The EIP tone is activated,and there is a necessity to communicate with the dispatch center/communications center.
(c) The necessity to relate or receive confidential information.
(d) When a supervisor determines a need to speak directly to the dispatcher or dispatch center/communications center.

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108
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GO 100.95 - ON-DUTY USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC/ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES

What personal electronic/entertainment devices shall not be carried or used while engaged in enforcement activities?

A

televisions
DVD players
video game systems.

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109
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GO 100.95 ON-DUTY USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC/ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES

How often shall employees review GO 100.95?

A

On an annual basis, employees shall review GO 100.95 and sign the CHP 95.

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110
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GO 100.98 Counterterrorism and Threat Awareness

What shall California Highway Patrol employees, do if they becoming aware of an actual or perceived terrorist threat or action, or any suspicious event or vehicle that may pose a threat or be indicative of criminal activity?

A

California Highway Patrol employees, shall report the suspicious activity via a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to ENTAC as soon as possible

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111
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GO 100.98 Counterterrorism and Threat Awareness

Each Area shall designate and train at least ____ TLO(s) to be used to provide Area personnel with regular briefings and counterterrorism updates.

A

One

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112
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GO 100.8 Processing and Storage of Images

When processing digital images, after the disc(s) have been created, what shall the employee do next?

A

all data from the recording device or removable digital storage card shall be deleted and reformatted.

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113
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GO 110.9 REPORTING OF DEATHS IN CUSTODY AND ARREST-RELATED DEATH INCIDENT REPORT

Area commanders shall report a death in custody/arrest-related death to the California Attorney General within ____ days after the death of an individual.

A

10 days

Reported on a BCIA 713, Death In Custody Reporting Form and a CJ-11A, Arrest-Related Death Incident Report.

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114
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MOU

What are the CAHP rights?

A

Represent Unit 5 members in matters regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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115
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MOU

Can a representative be called outside his/her area of primary responsibility to represent members?

A

Yes, however, it shall not be one State release time (except as otherwise provided within this agreement).

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116
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MOU

How much rep time of shall be granted for the following occurrences?

Grievance or complaint?
Review AA file and assist in preparation of the pre-disciplinary hearing response?
Arbitration?

A

Up to 4 hours to assist an employee on a grievance or complaint at each level.

Up to 4 hours to review an AA file and assist in preparation of the pre-disciplinary hearing response.

Up to 8 hours to assist in preparing for arbitration

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117
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MOU

What must a rep do in order to gain access to an employee’s personnel file?

A

Obtain written consent from the employee

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118
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MOU

CAHP may use existing employee organizational bulletin boards to post info concerning official CAHP activities. What other guidelines must be followed? (4)

A
  1. Posted material shall be dated and initialed by Representative.
  2. Copy to Commander at time of posting.
  3. Material cannot be obscene, libelous, defamatory, or of a partisan political nature. 4. Representative may distribute CAHP literature before and after work hours or during meal breaks in the area where work is not being conducted.
119
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MOU

What is a grievance?

A

a dispute of one or more employees, or a dispute between the State and the CAHP involving the interpretation, application, or enforcement of the express terms of the MOU (contract)

120
Q

MOU

How long are grievances retained?

A

Area level 3 years

HQ level 5 years

121
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MOU

What are the different steps to a grievance?

A
  • Informal step: - Immediate supervisor discussion
  • Formal - Level 1: no later than 21 calendar days after the event or circumstance
  • Formal - Level 2: may within 14 calendar days, usually involves Division.
  • Formal - Level 3: may appeal within 14 calendar days, typically involves Commissioner’s office.
  • Formal - Level 4: may appeal within 14 calendar days to the Director of the DPA.
122
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MOU

What is a complaint?

A

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 of the Department.

123
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MOU

How long are complaints (NOT citizen complaints) retained?

A

Area 1 year

HQ 3 years

124
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MOU

What are the different steps for a complaint?

A

Informal step- immediate supervisor within 21 days of event
Formal - Level 1 - within 21 days of event or 7 days of decision, complaint shall be in writing
Formal - Level 2 - within 14 days may appeal to designated supervisor. Division commander must respond within 21 days.
Formal - Level 3 - within 14 days may appeal to commissioner. This is final step. Commissioner must respond within 21 days.

125
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MOU

How shall a minor discipline notice be served?

A

At least 5 working days prior to the effective date, either personally or first class mail.

126
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MOU

What is shift differential pay?

A

Swing Shift $1.00 per hour when four or more hours fall between 1800 and 0100.

Graveyard $1.50 per hour when four or more hours fall between 2300 and 0600.

127
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MOU

What compensation does an employee receive for business calls?

A

Less than 30 minutes $10

Over 30 minutes compensation in accordance with OT provisions

128
Q

MOU

When is an employee required to take CTO compensation outside of their normal work hours?

A

When in travel status not connected with enforcement duties

129
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MOU

What is the max hours of CTO?

A

480

130
Q

MOU Call back

If an employee has completed their work shift or is on an authorized day off and is ordered back to work, how shall they be compensated?

A

Minimum 4 hours work time

As long as they were not notified prior to the end of their normal work shift or were notified but their next scheduled shift started more than 3 hours after their normal work shift.

131
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MOU

When may an employee not be considered for voluntary overtime assignments?

A

Employees with a documented pattern of poor performance in programs with the same enforcement emphasis within 12 months of the overtime program shall not be considered for these voluntary assignments.

132
Q

MOU

What increments may sick leave be used?

A

30 minute increments

133
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MOU

What deaths are authorized for bereavement leave?

A
parent
stepparent
spouse
domestic  partner
child
brother
sister
stepchild
or any person residing in the  immediate  household of the  employee

Bereavement leave is also authorized for the death of grandchild, grandparent, aunt, uncle, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in law, son-in-law, sister/brother-in-law, or immediate family member of domestic partner. This is not per occurrence, only one per fiscal year

134
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MOU

How much time off is authorized for bereavement leave?

A

(3) eight hour days per occurrence in a FISCAL year

135
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MOU

What are the rates for meals when on travel status?

A

Breakfast- $7.00 travel begins at or before 0600 and ends at or after 0800

Lunch- $11.00 travel begins at or before 1100 and ends at or after 1400 hours

Dinner- $23.00 travel begins at or before 1700 and ends at or after 1900 hours.

136
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MOU

How many counseling sessions are BU 5 members entitled?

A

Seven sessions

137
Q

MOU

When an employee agrees to reimburse the Department for the loss or damage of equipment, the Department ____ initiate an Adverse Action against the employee?

A

SHALL NOT

138
Q

HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

What is the purpose of HPM 9.1?

A

Purpose is to encourage harmonious relations between Department and employees, establish procedures for equitable and peaceful resolution of difference.

139
Q

HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

What is the Dills Act?

A

The Dills Act (Effective July 1, 1978) gives employees right to be represented on issues pertaining to wages, hours, conditions of employment

140
Q

HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

What is Weingarten?

A

Weingarten established the right of a bargaining unit employee to be assisted by a union representative at an investigatory interview to which the employee has been summoned by management, when the employee reasonably believes disciplinary action may result from the interview.

141
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HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

What may a recognized organization post on bulletin boards?

A
  • Notices/results of official committee or meeting
  • Notices of elections and their results
  • Notices of recreational/social events
  • Other official business

Posted material shall be dated and initialed by organization representative and a copy given to commander/designee

142
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HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

Who has the authority to grant/deny a request for State release time?

A

The employee’s immediate supervisor

143
Q

HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

What job classifications are categorized as specialty pay jobs?

A

Motors
Pilots
Bilingual
Investigator

NOT CANINE

144
Q

HPM 9.2 Substance Abuse

What are the six “C’s” of program effectiveness?

A
Consistency
Confirmation
Collection of Sample
Chain of Custody
Control of Quality
Contracts
145
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HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

What is the reasonable suspicion based upon?

A

Articulable facts
Close observation
Good faith

146
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HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

Reasonable suspicion exists only after what?

A

The appointing power or his/her designee (Confirming official) has also considered the facts and/or evidence and agrees that they constitute a finding of reasonable suspicion.

147
Q

HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

What is considered a positive BAC test?

A

.04%

However, any detectable amount of alcohol is prohibited by the inconsistent and incompatible activities statement and adverse action can be sought.

148
Q

HPM 9.1 Employee Relations Manual

How much urine shall be collected?

A

At least 50 milliliter or 2 ounces split into 2 containers

149
Q

HPM 5.1 Correspondence Manual

What is a category 1 correspondence?

Category 2?

A

Category 1 is a Memo
-Attachment

Category 2 is CHP letterhead
-Enclosure

150
Q

HPM 5.1 Correspondence Manual

What makes up a file number? (5 elements)

A

Signers location code.dictator/author’s ID.Typist or transcriber ID.Office of Primary Interest.Document number

151
Q

HPM 1.1 Publications Manual

A Comm-Net containing policies or procedures is valid for how long?

A

90 days.

152
Q

PC 832.5 requires an agency employing peace officers retain personnel investigative reports for how long?

A

5 years

153
Q

When shall MAIT be utilized?

A
  1. A fatal or severe injury collision involving an on duty CHP or Caltrans employee, including subcontractors working on a Caltrans project. the fatal or severe injury pertains to any involved party, no specifically the on duty CHP or Caltrans employee.
  2. A fatal or severe ijury accident occurs involving a departmental aircraft or when specifically requested by the OAO.
154
Q

When may MAIT be utilized (besides SHALL)?

A
  1. Significant collision which a fatality occurs leading to prosecution
  2. Fatality involving a vehicle or combo of vehicles described in 34500 VC.
  3. Collision with spillage or leakage of a significant amount of hazmat which seriously threatens life or property.
  4. Any collision involving parallel investigation from NTSB
  5. Fatal/severe injury collision involving possible roadway defect as PCF or OAF
  6. Any collision where there is an indication a MFG defect was the PCF or OAF
  7. Any collision where there is a need of speed analysis.
155
Q

When shall MAIT not be requested?

A

For a physical evidence diagram only

156
Q

SSP Manual

When is a permit required at state buildings or grounds within CHP jurisdiction?

A

Prior to staging any event or activity. Excludes distribution of leaflets or pamphlets of non-commercial nature.

157
Q

Besides a CHP 216/202, what are the reporting form/database requirements for reporting a crime/incident/services on state property.

A

STD 99’s and State Crime Automated Reporting System (SCARS)

158
Q

100.69, 1-3
Penal code requires an arrested person have the right to make at least ______ completed phone calls immediately upon being being booked or detained, and except where physically impossible, no later than ____ hours after arrest. If the arrestee is ID’d as a custodial parent, he/she shall be entitled to make ____ additional calls for purposes of arranging care of a minor child.

A

Three, three, two

159
Q

100.69, 1-3
215 refusal: An officer (should/shall?) notify a on duty supervisor an the supervisor shall determine the appropriate course of action and respond to the scene as necessary.

A
  1. Shall
160
Q

100.69, 1-4

What transportation services should be afforded to a person in custody who reconsiders and signs a CHP 215?

A
  1. Violator should be transported to their vehicle or location of arrest.
  2. When transportation is unavailable violator should be left at a safe location, convenient to transportation and communication services.
  3. Shall not be left at a location which causes a reasonably avoidable hardship in resuming normal activities or places them in foreseeable peril.
161
Q

100.69, 1-5

What is required upon taking a minor into custody?

A

Miranda rights shall be read

162
Q

What is required relating to an arrest of a minor 14 years or older for the personal use of a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of a felony?

A

Shall not be released before being taken before a judicial officer.

163
Q

100.69, 1-7

What circumstances may a minor be detained in a police or sheriff’s lockup, not a jail?

A
  1. Minor is 14 or older
  2. Minor is taken into temp custody for violation of criminal law
  3. Peace officer believes minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others.
164
Q

100.69, 1-7

When a minor is locked in a room or police lockup cell (not jail) the arresting agency is subject to what conditions?

A
  1. May not be detained longer than 6 hours (except juv. hall)
  2. Detention is for the purpose of the investigating officer to investigate the case, facilitate release to parents, or arrange transfer to Juv Hall.

Must be separated from adults
Must be told how long incarceration can last
Must be supervised
Must keep a written record explaining the need and length of the detention.

165
Q

100.69, 1-11

Officers (should/shall) physically arrest violators in response to a warrant

A

Shall, amount of bail shall not be the criterion for deciding to physically arrest the person. Exception: The booking agency requests the Department release the arrestee with written promise to appear.

166
Q

100.69, 1-14

what shall a uniformed employee do when requested to accept custody of a private person?

A

Shall ensure the arresting party has made the arrest in accordance with the procedures provided by the law.

There is no requirement for the officer to determine probable cause, however if the facts of the arrest become known and to the officer and they are satisfied that there is insufficient grounds for making a criminal complaint against the person arrested, the arrested party should e released from custody (849b). Memo to area required.

167
Q

100.69, 1-14
What is required for an officer accepting custody of a private person arrest for a crime not requiring mandatory appearance?

A

215 cite and release and a CHP 202/216 to court.

168
Q

100.69, 1-15
What is required following arrest for offenses involving possession of controlled substances requiring supplemental investigation or confiscation of large quantities of controlled substances.

A

Referral to appropriate task force or allied agency.

169
Q

100.69, 1-15
What is required upon arrest of a teacher of any public school teacher of the state for possession of controlled substances enumerated in 11590 H&S or 11364 H&S?

A

Commands shall immediately notify by telephone the Superintendent of Schools of the school district employing the arrestee. Shall also immediately give written notice of the arrest to the Commission on teacher credentialing and the Superintendent of schools in the county where the person is employed.

170
Q

100.69, 1-25

What is required to be provided to a victim of a hate crime?

A

A CHP 876, rights of hate crime victims brochure.

A CHP 174, right to privacy acknowledgement

171
Q

HPM 1.1 Publications Manual

A Management Memorandum is a means for issuing temporary directives, policy, and temporary regulatory material. How long are MM’s good for?

A

Shall not exceed 9 months from the effective date.

172
Q

HPM 1.1 Publications Manual

How many pages are management memorandums?

A

Unless AC Staff grants an exception, shall not exceed 20 pages including attachments.

173
Q

HPM 9.2 Substance Abuse

Only employees serving in what positions are subject to substance abuse testing when there is reasonable suspicion?

A

Sensitive positions

174
Q

HPM 9.2 Substance Abuse

How long shall positive samples be retained?

A

1 year

175
Q

HPM 10.2

When a departmental supervisor or manager is notified or discovers alleged misconduct, what shall they do?

A

They shall make notification to the next level in the chain of command as soon as it is practical.

When the alleged misconduct is egregious the supervisor shall IMMEDIATELY make notifications.

176
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What are circumstances that establish Nexus?

A
  • Employee committed act on duty
  • Criminal act by uniformed employee on/off duty
  • Criminal act by non-unformed, on/off duty, felony or crime of moral turpitude
  • Individuals employment status affirmatively established by overt act
  • off duty misconduct, clear connection to employee’s ability to effectively perform duties of their position
  • misconduct brings discredit to Dept.
  • Mere knowledge of an employees status with the Dept does not establish a Nexus
177
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What is Bazemore?

A

Carla Bazemore SPB case 96-02

States employees shall be notified if misconduct they are being counseled for may be charged in a future adverse action

178
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What must contain a Bazemore admonition?

A

All MODs that are counseling or remedial in nature

An MOC should not contain Bazemore, although this is at the discretion of the commander.

179
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What is progressive discipline?

A

Progressive discipline is process intended to modify an employees behavior and should instruct and train the employee to act and perform in accordance with established standards of conduct

180
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

Who initiates corrective action?

A

Corrective action may be initiated by a supervisor, but are usually prepared with the concurrence and approval of the commander.

181
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What are the types of corrective actions?

A

Informal Counseling

Formal Counseling

Corrective Documentation

182
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What are the different types of corrective documentation?

A

Monthly evaluation comment
MOC
MOD
Censurable Form 2

183
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What is the purpose of corrective documentation?

A

To memorialize corrective action response to unacceptable actions or substandard performance

184
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What is the progressive discipline process? (3)

A

PCA

Preventative Actions
Corrective Actions
Adverse Action

185
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What are some preventative actions?

A
  • Adequate ongoing training for all classifications
  • Clearly defined job duties, conduct, expectations, and objectives
  • Ensure employees have positive and respectful workplace communication with chain of command, peers, and subordinates
  • provide periodic and routine assessment and feedback of job performance
  • Provide fair, engaged, and impartial supervision
  • Make referrals to EAP when appropriate.
186
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

What are the penalties for an adverse action?

A

(6)

  • Formal written reprimand
  • Salary reduction within the salary range of the class
  • Suspension
  • Involuntary transfer
  • Demotion
  • Dismissal from state service
187
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

A locker or other place of storage, owned by the Dept shall not be searched unless what?

A
  • In the involved employee’s presence.
  • With the involved employee’s consent.
  • Search warrant has been obtained. Should notify AC prior to appropriate prosecuting authority
  • When the involved employee has been notified that a search will be conducted (reasonable opportunity to respond)
188
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

Who has the final approval to remove peace officer powers?

A

Approval through channels from the appropriate Assistant Commissioner shall be obtained before a commander may remove peace officer powers.

189
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

When shall an employee’s interrogation be transcribed in its entirety?

A

In dismissal cases

190
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

As the appointing power, the commissioner has the final authority for all administrative investigations. The commissioner has delegated the final review for administrative investigations to,

Division Commander?
Assistant Commissioner?

A

Division Commander-
—Formal Written reprimand
—Suspension 1-5 days

Assistant Commissioner
—Suspension 6-20 days
—Removal from specialty pay position

191
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

As the appointing power, the commissioner has the final authority for all administrative investigations. The commissioner has delegated the final review for administrative investigations to AC and Division commanders but retains the authority for what adverse actions?

A
Dismissal
Demotion
Suspension in excess of 20 days
Rejection during probation
Non-punitive termination
192
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

How long shall internal investigation documentation be retained?

A

5 years from the date of service with the adverse action

193
Q

HPM 10.2 Internal Investigations

How long shall corrective documentation be retained?

A

Shall be removed from the employee’s personnel file after 3 years

194
Q

HPM 10.3 Personnel Transactions Manual

How many hours are required for a 6 month probationary period?

When are probationary evals completed?

A

840 hours

2, 4, 6 months

195
Q

HPM 10.3 Personnel Transactions Manual

How many hours are required for a 12 month probationary period?

When are probationary evals completed?

A

1680 hours

4, 8, 12 months

196
Q

HPM 10.3 Employee Transactions Manual

What are the types of discretionary leave?

A

Regular leave of absence
Adoption leave
Temporary leave of absence
Informal leave

197
Q

HPM 10.3 Employee Transactions Manual

What are the types of nondiscretionary leave?

A
Pregnancy/ parental leave
Veterans’ educational leave
Military Leave
Spousal Military Leave
FMLA and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Leave
Nonindustrial Disability Leave (NDI)
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Leave
198
Q

HPM 10.3 Employee Transactions Manual

How long must a commander be on a leave of absence before his position can be considered for refill?

A

6 months

199
Q

HPM 10.3 Employee Transactions Manual

After a uniformed employee returns from an approved leave of absence, where shall they receive training?

A
  • Less than one year absence - retrained and recertified at their assigned commands
  • 12 months to 2 years - REFRESHER training at the Academy
  • Over 2 years - REINSTATEMENT training at Academy
200
Q

HPM 10.3 Employee Transactions Manual

How long is short term and long term military leave?

A

Short-term, up to 6 months

Long-term, more than 6 months

201
Q

HPM 10.3 Employee Transactions Manual

Government Code Section 21193 states, in summary, an employee who applies for reinstatement and is no longer incapacitated for duty in the position held when retired for disability, or in a position in the same classification, shall be reinstated, at the employee’s option. What is the age limit?

A

The employee must be at least 6 months less than the age at compulsory retirement

202
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

What are Category 1 complaints?

A
physical contact
excessive  force
criminal
racial
sexual
immoral  conduct. 

Category I complaints also include those which allege acts of DISHONESTY and/or FALSIFICATION of DOCUMENTATION, or allegations of UNETHICAL CONDUCT.

203
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

What are Category 2 complaints?

A
  • verbal misconduct
  • nonverbal misconduct (not involving actual physical contact)
  • complaints regarding matters not related to an employee’s conduct.
204
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

When are citizen complaints categorized as an “other” complaint?

A

Departmental
Citation validity
Rescinded
Frivolous

205
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

When are citizen complaints categorized as non-complaints?

A

Traffic Complaints
Vehicle storage/ impound
Other agency
Off-duty conduct

206
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

What are the citizen complaint findings?

A

S.U.U.D.E.

Sustained
Unintentional error
Undetermined/ no finding
Departmental
Exonerated

(Each complaint shall only have one finding)

207
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

What are the possible findings of a rescinded complaint?

A

Rescinded complaints shall not have a finding

208
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

How long must citizen complaints be acknowledged?

A

Within 5 days of notification of the complaint

209
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

What are the suspense timeframes for citizen complaints?

A

Normal citizen complaints 60 days

Legislative complaints 30 days

210
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

How long after a complaint is approved shall the closing correspondence be sent?

A

Within 30 days after the complaint is approved

211
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

Any complainant who makes a claim of monetary damages, which are alleged to have been proximately caused by the actions, or inaction, of a Department employee shall be provided with what?

A

CHP 287, Claims of $1000 or less
OR
BC-1A (Board of Control) Tort Claim

212
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

When shall the employee be interviewed?

A

After gathering all other available information

213
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizens’ Complaint Investigations

What is the retention period for citizens complaints?

A

Category 1, 2, and other —-5 years

Corrective documentation removed after 3 years

214
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

How many sessions are employees and their immediate family members entitled to (per problem type, per fiscal year) at no cost under the terms of their bargaining unit contract?

A

7- Excluded Employees
7- Bargaining Unit 5 and 7
3- Bargaining Units 1, 2, 4, 9, 12,
13, 14, 15, and 20 Employees

215
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

All information disclosed during counseling sessions are confidential in nature? What are the exceptions?

A

Employee authorizes disclosure in writing or:

(1) When records are lawfully subpoenaed.
(2) When an individual expresses a desire to harm themself or another person.
(3) If child or elder abuse is suspected.
(4) If the individual confesses to a crime.

216
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Peer Support Program:
Employees shall be advised that confidentiality will be strictly maintained except in the following circumstances:

A

(1) employee misconduct which constitutes criminal activity.
(2) a PSP volunteer be subpoenaed to testify in court concerning information shared by an employee.
(3) the volunteer believes the employee may be an immediate danger to themselves or others

217
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Peer Support Program:

Is the use of a state vehicle authorized for the peer support program?

A

Use of a state vehicle is authorized provided a vehicle is available. If a state vehicle is not available or is impractical, the PSP volunteer’s commander shall approve reimbursement for the use of a private vehicle.

218
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Peer Support Program:

Is state time authorized for the peer support program?

A

An on-duty PSP volunteer will be allowed to claim regular shift time when approved by the volunteer’s commander.

An off-duty PSP volunteer will be allowed up to four hours of compensating time off when approved by the volunteer’s commander.

219
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Employee Substance Abuse Program

Can an employee use sick leave to receive substance abuse treatment?

A

Yes, the use of accumulated sick leave credits may be authorized for any employee receiving substance abuse treatment provided under the supervision of a licensed health care specialist.

220
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

What is the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)?

A

The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was developed to provide assistance to the assigned command of any California Highway Patrol employee who is killed or seriously injured in the line-of-duty.

221
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

What will the CIRT team assist with?

A

The CIRT will assist the affected command with critical incident stress management, funeral planning, and other forms of support services as needed.

222
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

How often after a critical incident should a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) be scheduled?

A

A CISD should be scheduled within 24-72 hours post event or as soon as possible thereafter.

Within 72 hours if employee involved in shooting

223
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

How much ATO may an employee be granted after a critical incident?

A

If the appointed debriefing counselor recommends the employee should not return to work for a specified time, with the approval of the appropriate commissioner, the involved employee may be granted up to five days of paid administrative time off.

224
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Military Support Program

When commanders identify service members and veterans within their command, what are they encouraged to do?

A

Encourage active members and veterans to complete a CHP 270M Military Service Record

The original 270M shall be placed in the employee’s service personnel file and a copy forwarded through channels to the Divisions Military Support Officer and the Office of Employee Safety and Assistance MSP coordinator.

225
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Military Support Program

What pre-deployment information can the Division MSO and OESA assist with?

A

(1) Benefits
(2) Compensation
(3) Personal and medical leave accrual, use-or-lose policies
(4) Service credit
(5) Disability – injuries or wounds
(6) Medical Veterans Affairs appointments
(7) Family support through EAP
(8) Required documents

226
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Military Support Program

What support does the Division MSO provide to a deployed employee?

A

(1) Keeping a strong line of communication while the employee is away, include: policy changes, promotions and the promotional process.
(2) Providing family support and keeping the family connected to available CHP resources for assistance with childcare, pet care, and Area recreational functions.
(3) Providing information regarding stress and combat fatigue.
(4) Promoting departmental involvement, by encouraging support from peers, Areas, and management, through postcards, Area greeting cards, and group care packages.

227
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

What are the objectives of the wellness program?

A

(1) Reduce health risks.
(2) Develop healthier lifestyles.
(3) Promote safe and healthy behavior.
(4) Increase longevity and quality of life.
(5) Increase individual awareness in detecting early signs of potential injuries and illnesses through self-care educational program

228
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

What is the mandatory portion of the wellness program for commanders?

A

to support the concepts of wellness, health, and fitness and to disseminate wellness information to all employees.

229
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Survivor Outreach Program

What is the purpose of the survivor outreach program?

A

The Survivor Outreach Program (SOP) was created in collaboration with the CAHP and the CHP, with the intention of reaching out to the surviving family of our CHP members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives in the line of duty.

230
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

Survivor Outreach Program

What will happen if surviving family members move to another part of California or out of the State?

A

the Office of Employee Safety and Assistance (OESA), will facilitate notifying the new host Area of the presence of surviving family members within Area boundaries

231
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

Does the Command Occupational Safety Committee determine preventability?

A

No, determining preventability is the responsibility of the Area Commander

232
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

What is the purpose of the Command Occupational Safety Committee?

A

To assist the commander in achieving compliance with Occupational safety requirements and health and safety issues.

233
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

What is the responsibility of the command safety coordinator?

A

Responsible for carrying out the directions of the commander in support of the command’s occupational safety program. Must be supervisor or above with minimum one year tenure.

234
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

What shall a newly appointed Command Safety Coordinator do?

A

Conduct a command self inspection utilizing the CHP 453M within 30 days of appointment.

235
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

What is the goal of the Department’s safety program?

A

Zero preventable deaths, injuries, illnesses and vehicle collisions.

236
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

What are the safety categories?

A
Deaths
Preventable deaths
Accidental  discharge  of  firearms
Disabling  injuries
Preventable  disabling  injuries
Disabling  illnesses
Preventable disabling  illnesses
Recordable collisions
Preventable collisions
Aircraft  collisions
Preventable aircraft  collisions.
237
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

Recordable vehicle collisions are broken down into what categories?

A
Marked  Automobile  Sedans
Unmarked Sedans
Special  Purpose
motorcycles
aircraft
238
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

When accident or injury was determined to be preventable, the Commander shall do what with the employee?

A

the Commander shall personally conduct an interview with the employee to ensure an understanding of the causative factors

239
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

How often shall commanders schedule safety inspections of departmental facilities?

A

Commanders shall schedule semi-annual safety inspections of departmental facilities.

(may be conducted more frequently if commanders determine conditions warrant additional scrutiny)

240
Q

HPM 10.6 Occupational Safety Manual

How often shall commands report injuries and collisions?

A

Quarterly reporting is required by all commands on a CHP 113

241
Q

100.67 Chapter 1

What are the four levels of mutual aid?

A
  1. Local (cities)
  2. Operational Areas (County)
  3. Regional (Two or more counties)
  4. State
242
Q

100.67 Chapter 1

Who is the state law enforcement mutual aid coordinator?

A

Cal OES Law Enforcement Division

243
Q

100.67 Chapter 1

What approval level is required to commit CHP resources in response to mutual aid?

A

Commissioner or designee

244
Q

100.67 Chapter 1

When will mutual aid requests for a California correctional facility always be denied?

A

Requests for unarmed assistance.

245
Q

100.67 Chapter 1

What is CHP’s policy when requested to provide assistance in a National Park?

A

The Department has a no assistance position in national parks under exclusive jurisdiction.

246
Q

100.67 Chapter 2
How long will the Department provide traffic enforcement services without reimbursement when a city becomes incorporated?

A

For the remainder of the fiscal year or until the establishment of a PD, whichever occurs first.

247
Q

100.67 Chapter 4

What is the distance officers are limited to for maintaining peace officer status when requested aid by another state?

A

50 miles into the adjoining state

248
Q

100.67 Chapter 4

What is the policy regarding pursuits entering adjoining states?

A

Shall turn over as soon as possible

249
Q

100.67 Chapter 4

In what circumstance may a suspect voluntarily return to California upon request from the deparment?

A

Suspect is not in custody. An in custody suspect may be returned consistent with the state’s “Extradition Acts”

250
Q

100.67 Chapter 4

What should be done with a pursuit suspect is DUI and enters an adjoining state?

A

SHould turn over to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

251
Q

100.67 Chapter 6

What is the enforcement policy on Indian Reservations and Rancherias?

A

Department members shall not enforce CVC infractions or driver license violations on these lands committed by members belonging to the same reservation.

252
Q

100.67 Chapter 7

How does a Defense Courier Service Vehicle who needs assistance from the Department identify itself?

A

An orange magnetic sign will be placed on the roadway side of the vehicle with the letters “DCS”

253
Q

100.67 Chapter 8

What shall not be done with a subject who is placed under arrest and claims diplomatic or consular immunity?

A

Shall not be physically restrained before verification of the claim (unless restraint is necessary for the protection of the officer or others)

254
Q

100.67 Chapter 8

What are the special circumstances regarding a vehicle belonging to a subject with full diplomatic immunity?

A

Vehicle may not be impounded, searched or stored without the owners permission. They may be towed the necessary distance to remove them from obstructing traffic.

255
Q

100.67 Chapter 8

What is required when a foreign national is killed or injured within CHP jurisdiction?

A

Killed: Must ensure consulate of the person’s county is notified
Injured: Officer should advise and offer the Department will notify the consulate if the person desires.

256
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual

What is an injury?

A

Any cut, fracture, sprain, amputation resulting from a work accident or an exposure involving a single incident.

257
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual

What is an illness?

A

An abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from a work related injury, caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

258
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual

What is a recordable collision?

A

Any fleet motor vehicle fleet accident as defined by the American National Standards Institute Standard

259
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual

What is a fleet accident?

A

any collision involving any motor vehicle operated by Department personnel while on official business.

includes privately owned, rented, leased, or General Services pool cars.

It does not include privately owned motorcycles

260
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual

What is required before an employee may use their private vehicle on official business?

A

Driver must certify vehicle is safe and can provide proof of insurance

Also must complete an STD 261 - Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicle on State Business and have on file in employee’s field folder.

261
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual

How often shall the Injury Illness Prevention Plan and Emergency Action Plan be reviewed?

A

The IIPP and EAP shall be reviewed annually and documented on the CHP 712A and CHP 712 during the annual performance evaluation.

262
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual

When the command received a complaint from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), how long do they have to investigate and respond in writing?

A

14 days

263
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual.

How long shall a Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) complaint complaint and the command’s response be posted?

A

minimum of three days or until the unsafe condition is corrected

264
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual.

What are some reasons for a Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) inspection?

A
  1. Complaints.
  2. Accidents resulting in serious injury or death or exposure to hazardous substance
  3. Targeted inspections
  4. Observations of hazards
265
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual.

How often shall uniformed employees completed commentary driver training and for how long?

Non-uniformed?

A

Uniformed 1 hour annually

Non-uniformed 30 minutes annually

266
Q

HPM 10.6. Occupational Safety Manual.

Every command shall maintain a binder which contains _____ and ______ for all substances used by the command?

A

CHP 189 and MSDS

267
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a recurrence of an injury or illness?

A

Spontaneous reappearance of a prior condition.

Does not have a clearly defined incident to cause injury or illness.

268
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a aggrivation of an injury or illness?

A

Has an identifiable new incident of injury or illness, viewed as a new injury.

269
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a disabling injury or illness?

A

Unable to return to work following the date of injury

270
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a non disabling injury or illness?

A

Requires more than first aid but employee is able to return to work following the date of the injury/illness.

271
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a first aid injury or illness?

A

Minor and non-disabling which involve one time medical treatment (Burn, scratch, cut, etc).

272
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a record only injury or illness?

A

Does not require first aid or treatment

273
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a serious/traumatic injury or illness?

A

Disabling requiring overnight hospital care other than for observation lengthy disability status or retirement.

274
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a hazardous exposure?

A

Exposed to chemical, biological, or physical agent not resulting in injury or illness.

275
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What is a questionable injury or illness?

A

Substantial evidence questions whether the injury or illness is Employment related.

Should not be deemed questionable because not witnessed or result of cumulative trauma.

276
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

Who determines preventability?

A

Commander

277
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What can the Occupational Safety Committee do if they do not agree with the commander’s finding of preventability?

A

Make recommendations to commander for changing the preventability but may not change

278
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

When shall the STD 634 be completed?

A

The first work day following the end of each pay period.

279
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

Are volunteers entitles to work comp benefits?

A

No, they are not employees.

280
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

How shall an employee report a recurrence of an injury or illness?

A

Employee shall submit a Memo within 24 hours reporting the recurrence

281
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

When shall injuries and illnesses be recorded in the Occupational Safety and Health 300 Log form?

A

Injuries and illnesses shall be recorded on the Log within six work days following knowledge of an injury or illness.

282
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

What injuries and illnesses shall be recorded on the Occupational Safety and Health 300 Log form?

A

(1) All occupational illnesses.
(2) All occupational deaths.
(3) All occupational injuries other than record only or first aid without medical expenses.

283
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury Illness Prevention Program

How long shall commands retain the OSHA 300 logs, the privacy case list, and the annual summary?

A

5 years

284
Q

HPM 10.4 Citizen Complaints

When is closing documentation required and what is contained in it?

A

Required in all cases

On Department letterhead, discuss each allegation briefly, advise internal investigation was conducted and clearly state results.

285
Q

HPM 10.5 Employee Assistance Program

When is a critical incident stress debriefing required? When shall it occur?

A

When a uniformed employee is involved in a shooting incident.

Shall occur within 72 hours post incident or as soon as possible thereafter

286
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury and Illness Case Management

When an employee is on temporary assignment, who is responsible for completing the CHP 121A?

A

The command where the employee is temporarily assigned.

Unless civil disturbance, than shall be the command where the employee is permanently assigned.

287
Q

HPM 10.7 Injury and Illness Case Management

Who authorized a fitness for duty examination?

A

Appropriate Assistant Commissioner

288
Q

HPM 10.8 Job Action Plan

What are incompatible activities?

A
Work slowdowns
Sick-outs
Strikes
Enforcement speed ups
Reduced attendance
289
Q

HPM 10.8 Job Action Plan

Who is the job action coordinator for the Department and who shall they notify when aware of a job action?

A

The OER Commander is the Job Action Coordinator and shall notify DPA upon the beginning of a job action

290
Q

HPM 10.8 Job Action Plan

What shall the commanders do if suspects slowdown action?

A
  • Make appraisal of situation
  • Notify division who will notify AC and OER
  • Call on-duty personnel into office for meeting, attempt to gain full participation of the employees relating to their problems. Commander should attempt to “sell” positive reasons why employees should perform their full duties.
291
Q

HPM 10.8 Job Action Plan

What should the commander do if there is a suspected speed-up?

A
  • Notify division chief who will advise AC and OER
  • Have a positive meeting with the officers
  • Initiate judicious review of all enforcement documents
  • Supervisor shall ask each officer that wrote a questionable enforcement document why he/she took that action

If commander believes inappropriate enforcement was taken, 10.2 interrogation.

292
Q

HPM 10.10 Performance Appraisal Manual

What are the common rater errors?

A
Halo Effect
Lenient and Harsh Effect
Central Tendency Effect
Similar to Me Effect
Contrast Effect
First of Last Impression Effect
Stereotype Effect
293
Q

HPM 10.10 Performance Appraisal Manual

When are probationary performance appraisals due for a 12 month probationary period?

A

Within 10 days of the end of the month at 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months

294
Q

HPM 10.10 Performance Appraisal Manual

When are annual performance appraisals due to Human Resources Section?

A

within 60 days of anniversary