While policy cannot realistically predict every possible situation, the decision regarding which force option to select should be guided by the following key principles:
(1) Sound professional judgment.
(2) Use of force that is objectively reasonable based on the totality of the
circumstances perceived by the officer at the time, as provided by law and in
conformance with departmental policy. HPM 70.6 1-5/6
What are the three force options?
- Nondeadly
- Intermediate
- Deadly (HPM 70.6, 1-6)
Supervisor’s approval to destroy the animal _______ be obtained with consideration of the geographical location and the officer’s experience.
Should HPM 70.6 2-5
Vehicle Code Section 21055 grants the operators of AEV exemptions to the rules of the road when the vehicle displays a red light visible to the front and the siren is operated as reasonably necessary in conjunction with one or more of the following conditions:
(1) In response to an emergency call.
(2) While engaged in rescue operations.
(3) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.
(4) In response to, but not returning from, a fire alarm. (HPM 70.6, 5-3)
The supervisor is accountable for ensuring the pursuit is conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, including:
No more than the necessary number of units are involved
Request for aircraft has been made.
The appropriate radio channel is being utilized.
Affected allied agencies have been notified. HPM 70.6 5-13
Under certain circumstances the officer should discontinue a pursuit. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to:
Risk - The known circumstances of the pursuit present an extreme safety hazard.
Identity - Information about the suspect’s identity has developed during the pursuit which will allow later apprehension.
Allied Agency - An allied agency has been notified to discontinue their participation in the pursuit ut refuses to do so
Location - The pursued vehicle’s location is no longer definitely known.
HPM 70.6 5-18
The decision to attempt legal intervention shall be based on careful consideration of all facts apparent to the officer and should be initiated when conditions permit. A supervisor’s permission (should/shall) be obtained prior to initiating legal intervention.
Should (HPM 70.6, 5-18)
Ramming ________ not occur when either the pursued vehicle or the pursuing vehicle is traveling in excess of ____ miles per hour (mph).
should / 35 MPH (HPM 70.6 5-20)
What are the Legal Intervention/Forcible Stops?
Channelization
Roadblocks
Ramming
Hollow Spike Strip
Box-in
Use of Firearm HPM 70.6, 5 –19-22
How often shall the CHP 228, Pursuit Policy Attestation, shall be completed by all uniformed employees?
annually (HPM 70.6 5-25)
The spike strip should not be deployed to stop the following vehicles unless the
continued movement of the pursued vehicle would result in an unusual hazard to others.
Any vehicle transporting a hazardous material as defined in CVC Section 2402.7.
Any passenger bus transporting passengers.
Any school bus transporting pupils.
Any vehicle that would pose an unusual hazard to innocent parties.
(HPM 70.6, 5- 20-21)
The supervisor shall ensure the vehicle is placed out-of-service if the vehicle experienced any level of reduced ___________ or ________ during the high performance driving.
Brake efficiency or damage HPM 70.6 5-23
Department policy requires patrol vehicle speedometers be calibrated every ___________________ using radar or a fifth wheel.
90 days or 30,000 miles (HPM 70.6 7-7)
Radar. The speed obtained by radar is used only to verify the officer’s _______ ______ of
the speed. Officers must complete ___ hours of Office of the Academy specialized
training and ___ hours of field training before they are certified to operate the equipment
for enforcement purposes.
Visual estimate / 24 hours / 30 hours (70.6 / 7-7)
A minimum of ________ officers should be used during felony stops.
three (one may be a sergeant) (HPM 70.6 8-14)
What are the recommended distances for making felony stops using a PV? Using a motorcycle?
Patrol vehicle = 30 feet (8-9) / Motorcycle = 45 degree angle, distance of 50 to 75 feet (HPM 70.6 8-26)
Officers shall not employ a roadblock except as permitted in this chapter for the purpose of the apprehension of _______________ and/or _____________________.
a fleeing felon and/or disaster relief HPM 70.6, 16-3
During the course of enforcement duties, all certified officers and sergeants (may, should, shall) carry the ECD if available.
shall (HPM 70.6 29-4)
Exceptions to this policy include attendance at funerals and court appearances.
Taser deployment- A supervisor _________ respond. Pictures of the probe sites, drive stun sites, and any other injuries ________ be taken.
should / shall (HPM 70.6 29-14)
Regardless of actual use, all ECDs utilized for on-duty carry shall be downloaded each month and an audit shall be conducted at the Area/Division level to reconcile recorded activations with ECD deployment reports. Records shall be retained for how long?
the life of the ECD plus ten years. Electronic records (e.g., Cloud) will suffice. (HPM 70.6 29-14)
An ECD should not be used on:
Handcuffed persons, unless they pose an immediate threat of injury to the uniformed
employee, themselves or others.
A subject who is simply noncompliant or in control of a vehicle in motion (including motorcycles
and bicycles).
A person in control of a vehicle if the uniformed employee has reason to believe the vehicle
could be put into motion.
Women who appear to be pregnant.
Subjects who appear to be elderly.
Subjects who appear to be frail.
Subjects who appear to weigh less than 80 pounds.
Young children.
HPM 70.6 29-8
An ECD shall not be used:
To torture, psychologically torment, or inflict undue pain on any individual.
As a prod or escort device.
To rouse unconscious, impaired, or intoxicated individuals.
If there is reason to believe a subject has been exposed to flammable liquids.
If the use would occur in a flammable or explosive environment
If the subject could fall from a substantial height or into a pool, river, or other body of water.
where substantial injury or death could occur.
HPM 70.6 29-9
Oleoresin capsicum spray _____ not be used at a distance of less than _ ____ unless an
extreme hazard exists to the officer or other persons (e.g., immediate threat of injury). The projector should not be aimed directly at the eyes at a distance of less than _ ____.
Shall, 3 feet, 5 feet HPM 70.6, 26-4
The optimal deployment range for the 12-gauge shotgun with kinetic energy munitions is _ __ __ feet.
5 to 60 HPM 70.6 28-5
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22.814
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10.326
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10.430
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50.128
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70.626
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100.411
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10.1217
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Comprehensive 2349
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40.7119
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MOU34
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100.919
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9.219
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73.522
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10.512
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100.6716
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82.57
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100.708
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10.87
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70.131
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MM's3
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50.515
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110.15
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10.717
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100.8621
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100.6916
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82.613
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81.215
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100.6827
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10.611
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22.117
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5.19
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70.818
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9.124
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10.236
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10.118
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70.421
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Comprehensive 1350
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120.17
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10.1018
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GO's28
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11.123
