Test #4 Sgts Flashcards by Kari Lane

Who shall notify the appropriate Division commander when requesting MAIT assistance?

Area Commander

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During an enforcement stop, the driver claims he has no I.D. What type of search can be performed for Reg./License/Insurance? And where in the vehicle specifically?

You have the right to conduct a limited search for the documents. The search must be conducted prior to issuance of the citation, and is not restricted to “traditional repositories” such as glove compartment and visor, but rather may include any area within the vehicle where such documentation reasonably may be found. This would not include the trunk area.

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Your officers observe a man riding a bicycle at 0200 hours, with an axe strapped to his back. The officers promptly contact you and asked what, if anything they can do?

Can they legally detain the man, although they lack reasonable suspicion that a crime occurred, because the activity is so unusual, and so far removed from everyday experiences.

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A graveyard unit on your shift stops a driver for speeding, and learns that he is an active member of law enforcement in another state. The man has in his possession a firearm, and it is concealed. The individual quickly advised the officers of the firearm, which made them uncomfortable. The officers are unsure what they need to verify that the man possesses the firearm legally. What two forms of ID are required per CHP policy?

They need to inspect the officer’s agency issued identification and verify the officer’s state issued driver license.

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Tactical formations are designed for crowd control. These formations and their purpose are described in HPM 50.5. Which of the following includes all of the formations?

line formation, Line relief, Emergency line, Encirclement formation, Crossbow formation, Masking.

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Which of the following is true about the CHP basic tactical units?

They are listed as, Squad, Arrest Squad, Platoon, Company, Battalion.

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What does CHP current policy say about post-exposure cleanup when personnel or equipment come into contact with another person’s body fluids, particularly blood?

Simple and rapid cleanup measures are effective and important in reducing any risk of communicable disease transmission. Employees who have come into contact with body fluids shall thoroughly wash the exposed area as soon as possible with soap and water.

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Upon return to the Area office, patrol vehicles used to transport patients or subjects suspected of having an ATD shall do what?

They shall have the vehicle’s interior surface areas decontaminated with a solution of nine parts water and one part bleach. Under the supervision of the Area’s designee for infection control procedures, personnel assigned to post-exposure cleanup shall take proper exposure precautions, utilizing gloves and masks.

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The reporting and procedures of exposure to another person’s bodily fluids or communicable disease shall be accomplished in two ways, one way when an injury is sustained; the other when there is no injury sustained, (exposure only). What are the proper ways to report and the proper post-exposure/injury protocols?

A CHP121, Employer’s Report of Occupational Injury or Illness, shall be completed in every instance in which an actual injury occurred while acting in the course and scope of duty. In the event that the injury involves a possible exchange of specified body fluids (e.g. blood) of another person (needle sticks, bites, cuts, scratches, etc.) it shall be noted on the CHP121 in the remarks section, and the forms will receive normal distribution and routing. Additionally, the employee should get an expedited evaluation by a local emergency room physician or a private physician for consideration of wound treatment and post-exposure chemoprophylaxis. If post-exposure chemoprophylaxis is deemed necessary, is should be initiated as soon as possible. If mere contact with the body fluids of another person who is known to carry HIV or another non-airborne communicable disease is not an injury and shall be documented on a CHP 121A,

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To improve service to the public, it is in the best interest of the Department to swiftly mitigate claims in those instances in which we are clearly liable for damages (Expedited Claim Settlement Program). This program is designed to provide timely payment to those individuals who have suffered damages as a result of our actions. Which of the following is true about this program, and civil claims of less than $1,000?

It includes when our officers deploy a spike strip and damage an unintended victim, when we lose personal property we had a duty to care for like someone’s driver license, or breaking a person’s watch during handcuffing. It requires that the citizen complete a CHP287, and can be approved by the Area commander

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CHP policy for Change Funds and Petty Cash are found in Chapter 2 of HPM 11.2. The policy outlines what the limitation for the two funds, the order in which it shall be stored and rules governing their usage. Which of the following best describes policy regarding the Change fund and Petty Cash?

Limitations: Change fund=$100.00/Petty Cash=$200.00, Petty cash funds over $200.00 must be kept in a safe, vault, or money chest. Overall responsibility for control of each fund rests with the commander, who may designate one person to handle day-to-day transactions. Change funds and Petty Cash shall be stored in a locked, metal cash box to maintain fund and receipts, and located in a secure place. Maximum purchase shall be limited to $50, and purchase splitting is prohibited.

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During the graveyard shift, you are called by your officers, who are frantic. They explain to you in detail how they had to use Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray) to affect the physical arrest of a DUI driver. After placing handcuffs on the driver, the officers took the time to clean themselves up, as the driver lied on the ground, face down. The officers noticed that the driver stopped breathing, a phenomenon known as “Positional Asphyxia” and later died from this condition. Per GO 110.9, what does policy state about this scenario? Is notification necessary? To who? What time frame?

This is an in-custody death, and per policy, the Attorney General’s office shall be notified within ten days after the death of an individual in custody.

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The state is self-insured against loss by personal injury or property damage arising from, or in any way connected with, the operation of a state vehicle.

All motor vehicle collisions shall be reported within 48 hours to the Department of General Services/Office of Risk and Insurance Management (DGS/ORIM), utilizing a STD. 270, Vehicle Accident Report.

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You have rightly volunteered to be the Area Explorer Post coordinator. You want to take your explorers down to Pebble Beach AT&T Golf tournament for an activity. Pebble Beach is outside your Division, and you know you must seek approval from management. Who would approve your Explorer Post’s involvement in the event?

Division Commander

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An OIC shall only be appointed when ______ or more officers will be on duty under their supervision. Officers who are assigned to perform the duties of an OIC for _______ hours or more during a regular shift shall receive the OIC pay differential as specified in the current Bargaining Unit 5 Labor Agreement.

2/6

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Assignment of an OIC to supervise the activities of non-uniformed field personnel such as Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialists and/or Motor Carrier Specialists shall be at the discretion of the ______________, and, assignment of an OIC to supervise officers in administrative positions or special operational units such as Vehicle Theft and/or Air Operations shall be at the discretion of the _____________.

Facility Commander/Division Commander

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Legal intervention, which is the general term meaning the termination of a pursuit through the use of physical force or presence includes: Mark all that apply

Channelization

Roadblocks

Ramming

Hollow Spike Strip

Boxing-in

Use of firearms

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The new version of the ECD has been deployed to the field offices. Per CHP policy, a spark test shall be performed before a ECD is deployed on a shift. The pre-patrol spark test includes six steps: What are they?

With the safety switch in the down (SAFE) position, ensure an air cartridge is not loaded in the ECD or in the air cartridge holder, place safety switch in the up(ARMED) position, check the battery status, check the laser sight and light for function, perform the spark test for one second and check for a rapid pulse rate, (at a clearing tube if available), the spark test should be performed using the support hand to activate and turn off the CEW to prevent the development of negative muscle memory.

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All uniformed members shall undergo _______hours of ECD training by Academy certified instructors and certify prior to carrying the ECD.

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According to CHP policy, in the cases of armed subjects, the ECD ______________ be used without the cover of lethal force.

Should not

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Officers shall not use the ECD if they have reason to believe: Mark all that apply.

The subject has been exposed to flammable liquids.

The use would occur in a flammable or explosive environment.

The subject could fall for a substantial height, into a pool or river, where substantial injury could occur.

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ECD should not be used in the following circumstances: Mark all that apply.

The subject is pregnant, elderly, or frail.
Subject weighs less than 80 pounds.
Subject is a young child.

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After a ECD deployment, Officers shall not remove a probe if it has unintentionally lodged in any of the following areas: (mark all that apply)

Groin

Breast area of a female

Head and eyes

Neck

Spinal column

Joints

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When the ECD is used to overcome resistance in the field, pictures of the probe sites, drive stun sites, and any other injuries _________ be taken. And when the less-lethal shotgun is used to overcome resistance in the field, pictures of the subject’s injuries

Shall/should

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While working dayshift in the Hayward office, a citizen responds to the office and complains about the way he was treated by one of the Senior Volunteers from the Hayward Area office. How should you handle this?

Handle in the same manner as complaints against other CHP employees.

Military leave is taken in what increments?

1 hour

Which of the following are most true with regards to association bulletin boards?

The following subjects are allowed to be posted: with a copy provided to the commander. Notices and results of any official Association committee or Board of Director’s meeting. Notices of Association elections and their results. Notices of Associations recreational and social events. Notices of other official Association business.

The Professional Values of the Department are found in CHP PRIDE. In order, what does this acronym stand for?

Courage_________________ Honesty_________________ Professionalism_________________ Principles_________________ Respect_________________ Integrity_________________ Dedication_________________ Esprit de corps_________________

What are the Organizational Values of the Department of the California Highway Patrol?

Respect for others Fairness Ethical Practices Equitable Treatment for all

What are the Management Philosophies of the Department?

Public Responsibility Leadership & Innovation Organizational Development Personnel Development Command Accountability

Which of the following groups include examples of Non-Complaints, which are not normally considered citizens’ complaints for the purposes of investigation and documentation in accordance with HPM 10.4?

Traffic Rescinded Vehicle storage/Impound validity. Other agency Off-duty conduct

Per proposition 65, (The Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986), employees of this department are required to report incidents to ______________________ and ___________________________ if there is a reasonable belief that the release or threatened release poses substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property or the environment, with their jurisdiction. Notification must be made with ____________ of the employee’s knowledge of the incident.

County Health Officers/ Boards of Supervisors/72 hours

Per GO 100.80, Notification and Report of emergencies and unusual occurrences, which of the following requires Immediate notification from the field personnel to Division Commander, Comm-Net to appropriate Assistant Commissioner within 24 hours, and a Supplemental notification to ENTAC?

A uniformed or non-uniformed member of the Department is seriously injured or killed while on or off-duty. A uniformed or non-uniformed member of the Department is transported to a hospital while on duty, due to an injury. A uniformed member of an allied agency is seriously injured or killed while on duty. An officer involved shooting, involving a CHP employee, whether on or off-duty. Bomb incidents, involving departmental facilities, or resources which could affect departmental operations Any incident involving an explosion or fire at any state facility. A uniformed member of a state police or highway patrol outside of California is killed while on duty. A concern received from any source for the safety of a federal or state legislator, constitutional officer, federal judge, Supreme Court/Appellate Justice. Situations where CHP personnel are involved in shooting incidents, traffic collisions, or any other activity which results in the serious injury or death of any person. Threshold Incidents Natural disasters (e.g., flooding, earthquake, wildfire) involving mutual aid or a greater-than-normal dedication of departmental resources. Any state facility evacuation initiated by an act or potential act of violence or terrorism. Amber Alert, Blue Alert, Silver Alert requests or information commanders judge to be urgent in nature. Acts or incidents where terrorism is suspected or being investigated. Incidents involving the discharge of a firearm at departmental personnel. Actual or suspected internal strife situation (e.g., sickout, job actions) Civil Disturbances involving mutual aid or requiring a greater-than-normal dedication of departmental resources. Haz-Mat incidents resulting in serious injury or death to anyone, major property damage or contamination, extensive air or water pollution, or a major evacuation. EOC Activations Tactical Alerts 911 System Failures

Which of the following shall be video and audio recorded in their entirety? Check all that apply

Enforcement contacts Pedestrians on the freeway Emergency responses Vehicle searches Disabled motorists

What information is required to be included on the CHP 36D (MVARS Disc)? Check all that apply.

Case Number Vehicle Number DVD # Date Employee ID

If a death or serious injury or illness occurs, the commander or designee shall ensure required notifications are made, per HPM 10.7, Division and appropriate Assistant Commissioner __________ be notified immediately by telephone. And, the following persons ____________ be telephoned in the order listed until one is contacted:

shall/shall

During an enforcement stop, one of your officers detected the smell of burnt marijuana. He conducted a series of FSTs, and noted that there was no impairment. He conducted a probable cause search for the marijuana, with negative results. What documentation is required?

CHP216

For the purposes of substance testing, the ______________ is the designated manager in the chain of command prior to substance testing.

Confirming Official

Per the Memorandum of Understanding, a __________________ is 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 agreement. And a ______________ is 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.

Grievance/ Complaint

For the purposes of Civil Disturbance response, what are the Basic Tactical Units? Check all that apply.

Squad – (1 sgt, 11 Officers – 4 P/v’s) Text BoxArrest Squad – (1 Sgt, 11 Officers) Platoon – (1 Lt, 2-3 Squads) Company – (1 Captain, 2 Lt’s, min. of 4 squads) Battalion – (Asst. Chief or above, 2-4 companies)

A__________________ is composed of two to four companies; The companies should have a common mission and relatively close geographical assignment. A __________________ is composed of two, three, or four squads, normally working as a single unit with a common mission and relatively close geographical assignment.

Battalion/Platoon

Tactical formations are designed for crowd control. In HPM 50.5, the descriptions of the formations and their purpose are illustrated in Annexes A through H. What are they? Check all that apply.T

Column of Files Encirclement

Which of the following are Mobile Vehicle Tactics, per HPM 50.5? Check all that apply.

In trail Double stack Mobile on Line Bounding Mobile On Line – Dismounted Line Formation

Passive demonstrators ____________ be dragged, carried, or lifted except when the following conditions exist: (1) After all other reasonable methods have been attempted without success, and with the arrest squad leader's permission, and (2) When, in the arresting officer's opinion, the arrestee is sick, elderly, injured, or disabled to the extent that the person is unable to walk under his/her own power, or (3) When the arrestee is so impervious to pain that control holds prove ineffective, or (4) In any case where lifting or carrying becomes necessary, a minimum of ______ officers shall carry the arrestee.

Shall Not/3

The use of the Marc-30 arrest chain ___________ only be authorized by the CHP incident commander or designated manager/supervisor.

May

The Matrix of Operational Guidelines include:

Standard Baton Position; Passive Resistance Protesters; Active Protestors, Assaultive Resistance Protesters

As the Property Supervisor, you will oversee the quarterly audits, annual inventories and ensure security measures according to CHP Policy. What does HPM 70.4 say about the evidence room?

A security log shall be maintained in the property room, all entry in the property room by anyone other than the primary property officer shall be documented on the log. Keys shall be permanently marked “Do Not Duplicate” and shall be limited to the number of Primary Property Officers assigned to the command plus the commander’s emergency access key(s). There shall be a maximum of two sets for the temporary storage lockers and other storage units.

The property officer holds a very important responsibility within the command, how long should the minimum tenure be for the position?

3 years

What does CALEA stand for?

Commission______________ Accreditation_____________ Law____________ Enforcement________________ Agencies_________________

As a new Sergeant in the field, you have been approached about accepting a position as the San Jose Area FTEP Coordinator. What is true of this position

Each FTEP coordinator and alternate shall successfully complete a POST- certified Field Supervisor/Administrator/Coordinator (SAC) Course prior to appointment, or transfer to the position.

Congratulations! You have been selected as the Command Occupational Safety Coordinator. The CSC shall be appointed for a minimum term of assignment of ______ year(s) and shall be at the rank of supervisor or above.

1 year

While working as a swing shift sergeant, you respond to a major collision with serious injuries, and it appears prosecution will be sought. You are asked to photograph the collision/crime scene. If possible and depending on the nature of the crime and the area involved, the scene should be photographed (still or video) ____________ the physical collection of evidence.

prior to

The optimum distance for the ECD is ___________ and the maximum distance is ____________.

7-15/25

If a minor child has been arrested and is at the area office in an interrogation, you have no obligation to advise a minor that he has a right to contact his parents (or other adult) or have them present during questioning __________________ This is true even if you know the parents are present at the station and want to confer with their child

Because no such right exists

CHP commanders shall maintain a file of all original traffic collision reports prepared in their jurisdictions for ___________________, unless sealed by court order or the report is a felony hit and run involving serious injury which has a ________________ and felony hit and run fatality investigations are stored _______________. Reports prepared by the MAIT team have a ________________ year retention period

48 months rotating/10 year retention/indefinitely/10

All employees are encouraged to wear their soft body armor, but not all position are required to wear it, per CHP policy. Which of the following are not required to wear the soft body armor?

Area special duty positions Headquarters/Division Staff positions TMC staff positions

What form is the “responsible person” requested to sign, (DUI cite and release admonishment)

CHP202F

Whenever a vehicle or component part possessing an obviously mutilated or removed vehicle identification number (VIN) comes into the custody of an officer, it should be impounded. The officer, with either the immediate supervisor’s, Division vehicle theft coordinator, or a vehicle theft investigator’s approval, may impound the vehicle or component part for investigation of a violation of Section 10751 CVC. If the supervisor and/or coordinator are not available and the vehicle or component part is seized by an officer and a Division vehicle theft investigator, both officers shall notify their supervisors of the seizure as soon as practicable. When the mutilation, alteration, or removal is obvious, no enforcement document will be issued at the time of impoundment. The documents required under these circumstances are the _________________; ________________, Notice of Impoundment of Vehicle and/or Component Parts; and ________________ .

CHP180/CHP181/CHP216

With regard to Bomb searches, Searches conducted by CHP personnel shall be limited to _________________ and _____________ searches. Personnel shall not conduct entry searches of department facilities, vehicles, or state-owned highway related structures. Searches shall be conducted with a search team, consisting of at least_______ individuals, regardless of the threat.

Visual/Facility/two

When performing patrol duties, all uniformed employees shall maintain a serviceable, Department-issued High-visibility Reflective Safety Vest (HRSV) readily available within their patrol vehicle. As dictated by sound professional judgment, the HRSV Should/Shall (?) be worn as soon as practical by uniformed personnel under the following circumstances

While actively engaged in traffic control duties at the scene of a stabilized highway closure or obstructed roadway. While actively engaged in the investigation of a crime, collision, or other high-profile incident (after scene stabilization) close enough to the right-of-way of an active traffic lane so as to constitute a hazard. When outside of a patrol vehicle while engaged in traffic control duties at Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program or Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program details, or sobriety checkpoints. As directed by the on-scene commander during the activation of the Incident Command System, when officer safety and/or identification would be enhanced by the wearing of the HRSV by specified personnel.

The appropriate Division commander Shall/Should be notified for the following types of incidents for which MAIT shall be utilized:

A fatal or severe injury collision occurs involving an on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee, including subcontractors working on a Caltrans work project (i.e., broken bones, dislocated or distorted limbs, severe lacerations, or unconsciousness at or when taken from the collision scene). The fatal or severe injury pertains to any involved party, and not specifically to the on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee (e.g., CHP pursuit resulting in a collision causing fatal or severe injury to a party other than CHP personnel). A fatal or severe injury accident occurs involving a departmental aircraft or when specifically requested by the OAO. In cases where the collision or incident involves substantial damage only, OAO may determine if MAIT involvement is required. A qualified member of OAO will be assigned as a member of the MAIT conducting the investigation of any departmental aircraft accident or incident.

During an internal investigation, you have determined that you need to search the involved employee’s locker, which of the following would allow that?

In presence With Consent With Search Warrant Employee has been notified

Per 15620 (a) VC, a parent cannot leave a child at a certain age unattended in a vehicle unless they have someone watching them. What is the age of the child and what is the minimum age of the person watching them?

Child 6 yrs or younger, supervised by someone that is 12 yrs or older.

You are in OST/PMA training and you are asked by an officer when is the proper time to have your finger on the trigger. You advise them…

Making a felony stop, with known suspect who refuses to show their hands

A citizen breaks down on the freeway with the vehicle near the fog line in a rough neighborhood. Which is not a reason you can leave them there?

The Citizen tells you he/she is OK and that you can leave.

A state facility calls and advises of a slip and fall accident that occurred on their property. They are requesting an officer respond to take a report for liability purposes only. What should you advise?

Advise them they should handle the liability reporting.

Per 4152.5 VC, when a person moves into California from out of state, how long do they have before they need to register their vehicle in California?

20 days

You get called to a violent civil disorder in a building. You set up a perimeter to keep innocent citizens from entering the building. The media shows up and wants to film the incident. Which should you advise?

advise them they cannot enter, since it is a crime scene

An officer advises you that he witnesses his partner use excessive force on a DUI suspect they had arrested earlier. As a Sergeant, what are you required to do?

Start a fact finding investigation and advise the Area Commander.

You get a call from the local PD requesting immediate assistance because they have a violent civil disturbance at a local bar and they are outnumbered. Your response would be:

Send the appropriate amount of officers you have available to assist.

You are at a demonstration and are required to have the baton secured in the ring or held in the basic tuck position. What type of protesters might this be?

Passive Resistance Protesters

An employee doesn’t agree with a Censurable Form 2 that is placed in his personnel file. Per GC3306, how many days do they have to file a response?

30 days

What type of vehicle are you not allowed to claim mileage on when you use it on duty?

Motorcycle

An officer has a prior CHP121 on file for a back injury. He/she wakes up one morning and for no reason it begins hurting and would like to see a medical professional. What should you do?

Have the employee complete a CHP 51 for the recurrent injury.

An officer makes an enforcement stop on a commercial tractor/trailer combination. After conversing with the driver, the officer detects the odor of alcohol on the driver. The commercial driver blows a .03% on the PAS device. The officer calls and asks you what to do. What do you advise the officer?

issue a CHP 215 for 34506.3, failing to comply with CHP regulations, and place the driver out of service for 24 hours.

Which Haz-Mat scenario would need to be reported on a CHP 407E?

An officer makes a stop on a U-haul that is carrying clandestine lab chemicals subsequently arresting the driver and storing the vehicle.

An officer is in pursuit of a vehicle and the pursuit ends prior to you getting involved. When you arrive at the termination point, you learn the pursued vehicle has hit five vehicles, each approximately 1 mile apart. How many CHP 555 collision reports are needed?

Five separate reports for each involved vehicle.

The PD calls you to advise that a citizen called in and stated that they heard a gunshot at their neighbor’s hours. The PD investigated the incident and found it to be one of our off-duty officers who had an accidental discharge of their personal shotgun into their ceiling. What should you do?

do nothing, as it is not required to report an accidental discharge of a shotgun off duty.

An officer is working an asset forfeiture case and lawfully seizes property at a residence. The following would be a correct statement.

The officer is required to fill out a CHP36 on scene itemizing what was taken and give a copy to the property owner.

How long can you detain a juvenile at any law enforcement facility while investigating a crime per 207.1 WIC?

6 HOURS

How long can you detain a juvenile for DUI testing while in an adult detention facility per 207.1 WIC?

6 hOURS

The authority for the seizure and forfeiture of property is contained in_________________.

health and Safety Code

When assets subject to seizure under state or federal asset forfeiture laws have been identified by departmental personnel, a departmental uniformed supervisor ________ be immediately notified and _______ respond to the scene, preferably_______ assets are seized or removed. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to use sound judgment in authorizing asset seizures and to ensure compliance with asset forfeiture statutes and departmental policy (e.g., currency count procedures, property/evidence photographed where located, receipts for property/evidence turned over to an allied agency/NTF).

Shall/shall/before

Supervisors, if practical shall accompany employees to the initial medical appointment by in no event shall supervisors attempt to be present when_____________________.

The employee is being examined by the doctor.

Are CHP personnel authorized to assist with mutual aid situations inside National Parks that are exclusive jurisdictional enclaves?

Which one of the following does not constitute a “Detention”?

Pulling up by a parked car and directing your high beams and white spotlight into the passenger compartment.

MVARS recordings can be routinely reviewed by supervisors to help generate monthly and/or annual employee performance evaluations. Is this….

False

Which of the following is not a responsibility of an OIC?

Approving CHPA415s

Which of the vehicle code sections exempts an authorized emergency vehicle from the rules of the road?

21055

The purpose of the Freeway Service Patrol program is to alleviate non-recurrent traffic congestion problems in metropolitan areas of the state.

True

Can the side handle baton be used on seated or prone passive resistance protesters?

The mere locking of arms or legs is not justification to employ baton strikes or to use the baton on seated or standing demonstrators in an attempt to cause them to disentangle.

An officer stops a subject on a traffic offense. He puts his head inside the vehicle window and sees contraband. Assuming that the contraband was not visible from outside, will the evidence be suppressed?

No, the vehicle exception to search without a warrant applies.

Who can authorize the use of a wooden dowel as a distraction tool during an incident?

Only the Incident Commander or, in their absence, the ranking manager/supervisor may authorize the use of the wooden dowel

What is the primary defensive tool used in civil disturbance?

Side handle baton

Officers, who had probable cause but no warrant to arrest Oaxaca, saw him standing in his open garage, which was attached to his house. Was it legal for the officers to enter the garage to arrest Oaxaca?

No, it was illegal for the officers to walk into the garage through its open door without a warrant, consent, or exigent circumstances.

With regards to bargaining unit 5, (1) whenever an employee, through neglect, loses or damages departmentally issued equipment or property, the Department _______ allow the employee to reimburse the Department for the lost or damaged equipment or property. If the employee agrees to such reimbursement, it shall be at the current replacement cost. (2) Whenever an employee agrees to reimburse the Department for the loss or damage of departmentally issued equipment or property, the Department _________ initiate an adverse action against that employee for the loss or damage.

May/ shall not

Collection of sample. The supervisor/confirming official should carefully consider the following before deciding where the sample will be collected:

1. Sex of the employee and availability of a supervisor of the same sex to collect the sample; 2. Some Memoranda of Understanding prohibit the collection of a sample by the employee’s supervisor; and 3. A breath test will be administered for an employee who is suspected of abusing alcohol

Evidence Manual, 70.1, Chapter 4. Improper Packaging. Which is most correct:

The evidence officer shall have the “right of refusal” prior to taking custody of any evidence that is improperly packaged. All items that are improperly packaged should be returned by the evidence officer to the booking officer or to a supervisor with information on how to properly package the item. Each Division and Area should have procedures in their SOP to correct the improper packaging of items.

Driving Under the Influence Manual, 70.4, Chapter 4. In authorizing any release of a juvenile after an arrest for DUI, the supervisor should consider taking one or more of the following actions when feasible:

Release the juvenile to a parent, guardian, adult family member, or other responsible adult. Provide transportation for the juvenile to their residence or other suitable place of safety. Take reasonable steps to ensure the juvenile complies with all demands.

Test #4 Sgts Flashcards

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