Test #5 Sgts

Question 1

Who is responsible for seeing that the employee relations policies of the California Highway Patrol are properly administered?

Answer 1

Managers and supervisors

Question 2

Under the Dills Act, represented employees do not have the right to be represented regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Excluded Employees’ Bill of Rights. Under this statute, _____________ employees have the right to be represented regarding all matters related to employment conditions and supervisory employer-employee relations.

Answer 3

excluded

Question 4

Supervisors are the main defense in maintaining a drug-free workplace. For the substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure that: 1. Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper documentation; 2. The sample is properly collected;

Answer 4

3. The chain of custody is maintained; 4. The employee’s rights are not violated.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

The substance testing process is a very serious procedure, and the first-line supervisor will be dealing with the involved employee from the time reasonable suspicion first arises until the results of the test are known. Throughout that period, which may span several days, the supervisor’s actions should be guided by the following:

Answer 6

1. Safety of the employee and others;
2. Potential disciplinary action up to and including dismissal;
3. Proper enforcement of the state’s substance abuse rules;
4. Employee rights and privacy.

Question 7

The CHP recognizes that most behavioral or personal problems can be successfully managed if early identification is made and appropriate assistance is obtained.

Answer 7

When confronted by an employee demonstrating substandard job performance and/or conduct, a commander or supervisor may consult with EAP to discuss the appropriateness of a Management/Supervisor Referral Letter.

Question 8

Peer support program time reporting/state vehicle usage.

Answer 8

An on-duty peer PSP will be allowed to claim regular shift time when approved by the volunteer’s commander. An off-duty peer PSP will be allowed up to 4 hours of CTO when approved by the volunteer’s commander.

Question 9

In accordance with HPM 10.3, Personnel Transactions Manual, Chapter 21, Sick Leave and Bereavement Leave, use of accumulated sick leave credits _____ be authorized for any employee receiving substance abuse treatment provided under the supervision of a licensed health care specialist.

Answer 9

May

Question 10

Progressive discipline. Although not disciplinary, interim reporting shall be included in the progressive discipline wheel when substandard performance is an issue.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Requests for Confidentiality. During the course of the investigation, an investigator may receive a request from a witness to remain confidential. Due to the accused departmental employee’s right to review the allegation(s), as well as the right to prepare a potential defense, requests for witness confidentiality _______________________.

Answer 11

Cannot be honored

Question 12

Rejections during Probation. State law entitles probationary employees to the same Predisciplinary Hearing (PDH) rights as permanent employees.

Answer 12

It may become necessary to extend an employee’s probation for five days beyond the probationary period to allow sufficient time for the PDH period. The employee shall be notified in writing that the probationary period is being extended for five days.

Question 13

List, in order of severity, the five findings of complaint allegations:

Answer 13

Sustained, Unintentional Error, Undetermined/No finding, Departmental, Exonerated.

Question 14

Citizen complaints, Suspense. The commander is responsible for ensuring all investigations are completed in a timely manner.

Answer 14

The normal suspense period for complaints received at the command, or forwarded from BIA, is sixty (60) days. The suspense period for legislative complaints is thirty (30) days.

Question 15

Release of investigations. Except as outlined by policy (HPM 10.4, Chap 9), no complaint-related information, including generic statistical data:

Answer 15

may be released to any entity without the coordination of the Office of the Commissioner or BIA.

Question 16

Occupational Safety. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that reported unsafe or unhealthy conditions are documented on the CHP 113B, Hazard Report/Inspection form.

Answer 16

Blank CHP 113B forms should be made available on the occupational safety board for ease of employee access and awareness. Hazard reporting procedures and the use of the CHP 113B should be discussed during Area training days and/or annual performance appraisal review of the IIPP.

Question 17

Fitness injuries/illnesses are defined as any injury or illness which occurs or is manifested during any of the following:

Answer 17

Physical fitness training at the Academy.

Question 18

In accordance with GISO 3204, employees, their physicians, and/or collective bargaining unit reps have the right to receive and copy:

Answer 18

The employee’s medical records and records of exposure to toxic substances or harmful physical agents.

Records of exposure to hazardous substances or harmful physical agents of other employees with work conditions similar to the employee’s.

Question 19

Injury and illness case management. Secondary-employment requests.

Answer 19

Commanders may require written authorization from the employee’s medical care providers indicating their secondary employment will not affect their ability to recover in those cases where employees are on sick leave, assigned to limited duty, or placed off duty due to medical conditions

Question 20

Employee’s Inability to Sign. Which of the following is true:

Answer 20

If the employee is incapable of signing the field injury file copy of the CHP 121 with 24 hours of reporting an injury or illness, the supervisor shall document the circumstances which prevented the signing of the form in the comments section of the CHP 121. The employee shall then sign the form as soon as possible.

Question 21

Which of the following procedures shall be followed for uniformed employees returning to full duty after an extended injury or illness:

Answer 21

Employees absent or returning from limited duty of more than twelve contiguous months to two years are required to complete Refresher Training at the Academy prior to resuming field related duties at their assigned command.

Employees absent or returning from limited duty of more than two years are required to complete Reinstatement Training at the Academy prior to resuming field duties at their assigned command.

Question 22

Evidence Manual, 70.1, Chapter 1. It is not necessary to retain field notes if all of the following conditions are met:

Answer 22

1. They are incorporated into a formal report.
2. The formal report accurately reflects the content of the notes.
3. The prosecutor turns over a copy of the formal report to the defense counsel before trial.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Evidence Manual, 70.1, Chapter 14. Vehicles stored as evidence. Which is most correct:

Answer 24

Permission from a supervisor or officer-in-charge shall be obtained prior to impounding a vehicle pursuant to Section 22655.5 CVC. The supervisor or OIC shall ensure the Area’s contract evidence tow is used. A vehicle should not be seized as evidence for possible civil litigation at a later time.

Question 25

Driving Under the Influence Manual, 70.4, Chapter 1. California Presumptive-Limit Law. Which is most correct:

Answer 25

Pursuant to Section 23610(a) CVC, if there was at the time of a chemical test less that 0.05 percent by weight of alcohol in the person’s blood, is shall be presumed that the person was not under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the alleged offense.

Question 26

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:

Answer 26

Release the juvenile to a parent, guardian, 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 will not drive.

Question 27

Driving Under the Influence Manual, 70.4, Chapter 8. Checkpoint operations. Sobriety/driver license checkpoint teams should normally operate for a period of:

Answer 27

four to six hours. The team leader may discontinue operations at any time for safety reasons.

Question 28

Officer Safety Manual, 70.6, Chapter 1. Involvement in or witnessing an incident. Which is most correct:

Answer 28

Proper, thorough, and accurate reporting procedures are followed. An investigation is conducted and documented. These guidelines are followed whether such incidents involve an allied agency, CHP personnel, or both. Investigation of incidents involving allied agencies shall be coordinated at the appropriate Division level.

Question 29

Officer Safety Manual, 70.6, Chapter 5. Ensuring the pursuit is conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, including:

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Officer Safety Manual, 70.6, Chapter 22. Search Thoroughly and Systematically. Which is most correct:

Answer 30

Prisoners should be searched by an officer of the same gender. If assistance from an officer of the same sex is not feasible, the arresting officer shall conduct the search using the departmental searching technique without deviation or modification. When searching individuals of the opposite sex, officers should use the services of an impartial witness if one is readily available.

Question 31

General Law Enforcement Manual, 100.69, Chapter 1. Refusals to Sign the CHP 215. Which is most correct:

Answer 31

The arresting officer 1. Shall direct the violator’s attention to the introductory statement over the violator signature line on the CHP 215 which reads: “Without admitting guilt, I promise to appear at the time and place designated below.” 2. Should carefully explain, signing the citation has the same effect as cash bail, which is required for release if taken before a magistrate or to jail.

Question 32

General Law Enforcement Manual, 100.69, Chapter 5. Child Abuse Report. Which is most correct:

Answer 32

Departmental personnel shall complete the DOJ form SS 8572, Suspected Child Abuse Report, each time child abuse or neglect is suspected regardless of whether or not the case is turned over to the LCDA. The DOJ report shall be submitted to the LCDA within 36 hours of receiving information regarding an incident of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Question 33

General Law Enforcement Manual, 100.69, Chapter 7. Sex offender registration. Which is most correct:

Answer 33

Departmental personnel releasing sex offender information to the public shall complete a CHP 216 – Investigation Report, regarding the incident. The report shall be maintained at the Area office for 5 years.

Question 34

Law Enforcement Assistance and Inter-Jurisdictional Ops, 100.67, Chapter 1. Traffic collisions in incorporated areas. The Department will respond to traffic collisions within a city only:

Answer 34

Upon request of the affected police department or in the case of contract cities, the sheriff’s office, and; after supervisory and administrative personnel of the police department or in the case of contract cities, the sheriff’s department, are fully committed.

Question 35

Law Enforcement Assistance and Inter-Jurisdictional Ops, 100.67, Chapter 6. Federal lands. CHP Patrol and Enforcement Responsibility. Area commands will neither routinely patrol nor take enforcement action on any highway within an exclusive- or partial-jurisdiction property

Answer 35

Exceptions will be handled through the Assistant Commissioner, Field on a case-by case basis.

Question 36

Law Enforcement Assistance and Inter-Jurisdictional Ops, 100.67, Chapter 8. Diplomatic immunity. Which is most correct:

Answer 36

Diplomatic agents are exempt from arrest or detention and are immune from all criminal prosecution by the host state. The family members of diplomatic agents are afforded these same immunities. There are no diplomatic agents permanently assigned to California; but they do occasionally visit the state.

Question 37

Safety Services Program Manual, 100.70. What is the mission of the Safety Services Program?

Answer 37

The mission of the Safety Services Program is to provide for the protection of life and property through the delivery of law enforcement services to state government.

Question 38

Safety Services Program Manual, 100.70. In regards to Patrol Services, what are the responsibilities of the supervisor?

Answer 38

Supervisors will ensure the appropriate level of response to requests for service by evaluating the potential consequences of the situation. Supervisors should monitor requests for service and emergency calls from state government agencies to ensure the response is appropriate.

Question 39

Safety Services Program Manual, 100.70. Vehicles used for protective services details, whether marked or unmarked, should be configured with the following:

Answer 39

CHP radio, red light and siren, shotgun, emergency supplies, scanner, and patrol vehicles without cages are preferred.

Question 40

Equal Employment Opportunity Manual, 10.12. What is the policy of EEO?

Answer 40

To provide equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, physical or mental disability, political affiliation/opinion, marital status, sexual orientation, or medical condition.

Question 41

Equal Employment Opportunity Manual, 10.12. Which of the following best states one of the supervisor’s roles and responsibilities regarding reasonable accommodation requests?

Answer 41

Ensure all requests for reasonable accommodations are in writing. Departmental procedures require employees/applicants to complete a CHP 163 for such requests. Should an individual not complete, or is not capable of completing a CHP 163, the manager/supervisor may need to complete the request on behalf of the employee/applicant.

Question 42

Equal Employment Opportunity Manual, 10.12. Employees of the CHP are required to:

Answer 42

Participate in online training biennially, every odd-numbered calendar year. Further, all employees will attend classroom training every even-numbered calendar year within their command, unless otherwise approved by their supervisors.

Question 43

Uniform/Grooming and Equipment Standards Manual, 73.5. What types of uniforms are authorized for wear by uniformed employees of the California Highway Patrol?

Answer 43

Formal, Work, Utility, and Cold Weather

Question 44

Uniform/Grooming and Equipment Standards Manual, 73.5. In regards to Work Uniform Neckwear Policy, is the following true or false: The mock dickey may be worn under the short-sleeve shirt without a jacket.

Answer 44

True - I believe this is changed - blue jackey can be worn when ever

Question 45

Uniform/Grooming and Equipment Standards Manual, 73.5. In regards to cold weather uniform neckwear, is the following true or false: When a jacket is worn with the cold weather uniform, neckwear is not required.

Answer 45

False

Question 46

Field Training and Evaluation Program, 10.11. Which of the following is most correct?

Answer 46

During Phases I, II, and III, a minimum of 187 hours of training shall be provided per phase. At the conclusion of the four phases, a minimum of 600 hours of training shall have been provided to the trainee. Limbo days are included in the total number of training hours as they are assigned to an FTO on that first day; however, the initial orientation period is not included.

Question 47

Field Training and Evaluation Program, 10.11. Which of the following is most correct?

Answer 47

If a trainee proceeds from Phase III to Phase IV and their performance drops to an unacceptable level during Phase IV, the trainee should be removed from Phase IV and an Extension Phase should be initiated.

Question 48

Field Training and Evaluation Program, 10.11. Which of the following is most correct?

Answer 48

If a trainee resigns or is rejected during probation, the resignation or termination date shall be entered on page 2 of the CHP 115A in the “General/Noteworthy events” area.