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On what highways shall commanders maintain 24 hour road patrol coverage?

All interstate highways, us 101, us 50, and State Route 99.
In areas without any portion of an interstate highway, what must a commander do in order to eliminate all road patrol in their area during specific periods?
The commander must assign an on-call officer with division approval.
When an individual is cited and released for a recordable offense, crime other than infractions and 647 F, in lieu of formal booking, what must occur?
The subject must be fingerprinted prior to their appearance in court. This is accomplished through the issuance of a CHP 194 at the time of the citation.
For every recordable offense which doj form shall be completed?
JUS 8715
Under what general circumstances are officers authorized to close highways or detour traffic?
To protect the lives and safety of motorists.
For which purposes are officers not allowed to detour or stop traffic?
Officers are not authorized to close highways or detour traffic for commercial salvage operations or provide a break in traffic for commercial helicopter operations when external loads are being transported over highways.
Roadways shall be kept open during minor salvage operations when traffic will not be impeded or endangered. Under what circumstances are Caltrans encroachment permit required?
When the operation can't be completed within 30 minutes, or blocking or partial blocking of the highway is necessary.
Encroachment permits shall not be required for closing of highways when?
When lives or safety of vehicle occupants or recovery of bodies of victims are involved, when wrecked vehicles or other hazards are blocking the highway and constitute an immediate traffic hazard to other traffic or, it is necessary to detour reroute traffic due to an accident, fire or other emergency.
Officers shall stop railway traffic in what scenario?
When continued operation would be hazardous to persons or property.
At 30 miles per hour on level ground what is the minimum required distance for an average freight train to stop?
A minimum of 1/2 mile.
At 60 miles per hour on level ground what is the minimum distance required to stop the average freight train?
One and a half mile.
Should an employee attempt to actuate railroad block signals to stop trains in an emergency?
No.
What is the universal hand signal for the stopping of a train which is recognized by engineers?
Swing a visible object such as a flag or handkerchief horizontally in a back-and-forth motion at knee to hip height at a right angle to the track. Locomotive engineer will acknowledge with to whistle blasts.
If no officer is available to stop the train with hand signals, what other method may be used?
And unattended road flare can be set 2000 feet to 2 miles in advance of the hazard. The locomotive is required to stop at or near the road flare. After the train stops, the engineer will continue to observe and monitor the lighted road flare. If it burns out or if 10 minutes has passed, the engineer will proceed at restricted speed until the train is 1 mile beyond the road flare. Additional road flare should be placed 1 mile beyond the first location.
What is the CHP form which is used as a notice to remove encroachment for property left on State Highway right of way without proper authorization?
The CHP 357.
Officers should attempt to obtain the responsible persons signature on the CHP 357. If the party refuses, What should the officer do?
The officer should write refused to sign on the form.
Is the CHP 357 necessary when Caltrans is at the scene of a traffic collision and the responsible person agrees to remove the property from the right-of-way?
No.
Regarding the CHP 357 what is the time frame given for removal?
5 days.5 days.
Regarding livestock killed or injured on a highway, what steps must be taken by the officer?
1 reasonable efforts shall be made to locate the owner.
2 notification shall be made to the Secretary of food and agriculture when the owner can't be located and it becomes necessary to confine the animal or store the carcass.
3 the officer shall direct the removal of the carcass to a reduction works processing plant and not a locker plant if the owner or agent can't be found.
Loose livestock upon the roadway surrounded by fenced property may be considered a what?
A public nuisance.
Regarding loose livestock on roadways and railways, an officer shall make reasonable efforts to locate an owner prior to what?
Ordering an animal removed.
Authority for removal of a public nuisance animal or livestock is found where?
In Civil Code section 3494.
In regards to the removal of public nuisance livestock, how must the officer document the removal?
On a c h p 51 memo outlining the circumstances.
If an officer encounters a livestock fence which has been damaged by an accident, what must the officer do?
Make a reasonable effort to notify the responsible party.
If a tow company damages a fence what must the operator attempt to do?
Make personal notification to the owner. If the tow company is unable to make notification, the incident must be reported to the CHP or the sheriff's department.
Regarding General Order 100. 38, what system shall areas use to assign case numbers for felonies misdemeanors and miscellaneous cases?
The AIS system.
Regarding general order 100.38, who is responsible for assignment of "S" numbers?
Dispatch.
Regarding General Order 100. 38, once the case number has been assigned it will not be changed because the charges are what?
Upgraded or downgraded to or from felony or misdemeanor.
Regarding general order 100.38, what does the AIS number consist of?
The calendar year followed by the report number.
Regarding general order 100. 39, what form shall be used to document all non DUI in custody arrests and all felony investigations?
The CHP 216.
Regarding general order 100. 39, arrest investigation reports shall document all essentials including what?
-Reasonable suspicion for detention.
-Probable cause for arrest.
-Include observations of suspicious activities.
-Articulate search and seizure per general order 100. 91.
-Establish corpus delicti (body of crime).
-Establish penalty enhancing circumstances.
Regarding general order 100. 39, when an officer searches a vehicle What shall be documented?
Pre and post search conditions.
Regarding general order 100. 38, in a DUI collision how should the reports be structured?
All elements regarding the cause of the collision will be documented on the 555, the 202 will contain all elements necessary to support the charges filed which are not included in the 555, (field sobriety tests, chemical test results, arrest and booking information). Pages 1 and 2 of the CHP 202 shall be completed.
information articulated in the 555 need not be duplicated. The 202 should make reference to the 555 and should be attached.
Regarding general order 100. 38 when a non DUI investigation involving a traffic collision is conducted how shall the reports be structured?
Much the same as a DUI traffic collision. The 216 should reference the 555 to eliminate duplication.
Regarding general order 100. 38, When shall the race / ethnicity box be completed?
The race / ethnicity box shall be completed. If the officer must ask for the race of a person, the utmost tact and sensitivity will be used. If still unsure, mark other.
Regarding general order 100. 38 arrestees shall be advised that release of social security information is voluntary and will be provided to DOJ. If the subject refuses to provide a Social Security number, what shall the officer do?
Write refused. If unknown, write unknown.
Regarding general order 100. 38, when a juvenile is arrested, what information shall be placed on the 216/202?
The juvenile box shall be checked and information as to how the parent or guardian was contacted when they were contacted and by whom shall be placed in the space provided or in the narrative.
Does the use of force need to be documented in arrest reports?
Yes, the circumstances that led to the use of force, the method of force used, and any medical assistance provided shall be documented.
Regarding general order 100. 39, who shall sign the 216 / 202 as the reviewer of the document?
A supervisor, acting sergeant, or OIC shall sign the document.
Regarding general order 100. 38, what are the retention periods for arrest reports and investigations (202/216)?
7 years for open felonies .
4 years for felonies.
3 years for misdemeanors.
Hit and runs with unidentified suspect are held indefinitely.
Regarding general order 100. 38 if a CHP 202H ( photographic line-up) is used, how shall it be retained?
Book the original as evidence and attach a copy to the original report. If no arrest is made the 202 H and line up shall be submitted to area and retained for 3 years.
Regarding general order 100. 40, in vehicles used for state business, who must be properly restrained?
All occupants, except in extreme emergencies.
Regarding general order 100. 40 how shall children less than six years old and less than 60 pounds be transported?
In a properly fitted and properly installed child safety seat.
In regards to HPM 100. 40, how shall children 6 through 15 years of age or those who are under 6 and who weigh 60 pounds or more, be secured?
In a seatbelt.
California vehicle code section 27360 c 1 prohibits a child under the age of 6 who weighs less than 60 pounds to be secured in the front seat of a vehicle except under what circumstances?
-When there is no rear seat.
-The rear seats are side facing jump seats.
-The rear seats are Rear facing.
-The child passenger restraint system can't be properly installed in the rear seat.
-All rear seats are already occupied by children under 12.
-Medical reasons (the court may require proof).
Regarding general order 100. 40, which children are never allowed to ride in the front seat under California Vehicle Code section 27360 c1 ?
Children under 1 year old.
Children less than 20 pounds.
Children riding in rear-facing child seat.
Regarding general order 100. 42, ride alongs shall be prohibited from?
Taking photographs or making any type of recordings (video/audio). during a ride along. The only exception to this rule is for media ride alongs and only with the approval of the commander.
Who may approve requests for ride alongs?
The commander or a designee.
May people under 18 ride along with the CHP?
The area commander may allow younger participants with signed parental / legal guardian approval.
For which groups should ride alongs be authorized?
Non-uniform departmental employees.
Persons considering employment.
Cadets, with Academy approval.
Regarding general order 100. 42, what additional groups may be permitted ride alongs?
Peace officers from allied agencies.
Judges.
District attorneys.
Elected officials.
News media and others may be permitted.
Regarding general order 100. 42, may an armed CHP officer ride along with an allied agency?
Yes, but only with written approval from their commander prior to the off duty ride along.
Which CHP document must be signed by the ride along?
The CHP 428, waiver of liability.
Regarding general order 100. 42, when an unarmed off-duty CHP officer is riding with another agency, what approval is necessary?
None.
Regarding general order 100. 42, what must an armed officer from an allied agency have prior to a CHP ride along?
The approval of their commander.
Regarding general order 100. 42, what admonishment must be given to allied agency police officers prior to a CHP ride along?
Allied agency police officers must be advised that their role will be that of a passive observer only.
Which important document is contained in general order 100. 43?
The Joint Operational Policy Statement between the CHP and Caltrans.
Regarding general order 100.43, the Joint Operational Policy Statement between the CHP and Caltrans indicates what roles for the CHP and Caltrans?
The CHP is generally responsible for state highway incident management and law enforcement. Caltrans is generally responsible for the operation and management of the state highway system.
Regarding general order 100. 43, when a situation is permanent or long term, who is responsible to control and manage traffic?
Caltrans.
Regarding general order 100. 43 what agency is responsible for the incident scene and the traffic impact of other responding agencies?
The CHP.
Regarding general order 100. 43 does the CHP have the authority to restrict the presence of persons in the investigation area.
Yes. However, the CHP should not restrict Caltrans from carrying out their duties so long as they don't interfere.
According to GO 100.45, personnel assigned to patrol shall?
Stop to assist persons who are in apparent need, regardless of location.
Provide reasonable assistance, including transportation, to persons who express concern for their safety or haven an obvious compelling need within the geographical area of the Department's primary responsibility.
Regarding general order 100. 45, officers on patrol shall check all unattended or _______ vehicles on roadways within the geographical area of the department's primary responsibility.
Disabled.
Regarding general order 100. 45, upon locating an unoccupied vehicle involved in a collision, officers shall?
Search the area and attempt to contact the registered owner.
Requests from citizens for assistance outside the department's jurisdiction should be referred to?
The responsible agency.
According to go 100. 45, personnel operating patrol vehicles are, or are not, required to provide transportation when other forms of transportation are reasonably available and there is no foreseeable danger to the person making the request?
Are not .
Regarding general order 100. 45 when transportation assistance is not indicated for pedestrians or occupants of a disabled vehicle or an emergency precludes providing assistance officer shall?
-Warn them of any reasonably foreseeable hazards.
-Inform them of precautions that may be taken to lessen their exposure to those hazards.
Per general order 100.45, within the department's primary jurisdiction, how shall officers deal with vehicles which appear to be abandoned, unlawfully parked, or disabled?
A 422 shall be attached.
According to general order 100. 45 when uniformed personnel not assigned to patrol find an abandoned, unlawfully parked, or disabled vehicle within CHP jurisdiction they shall either?
-Stop and assist pedestrians or occupants of disable vehicles.
-Ensure that the need for assistance is related to the appropriate personnel.
Per general order 100. 45 non-uniform employees driving state vehicles with departmental radios who become aware of a pedestrian or a motorist in need of assistance shall?
Inform the appropriate departmental personnel.
Per general order 100. 46 any actual or potential Highway conditions that may affect the safe and efficient flow of traffic shall be reported to the responsible Highway Authority by what means?
By the most expeditious means.
Regarding general order 100. 46 personnel shall only report on what?
existing hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions
Per general order 100. 46, personnel shall not publicly comment on what conditions?
Conditions where proper analysis would require expertise in highway design.
Regarding general order 100. 46 any officer who observes a highway condition involving public safety that cannot be corrected with resources immediately available shall what?
Notify the area commander through the chain of command.
-Any significant obstruction to traffic shall be verbally reported as soon as possible.
-All other conditions shall be reported by a memorandum.
Regarding general order 100. 49 the primary mission of CHPs SWAT team is to what?
Resolve high risk and high threat incidents occurring within the department's jurisdiction through the use of tactics specialized equipment and special purpose weapons. CHP SWAT can also respond to tactical incidents where CHP support has been requested or where allied agency support is insufficient, not available or applicable during emergency operations.
What are the two types of tactical incidents the SWAT team responds to?
Emergency operations- hostage, rescue, violent unrest, etc..
Deliberate operations- search warrant, sniper operation, counter assault.
Regarding general order 100. 49, who makes the request for SWAT ?
the incident commander is responsible for requesting SWAT.
May an incident commander confer with the SWAT commander prior to initiating a formal request for the SWAT team in order to determine if it is appropriate?
Yes.
What happens when the SWAT commander arrives on scene?
The incident commander transfers authority to the SWAT team commander.
According to general order 100. 50 only k9 officers and the canine supervisor or other supervisory personnel as deemed necessary by the commander shall have what?
Access to the secured explosives training aids.
Per general order 100. 50 an explosives magazine control log will be kept where?
Within the explosives magazine.
According to general order 100. 50 what is the retention period for the explosives magazine control log?
The control logs shall be kept at area for 3 years
Who shall inspect the assigned explosive training aids And how often?
Explosives K9 officers or canine supervisors are to inspect the assigned explosive training aids weekly
In the event of lost or stolen explosive training aids, commanders shall ensure the event is reported to whom and within what time frames?
The commander shall immediately notify the Division Commander, who shall immediately notify the appropriate assistant commissioner and ENTAC. Commanders shall ensure in the event of loss or theft that the bureau of alcohol tobacco firearms and explosives is notified within 24 hours of discovery by calling an 888 number and in writing. The local authorities shall also be notified.
Per general order 100. 51, normally one officer should be assigned per unit during what hours?
0600 to 2200 hours.
According to general order 100. 51 normally, two officers should be assigned per unit during what hours?
2200 hours to 0600 hours
In regards to general order 100. 51, what specific exceptions apply to the hours between 0600 and 2200 hours when there would normally be one officer assigned per unit ?
-For officer safety.
-For training .
-And when insufficient patrol cars are available for officers on the shift (rainy days when motors can't ride etc.).
Who may approve one officer units between 2200 and 2400 hours and between 0400 and 0600 hours?
Division chief. This order does not preclude one officer units during a temporary emergency, for a fixed post traffic control assignment, or for a non enforcement assignment if the safety of the officer is reasonably assured.
According to general order 100. 61 how often must uniformed personnel review MVARS policy?
Annually.
List the mandatory activations per general order 100. 61.
1 enforcement contacts including pedestrians on the freeway.
2 pursuits.
3 code 3 responses.
4 vehicle searches this excludes vehicle inventories.
5 disabled motorists.
List the optional activations as listed in general order 100. 61.
1 pre-stop observations.
2 events which could be used as evidence to limit liability, resolve citizens complaints, or as a training tool.
3 other incidents with the potential to be used in any civil or criminal proceedings.
4 to capture disaster and emergency occurrences.
Regarding general order 100. 61 a secondary unit may?
Manually activate MVARS. This optional activation is not inclusive of backup situations and or other instances where conditions exist that meet recording requirements.
Once MVARS is activated, Audio shall?
Also be activated and remain activated until the record function is turned off. Personnel are to ensure that there are no obvious obstructions to prohibit capturing an enforcement action.
When not directly involved, personnel shall not use MVARS to record what?
Allied agencies, without permission of the CHP supervisor.
Which shall be the primary consideration when positioning the patrol vehicle? Officer safety, or the ability to record an event?
Officer safety.
Is it necessary to volunteer that the enforcement contact is being recorded?
No. However, if asked, employees shall advise as to whether or not MVARS is in the record mode. Personnel are not required to cease or initiate recording solely at the demand of a citizen.
Copying viewing and releasing of MVARS in criminal proceedings shall be coordinated through?
The district attorney.
Is there a charge for MVARS DVD's related to a criminal subpoena duces tecum or discovery order?
No.
The existence of MVARS retained as evidence for possible civil litigation must be disclosed to the DA in a criminal proceeding, however, the DVD is protected by attorney-client privilege copying, viewing and releasing of such DVDs shall be coordinated through?
The Office of Legal Affairs.
The original MVARS DVD shall remain in the custody of?
The originating area.
Copying viewing and releasing of DVDs for civil proceedings shall be coordinated through?
The Office of Legal Affairs, case management unit. a fee is charged for MVARS pursuant to a civil subpoena duces tecum or discovery.
According to general order 100. 61 MVARS may be used to prove or disprove allegations of misconduct. Only relevant recordings shall be viewed by investigators. Upon request, employees subject to an adverse action shall be?
Provided a copy of MVARS upon being served with a notice of adverse action.
Employees are allowed to review MVARS for what
1 Preparation of written documentation requested by or required by the department.
2 preparation of written documentation as defined in government code 3306, or in preparation for informal dispute resolution.
3 administrative interviews conducted by the department when recordings are used as part of the administrative interview, employees and order their chosen representative shall be provided reasonable time, as well as a means, to view the recordings prior to the interview.
4 preparing an interrogatory or responding to a civil deposition arising from the employee's official duties.
5 As permitted by another law enforcement agency or DA when conducting a criminal or misconduct investigation.
Regarding MVARS, what agreements should be included in MOU's or critical incident response protocols?
Commanders shall meet with agencies that will investigate critical incidents involving Department Personnel to clarify the ability of involved employees to review MVARS prior to interviews with such agencies.
May supervisors and managers routinely or randomly review MVARS?
Supervisors and managers shall not routinely review MVARS to generate performance evaluations nor shall recordings be randomly viewed for the sole purpose of locating policy and or criminal violations.
May MVARS be utilized for personal use (viewing non-departmental DVD'S etc.)?
No.
When an incident is recorded on MVARS which might be a good training aid what is the procedure for making it available?
When an incident is recorded which is perceived to be of value as a training aid, the employee responsible for the recording may report it to the training sergeant who will review MVARS to determine the training value. If the area commander determines the incident would be an appropriate training aid, and the incident is not part of an ongoing civil / criminal proceeding, a copy may be forwarded to AC field.
If an officer Records an incident on MVARS, is he or she allowed to make copies for him or herself?
No. All digital media is the property of the department, and the copying of digital media by CHP personnel for unauthorized / personal use is prohibited.
According to General Order 100.62 officers should check CLETS on all what?
Violations of CVC12951(a)
If the driver is suspended and not served, the officer should attempt to obtain the drivers signature on what?
DL 310
If the officer issues the DL 310 he or she should site for what?
If the driver has not been served the officer shall cite for 12951 a VC and issue the white copy of the deal 310 to the driver.
If the driver does not sign the DL 310, does this invalidate the notification?
No. The officer should verbally notify the driver of the suspension.
Regarding general order 100. 73 it is whose responsibility to ensure a CLETS inquiry for every violation of 12951 a VC?
The Commander's.
According to general order 100. 73, area commanders shall establish a complaint process to upgrade 12951 a VC to the appropriate VC section. A CHP 411 shall or shall not be used to upgrade an infraction to a misdemeanor?
Shall not.
Regarding general order 100. 66 a DS 427 shall be completed for a request for regular reexamination of a driver in what circumstances?
-When there is reason to believe a driver is not capable of safely operating a motor vehicle because of an impaired or deteriorating physical mental or emotional condition. -A citation is not required in this case.
-When the officer has reasonable cause to believe the subject is a habitual drug user.
-When the officer has reason to believe the driver renewed his or her driver's license by mail and the individual's driving abilities have regressed.
Under what circumstances shall the officer not submit a DS 427?
For a driver who is suspended, revoked, unlicensed, a driver operating vehicles out of class, a driver operating in violation of provisions of restricted drivers license and a reason to believe the driver is physically or mentally incapable of safe operation does not exist. Under these circumstances the officer shall not submit a DS 427.
What DMV form shall be completed for notice of priority examination of driver?
DS 427.
How many days should the driver be advised he or she has to contact the DMV in person or by phone?
5 working days.
The officer shall complete a DS 427 notice of priority re-examination of driver when the following circumstances are present
When the driver is cited or arrested for violation of vehicle code 21000 through 23336 and:
The driver exhibits evidence of incapacity and the driver presents a clear or potential danger of risk of injury to him or herself or others if permitted to resume driving.
Evidence of incapacity is substantiation other than violations, of a serious physical injury, illness, mental impairment, or disorientation which is apparent to the officer. Serious physical injury shall not be construed to mean person injured in a traffic collision nor shall disorientation be construed to mean a person who is temporarily disoriented due to alcohol.
Regarding general order 100. 69 California Penal Code section 830. 2 states that CHP officers are peace officers whose duties extend where?
Duties extend to any place in the state, the primary duty is enforcement of the vehicle code.
Streets and highways code 226 authorizes CHP to enforce what?
Permit violations concerning vending activities in rest areas.
The CHP shall provide preventive patrol on what?
All facilities within the freeway right of way. We may provide preventative patrol to remote sites based upon resources and local needs.
The CHP will provide emergency transportation of blood etc in what circumstances?
Where time is critical and alternative transportation is unavailable
In regards to general order 100. 72 emergency transportation and escort relays from one command to another will be?
Will be accepted.
Regarding general order 100. 72 when CHP officers are transporting emergency medical necessities, who was responsible for the overall coordination of the relay?
The originating command.
In reference to general order 100. 72, A commander or his or her alternate may authorize the emergency run to continue into an adjacent area without relay in what circumstances?
-Units in the new area are not available.
-Delay may be considered excessive.
-The relay is inappropriate.
-The area being Traversed is notified of emergency transport / escort.
Regarding general order 100. 76 when PSD threat assessment unit identifies individuals who pose a threat to state officials staff members or state facility they prepare what?
A special alert bulletin.
According to general order 100. 76, special alert bulletins are considered?
Confidential in nature. They should only be distributed to law enforcement personnel and shall include affected offices and or employees only if deemed necessary.
May special alert bulletins be placed in public view?
Shall not be displayed in public view or discussed with persons not involved with the investigation.
What shall be included on a special alert bulletin?
A sequential number assigned by the threat assessment unit or the area command, the name address physical description and photo of the suspect, a list of warrants and charges for which the subject is wanted, and the name and phone number of the investigating officer as well as an expiration date for the bulletin.
What are WANTED bulletins used for?
To identify individuals where an arrest warrant has been issued or for a vehicle that is still outstanding or involved in crime related incidents. Wanted bulletins are prepared and approved at the area level.
Regarding general order 100. 80 while determining if an unlisted event should be reported, the following should be considered:
1 if the occurrence may reflect unfavorably upon the department.
2 if the circumstance may require administrative action at headquarters or direction by executive management.
3 if the magnitude of the incident may necessitate the dissemination of information to allied agencies, governmental organizations, or the media.
A uniformed or non uniformed member of the department is seriously injured or killed while on or off duty:
Immediate notification from field personnel to division. immediate telephone call from Division commander to assistant commissioner. ComNet to appropriate assistant commissioner and affected division within 24 hours.
A uniformed or non uniformed member of the department is transported to a hospital while on duty, due to injury:
Immediate notification to the division commander, immediate phone call from the division commander to the appropriate assistant commissioner, commnet message to assistant commissioner is at the division commanders discretion, notification to ENTAC.
A uniformed member of an allied agency is seriously injured or killed while on-duty:
Immediate notification to the division commander.
An officer involved shooting involving a CHP employee. Whether on or off duty.
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander.
A uniformed or non uniformed member of the department is a victim of a criminal assault while on or of duty:
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander.
Bomb incidents involving departmental facilities or resources which could affect departmental operations.
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander. ENTAC shall be advised.
Any incident involving an explosion or fire at any state facility.
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander. ENTAC shall be advised.
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:
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander.
Incidents involving physical arrest of a federal or state legislator, constitutional officer, federal judge, or supreme / Appellate Court justice:
Immediate notification from field personnel to Division commander.
A concern received from any source for the safety of a federal or state legislator, constitutional officer, federal judge, or supreme / Appellate Court Justice:
Immediate notification by field personnel to the division commander.
Any enforcement action taken, or assistance rendered, involving a Federal or State Legislator, constitutional officer, federal judge, or supreme / Appellate Court justice:
Notification to the division commander as soon as practical.
Traffic collisions involving a federal or state legislature, constitutional officer, federal judge, or supreme / Appellate Court justice:
Notification by field personnel to the division commander as soon as practical.
Regarding the general order 100. 80 notification chart, any heavy truck involved collision resulting in multiple fatalities or significant hazardous material spills:
Immediate notification by field personnel to the division commander. A comm-Net shall be sent to the Office of Special Representative and commercial vehicle section within 24 hours of the incident.
Natural disasters including flooding earthquake wildfire etc involving mutual aid or a greater than normal dedication of departmental resources:
Immediate notification by field personnel to the division commander. ENTAC shall be notified.
Departmental response to a railroad accident:
At the discretion of the division commander. ENTAC shall be notified.
Major or newsworthy traffic collisions
Notification from field personnel to respective division commander required as soon as practical.
School bus involved collision:
Notification from field personnel to respective division commander as soon as practical. Commnet to Office of Special Representative within 24 hours as well as to commercial vehicle section within 24 hours
Freeway closures or blockages expected to exceed 90 minutes:
Immediate notification from field personnel to respective division commander and notification to ENTAC.
Any state facility evacuation initiated by an act or potential act of violence or terrorism :
Immediate notification from field personnel to respective division commander, ENTAC shall be advised.
Amber Alert requests or Amber Alert information commanders judge to be urgent in nature:
Notification to Division commander from field personnel as soon as practical. ENTAC shall be advised.
Acts or incidents where terrorism is suspected or being investigated - excluding confidential investigations:
Notifications from field personnel to respective division commander as soon as practical. ENTAC shall be advised.
Shooting incidents required to be reported by HPM 70.6 officer safety manual:
Notification from field personnel to respective division commander as soon as practical.
Incidents involving the discharge of a firearm at departmental personnel:
Immediate notification from field personnel to respective division commander.
Death of an employee's immediate family member:
notification from field personnel to respective division commander as soon as practical.
Actual or suspected internal strife situation - departmental job actions, sick outs:
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander.
Incidents involving on or off duty departmental personnel whose actions result in the death or hospitalization of the employee or a civilian:
Immediate notification to the division commander from field personnel.
Weather conditions and or highway emergencies which may adversely impact safety of the motoring public :
Notification from field personnel to the division commander as soon as practical
Civil disturbances involving mutual aid or requiring a greater than normal dedication of departmental resources:
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander. ENTAC shall be advised.
Hazardous materials incidents resulting in serious injury or death to anyone, major property damage or contamination, extensive air or water pollution, or a major evacuation:
Immediate notification from field personnel to the division commander. ENTAC shall be notified.
Regarding general order 100. 82, the CHP 302 a - field interview system, field interview cards shall be maintained in a secure environment with access restricted to:
Authorized personnel.
How shall CHP 302a field interview cards be stored and sorted?
By year month and day.
Access to electronic data bases shall be restricted to those who have?
A legal right and need to know.
How often shall area SOP concerning intelligence files be reviewed?
Annually.
Area intelligence files must be?
Current, accurate, and relevant.
Who is responsible for purging data stored on departmental data bases?
Information management division.
Are criminal intelligence files public record?
Criminal intelligence files are not public record and are exempt from public disclosure.
Information from criminal intelligence files may only be released in what circumstances?
The information is only given pursuant to court order, statute, decisional order or need to execute official responsibilities.
In what two ways are criminal intelligence files retained?
As permanent or temporary files.
Temporary file retention should not exceed what?
5 years.
According to general order 100. 83, who may benefit from the confidential address program?
Victims of violent crimes ( sexual assault, domestic violence).
What must the victim of a violent crime do in order to be provided a confidential ID card?
Individuals must complete enrollment and be certified by the Secretary of State and will then be issued a laminated cal-cap ID card.
Regarding the confidential address program, members of the CHP shall accept what?
The safe at home substitute address. All correspondence must be sent to the p.o. box with the 4 digit ID.
Regarding general order 100. 84, when may area personnel serve warrants requiring entry into residences businesses and other structures?
Only when none of the critical risk assessment criteria exist.
Regarding general order 100. 84, what uniform shall be utilized by warrant service team members?
The approved blue utility uniform. At least one officer shall be present in a standard Tam uniform. Wearing of plainclothes attire by anyone performing building entry should be avoided unless there is an exigent circumstance or operational need that would necessitate it.
If a warrant is not served within_________, it is no longer valid.
10 days.
Division WST may provide entry assistance at the discretion of the division commander however combining CHP warrant service teams with allied agency teams is?
Discouraged.
in what way May area personnel be utilized for warrant service?
During WST operations, area officers may be utilized for perimeter control.
Regarding general order 100. 85 departmental assistance to the homeless, areas shall do the following:
-Establish and maintain an area jurisdictional list of telephone numbers and hours of operations for local shelters, agencies and organizations that routinely provide assistance to the homeless.
-Identify admittance criteria to all homeless shelters in the area.
-Identify transportation mechanisms available to the homeless.
**Update area information quarterly and disseminate periodically**.
Regarding general order 100. 86 risk management response protocol, what are the responsibilities of the office of risk management?
1 providing training and support services.
2 liaison with attorney general on risk issues.
3 coordinating archiving of current policy in effect during the line of duty deaths and personnel files of officers.
4 risk assessment of specific programs or events.
5 proactive monitoring of media / internet for potential departmental risks.
6 notifying the attorney general's office of in custody deaths.
What are the responsibilities of the risk management staff counsel
1 Provides legal analysis and advice.
2 available to respond directly to threshold liability incidents - will not represent involved employees.
3 negotiates or resolves damage claims at earliest opportunity.
At what rank is the risk management administrator ?
Assistant chief. Assigned to division.
The division risk management administrator will respond to what type of events?
Shall respond to all category A events.
Who reviews the preliminary press release at an unusual event?
The risk management administrator.
What is a threshold incident?
An incident with a high probability of resulting in a civil lawsuit.
regarding a category A event When shall the ORM be notified?
Immediately through ENTAC.
In which category is an incident in which a member of the department is seriously injured or killed in the performance of his or her duties?
Category A.
In which category is an incident wherein an employee intentionally or accidentally discharges a firearm at a person, weather on or off duty?
Category B. Category B incidents are reported to the office of risk management the next business day.
In which category is an incident involving the use of force, including canines, which results in serious injury or death to the suspect or bystander?
Category A.
Under which category is any sensitive or complex investigation when the liability appears to be that of the department?
Category b.
Under which category would an in custody death fall?
Category a.
Under which category does any critical incident which, in divisions opinion, could adversely affect an employee's morale and welfare?
Category B.
Patrol vehicle collisions resulting in serious injury or death to a party when the liability appears to be that of the department falls under which category?
Category A.
Under which category would special relationship incidents resulting in serious injury or death fall?
Category A.
what additional type of incident should be included in category B?
Any incident which would cause liability or embarrassment for the state.
When the risk management administrator is on scene, who shall cordinate media relations?
The risk management administrator, who may designate a spokesperson.
All requests for information including PRA, pitchess motion, etc., shall be coordinated with?
The Office of General Council.
According to general order 100. 90 enforcement during maximum enforcement periods shall be focused on what?
Safety restraints, speed, and dui.
Regarding maximum enforcement periods, available field officers excludes the following:
Pre scheduled vacation.
Bereavement.
Military leave.
FMLA.
Sick.
Limited duty.
Special duty.
OIC or acting sergeant.
Suspension or ATO.
Training.
Temporarily assigned to another command.
Commands using a 10 hour or 12 hour shift shall schedule officers according to the historic rotation of work days and rdo's. Requests for unscheduled time off should or should not be granted?
Should not.
Commands utilizing a 9 or 8 hour shift for most officers, shall schedule a minimum of ______ of the available field officers for each shift during the MEP
80%
During an MEP, the minimum percentage of officers working may be reduced to _____ during none ingress and egress hours?
70%
During hours of ingress and egress while under a maximum enforcement period, May the command compromise on how many officers are working?
No compromise.
According to general order 100. 91, a search is defined as what?
The physical intrusion into one's person or property to seek potential evidence that may be concealed. Merely looking at that which is open to view is not a search.
Probable cause to search exists when there are enough facts, training, and knowledge, etc. To provide a what?
Fair probability that the object being sought will be found in the location to be searched: it is enough information to lead an ordinary, intelligent person, with similar training and experience to arrive at the same conclusion.
In order for consent search to be lawful the following must exist:
Consent must be granted freely and voluntarily.
Person granting consent must have standing over the items search.
The scope or limitation of the search must be defined and can't be exceeded by the officer.
The person granting consent shall be able to withdraw consent at any time.
Reasonable suspicion is the belief that?
1. Something related to a crime has just happened, is happening or is about to happen, & 2. The vehicle or person in the vehicle you have stopped, detained or contacted is connected with the activity. This includes pedestrians too.
Regarding search and seizure policy, What shall be the guiding factor if policy doesn't provide specific direction or guidance?
CPOLS.
How often shall general order 100. 91 be reviewed by all uniformed employees?
Quarterly.
The Academy shall create how many SROVTS per month addressing arrest, detentions, or searches?
2.
Who is responsible for administering refresher training via internet on an annual basis for all uniformed personnel?
The Academy.
If forced entry causes damage what is required?
A blue team entry.
List the exceptions to the search warrant requirement:
Probation and parole.
Roadblocks and checkpoints.
Administrative searches as in airports and border inspection.
2805 VC inspections.
Vehicle inventories.
Plainview.
Incident to arrest.
Automobile exception.
Exigent circumstances.
Emergency searches.
Pat down or frisk.
School searches.
Consent.
How shall probation and parole searches be documented?
On a 216 or a 202 as appropriate and attach supporting documentation CLETS screen or probation Terms page.
How shall roadblocks and checkpoints be documented?
DUI- Document on an OPS plan and CHP 205. All other roadblocks / checkpoints will be documented on a 216.
How are 2805 VC inspections documented?
2805 VC inspections are not searches and are documented on CHP 136 G.
How are vehicle inventories documented?
Vehicle inventories are not searches and are documented on a CHP 180.
How are plain view searches documented?
Any physical intrusion into an area where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy constitutes a search and will be documented on a CHP 202 or 216.
How are searches incident to arrest documented?
They will be documented as part of the c_h_p 202 / 216.
how will automobile exception searches be documented?
Automobile exception searches will be conducted with probable cause. They will be documented on a CHP 216 / 202.
How will an exigent circumstances search be documented?
202 / 216
How will an emergency search be documented?
202 / 216.
How will a pat down / frisk be documented?
Documented on a 415.
How will school searches be conducted / documented?
School searches will be conducted by school officials. If CHP assists, it shall be documented on a 216.
How shall consent searches be conducted / documented?
Supervisor approval for the search. Shall be based upon reasonable suspicion at least. Documented on a CHP 216 / 202. Additionally, the CHP 202 D will be completed prior to the search.
When may an officer request consent from an individual?
When the officer has reasonable suspicion or probable cause and a supervisor approves the request, the officer may make the request for consent from the individual.
Regarding requests for consent searches, what happens if the subject refuses or is unable to sign the CHP 202 D?
No search shall be conducted.
When an officer requests consent for a search but the search is declined by the subject, what must occur?
The officer shall complete a CHP 202D for every request.
If evidence is found during a pat down / frisk what must be completed?
A CHP 202 / 216. But no 202D shall be completed because the original reason for the search did not require a 202D .
In the case where a subject would like to sign the CHP 202 D but is unable to sign it, may the officer conduct the search?
No signature, no search.
Regarding the CHP 202 D, if a person refuses to sign, right refused to sign on the signature line. If the party is unable to sign What shall be written on the line?
The officer shall write unable to sign. No search shall be conducted.
What is the retention period for the CHP 202 D?
3 years.
If a probable cause search is conducted, and no contraband is located, What shall be completed?
A CHP 216. The 216 shall include: the reason for the stop, observations that led to probable cause which led to the search, contraband/evidence located and where it was found, the condition of the vehicle pre & post search, and a list of names & identifications of people searching.
The CHP 202 D shall be retained according to the retention schedule for arrests. What are the retention periods for cases?
Open felonies are seven years.
Felony arrests are 4 years.
Misdemeanor arrests are three years.
What shall occur when consent is requested and denied?
The CHP 202d shall be submitted to the area at the end of shift for sergeant review. Shall be retained for 3 years.
How often shall 202D's be audited?
Area commanders shall conduct a self audit of 202D's quarterly.
Division shall conduct physical random audits of areas 202D's how often?
Annually - calendar year.
Penal Code section 653 y authorizes law enforcement agencies to issue warning letters or citations for what?
Non emergency use of the 911 telephone system.
Regarding general order 100. 92 for the first violation of misuse of the 911 system, What shall occur?
A written warning shall be sent by mail within 10 days to the violator. For subsequent violations, a citation may be issued.
Regarding general order 100. 94, Penal Code section 679.026 requires every law enforcement agency to provide victims with what?
The Marcy's right card. This does not preclude providing the CHP 170.
Regarding general order 100. 95 one communication device, not issued by the department, may be worn on duty. In what mode must the device be carried?
Silent / vibrate mode.
Communication with dispatch shall be conducted using the radio and or MDC. In what cases May the officers cell phone be used for communication with dispatch?
1. Exigent circumstances or poor radio reception.
2. EIP tone is activated.
3. The necessity to relate or recieve confidential information.
4. When a supervisor determines a need to speak directly to the dispatcher or communications center.
Employees should not talk on cell phones while operating what?
A Marked patrol vehicle, unless exigent circumstances exist. Communication shall utilize a hands free method.
May employees wear cell phone ear pieces while not engaged in a conversation?
No.
Personal conversations while in uniform should be conducted where?
Out of public view unless exigent circumstances exist.
May dispatchers use their personal cell phones while on the dispatch floor?
No, unless exigent circumstances exist.
What is the policy for the use of cellphones for personal business while on duty?
The use of a cell phone for personal business shall not interfere with the performance of the employee's duties.
Exceptions to the policies governing the use of cell phones while on duty, shall be at whose discretion?
The division commander.
The following personal electronic devices shall not be carried or used while engaged in enforcement activities:
TVs, DVD players, and video game systems. Cell phones and approved electronic devices shall not be used to play video files.
May music devices be carried in vehicles?
Music devices may be carried in vehicles. However, employees shall not use headphones to listen to music and the devices shall not be integrated with departmental vehicles.
Will the state accept responsibility for personal electronic devices used on duty?
No.

What shall be done with state work produced on personal electronic devices?

The work shall be saved on removable storage and shall not be stored on personal hard drives. work stored on any type of data storage is the property of the state and must be relinquished upon demand. All state work saved to personal electronic media shall be secured at all times.

What shall be done prior to an employee using personal electronic devices for work?
Employees who wish to use personal electronic devices for work shall sign a waiver stating they accept the conditions listed above.
The following personal devices shall not be used in dispatch:
Video game systems, any type of music player, or personal computers. TVs and DVD players are permitted for monitoring work-related uses.
How often shall employees review general order 100. 95 on the use of personal electronic devices?
Annually.
Regarding general order 100. 96 what does the acronym clear stand for?
Clearing lanes effectively and rapidly.
What is the intent of the clear program?
To get an officer to the scene of a congestion related incident as soon as possible. Each area should assign a clear team, in addition to regular beat patrols.
Enforcement by clear units should be limited to what?
Serious violations.
The first priority for clear officers, as well as beat officers, is what?
The maintenance of proper traffic flow.
How should clear units approach the investigation of collisions?
If the collision is minor, the clear unit may complete the collision report after the commute hours. If the collision involves an injury or parties are not all at the scene, the clear unit should stand by until a beat unit arrives to take the report.
Clear units will function on what days?
Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. Each operation clear area will adopt an action plan.
Regarding general order 100. 97 a subject matter expert is a person who has what?
Demonstrated or exhibited competency and mastery in a particular area or areas.
Who is responsible for maintaining a current statewide subject matter expert list for all subjects that have exhibited high frequency of litigation?
The Office of General Counsel.
Regarding subject matter experts, what shall divisions and areas request from subject matter experts and then submit to the Office of General Counsel?
A curriculum vitae (resume).
Regarding general order 100. 98, what are the department's counterterrorism objectives?
To prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
Preparedness is focused on what?
Establishing policies and procedures related to emergency operations, training and exercises, and the acquisition of equipment.
The following are examples of preparation activities:
1. Counter terrorism and emergency training and exercises such as Golden Guardian.
2. Development and review of EOP's.
3. the acquisition of equipment such as PPE or interoperable radios.
4. Ensuring cohesivness and information sharing with allied agencies.
Regarding counter terrorism, what is prevention?
Actions taken to avoid an incident or stop an incident.
Regarding counter terrorism, what is the meaning of response?
Immediate actions intended to save lives and protect property.
1. The execution of the OP's and mitigation activities.
2. Similar to prevention, response can include ongoing operations aimed at disrupting further actions, and the apprehension of suspects.
3. Mutual aid. Provides assistance to local governments, through existing mutual aid structure.
What is recovery?
The overall goal of recovery is to return a community, agency, systems, infrastructure, etc. To normal. Departmental recovery efforts include continuity in operations and continuity of government plans: long term care or treatment of infected persons, implementing security measures to mitigate future events, and after action reporting.
What is the 24 /7 point of contact for all CHP tips and leads?
ENTAC.
An officer who encounters possible terrorist activity, shall what?
Obtain all appropriate information. If reasonable suspicion is established conduct an NCIC check. If NCIC returns a hit via VGTOF, the response will include a handling code. TSC will assist the PSD and officer in determining whether to detain arrest or not arrest the person.
Who shall alert the officer of 10-36 information on all VGTOF hits?
PSD.
If NCIC returns clear, and the officer can articulate reasonable suspicion of potential terrorist threat, what should be done?
Contact ENTAC to run a CT watch check. It is possible to obtain a hit on CT watch following a negative NCIC check accessing VGTOF. (CT is counterterrorism) (VGTOF is Violent Gang and Terrorism Organization Files).
If there is a positive hit via CT watch, What shall occur?
The appropriate contacts will be made to the FBI and direction provided.
Any CHP employee upon becoming aware of an actual or perceived terrorist threat, shall do what?
Report to a uniformed supervisor and ENTAC as soon as practical notification to ENTAC shall be made telephonically.
Regarding terrorists what is handling code 1?
Individual is associated with terrorism and is the subject of an arrest warrant, although the warrant may not be retrievable.
Regarding the handling of possible terrorists, if an arrest warrant is returned in NCIC, what should be done?
Detain the individual and immediately contact the terrorist screening Center for additional direction.
Regarding possible terrorists, if an arrest warrant is not returned in NCIC, what should be done?
Immediately contact the terrorist screening Center for additional direction without extending the scope or duration of the encounter.
Regarding possible terrorists what is handling code 2?
Warning - approach with caution.
When contacting a subject of a handling code 2, what should be done by the officer?
Immediately contact the terrorist screening center to obtain additional direction. Question this individual to assist the TSC in determining if the individual is the subject of the detainer without extending the scope or duration of the encounter.
Regarding possible terrorists how should contact with a handling code three subject the handled?
Attempt to obtain identifying information without extending the scope or duration of the encounter. Contact TSC during this encounter. If this would extend the scope or duration of the encounter, contact the TSC immediately after.
Other than counter-terrorism officers, CHP personnel shall not what?
Retain terrorism related information on US persons.
Regarding general order 100. 99 in reference to interview and interrogations rooms, what security measures shall be in place?
1. Employees shall search room prior to and following interview.
2. Employees shall search arrestees prior to interview.
3. Arrestees shall remain handcuffed or secured.
4. Arrestes shall be monitored at all times.
5. Interviewees shall not be left unattended if they appear under significant duress or danger to themselves.
Regarding general order 100. 99, are one-on-one interviews ever acceptable?
Yes, with non custodial interviewees.
In regards to summoning assistance during an interview, what safety measure will always be in place when the officer is in uniform?
While in uniform, employees will have a radio, unless the room has a panic button.
During interviews how does the department view audio / video recording?
It is strongly recommended.
In regards to general order 110. 2, what are the common methods for releasing collision reports to the public?
1. Verification the individual is a person who has proper interest at any CHP area office.
2. Sending a fax copy of the report from 1 CHP area to another CHP area.
3. Arranging for a copy to be mailed to the requestor's address from any CHP area office after verification the person has proper interest and made the appropriate payment.
4. Emailing a copy from one CHP area to another CHP area then photocopying for the person who has proper interest.
Note: the area actually receiving the payment shall be responsible for completing the CHP 251 counter receipt.
What government agencies will receive traffic collision reports at no charge?
A. Peace officers in the performance of their official duties.
B. Coroner's office - fatal collisions only.
C. Da.
D. Irrigation and municipal utility districts for collisions involving their vehicles or property.
E. Public defenders or public offices who provide free legal services to indigent persons.
F. Grand juries - limited to the investigations within their respective counties.
G. County Road departments - their respective jurisdictions.
H. Public school districts for collisions involving their vehicles or property.
I. a county exercising rights to recover from third parties under Government Code 23004.1- recovery of hospital, medical, etc., provided at the counties expense if authorized by patient.
J. Public agencies exercising their rights to recover expenses for emergency responses under Government Code Section 53150 - DUI cost recovery.
k. DMV.
L. Caltrans- information is restricted to collisions occurring within their jurisdiction.
m. DOSH- when a collision is being investigated under Labor Code section 6409.1.
n. Scifi or pe Rs - when investigating collisions involving state employees while on duty or while in a state owned or privately owned vehicle on state business.
o. Representatives of the adjusting agency for the state - on collisions involving state employees when operating state owned or privately owned vehicles on official state business.
p. Representatives of the state investigating claims under the victims of violent crimes program.
Q. Joint legislative audit committee.
r. Auditor General when authorized by the joint legislative audit committee.
S. Representatives of the Department of Developmental Services and health services for collisions involving patients committed to their care.
T. Armed Forces criminal justice agency - security police, criminal intelligence division.
u. Foreign consuls - upon certification that the individual involved in the traffic collision is a citizen of the consuls represented country.
V. NTSB.
w. State Bar of California.
Are legal owners, registered owners and property owners allowed to purchase traffic collision reports?
Yes when they or their property are involved in the collision.
Are persons involved or injured in the traffic collision allowed to purchase traffic collision reports?
Yes including passengers, legal guardians, conservators, and relatives ie parents of minors. Parents of adult children, are not considered a person of proper interest, unless they have a signed authorization from the involved adult child. This shall also apply when adult children are attempting to obtain a collision report involving their parents.
Is an attorney who represents a person who has proper interest allowed to purchase a report?
Yes with a written request from an attorney stating he or she represents a person who has proper interest. This written request is deemed declaration under penalty of perjury. The attorney shall complete a CHP 190, application for release of information.
Are insurance companies for parties of interest allowed to purchase traffic collision reports?
Yes when they meet the following criteria:
1. Supply policy or claim number and name of insured.
2. Establish status as the insurance carrier on the date of the collision.
True or false, contractors relative to collisions occurring within construction projects are allowed to purchase traffic collision reports.
True, provided the contractor has primary interest in said project.
May authorized representatives of vehicle or component manufacturers purchase traffic collision reports?
Yes. Such representatives are parties of interest for only those collisions which involves the manufacturers vehicle or component.
True or false, union representatives representing a person who has proper interest, may purchase a traffic collision report?
True.
May agencies performing research in traffic safety purchase traffic collision reports?
Yes with approval from AC staff.
May persons companies or corporations named in a legal action or who may incur civil liability resulting from a collision purchase collision reports?
Yes, of course.
If a traffic collision report is subpoenaed by a proper court on behalf of a person for whom proper interest is questionable, what steps shall be taken?
Subpoenas not meeting the "person who has proper interest" requirement shall be responded to in the following manner:
Civil cases :
1. Related to state highways, advise the attorney that Caltrans retains collision reports and records by location for a longer period of time suggest the CHP be relieved of compliance with the subpoena and Caltrans records be subpoenaed.
2. Related to unincorporated roadways provide the attorney with the amount of time required to obtain the list and to copy the reports - 5 working days is normally considered reasonable.
- notify the court if the time frame is too short for compliance.
- request a list of reports from IMD, Support Services section.
- sanitize the reports, block out all names addresses and identifiers of drivers passengers and witnesses.
-Use the billing procedures outlined in HPM 11.1 chapter 4.
criminal cases:
A subpoena duces tecum is required for criminal cases. Other than that, follow the steps for civil cases. Subpoenas for reports in criminal cases where the defendant was not involved in a collision shall not be honored.
How shall request for statistical data be fulfilled?
For statistics related to state highways the party shall be referred to caltrans.
For requests relating to unincorporated roadways, the party shall be referred to information management division.
How is proper interest to be determined?
Proper identification, a CHP 190, or written authorization are acceptable.
When a person does not come into a CHP area office, how shall determination of proper interest be handled?
Advise the person to complete a CHP 190 or personal letter. The request must be accompanied by a photocopy of their valid ID or it must be notarized.
Note: after receipt, the report shall be mailed to the address listed on the CHP 190 or letter. The CHP 190 or letter shall not become part of the traffic collision report and shall not be reviewed by other interested parties.
Regarding the release of traffic collision information to the media what standard should be followed?
The information released should be limited to what is indicated on the CHP 288.
What traffic collision information can be released to the public?
The time, date, location, make of vehicles, names of the vehicle occupants on recent collisions. Reports already processed and filed will not be considered recent.
Note: responses to personal, written or telephonic inquiries should be handled within 48 hours.
The area commander shall schedule discussions of collision investigations between a person who is of proper interest, or agents thereof, and patrol members. Discussions shall be schedule during duty hours and shall last how long ?
A reasonable time Such as 15 to 20 minutes.
When an officer is discussing the traffic collision investigation with a person with proper interest, made the person with proper interest record the conversation?
No.
Is it unlawful for a person to attempt to pay a CHP officer to change how he or she investigates a collision in their favor ?
Yes. It is a misdemeanor.
Is it unlawful for a CHP officer to request payment to change the findings in a traffic collision?
Yes it is a misdemeanor.
May a person review a report without charge?
Yes, a person who has proper interest may review a report in its entirety without charge. Privately owned copy machines may not be used to make copies.
Regarding general order 110. 7, what is the time frame for reportable traffic collision deaths?
Deaths occurring within 30 days or less of the date of collision.
Regarding general order 110.8, may officers keep evidentiary prints from photographs of collisions to maintain a photographic file?
No. No photographic file may be maintained.
May departmental photographs be loaned outside of the agency?
Photographs may be loaned without charge, to federal and state agencies, news media, traffic safety groups, service clubs, and other interested the organization's when such loan will be of assistance to the governmental agency or will further the safety education efforts of the department, provided the evidence value of the photographs is not jeopardized.
How are digital photographs to be downloaded?
Directly from the recording device to a non rewritable CD or DVD.
True or false, when downloading departmental content from a digital camera or other recording device, the contents of the camera or device shall be copied in its entirety?
True.
Once a digital camera or recording device has been copied in its entirety, What shall be done with the camera or device memory?
After download, the camera or device shall have all the data erased from it's storage medium.
Departmental content downloaded from a camera or other digital recording device shall be copied onto an additional CD or DVD for use as a what?
Working copy.
When departmental data is downloaded from a digital camera or recording device, What shall be done with the original CD or DVD?
The original CD or DVD shall be placed in a sealed envelope and booked into the evidence system for safekeeping. The working copy shall be used while completing the report and attached to the report. The working copy shall also be used for reproduction for parties of proper interest.
All photographs taken by members of the department during the course of their employment have potential evidentiary value. As such, these images are what?
The property of the department and shall be processed as such.
If employees use their personal cameras or other recording devices during the performance of their duties, all images contained therein are considered?
The property of the department. Accordingly, the storage medium shall be copied in its entirety and processed as such.
Photographs of accident scenes taken by members of the department or photographs by a commercial photographer have what?
Factual data, and are part of the accident report.
True or false, the sale, loan, gift, or unauthorized use or viewing of any accident photograph without prior approval from headquarters, constitutes grounds for adverse action?
True.
According to general order 110. 9, the California Government Code States that whenever a person dies in the custody of a law enforcement agency, the agency shall report in writing to the California Attorney General within ______?
10 days.
In reference to deaths in custody, the arrestee is deemed to be in custody for what period of time?
From the time of the initial stop, until the officer releases the person from his or her presence ( issuance of a citation, transfer of custody to another law enforcement agency or booking facility, or upon determination of insufficient grounds for arrest).
Regarding deaths in custody, aside from reporting to the attorney general's office, CHP will create what document?
A report of unusual occurrence (Blue Team).
In reporting an in custody death to the attorney general's office, what facts shall be reported?
All facts in the agency's possession concerning the death.
When the department has an in custody death, how is this reported to DOJ?
On the BCIA 713, death in custody report and the CJ -11a, law enforcement custodial death report.
Copies of all documentation regarding a death in custody shall be forwarded through channels to whom?
Assistant commissioner field, and the office of risk management.
Regarding general order 120. 4, in implementing the key contacts program, visits to elected officials by non- commander lieutenants, sergeants, or PAO's, shall what?
Supplement rather than replace visits by the commander.
May members of the department contact a legislator or staff member to seek authors of proposed legislation on behalf of the department?
Under no circumstances.
If a member of the command is approached by a legislator or staff member for approval of or sponsorship of legislation What shall that member do?
Refer the individual to the Office of Special Representative.
When shall state elected officials be informed of any local incidents that are major in nature and within CHP jurisdiction?
Immediately.
Once state elected officials have been informed of any local incidents that are major in nature and within CHP jurisdiction, what secondary notification shall also be made?
Office of Special Representative.
Commanders shall establish area policy to develop monthly security / welfare checks at the district office of state officials officers who perform security / welfare checks shall document them how?
On the CHP 415.
true or false, policy precludes an employee from his or her right to contact an elected official and discuss legislation as a private citizen?
False, nothing in policy shall preclude an employee from his or her right to contact an elected official and discuss legislation as a private citizen.
Anyone who questions an employee concerning pending legislation shall be referred to?
The Office of Special Representative.
A legislative complaint is a complaint that originates from the legislators office or from the Office of the Governor, usually on behalf of a constituent. These complaints are sent from the Office of Special Representative to BIA. What is the suspense. For legislative complaints?
30 days.
Regarding general order 150. 2, employees can earn up to what percentage of the cost savings earned from their suggestion?
Employees can earn up to 20 percent of the cost savings from their suggestion - from $500 to $50,000.
Regarding the Merit Award suggestion program what form shall be utilized by the employee to make a potentially money saving suggestion?
STD 645.
If it can be determined that an employee shared an idea with a supervisor and because of that suggestion the procedure or safety feature was implemented, the employee has how long to complete an employee STD 645?
6 months. Otherwise, any appeal rights are forfeited.
Regarding management memorandum 13 - 064, is a Blue team entry public record?
No. It is attorney-client privileged.
Blue team entries are for what?
Threshold incidents, and potential civil actions against the department.
According to management memorandum 13 - 064 a category A threshold incident requires notification to ______ and a blue team entry within_____?
Entac, 24 hours.
According to management memorandum 13 - 064, a Category B threshold incident requires what?
A blue team entry on the next business day.
A potential civil action incident shall be entered into blue team's potential civil litigation attorney client privilege within?
Within 48 hours of the incident.
Does a use of force incident which results in a minor injury require a potential civil litigation attorney client privilege entry into blue team?
No. However by example, a civilian who slips and falls in the front lobby of the area office and incurs a fractured ankle or an innocent party who runs over a spike strip, would.
In instances where the blue team potential civil litigation threshold attorney-client privilege cannot be entered within the timeframes set forth in management memorandum 13- 064, what shall be done?
An entry shall be made with as much information as is available.
When the sergeant is making a new entry into the threshold attorney-client privilege or potential civil litigation attorney client privilege incident in blue team, under district / unit assigned to, who shall be listed?
Legal Affairs Section.
When more than one employee is involved in an incident which could give rise to civil liability, how many Blue team threshold attorney-client privilege or potential civil litigation attorney client privilege entries shall be made?
One. All other involved employees shall be listed as witnesses.
What is a CHP 271?
Critical incident risk management response protocol documentation/ materials checklist.
Regarding a blue team entry, who shall complete the summary of incidents screen in blue team?
The supervisor with direct knowledge of the incident .
The summary of incident completed by the supervisor, shall include an assessment of the incident and concerns of any ________?
Potential civil liability by the state or the employee.
Regarding the blue team entry, What shall be done with the CHP 271?
The completed CHP 271 shall be scanned and attached as a file to all threshold attorney client privilege or potential civil litigation attorney client privilege entries into blue team.
regarding the blue team entry, all reports, documents, audio tapes, marked as collected and preserved on the CHP 271 shall be scanned and attached as files to the threshold attorney client privilege or potential civil litigation attorney client privilege blue team entry. What recorded evidence cannot be attached?
MVARS .
Since MVARS cannot be attached to the blue team entry What shall be done with the recording?
It shall be mailed to risk management section.
all reports, documents, video/audio tapes, and dvd's that have been marked as collected and preserved on the CHP 271 shall be retained at the area office on a?
Five-year litigation hold.
Upon receipt of a CHP 287 from a claimant, the area office shall?
Immediately transmit the CHP 287 to risk management section and attach an electronic copy to the blue team entry.
May the command give an opinion as to whether a claim should be allowed or denied in the potential civil litigation attorney client privilege entry?
The command shall give the recommendation as to whether it should be allowed denied.
Regarding management memorandum 14-024, When shall a uniformed member of the department display his or her badge or identification card?
Whenever requested by a member of the public. This applies to uniformed and non uniformed employees.
Regarding management memorandum 14 - 029, for the CEW spark test, which steps shall only be taken with the CEW unloaded?
1. Place the safety switch in the up (armed) position.
2. Check the battery status on the CEW's display.
3. Check the laser sight and light for function and desired configuration.
4. With the CEW pointed in a clearing tube or other designated safe location perform the spark test by depressing the trigger. Check for rapid pulse.
Which portion of the pre-patrol spark test shall be conducted after inserting two 25 foot smart cartridges into the CEW bays?
While continuing to point The CEW in a safe direction and with all fingers off the CEW trigger, depress the arc switch long enough to see and hear the spark arc across the cartridges. Repeat this step for the arc switch on the opposite side of the CEW.
Note: this test should be performed using the support hand to prevent negative muscle memory.
Regarding management memorandum 14 - 030, what is the new focus in the Explorer program?
Long range recruitment of quality applicants.
What is the beat code for the Explorer program?
914.
What special code is to be used for CTO gained during involvement in the Explorer program?
59.
per management memorandum 14 - 030, what are the two general Explorer activity groups?
Administrative duties and field duties.
True or false, an explorer may make 415 entries on the mdc?
True.
Under what circumstances may an explorer operate departmental radios?
All non emergency radio communications.
At the scene of a traffic collision, may an explorer direct traffic?
Yes.
While on a ride along, May an explorer fill out departmental forms such as the CHP 180?
Yes.
How can an explorer, who is in college, stay connected to the department and receive pay?
As a student assistant.
May per diem and use of state vehicles be approved for Explorer activities?
Yes, for those activities determined to be essential to the mission of the Department.
Through which unit are Explorer program funds administered and controlled?
The recruitment unit.
In what instances are explorers allowed to handle weapons or firearms?
When participating in CHP level four Academy or during sanctioned Explorer shooting competitions.
May an explorer activate the emergency lights on a departmental vehicle in motion?
No.
May a juvenile's information be entered into a shared gang database without prior notification to the juvenile and the juvenile's parents or guardians?
No. The juvenile and parents / guardians shall be notified first.
Regarding management memorandum 14 - 036 how often will cultural awareness and ethics training be conducted?
Online- annually.
Classroom training- will be conducted every fourth calendar year beginning in 2016.
According to management memorandum 14- 039, does an employee driving a state rented or leased vehicle have to report a collision to his/her own insurance company?
No. Not if driving it while on duty and during duty hours.
For the above traffic collision, how shall this be documented on the CHP 555?
The special condition coding of "on-duty emergency vehicle" collisions will now apply to all private passenger motor vehicles when operated by an employee who is a peace officer. The Department shall be listed as the registered owner with the government entity listed in the insurance carrier box.
Regarding management memorandum 14 - 045, how often shall employees desiring to carry the Smith and Wesson 4006 TSW equipped with a light system demonstrate knowledge of the function and operation of the light system and holster to departmental Range Officer?
During all monthly shoots that are conducted during the hours of darkness.
according to management memorandum 14 - 065, who must perform at least one shoot annually which contains a component of tactical movements?
Officers and sergeants.
According to management memorandum 14 - 067, are dispatch supervisors, public safety dispatchers, and public safety operators entitled to administrative time off following a critical incident?
Yes, up to 5 days with approval of the appropriate commissioner when requested by the commander.
Per management memorandum 14-071, what is the California Highway Patrol file share program?
A CHP infrastructure based and secured File Share solution available to all CHP employees.
Rather than email, CHP employees should use the CHP file share system for Files greater than?
10 megabytes in size.
Regarding the CHP File Share program, all shared links will automatically expire within____?
30 days.
Regarding the CHP file share system or CFS, What shall be utilized when sharing links containing confidential information?
An expiration of no longer than 7 days.
According to management memorandum 14 - 073, all internal complaints of discrimination shall be completed and submitted to the Equal Employment Opportunity section within _____?
60 days.
Regarding management memorandum 14 - 082, the tribute of mourning ribbon will be worn at all ______?
Freeway dedications for fallen uniformed members of the California Highway Patrol.
The tribute of morning ribbon may now be worn for all line of duty deaths within state of california including those involving ______?
Members of allied law enforcement agencies.
Regarding management memorandum 14 -089, may CHP officers enforce California Vehicle Code infractions, vehicle registration, drivers licensing, and admin per se on tribal members within the boundaries of their own reservation?
No.
Regarding HPM 40. 71, section 3 regular work shift cannot be supplemented other than by what?
Business calls.
Are sergeants subject to court cancellation?
No.
If an officer needs to delete an original 415 will any supplementals for that day need to be redone?
Yes.
if an officer is assigned to the 1345 shift for the month and has a training day starting at 0800 and then Records two vacation days following the training day, What shall be done in order that the officer receives shift differential pay for his or her two vacation days?
The vacation days shall have a separate 415 with a shift start time of 13:45 hours.
In order for an officer to receive evening shift differential what hours must the shift include?
4 or more hours between 1800 and 0100 hours. Overtime worked while assigned to scheduled evening shift would be paid premium shift differential.
What hours must be worked for night shift differential?
Foor or more hours between 2300 and 0600 hours. Overtime worked while assigned to scheduled night shift would be paid premium shift differential.
Regarding overtime on 415's, what collective bargaining items require supervisory approval?
1. Short notice of court cancellation.
2. Business calls.
3. Short notice of reimbursable services contract overtime cancellation.
4. Field training officer.
5. Union representative.
What variations are there for the CHP 415?
1. 415 A- used for special details or occasions which may require special reporting or record keeping
2. 415 B this is a six page booklet and serves as a ready reference for preparing the CHP 415
3. 415 C this form is used for emergency incident reporting
What is the beat code for the field sergeant?
822.
What is the beat code for the administrative sergeant?
820.
What is the beat code for an officer in charge/acting sergeant?
822.
What is the beat code for CAHP release time?
833.
May a sergeant comment on an officer's daily activity on the CHP 415?
Yes in the notes section.
How are catastrophic leave donations documented on the CHP 415?
They aren't. They are processed physically by Human Resources section and the withdrawal from the donating employees leave bank is done in that way.
Business calls are documented to the nearest______?
Minute.
Where is the actual time expended on business calls recorded?
Under elapsed time and the reason for the calls must be recorded under activity / comments in the daily field records section on the right side.
What is the duty code for business calls that exceed 29 minutes?
Duty code 47.
Vacation is taken in ______ increments?
Half hour.
Sick leave is taken in ______ increments?
Half hour.
Employees receive how many hours of bereavement per occurrence?
24 hours.
In what increments is bereavement leave taken?
Hourly.
Injury leave credits prior to approval by scif and approved 4800 time are taken in what increments?
Hourly increments.
CTO is taken in?
15 minute increments.
Personal leave PLP 1 is recorded in what increments?
Half hour increments.
Doc time and AWOL are taken in what increments ?
6 minute increments.
Jury duty and grand jury duty which fall on a regularly assigned work day are recorded in?
Hourly increments.
Military leave is taken in what increments ?
Hourly.
All time serving as a witness in a non job related case on a regularly assigned work day is recorded in what increments?
Hourly increments.
Punitive suspension time is recorded in what category and in what increments?
Code X- hourly increments.
How much paid time may an employee use to vote?
2 hours. Recorded under miscellaneous.
Administrative time off approved by the Office of the commissioner falls under what reporting category:?
Miscellaneous.
Job related medical and counseling time off is listed under what category?
Miscellaneous.
Miscellaneous paid time off is taken in what increments?
15 minutes.
May over time be claimed when on vacation or CTO status during the normal working hours?
No.. Only reimbursable overtime can be paid during the employee's normal work shift when vacation or CTO are taken. If the employee works during that time he or she would not normally be working, overtime may be taken.
Overtime total activity time worked must equal within 5 minutes, ________?
The overtime minus standby, call back, and reimbursable non worked hours.
All projected Academy training absences must be recorded as how many hours?
8 total hours regardless of the officers assigned work shift.
as a field supervisor, how shall administrative activities related to the support of officers involved in road patrol duties be recorded on the 415?
Activity code "Admin" shall be used on the right side of the CHP 415. Included activities are:
1. briefing / debriefing.
2. Preparing performance appraisal reports.
3. Preparing work schedules.
4. Complaint investigations.
Note: this does not apply to sergeants specifically assigned to administrative duties.
Field supervisors who take enforcement action and perform services during their shift will document them under what code?
822. 822 shall be listed on all enforcement documents as well.
Can a sergeant be designated to create and complete CHP 415's for employees who are unavailable?
Yes.
Regarding HPM 70.1, the retention of field notes is done at whose discretion?
The investigator.
It is not necessary to retain field notes when what three conditions are met?
1. Incorporated into report.
2. Formal report accurately reflects the contents of the notes.
3. Prosecutor gives a copy of the formal report to defense counsel prior to trial.
Regarding audio recordings of interviews and interrogations case law requires what?
All tape recordings be preserved for trial and transcribed if possible.
Recordings of interviews and interrogations shall be treated as what?
Evidence.
Where it is determined that images or recordings may have evidentiary value, how shall they be handled?
As evidence.
Images and recordings taken by employees while performing their duties are?
The property of the department.
What is the retention period for administrative evidence?
5 years or the life of the investigative file, whichever is longer.
Which should be given more credence, direct evidence or circumstantial evidence?
Neither should be giving greater weight than the other.
What are the three types of evidence?
1. Testimonial
2. Documentarie new line
3. Physical
What class of evidence are photos, film, tape recording, Xeroxed copies
These fall under doccumentary evidence.
What is the definition of a crime scene search
A planned and coordinated, legal search to locate physical evidence or witnesses to the crime under investigation.
What are the six types of crime scene searches
1. Point to point
2. Strip search- most effective for outside searches on the ground.
3. Quadrant or zone search new
4. Circular search
5. Wheel search
6. Aerial search
What types of evidence shall not be stored in plastic
Items with blood stains, moist materials, or live plants.
What quantities of controlled substances and hazardous chemicals used to manufacture controlled substances, maybe destroyed without a court order per the Health and Safety Code?
Chemicals in excess of 2 ounces used in manufacturing
Controlled Substances in excess of 10 pounds
How shall clandestine labs be treated by field personnel?
They shall be treated as hazmat and turned over to allied agency or CHP task forces with specialized equipment.
When a computer is found which may contain evidence, how shall the system be secured?
Microsoft Windows systems, will be powered off by unplugging them and noting the time and date. Other operating systems will require a call to see CHP computer crimes unit during business hours or ENTAC during non business hours.
Should staples be used to seal evidence containers?
No.
What three items go on an evidence seal prior to booking?
Employee identification number, initials, and date.
Regarding firearms as evidence, who made an attempt to reconstruct a serial number?
The Academy weapons control unit, or the nearest national integrated ballistics identification network lab.
Documentarie evidence shall be marked with what?
Blue ink only.
When the department takes custody of a firearm what shall occur?
A receipt shall be issued to the person who possessed the firearm.
All evidence shall be booked when?
Prior to the end of shift.
When must evidence be Entered into AIS?
Shall be entered within 2 business days.
Controlled substances except marijuana shall be booked how?
Heat sealed in a polyester bag. PCP shall be double bagged.
Except in large quantities, over 300, pills will be _________?
Counted rather than weighed.
May paraphernalia be packaged with controlled substances?
No.
flamables or explosives shall be stored how?
Outside the area office in a locked area. Arrangements may be made with an allied agency capable of storing the material.
When booking knives, the blade shall be?
Covered with a protective shield.
When booking evidence containing possible biological hazards, what PPE shall be worn?
Protective clothes, gloves, mask, and eyewear shall be worn.
When booking potted marijuana plants may they be removed from their pots?
They shall not be removed from their pots. The plants should be stored in paper bags cardboard containers or wrapped in paper material the season officer shall photograph the plants in their original state prior to packaging
How many people shall count money taken as evidence?
Two people, one should be a supervisor. Each employee will Initial the evidence form next to the amount.
When booking in excess of $1000, after hours What shall occur?
The evidence officer, alternate, or commander shall be notified and respond to the area office to secure and process these items.
Large sums of money not qualifying for asset forfeiture should be placed in an?
Interest bearing account.
Seized money in excess of $1,000 shall not be placed in evidence locker / cabinets including pass through cabinets. Such items shall be?
Secured inside the evidence room, the secure safe, and allied agency evidence room, or a safety deposit box at a financial institution.
Booked evidence which needs fingerprinting, shall be stored in what fashion?
These items shall be stored in paper rather than plastic and marked "hold for prints."
Who may duplicate images booked into evidence?
Only the evidence officer / alternate.
What are the six functions served by the CHP 36?
1. Record of property and evidence for the department and court use
2. Receipt of property taken from an individual
3. A notice of the right to a property hearing to the person in possession of stolen property
4. A declaration of ownership for the person claiming to be the owner of stolen or embezzled property at the time it was stolen or embezzled
5. An affidavit and notice of rights for citizens who turn in found property
6. A report form for found property
What are the seven categories of evidence and property?
1. Evidence
2. Safekeeping
3. Found property
4. Asset forfeiture
5. Contraband
6. Recovered stolen property
7. Domestic violence weapons
On the CHP 36 currency shall be listed by?
Denominations.
On the 36 form, what weights shall be listed for narcotics?
Net weight - drug only
Gross weight - weight of drug and container
Specifically, what is chapter 8 of HPM 70.1?
The department's written hazard communication plan for evidence storage areas.
If booking an unknown substance, it shall be considered a ?
A hazardous substance.
What are the only presumptive drug kits authorised by the department?
Nik Kits
Does serialized property which is kept for safekeeping only need to be entered into the automated property system?
No.. Only firearms which are entered into the automated firearms system.
There are eight methods for purging evidence. What are they?
1. Return to owner
2. Sale
3. Destruction
4. Recycle
5. Discard
6. Other claims of ownership
7. Donations
8. Departmental training and educational use
How often should evidence officers purged evidence?
Weekly.
When shell case status on misdemeanors be checked?
6 months.
When shell case status on felonies be checked?
Yearly.
If the DA declines to file the evidence shall be disposed of When?
90 days after the date of arrest.
If the suspect is not known, evidence may be disposed of with the concurrence of the ______ and a ______ ?
Investigating officer and a supervisor.
Regarding the time periods for holding evidence, what evidence is to be held indefinitely?
Any death sentence or life imprisonment or crimes involving embezzlement of public money.
For evidence in a felony sexual offense, how long she'll be evidence be held?
10 years.
For offenses punishable by 8 years imprisonment, how long shall the evidence be held?
6 years.
Felonies involving elder abuse - 368 PC, except theft or embezzlement of public funds, how long the evidence be held?
5 years.
For any other offence punishable by imprisonment in state prison, how long shall evidence be held?
3 years.
For misdemeanors / infractions except 647 PC and 729 BP evidence shall be held for?
1 year.
before disposal of evidence in non adjudicated felony and misdemeanor cases, but after the statute of limitations has run out, the evidence officer shall?
Check all suspects for warrants on this case prior to disposal.
Evidence from threshold incidents were civil litigation is possible shall be held for how long?
At least 10 years.
Evidence in MAIT cases shall be held for how long?
10 years.
Evidence in adjudicated cases shall be held until the period for appeals has expired as follows:
felonies - 90 days
Misdemeanors - 60 days
juvenile - 90 days
Cases on appeal - up to 5 years
Note: if a defendant was given diversion evidence must be held for the duration of the diversion. Unless directed by court order.
Administrative evidence is retained until?
The proceedings have been completed and appeals expire. If related to an AAA contact BIA prior to disposal.
Blood and urine are required to be retained for how long?
1 year to allow the defendant to have a test conducted.
unclaimed money shall be held for 90 days then forwarded to?
Fiscal management section - FMS.
Evidence obtained by a search warrant, is the property of?
The court. It may only be disposed of by court order.
The timelines for holding property are as follows:
1.Property held for 90 days before disposal
2.Firearms held for 180 days
3.After 90 days unclaimed property of little or no value is disposed of at the area level.
Is the value of the property is less than 250 dollars and after 90 days no one has claimed ownership, it maybe?
Given to the finder. If the value is over $250 place an ad in the local newspaper. After 7 days it may be given to the finder and finder pays the cost of the ad.
Is a court order necessary for the release of medical marijuana stored as property?
No.
Is a court order necessary for the release of medical marijuana stored as evidence?
Yes.
Destruction of evidence shall be listed on what document?
CHP 37 B.
Who shall sign each page of the CHP 37 B?
The evidence officer and supervisor.
When controlled substances are being burned for disposal, who shall witness the disposal?
The evidence coordinator in the area evidence supervisor shall witness the destruction.
Evidence officers shall provide the person requesting the return of a firearm with what?
A law enforcement gun release application, and instruct the person to complete the application and submitted to the doj along with the required fees.
The doj eligibility check is approved, the owner must provide a copy of the doj determination to the CHP. The determination notice is only valid for?
30 days from the date of the notice.
If the owner of a firearm does not wish to reclaim the firearm or is an eligible to possess the firearm, but wants to sell or transfer the firearm to another party, the evidence officer is required to:
Facilitate the sale or transfer of the firearm to a firearms dealer.
No firearm shall be released to any person taken into custody per section 5150 w&i or admitted into a facility within the last?
5 years.
If a firearm goes unclaimed for 180 days, it shall be:
forwarded to the Academy.
When booking a firearm officers are required to submit a copy of the:
CHP 216, CHP 202, and or CHP 555 pages 1 & 3 if applicable with the CHP 36.
How many evidence officers shall be assigned by the commander?
An evidence officer and an alternate for each Command .
How often shall the evidence supervisor conduct an audit of the property system?
Quarterly.
How shall be evidence supervisor document his or her audits?
On a memo filed at the area.
What method shall the evidence supervisor use to conduct inspections?
A random sampling. 10% of guns, drugs, cash, other, and purged items shall be inspected.
The property supervisor shall conduct a complete inventory at least how often?
At least once annually.
Aside from the annual inventory, what other times shall the evidence be inventoried?
1. Change of command
2. Change of evidence officer
3. Whenever there is doubt about the integrity of the system.
Regarding evidence / property inventories, commanders are required to?
Review and sign the report.
A security log will be maintained where?
In the evidence room.
How many sets of keys will there be for the evidence room?
2. The evidence officer shall have one set and the second will be placed in a sealed envelope and secured in the office of the commander.
How shall all property rooms be secured?
With a deadbolt lock.
An evidence officer shall be present when anyone else is in the property room. If he or she is not available, who shall be present?
A supervisor.
Excluding weekends and holidays, what is the longest time evidence shelby left in temporary lockers?
Not more than one day.
What are two criteria for the evidence officer position?
The evidence officer should not be an active road patrol officer.
The assignment should be for a minimum of 2 years.
Me the evidence room be identified by signs or markings?
Should not.
In the case of an unaccounted discrepancy between weights or lab analysis of evidence, what shall occur?
An internal investigation.
What vehicle code section is used to store a vehicle for evidence?
22655. 5 VC.
Is it necessary to obtain permission from a sergeant or OIC prior to storing a vehicle for evidence?
Yes the officer shall obtain permission.
What two forms are necessary when seizing a vehicle as evidence?
CHP 180, CHP 36.
How does the officer preserve the continuity of the evidence when storing a vehicle for evidence?
An officer shall accompany the evidence tow operator to the storage facility.
Regarding MVARS DVDs, what form shall the sergeant, OIC, or coordinator complete each day to log the DVDs?
The CHP 36 D.
How shall DVDs recorded on MVARS which contain significant events be stored differently from others?
In a red DVD sleeve.
Who may retrieve MVARS DVDs from the evidence locker?
Only coordinators, supervisors, or managers shall retrieve the DVDs.
How often Shall the evidence supervisor conduct an inspection of the MVARs DVDs?
Quarterly.
In what cases shall a 100% inventory be conducted on the MVARs DVDs?
1. If a reasonable amount of discrepancies are revealed during the quarterly inspection
2. Or the the commander deems it necessary.
Due to the high volume of DVDs, annual and change of command inventories will not be required.
How long are MVARS DVDs containing all routine events retained?
1 year.
How long are MVARS DVD's containing misdemeanor/felony arrests retained?
A minimum of 1 year, or until adjudicated, whichever is longer.
How long is an MVARS DVD containing footage of a consent search not resulting in the completion of a CHP 216 / 202 retained?
3 years.
How long are MVARS DVDs containing events which lead to administrative investigations / citizens complaints retained?
A minimum of 5 years - refer to Office of Legal Affairs and Office of Internal Affairs prior to release / purge.
How long are MVARS DVDs which contained footage of a traffic collision retained?
48 months or the life of the collision report, whichever is longer.
How long are MVARS DVDs containing threshold incidents retained?
A minimum of 10 years - refer to risk management unit prior to release / purge.
How long are MVARS DVDs containing evidence for shooting incident reconstruction and policy / procedures evaluation reports retained?
10 years.
How long are MVARS DVDs containing evidence related to MAIT investigations retained?
10 years.
How long are MVARS DVDs containing footage of employees exposed to hazardous substances retained?
30 years.
How long are MVARS DVDs containing footage of unsolved felony fatal hit-and-run traffic collisions retained?
Indefinitely.
Where is the departments EEO program policy found?
HPM 10. 12.
In terms of the departments EEO program, what are the general responsibilities of managers and supervisors?
To support, implement, and facilitate the departments EEO policy and to assure hiring, promotion, assignment, and training of personnel is conducted consistent with policy.
How often are the EEO counselor and investigator rosters updated from the office of equal employment opportunity?
Quarterly.
In regards to be to EEO policy what is the definition of harassment?
Pervasive, persistent, unwelcome conduct which is perpetuated by an individual's status in a protected group.
When does harassment reach the level of illegality?
When the conduct becomes a condition of continued employment, or the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to be considered hostile, intimidating, or abusive; as measured by the reasonable person standard.
Discrimination within our department is prohibited. The department further prohibits what?
Discrimination by any departmental employee while performing duties as a state employee.
What are the three recognized categories of race?
Negroid.
Mongoloid.
Caucasoid.
Regarding EEO what is the definition of color?
A person's shade of skin.
Regarding EEO, what is the definition of religion?
A followed spiritual belief. Does not have to be an organized group, traditional denomination, or world religion.
As it relates to EEO, sex refers to what ?
Sexual harassment and gender identity.
Ancestry?
National or cultural origin of a line of descent. Where an individual's parents are born.
Age?
a person's chronological age
Marital status?
Applies to the legal status of each adult in a relationship. Covered statuses are: single, married, divorced, separated, or widowed.
Disability?
Physical or mental impairment, permanent or temporary, or perception that a person is impaired. May also cover the perception about an employee's child with a disability.
Medical condition?
Refers to only two items: employees / applicant has or had cancer, and genetic characteristics.
Sexual orientation?
The direction of one's sexual affection, and / or emotional attractions involving others.
Does retaliation count for EEO purposes when it's made against witnesses in a complaint?
Yes.
Regarding eo practices, what are the employee's rights?
It is the department's obligation to protect the rights of employees and resolve issues at the lowest possible level.
Employees who feel they are victims of discrimination should seek informal assistance and counseling from an EEO counselor or appropriate supervisory and / or management personnel.
What are the two types of sexual harassment?
Quid pro quo harassment
Hostile work environment
When potential sexual harassment issues are observed or brought to the attention of a supervisor / manager, What steps shall they take?
-Take immediate action.
-Give serious attention to the problem, and ensure timely and appropriate corrective action is taken to remedy the situation.
-ensure a favorable working atmosphere free from sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices for all employees.
-Maintain a business like working environment and assure fair courteous treatment for our employees and the public we serve.
Are victims of sexual harassment required to confront the harasser?
No, however they are encouraged to inform the individual of their behavior is unwelcome, offensive, in poor taste, or highly inappropriate.
In determining whether unwelcome sexual conduct rises to the level of a hostile environment, what is the central issue?
Whether the conduct unreasonably interferes with the individuals work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
in determining whether conduct has created an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment based on sexual harassment, what criteria must exist?
-The behavior in question must be of a sexual nature.
-The behavior must be unwelcome.
-The behavior must be severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment.
After any training on sexual harassment policies, or during the employee's annual review, which document shall the supervisor have the employees sign?
CHP 237 A.
The CHP 237 a is retained in the employee's personnel file, what is the retention period?
Until separation from state service.
Government Code section 12950. 1, requires managers and supervisors to attend how many hours of initial sexual harassment prevention training upon promotion?
2 hours.
How much sexual harassment training must supervisors and managers attend?
2 hours every other year.
How shall sexual harassment training be documented for supervisors and managers?
CHP 237 a, and employee training records system.
In what cases can reasonable accommodations be denied?
-When it would cause undo hardship on operations of the department.
-If it can be shown it would pose a direct threat to health and safety of themselves or others.
Regarding requests for reasonable accommodations, what are the manager and supervisor responsibilities?
-Gather all applicable documentation required to allow commanders to make informed decisions to approve or deny a request.
-Communicate with employee and emphasize the department's need to evaluate medical substantiation and postpone a decision in situations when documentation does not support a requested accommodation until all applicable documents and alternatives are evaluated.
-Maintain appropriate records in separate files personnel / medical. In almost all situations a completed CHP 163 is considered a medical document because it normally contains information related to physical or mental disabilities.
-Maintain confidentiality of individual requests and responses to reasonable accommodation request.
-Ensure all requests for reasonable accommodations are in writing, CHP 163.
What is the retention period for requests for reasonable accommodations?
The original CHP 163 will be maintained in the employees medical file for a period of 2 years from the date of the approval / disapproval.
With which state agencies might an employee file an external discrimination complaint?
-State Personnel Board
-Department of fair and equal housing
-Department of Industrial Relations.
With which federal agencies might an employee file a discrimination complaint?
-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-Department of Labor
How long does a complainant have to file with the EEOC?
Within 300 days of the last incident or notification of discriminatory acts.
How long does a complainant have to file with the Department of Labor?
Within 2 years of the last incident or notification of discriminatory acts. This includes violations of FMLA.
How long does a complainant have to file with the Department of fair and equal housing?
Within 365 days of the last incident or notification of alleged discriminatory act. In termination cases the date of harm is the date the complainant is discharged.
How long does a complainant have to file with the State Personnel Board?
Within 365 days of the last incident or notification of discriminatory acts.
How long does a complainant have to file with the Department of Industrial Relations?
Within 365 days of the last incident or notification of discriminatory acts.
If the discrimination complaint arises during a grievance, What shall be done?
The grievance process will terminate. And the issue related to EEO will be referred to the discrimination complaint process.
What is the final level of appeal in the department's internal discrimination complaint process?
State Personnel Board.
If a complainant feels he or she is being discriminated against in the adverse action process, what steps should he or she take?
In these cases, the complainant must appeal directly to the State Personnel Board.
For allegations of discrimination during adverse actions, what are the appeal time frames?
-Within 30 days of the notice of adverse action. Or
-Within 15 days of the effective date of rejection during probation period
When a formal written complaint is filed does the employee have the right to a full impartial and prompt investigation by an EEO investigator?
Yes.
during the EEO complaint process does the employee have the right to a representative of their choosing?
Yes at all stages.
During the EEO complaint process does the employee have the right to a reasonable amount of work time to make an informal presentation of their complaint to an EEO counselor?
Yes, consistent with the immediate needs of the command. This right shall not be delayed or abridged by any supervisor.
What form is used by employees to file a formal written complaint?
CHP 612.
Does an EEO complainant have the right to remain anonymous?
Yes, unless the circumstances are such that the department is legally obligated to take immediate and appropriate corrective action.
Does the complainant in an EEO case have the right to file directly with the division chief if the informal complaint is not resolved to satisfaction?
Yes.
What form is used by an EEO complainant to appeal the decision of any level of review?
CHP 612 a.
does an Evo complainant have the right to appeal the division Chiefs determination with the appropriate assistant commissioner?
Yes.
Does the EEO complainant have the right to freedom from restraint, interference, coercion, or reprisal?
Yes.
Does the EEO complainant have the right to expect a final departmental decision within 150 working days unless deadlines are negotiated between interested parties?
Yes.
Does the EEO complaint it have the right to file a complaint directly with the State Personnel Board when the allegations involve executive management assigned to the office of the commissioner?
Yes.
Does the EEO complaint it have the right to file a complaint that alleges retaliation directly with the State Personnel Board, instead of through the internal process, if the complainant does not want to file their retaliation complaint with the department?
Yes.
Does the EEO complainant have the right to file concurrent complaints with EEOC, DFEH, SPB, or to file a civil action in the appropriate court?
Yes.
Does the complainant have the right to file directly with the state personal board when the department has exceeded the 180 day time frame for completion?
Yes.
What are the EEO complainant's rights when filing an external complaint?
1. A full impartial and prompt investigation by a departmental EEO investigator when a formal written complaint is filed.
2. A representative of their choosing during the investigative interview.
3. Freedom from restraint, interference, coercion, or reprisal.
What is the definition of an informal EEO complaint?
The internal process where an employee seeks the advice of an EEO counselor.
What is the definition of a formal complaint?
The formal point in the internal or external process where an investigation is conducted by an EEO investigator.
May an area representative / alternate representative act as an EEO counselor for another officer?
No.
What are the two distinct levels within the internal complaint process?
Formal - EEO investigator
Informal - EEO counselor.
Regarding an EEO complaint, how long does the complainant have to contact an EEO counselor?
11 months from the last incident
What is generally considered the reasonable amount of state time for a complainant to present they're complaint to a trained counselor?
4 hours.
regarding an EEO complaint, why is the department unable to guarantee anonymity when a formal complaint is issued?
This is a complaint against the department and the department must take action to stop any discrimination.
If the EEO complainant is not satisfied with the EEO counselors inquiry he or she may file a complaint with whom?
The division chief within 10 days of receipt of the EEO counselors CHP 612B
How long does an EEO investigator have to complete his or her investigation and return it to the division chief?
30 working days.
What is the retention period for copies of the CHP 612, 612A, 612B and 612C?
-One year from the initial complaint at Division.
-Two years at office of equal employment opportunity.
What is the retention period for complaint investigations?
division and Office of equal employment opportunity for 5 years from the date the complaint was closed.
If an employee believes he/she has been discriminated against and brings it to the attention of a supervisor but does not wish to file a discrimination complaint, the supervisor shall?
Notify the commander.
Is the supervisor / manager legally obligated to ensure that the work environment is free of discrimination?
Yes. Of course.
For all but the most minor incidents, should there be an investigation in accordance with HPM 10.2?
Yes.
If an allegation could result in adverse action, What shall be observed regarding the alleged offender?
POBR.
If the supervisor becomes aware of a discrimination allegation, what should he or she do?
Interview the alleged discriminatory employee.
If an alleged discriminatory employee is interviewed and admits to the alleged conduct what must the supervisor inform him or her of?
That the conduct is on welcome and must stop.
After telling an alleged discriminatory employee that his or her actions are unwelcome and must stop, what must The supervisor do next?
take appropriate corrective action based on the seriousness of the conduct.
When an alleged discriminatory employee is interviewed by the supervisor, aside from advising that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop, what other advisement must be made?
That retaliation is prohibited and may result in adverse action.
following the supervisors inquiry with the alleged discriminatory employee, what advisement should he or she make to the aggrieved employee?
If the inquiry supports the employees allegation:
-Advise him/her that appropriate corrective action is being taken. -Explain that specifics regarding the corrective action against an employee cannot be disclosed.
-Inform the aggrieved employee that he or she has the right to be free of retaliation for complaining and that --any retaliation should be reported immediately
If an aggrieved employee is not satisfied with the supervisors inquiry, what should the supervisor do?
Explain the internal and external discrimination complaint options.
If during a supervisory inquiry the alleged discriminatory employee denies the allegations what should the supervisor do?
Conduct a fact-finding inquiry.
Regarding an EEO complaint, what steps should be taken in a fact-finding inquiry by a supervisor?
1. Interview witnesses.
2. Review the personnel records.
3. If the complaint is substantiated, consult with management and take appropriate corrective action.
4. Monitor the work environment to ensure departmental policy is followed.
How many informal presentations will EEO counselors make annually?
2. At training forms.
How often shoul EEO counselors receive recertification training?
At least once every 24 months.
Do EEO counselors need to inform supervisors when they receive an informal complaint?
Yes.
If an Evo counselor cannot resolve a complaint to the complainant's satisfaction, what is the time frame to refer it to the division chief?
The counselor shall have the complainant sign the CHP 612 B and submit within 20 working days.
Who does the EEO investigator report to?
Directly to the division chief.
How often does an EEO investigator recertify?
At least once every 24 months.
At what rank shall video investigator be?
At least one rank above the alleged discriminatory employee.
In reference to EEO investigations, what shall be done when interviewing involved parties and witnesses?
All interviews shall be tape recorded.
What types of evidence are used in EEO investigations?
1. Documentarie evidence
2. Statements new line
3. Statistical evidence
4. Personal observation
As with other types of investigations, when conducting an EEO investigation, who should be the last person interviewed?
The alleged discriminatory employee
to establish a prima-facie case of retaliation, an employee must show what three criteria we're met?
1. Employee engaged in a protected activity
2. The employer subjected the employee to an adverse action and,
3. It casual link exists between the protected activity and the adverse action.
Note: this does not mean the same thing as adverse action related to internal discipline.
Under what training heading to departmental employees receive training on racial profiling, hate crimes, and ethics?
Cultural awareness.
How often do all employees receive cultural awareness training?
Annually.
A hate crime is defined as a crime against an individual in whole or in part because of one or more actual or perceived characteristics of the victim. What are these characteristics?
1. Disability.
2. Gender.
3. Nationality.
4. Race or ethnicity.
5. Religion.
6. Sexual orientation and or,
7. Association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
How often do employees receive cultural diversity / racial profiling training?
8 hours every 2 years on even numbered calendar years.
Legally every state agency must conduct language surveys and report on their findings how often?
Biannually.
Regarding biennial language surveys, who must state departments report to?
CalHR by October 1st of every even-numbered year.
At what contact rate can the office of the commissioner designate a command as a bilingual command?
2.5 percent contact rate.
When a member of the public demonstrates a language barrier they must be offered an opportunity to request interpretation assistance. How shall this be accomplished?
The office may contact their communications center or office of equal employment opportunity for assistance in locating a bilingual employee, or the office of media relations for assistance in contracting interpreter / translation services.
For an employee to be considered for the upward mobility program, what CHP form must be completed by the employee?
The CHP 50 B.
When an employee turns in a CHP 50B to his or her supervisor what shall the supervisor do?
Review the CHP 50b and discuss it with the employee then indicate his or her approval / disapproval of the plan before submitting for commanders review.
In order for an employee to receive compensation for their bilingual skills, they are to use their bilingual skills, on a continuing basis, an average of ________% of the employees work time.
10%. HPM 10.3 chapter 32
Can a background investigator ask an applicant, prior to a conditional offer of employment, "How many days were you absent from work because of illness last year?"
No, not prior to a conditional offer.
Can an officer participate in the upward mobility program?
No.
When a request for reasonable accommodation is made, a commander shall render a decision within what time frame?
10 working days.
When a request for reasonable accommodation is made, a commander shall render a decision within what time frame?
10 working days.
What form is used to request reasonable accommodation?
CHP 163.
Can the department discipline, discharge, or deny employment to an employee who is an alcoholic?
Yes, if the alcoholics job performance or conduct is impaired to the point that he or she is not a, "qualified person with a disability."
May an employee initiate a civil action against a complainant for knowingly filing a false complaint?
Yes, but no state resources may be used.
In regards to citizens complaints, what is the information file?
A catalog of complainants who file frivolous complaints.
The mere fact a complainant is in the file does not relieve a commander of the responsibility to investigate a complaint.
Regarding civil rights investigations, does the employee have the right to decline an interview by an outside investigator?
Yes, completely at the discretion of the employee.
Civil Rights investigations are normally conducted by the FBI or us doj. If an interview is on state time, what shall a supervisor do?
Shall be present, and tape recorder.
Regarding the terms of the unit 5 labor agreement, what are the amounts for travel meals?
Breakfast - $7.
Lunch - $11.
Dinner - $23.
Incidentals - $5.
Regarding the unit 5 labor agreement, what is the current reimbursement rate for mileage?
$0.56 for privately owned vehicles.
$0.50 for privately owned aircraft.
What are the headings in a traffic collision investigation narrative?
Facts
-Notification
-Scene description
-Parties
-physical evidence
-Hit and run
-hazardous materials
-other factual information
statements
opinions and conclusions
-summary
-areas of impact
-intoxication narrative
-cause
Recommendations
What are the headings for traffic collision report narrative?
Notification.
Statements.
Summary.
Area of impact.
Cause.
Regarding blue team, list the category A threshold incidents.
1. Member of the department is seriously injured or killed on duty
2. Use of force including canines resulting in death or serious injury to a suspect or bystander.
3. In custody death.
4. PV TC results in death or serious injury to a non-CHP parties and liability appears to be ours.
5. Special relationship incidents with serious injury or death.
Regarding blue team, list the category B threshold incidents.
1. Intentional or accidental discharge of a firearm at a person on or off duty, whether or not they are struck.
2. Any sensitive or complex internal investigation when the liability appears to be the department's.
3. Any critical incident which in the division's opinion could adversely affect an employee's morale and general welfare.
Regarding blue team entries, list the other threshold incidents not listed in categories A & B.
1. CEW deployment involving pregnant women, juvenile, or elderly.
2. Incidents where pre litigation claims have been filed- CHP 287 or victim compensation and government claims board claims.
4. Protests/riots where an individual's action creates liability for CHP- only requires a BT entry for each employee whose actions created a liability Nexus.
5. CHP pursuits with injury to a suspect or innocent third party.
What document shall be attached to all civil liability threshold incident Blue team entries?
A CHP 271, Critical Incident Risk Management response protocol documentation / materials checklist... Of course.
Which investigative documents normally included as exhibits or listed in a table of contents shall be electronically attached in blue team?
All of them. Duh.
Regarding blue team entries for uses of force, should a supervisory analysis of the incident be included?
Shall not be.
Regarding blueteam incident types, when more than one incident type is part of the same overall incident, should more than one entry be made?
Yes. For instance, if an incident encompasses a use of force, and a civil liability threshold, an entry should be made in use of force and one in civil liability threshold incident.
Regarding blue team and IA Pro, what are the categories of employee performance that the department has initially selected to monitor?
1. Citizens complaints.
2. Written performance documents both negative and positive.
3. Incidents related to civil liability.
4. Use of force.
Regarding CEW Blue team entries, What shall be done with the CEW download?
It shall be electronically attached in blue team.
When listing exhibits for a blue team entry, what is the proper sequence for titling each entry?
The word exhibit followed by the numeric assignment ie exhibit 1 CHP 240 b.
Regarding blue team and IA pro, what is the threshold for citizens complaints?
3 citizens complaints in 18 months
Regarding blue team and I a pro, what is the threshold for use of force?
3 in 12 months.
Regarding blue team and IA pro, what is the threshold for memoranda of direction?
2 in 12 months.
Regarding blue team and IA pro, what is the threshold for censurable CHP 2's?
2 in 12 months.
Regarding blue team and I a pro, what is the threshold for positive written performance documents?
2 in 12 months.
Regarding blue team and I a pro intervention advisories, In order to develop the most effective intervention strategies, what items should be considered?
1 assignments during and immediately prior to the intervention advisory.
2. The employee's recent performance evaluations.
3. Commendations, letters of appreciation, and awards.
4. All complaints and findings.
5. Training history.
6. Use of force history.
7. Any other information that may prove helpful in the overall evaluation.
Are employees allowed to review their own EIS (Early Intervention System) status?
Yes, at any time, by requesting assistance from their supervisor who will have access to the blue team database and will assist them.
When an employee reaches a threshold, should this be documented on his or her 100 form?
No, no entry should be made based solely on reaching a threshold. Comments should be supported by observed performance.
When a supervisor receives an EIS advisory on an employee and after review, no intervention is warranted, what should the supervisor do?
The supervisor shall verbally notify the employee of the EIS advisory and that no further action will be taken at this time. The employee will be advised of the events that caused the advisory as well.
Is it possible for an employee to reach a threshold for citizens complaints when all three complaints are not sustained?
Yes. The early intervention dashboard does not differentiate between completed and incomplete investigations, it only indicates what's been entered.
The early intervention system displays colored dots which represent the employee's early intervention status. These colors are green, yellow, and red. Which color is the only color that requires evaluation by area management and supervision?
Red. It indicates the employee has reached or surpassed an identified threshold.
Regarding the early intervention system, what does a yellow dot indicate?
The employees is one incident away from a threshold.
On what form shall formal grievances / complaints be filed?
CHP 94.
Which employees must maintain a long sleeve blue utility uniform?
All uniformed employees.
What form is used to confirm that CHP employees understand the incompatible and inconsistent statement. How long is it retained and where?
CHP 18.
Retained in employees personal file.
For the employee's entire career.
when an officer wishes to endorse a candidate or support a political issue, what title may he or she give when his or her law enforcement position is important?
The title peace officer may be used as an example. CHP or California Highway Patrol may not be mentioned.
Supervisors if practical shelter company employees to their initial medical appointments and discuss work capability with the employees medical care providers in the case of an on the job injury or illness. to what extent should the supervisor be involved with the examination?
In no event shall supervisors attempt to be present when employees are being examined by medical care providers.
Regarding on duty injury or illness, what is the time frame for notification to the disability and retirement unit?
ComNet shall be sent to DRU within 24 hours of notification for all injuries and illnesses other than record only or first aid. This also applies to status changes.
When a sergeant forms the opinion that an employee is not putting forth good effort toward rehabilitation after an on the job injury or illness, how shall the sergeant respond?
The sergeant shall notify the commander.
May a CHP 121A be neatly printed in ink?
Yes. The 121, shall be typed.
It is important to administer horizontal gaze nystagmus systematically. What is the order of the steps that should be used?
1. Tracking ability.
2. Pupil size.
3. Lack of smooth pursuit.
4. Distinct nystagmus at maximum deviation.
5. Onset prior to 45 degrees.
6. Vertical gaze nystagmus.
Under normal circumstances what shall be the final FST?
The preliminary alcohol screening device.
What are the alternate field sobriety tests?
A. Finger to nose
B. Modified Romberg balance
C. hand pat
D. Alphabet- written or verbal
E. Finger Count
Counting the PAS test, how many departmentally approved FSTs are there?
9
Should DS 367 / DS 367M be completed if the subject is arrested for drug related DUI and the blood alcohol content is believed to be below. 08 percent?
Yes. But the drivers license should not be confiscated and only the officers statement portion should be forwarded. The suspension / temporary driver's license should not be served.
What is the subsection for DUI in a commercial vehicle?
23152 d. Even if over. 08 %.
What is the subsection for DUI on drugs?
23152 E.
What section shall officers request in the recommendations section of the CHP 202 if a minor under 14 is a passenger in the vehicle when the driver is arrested for DUI?
23572 a. This section provides for increased penalties when convicted of 23152 VC with a child under 14 in the vehicle.
Regarding private person to rest, before accepting custody of a person arrested by another citizen, is the officer obligated to confirm the rest was made legally?
Yes.
When accepting a citizen's arrest for a citable offense what should the officer put in the special box?
Citizens arrest.
When a citizens arrest has been accepted by an officer, and he or she becomes aware that insufficient grounds for the criminal complaint exist, how shall this be documented?
The party shall be released and issued a CHP 103. The incident shall be documented on a memorandum to area.
When an officer cites a diplomatic immunity claimant, what shall be placed on the back of the officers Copy of the CHP 215?
The title and country of the claimant.
To whom are contacts with diplomatic immunity claimants reported and what is the time frame?
AC field within 48 hours.
How long shall areas maintain CHP 202 DRE's?
Four years.
All category A blue team entries shall be made within how long? What additional notification shall also be made?
Within 24 hours of the incident.
Immediate notification to ENTAC.