Test #8 Sgts Flashcards

(145 cards)

1
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The use of radar to enforce freeway speed limits must be approved by the ________.

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Commissioner

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Those who intentionally and unlawfully oppose the lawful order of a peace officer in a physical manner such as bracing, tensed muscles, interlocked arms, and running away are defined as what type of protesters?

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Active Resistance Protesters

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A(n) _______________ vehicle is one which has been removed from a highway, public or private property, under legal authority, and is subject to a conditional release or is being held as evidence

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Impounded

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Which of the following is not considered a penalty for Adverse Actions?

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Memorandum of Direction

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Employees __________ have a primary firearm immediately available while traveling in a marked patrol vehicle, _____________.

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shall; regardless of destination or attire

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An officer smells marijuana during a traffic stop. He enters the passenger compartment and sees a concealed weapon and seizes the weapon. The officer’s actions were a lawful seizure.

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True

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The green dress jacket _____ be completely zippered during official functions and ____ be completely zippered when in public view, except while operating a vehicle.

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Shall, Should

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The decision to initiate an internal investigation or serve an employee notice of a proposed disciplinary action ______ be influenced by the employee’s retirement eligibility or separation due to an injury.

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Shall not

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When addressing a passive resistance demonstrator, which of the following is true?

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The PR-24 shall not be used to strike as it would not be a reasonable force option given the lack of threat presented.

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A(n) ____________ vehicle is one which has been removed from a highway, public or private property, under legal authority, for the purpose of providing safe custody, and is subject to an unconditional release.

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stored

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When filing a Citizen’s Complaint against uniformed employees, the citizen initially fills out the:

A

240B

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An officer made a speeding stop and ordered everyone out. The officer checked the vehicle for registration where the driver had no license, denied ownership, and said the other occupants were hitchhikers. When the officer observed a wallet on the front seat, he opened it to determine who it belonged to. This was an unlawful search as the driver had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the wallet.

A

False

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There are four types of uniforms authorized for wear by uniformed employees of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). These uniforms are:

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Formal, Work, Utility, and Cold-Weather Uniform

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Per section 12035(b) PC, ___________ charges can be filed against an employee if a minor gains access to and discharges a firearm causing great bodily harm and/or death to him/herself and/or another due to the employee’s failure to use reasonable measures to secure the firearm.

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Felony

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An internal investigation is an official inquiry, utilizing departmental investigative resources, into alleged misconduct by departmental employee, and may lead to ________________.

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administrative action

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A minor unlicensed driver stopped for speeding failed to provide evidence of his identity, proof of insurance, or vehicle registration. While looking for documentation under the driver’s seat, the officer lawfully seized a glass smoking pipe and a box containing a vial with a white powder residue. This was an unlawful search.

A

False

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Employees in administrative positions may be excused from the normal monthly shoot requirement providing they demonstrate quarterly the minimum proficiency as outlined in HPM 70.8, Chapter 3.

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True

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All Areas with a radar/lidar program _____ have an Area radar coordinator who has received specialized training provided by Research and Planning Section (RPS) or an RPS authorized instructor.

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Shall

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The _________ shall be worn by all uniformed personnel when representing the Department at official functions such as funerals, memorial services, formal personnel inspections, Academy graduations, award presentations, or as otherwise directed by the commander

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Formal Uniform

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The principal goal of all internal investigations is to objectively _____________ regarding allegations of misconduct or substandard performance.

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identify the facts

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Normally, a person may use the internet, CHP Website, to file a complaint against a(n):

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janitor

front desk clerk

motor carrier

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An officer stops a suspect on a traffic offense. He puts his head inside the window and sees contraband. Assuming that the contraband was not visible from outside, it would have to be suppressed as the product or “fruit” of officer’s illegal “entry.

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True

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Commanders may allow employees to miss _____ shoots per year provided the employee attends make-up shoots.

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3

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The Primary Investigator during an internal investigation shall be at least _________________ than the involved employee.

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one rank higher

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For each _______ of service as a uniformed employee of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), California State Police (CSP), or combined service time with the CHP/CSP, one departmental service stripe shall be placed on the left sleeve of each long-sleeve shirt and green dress jacket.
5 years
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The CHP 202S, Driving Under the Influence Field Evaluation Notes, is an optional tool available to officers for documenting signs and symptoms of impairment during DUI investigations. Officers who elect to utilize the CHP 202S _____ tape the original to an 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet of paper and attach it to the arrest report.
Shall
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A photo line-up for an internal investigation should have a minimum of __________photographs.
6
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All statements from departmental employees who are interviewed as witnesses during internal investigations _____ be recorded. The employee being interrogated ______ have the right to bring a personal audio recording device to record any and all aspects of the interrogation.
. shall / shall
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In accordance with Section 13380 VC, when shall officers submit a sworn report (DS 367/DS 367M) to DMV
Every DUI arrest
30
Officers made a traffic stop and saw, from outside the vehicle, marijuana debris on the floorboards. The observation provided probable cause to enter:
the passenger compartment and trunk
31
All Chronological Summary entries in citizens’ complaint investigations shall be written in ___________ tense.
third person
32
You become bored while on patrol and decide to run some plates just out of curiosity. This would be:
illegal against departmental policy
33
Section 23572(a) VC provides increased penalties when convicted of 23152 VC and a minor under ___ was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the arrest.
14
34
A copy of the miscellaneous investigation file shall be retained at the Area for_______ except when employee resigns during investigation.
5 years
35
Regardless of the type of shirt worn, whenever a jacket is worn, employees _____ at all times wear some form of approved neckwear.
Shall
36
Cellular phones, pagers, and PDAs __________ in a location on the duty belt that will not interfere with the retrieval of the primary weapon or other personal protective equipment.
Shall be worn
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A _________________ shall be completed for any vehicle which is stored, recovered, or impounded at the direction of a uniformed employee of this Department, and for all stolen vehicles, vehicle component parts, or embezzled vehicles reported to employees of this Department
CHP 180
38
Under what circumstances can an officer enforce the provisions of a persons Implied Consent (23612 VC) to a chemical test?
23152, 23153, 23136, and 23140 VC
39
Copies of the adverse action shall be retained at the Area level for ____________.
5 years
40
A CHP 180 is not required for a vehicle when a tow truck, motor club, or any other emergency roadside service provider has been called at the request of ________________ and the owner or agent retains control of the vehicle
Vehicle owner
41
In no event shall an employee expend over ________ rounds in any single training session.
100
42
An employee has the right to be represented at all times during investigations that focuses of matters which are likely to result in __________ against the employee
any discipline
43
Officer stops a car for a traffic offense, smells marijuana and enters the passenger compartment to search. He sees bloody panties on the floor and seizes them. Later the panties are analyzed and are the main evidence against the suspect in a brutal rape-murder.
The panties will be suppressed. (No factual basis for believing the panties were crime related
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The actions of an Assaultive Resistance Protester can be characterized by which of the following?
The subject is assaultive towards the officer and/or others and presents a clear safety threat
45
Vehicles removed by direction of the CHP from a highway, or public or private property, to a place of storage, shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with the provisions of __________________.
Vehicle Code
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Per departmental policy, recertification of radar units is required after every ______ of operation
30 Months
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23152(d) VC applies to _________
persons driving a commercial vehicle, with a BAC of .04% or greater
48
What is a Squad comprised of?
It is comprised of a squad leader and eleven officers.
49
Section 22850.3 VC provides another method to ensure that vehicle ____________ requirements are met by providing an additional requirement for the release of vehicles that have been lawfully stored pursuant to a legitimate vehicle removal authority. (It is not a storage or impound authority.)
registration
50
An officer conducts a traffic stop for a taillight violation. Absent probable cause, the officer, while writing the citation, calls for a K-9 unit to sniff the exterior of the violator’s vehicle for drugs. Five minutes after the violator signs the citation, the K-9 officer arrives on scene and conducts a sniff which leads to the discovery of a large amount of cocaine. Which of the following is most accurate
The enforcement stop is a violation of the violator’s 4th Amendment rights. Probable cause was not developed to extend the stop longer than the duration required for issuance of a taillight violation.
51
Employees shall thoroughly clean their primary firearm after being fired during any training session and shall inspect it at least ________ to ensue that it is in proper working order.
Once a week
52
An Employee shall have __________calendar days within which to file a written response to any adverse comment entered in his/her personnel file
30
53
In lieu of the formal or work uniform, are authorized to wear the utility uniform as incidental wearers:
Area VIN Officers Area Training Officers Drug Recognition Evaluators (while conducting initial certification evaluations)
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During a demonstration a riotous, violent situation occurs. One of the officers in your squad has a chemical agent. You are unable to get a hold of the on-scene SRT manager. Can you deploy the chemical agent?
No, only the on-scene SRT manager may authorize the use, unless deadly force is authorized
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The intent of this Vehicle Code Section ___________ (storage authority) is to provide for safekeeping of vehicles, and the property they may contain, when the driver or person in control of a vehicle is arrested and taken forthwith. Therefore, employees of this Department _______ store vehicles from private property, if the property is owned, leased, or rented by the driver or the person in control of the vehicle.
22651(h) VC – shall not
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All complaints shall be acknowledged by correspondence within how many business days?
5
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When an officer arrests a person for violation of 23152(d) VC, other than when the arrestee refuses the chemical test, provisions of Admin Per Se (immediate license suspension/revocation) can only be invoked when ________
the person’s BAC is .04% or greater
58
For mounted radar units, all antennas and display units _____ be securely attached to the patrol vehicle.
shall
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A chronological log is required in:
Category 1 Complaints
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It is appropriate to have your finger on the trigger if a known suspect felon refuses to show his/her hands or follow instructions during a felony stop.
True
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Baton strikes would not be reasonable to direct the movement of a crowd unless:
Done to overcome individual assaultive resistance.
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A “Minor” adverse action is an action which requests a penalty of ____ days or less or a step reduction in salary for _____ months or less (excluding formal written reprimands)
five / five
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Employees of this Department shall _________ the contents of all vehicles which they are storing or impounding.
Inventory
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Whenever possible, the Notice of Adverse Action shall be served on the employee personally. If not possible, service by ____________ can be used.
certified mail with a returned receipt requested
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You are the on-duty ranking supervisor; you are dispatched to a spontaneous riotous situation after the Oakland Raiders won the Super bowl. You arrived on scene and set up your IC and made your notifications. You determine that the threat is beyond the capabilities of the on-duty command personnel to manage/control, what should you do next?
You as the on-scene ranking supervisor may initiate a tactical alert for neighboring areas after notifying the Division commander via the chain of command.
66
When performing patrol duties, uniformed employees operating a patrol car ______ keep the campaign hat (felt or straw) readily available within the vehicle.
Shall
67
In order to successfully complete the classroom portion of radar training, a minimum score of _______ is required on the written examination.
80 percent
68
Service of Notice will be verified by _______________________.
completion of the Declaration of Service Form
69
Section 22670 CVC states that the Department ________ estimate the value of the vehicle at the time of storage, and the value does not have to be exact, but rather should be one of the following three categories: $500 or less, over $500 but not more than $4000, over $4000.
Shall
70
What is an Arrest Squad comprised of?
It is comprised of squad leader and eleven officers.
71
23550 VC makes a conviction for Section 23152 VC punishable as a felony if the offense occurs within ___ years of three or more DUI related conviction
10
72
When given consent to search a vehicle, an officer is permitted to break a lock in order to get into a briefcase during the consent search.
False
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When an affected employee is appealing an Adverse Action, the filing deadline is not later than ______ calendar days after service of an adverse action.
30
74
If a uniformed employee is carrying his firearm during air travel he must also carry_________ or ___________
Secondary “POLICE” ID and handcuffs / flex-cuffs
75
Whenever a vehicle or part has a VIN is obviously mutilated or removed, comes into possession of an officer it should be impounded using Vehicle Code Section _________.
10751 VC
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You have been assigned as a designated supervisor to assist of a mutual aid call by a local law enforcement agency during a civil disturbance/crowd control. The local law enforcement agency has requested that you’re CHP personnel respond to the north side of the Oakland coliseum and maintain a visible presence. Can you as the designated supervisor on scene accept the mission?
Yes, you are the designated supervisor on scene and can accept the mission. (CHP personnel shall remain under CHP command and control and follow all departmental policies and procedures)
77
When investigating a citizen’s complaint, an employee’s history _______ be examined in order to determine the existence of previous complaints which would be relevant to the current investigation.
Shall
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Whenever a vehicle is stored or impounded pursuant to Division 11, Chapter 10 of the VC (exceptions provided) by a uniformed employee of this Department, the Department ________, upon demand, provide a prompt and fair hearing as required by Section 22852 VC.
Shall
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Uniformed personnel electing to carry their firearm during travel shall carry it __________________.
concealed
80
The U.S. flag pin _____ be attached to the left pocket flap of the shirt or green dress jacket, one inch to the left of the right edge and centered midway between the top and bottom of the flap.
Shall
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The action taken by the Department is _______ if the affected employee fails to file an appeal within the required time periods or withdraws an appeal previously filed.
final
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When a registration expiration date is in excess of six months, the person in control of the vehicle generally ________ be cited for the registration violation in addition to impounding the vehicle.
Should not
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Who can authorize the use of a wooden dowel as a distraction tool during an incident?
Only the Incident Commander or designated manager/supervisor may authorize the use of the wooden dowel.
84
Under provisions of 23612 VC a juvenile arrested for 23152 VC ____ legally consent to the drawing of blood without parental permission.
May
85
Under the Department’s Enhanced NCT Program (forced blood), officers _____ obtain supervisory approval. The approving supervisor _____ be present during the procedure.
shall / Should
86
The Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR) is specified in which code?
Government Code
87
When impounding a vehicle for hit and run investigation or for being left abandoned after being used to flee a peace officer, the vehicle _________ be released within __________ hours.
shall / 48
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The rifle shall be fired _________ by all officers and sergeants.
quarterly
89
Ventura police officers went to the residence of a juvenile gang member and searched for items named in his probation search condition (stolen property, gang paraphernalia, etc.). To conduct a lawful search, the officers need:
Nothing, he’s on searchable probation
90
You are the Squad Leader of an Arrest Team at an anti-war demonstration. The demonstrators are passive disabled elder veterans that are unable to walk. In order to arrest the subjects they must be carried. Can you give permission for your arrest team to carry the arrestees?
Yes, you as the squad leader of the arrest team may give permission to carry the arrestee, but a minimum of three officers shall be used to carry the arrestee.
91
What are the complaint allegation findings?
A. Sustained B. Unintentional Error C. Undetermined/No Finding E. Departmental F. Exonerated
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When an officer impounds a vehicle for 30 days (per Section 23109.2 VC) for exhibition of speed, the impounding agency _______ be liable for towing and storage costs if, prior to 30 days, charges are dismissed, or charges are not filed for exhibition of speed.
Will
93
An administrative interrogation _______ be recorded.
Shall
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Sobriety checkpoint operational plans shall be kept on file by the Area for a minimum of ____ years plus the current year
2
95
You are the designated supervisor at a demonstration, you have thirty arrestees, can you authorize the use of flex cuffs and the Marc-30 arrest chain?
Yes, the Incident Commander or designated manager/supervisor may authorize the use of the flex cuffs or Marc-30 arrest chain.
96
Officers shall complete 30 hours of practical field training with radar within ____ of successful completion of the classroom training phase.
90 Days
97
Areas are required to provide a printed news release to the media ___ hours prior the activation of a sobriety checkpoint.
48
98
An employee has the right to record all aspects of the interrogation?
True
99
In the event an employee is requested to be interviewed by investigators from an outside agency (FBI, US DOT, etc.) pursuant to a civil rights investigation, the decision to consent to the interview is made by who
Employee
100
You are the uniformed supervisor at a demonstration where an adult is arrested. The adult has their thirteen year old daughter with them that was not arrested. What can you do as the uniformed supervisor regarding the thirteen year old female?
At your discretion, you may have the thirteen year old female released to a responsible adult provided the parent or legal guardian gives written consent.
101
During in flight incidents uniformed employees shall only take action _________
when requested by the flight crew
102
A valid Miranda waiver may be:
express implied
103
Closing correspondence shall be sent within how many calendar days of the investigation being approved
30
104
The maximum width at the bottom of the sideburns shall not exceed ______.
1 1/2 inches
105
It is the policy of this Department to restrict the number of departmental representatives (interrogators) to a maximum of _____ during an administrative interrogation
2
106
Specific locations of DUI checkpoints shall not be released to the public sooner than ____ hour(s) prior to the checkpoint start time.
2
107
When addressing Passive Resistance Protesters, which of the following is most accurate regarding baton position and gaining compliance?
The baton is secured in the ring or in the basic tuck position and compliance is gained through control holds.
108
Within of completing both training phases, the Area radar coordinator shall test the speed and distance capabilities of each officer.
30 days
109
Is an officer compelled (required) to answer all questions related to the investigation in an administrative interrogation?
Yes, failure to do so may result in adverse action.
110
If prior to, or during an administrative interrogation, it is determined that the employee may be charged with a criminal offense, what shall be done?
The employee shall immediately be notified of his/her Miranda rights
111
In order to be valid, a suspect’s waiver of Miranda rights must be:
voluntary, knowing and intelligent
112
At least ___ warning signs SHALL be used when setting up a sobriety checkpoint.
6
113
Site selection of a sobriety checkpoint SHALL be based on alcohol and drug related accident experience or on past DUI arrest activity.
True
114
An officer’s representative is required to disclose information received from the officer who is under investigation for a non-criminal matter?
False
115
Under what condition may an officer’s locker be searched?
officer’s consent the officer is present obtain a valid search warrant
116
If an employee refuses to sign the 240, the supervisor shall:
Mark refused in the signature block
117
Where is the statewide coordination point for departmental resource commitments to major disaster?
CHP Headquarters
118
Upon being given his Miranda advisements, a suspect asked if he could talk to a lawyer. The officers said that he could but "it might be worse" for him if he did and that it was in his best interest to talk to them without one. The suspect changed his mind, waived his rights, and gave a statement. This waiver was:
Invalid
119
When checking a firearm in baggage the uniformed employee shall unload the firearm, ensure firearm is in a locked hard-sided container and _________.
notify airline
120
An employee has the right to representation when meeting with a supervisor during the normal course of duty, counseling, instruction, or during the issuance of verbal or written admonishments, or any other unplanned or routine contact
False
121
A _______________ vehicle is one which has been located and identified as a vehicle previously reported stolen or embezzled.
Recovered
122
You are the uniformed supervisor at a demonstration where an adult is arrested. The adult has their seven year old daughter with them that was not arrested. What can you do as the uniformed supervisor regarding the seven year old female?
The seven year old female shall be transport to a child protective services agency facility or be released to a child protective services representative.
123
Which of the following substances is a central nervous system depressant?
Barbiturates
124
What is the most important part of the Specialty Pay Removal File?
The exhibits
125
An employee has how many days to file a written response to a citizen’s complaint findings?
30
126
Persons driving under the influence of prescribed medication cannot be arrested for 23152(e) VC
False
127
Whenever a Bargaining Unit 5 employee, through neglect or misuse, loses or damages departmentally issued safety and police protective equipment, or any other departmentally issued equipment, the Department ________ allow the employee to reimburse the Department for lost or damaged equipment at current replacement or repair cost
May
128
In respect to the above question, if an employee agrees to such reimbursement, the Department ___________ take corrective action (request for adverse action, censurable CHP 2, or Memorandum or Direction or Findings).
Shall Not
129
A person arrested for driving under the influence of drugs ____ be evaluated by a DRE.
Should
130
Radar-certified officers must be recertified .
each calendar year
131
You are the on-duty supervisor; you are notified by dispatch that an allied law enforcement agency is working a homicide adjacent to a freeway. What shall you do?
You shall respond to the scene and represent the Department and assist the allied agency IC by managing traffic in a manner which meets the needs of the incident and creates the minimum disruption to normal traffic.
132
For male uniformed employees’ hairstyles, the maximum extension from the scalp shall not exceed .
2 inches
133
Requests for Adverse Action or Rejection during Probation shall normally be prepared/copied in _________.
quintuplicate
134
During the course of the investigation, allegations of discrimination or harassment are discovered. Appropriate notifications shall be made to ________.
Division and the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
135
In most cases who has final review for a suspension of up to 5 days?
Division Commander
136
In most cases who has final review for suspension from 6 to 20 days?
Assistant Commissioner
137
Who has final approval for suspensions over 20 days, dismissals, demotions and rejections during probation?
Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner
138
In accordance with 23612(h) VC and departmental policy, if an officer uses a PAS the officer SHALL admonish the suspected violator (formally or informally). If the person is over 21 the officer SHALL advise the suspect they have the right to refuse the PAS test.
True
139
Officers place a notation in the violation portion of the CHP 215 to indicate that radar was used to verify a speeding violation.
Shall
140
Uniformed employees hired after July 1, 1977, are eligible for a uniform allowance ______.
on the anniversary of their graduation from the Academy
141
Victim told officer she had just been raped. She described the assailant and said he was armed with a gun and had just gone into a nearby supermarket. The officer apprehended the suspect inside the store, but the gun was missing. Prior to asking the location of the gun from the arrested suspect, the officer must Mirandize the suspect.
False
142
In investigating a citizen’s complaint, a CHP 240D is used for/as:
Initiating a non uniformed investigation
143
A citizen’s complaint can be used by another member of the Department to file a complaint against another employee.
False - The citizens' complaint process is intended to afford the public an avenue to voice concerns. Since other processes are available for Department employees to voice concerns regarding employee conduct, the citizens' complaint process shall not be utilized to document internal complaints or grievances. Questions concerning deviation from this policy shall be directed to BIA.
144
An employee’s representative may be someone other than a union representative, but shall not be ________?
Anyone in his immediate chain of command
145