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What is the mission statement of the California Highway Patrol?
To provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of california.to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of california.
What are the five departmental goals that equate to the strategic plan?
Prevent loss of life, injuries and property damage. Maximize service to the public and assistance to Allied agencies. Manage traffic and emergency incidents. Protect public and state assets. Improve departmental efficiency.
What are the EEO protected classes?
Sex, color, race, age, marital status, medical condition, religion, disability, retaliation, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veterans / military
What does CHP PRIDE stand for?
Courage, honesty, professionalism, principles, respect, integrity, dedication, Esprit de corps.
In regards to the c_h_p organizational values what does the acronym FREE stand for?
Fairness, respect for others, ethical practices, ethical practices, equitable treatment for all.
Regarding incident command what does the acronym COPFL stand for?
Command, operations, planning / intelligence, finance, logistics.
What is CALEA?
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
What are the four major organizations that started CALEA?
International Association of chiefs of police, national organization of black law enforcement executives, national sheriffs Association, and police executive Research Forum
When was CALEA created?
1979
What are the duties an OIC cannot perform?
Officer in charge shall not perform documentation directly to person of same rank, not involved in review or signature on 415's.
Can an OIC be on overtime or participate in an alternate work week?
no.
Who investigates threat against state public officials?
Protective Services Division, Dignitary Protection section, and threat assessment unit are responsible for the investigation.
When a California Highway Patrol employee becomes personally aware of an actual or perceived threat directed towards a state public official or gets any information from an allied agency regarding such incident who do they report it to?
The threat assessment unit
What should commands inform a ride along?
Should they witness an event they may be subpoenaed
Can an armed CHP officer participate in a voluntary off-duty ride along without commander approval?
No.
Can an unarmed CHP officer ride along off duty without permission?
Yes.
What is the form number that shall be signed, timed, and duration of ride along shall be entered on called?
CHP 428
Can a ride along take photos, video, or voice recordings?
No.
How many ride alongs do dispatchers take annually?
1.
How many officers are assigned to field patrol units during certain hours?
1 officer 0600-2200
2 officers 2200-0600
Division Chiefs may authorise one officer between the hours of 2200-2400 or 0400-0600.
How often is mobile video audio recording system policy taught to sergeants and officers?
Annually.
What are the five incidents that shall be recorded in their entirety when referring to MVARS?
Enforcement contacts, pursuits, code 3, vehicle searches excluding inventories, assistance to disabled vehicles / drivers.
When referring to MVARS, all units that respond to assist MAY activate, but true backup.......
SHALL activate.
How long are MVARS DVDs retained for?
Not less than one year.
If there is a conflict between policy and contract, which one is controlling?
Contract.
Are representatives of recognized employees permitted reasonable access to work locations to meet with departmental employees on representation matters?
Yes... It is a shall.
Can CHP employees conduct or participate in employee organization business during work hours?
no.
Can State vehicles be used for transportation by employees or employee organization reps while participating in employee organization business?
No.
Can departmental employees use the state or internal departmental mail system for CAHP business?
No.
How much time is normally granted to an employee and representative when preparing or presenting a grievance or complaint?
4 hours.
A grievance is a violation of...
Contract.
A complaint is the violation of...
Departmental policy.
How long are grievance records kept for?
3 years.
How long are policy complaint records kept for?
1 year.
What is the rank of approval before an employee can be removed for cause from any specialty pay position
AC Field.
How long does a former employee have to apply for reinstatement?
3 years.
POBR is extended to all employees except...
Cadets.
Who has the final review for formal written reprimands up to and including 5 day suspensions?
Divisions.
Who has the final review 6 to 20 days off?
AC Field.
Who has the final review for penalties in excess of 20 days, dismissal, demotions or rejection during probation?
Commissioner / deputy commissioner.
An adverse action is defined as...
Dismissal, demotion, suspension, other disciplinary actions
How long do you have to forward an investigation to the Bureau of Internal Affairs?
60 days.
How many days must an employee be given between the service of final notice and a Skelly hearing?
5 days.
How long do employees have to appeal an adverse action with the State Personnel Board?
Within 30 days after service.
How many days of AWOL before it is considered an automatic resignation by employee?
5 days.
True or false, a secondary employment CHP 318 expiration date shall coincide with the employees annual performance appraisal.
True
If an employee desires to cancel secondary employment they must send a memo within...
10 calendar days.
What are the four conditions when a new CHP identification card will be issued?
Employee is promoted.
Change of name.
Lost or stolen.
Issued every 5 years at the time of employees evaluation.
After giving notice, how much time can an employee take to vote?
2 hours at the beginning or end of shift.
What are the three levels of citizen complaints?
Category 1
Category 2
Other
What are the 5 complaint findings?
Sustained, unintentional error, undetermined / no finding, departmental, exonerated.
How long before complaints shall be acknowledged?
5 business days.
What forms shall be provided to all complainants?
CHP 240B
CHP 240D
CHP complaint forms 240B and 240D shall be returned to the department within...
10 days.
What is the normal suspense period for a complaint?
60 days. A legislative complaint is 30 days.
Can complainants or witnesses record?
Yes. If they do so shall the investigator.
If a sergeant wishes to record an interview outside the scope of a form 8 , what is required?
The employees permission.
How are complaint findings determined?
By a preponderance of the evidence.
Can a complainant remain anonymous?
Yes.
What complaint allegations may be placed in an employee's folder?
Sustained or unintentional error.
How long does an employee have to submit a response to complaint findings?
Within 30 days.
What corrective actions shall a Commander use following a complaint investigation?
Request for adverse action.
CHP 2
Memorandum of direction
Memorandum of findings
What is required to be included on a memorandum of direction or a memorandum of findings?
Bazemore admonition.
How many critical tasks are on an officer's monthly evaluation?
9.
How many days following an officer's anniversary date do you have to complete an annual appraisal (CHP 118)?
30 days.
If an officer is off 30 consecutive calendar days in one year how long shall the 118 be extended for?
3 additional months.
Can an officer be placed on interim reporting for a single low rating on his 118?
Yes.
How long is the field training program?
11 weeks. 4 phases.
What is the sexual harassment form an employee shall sign at their annual review?
CHP 237 A.
True or false, managers and supervisors shall attend 4 hours of sexual harassment training every two years?
False. They receive two hours of sexual harassment training every two years.
What is the final level of appeal in the Departmental Internal Discrimination complaint process?
State Personnel Board.
Who is responsible for, and selects, EEO counselors?
Division chief.
What is the process for a complainant who believes he or she was discriminated against, but does not want to file a complaint?
Supervisor shall notify a commander. The commander will be responsible for conducting an inquiry.
Travel expense claim per diem is not allowed within ___ miles of headquarters.
50
In order to claim overtime meals, an employee must work...
2 hours overtime for the first meal, then an additional 6 hours for the next overtime meal.
What two forms must be filled out for under a 1000 dollar loss of a person's property?
CHP 287 and a CHP 268 must be filed within 6 months.
What form must be filled out for over $1000 loss of a person's property?
Victims Compensation and Government Claims form must be filled out within 6 months of loss.
What form must be provided to a process server whenever a civil deuces tecum or deposition subpoena is served?
CHP 167
What information is releasable per the Public Records Act?
Time, work, assignment, name, gross salary classification, dates of employment, training and rehire information , communications records, commercial inspections, hazardous material after action reports, labor contracts, MISTER.
Are traffic collisions releasable as part of the Public Records Act?
No.
All requests for release of information under the Public Records Act , other than routine, shall immediately be sent where?
The legal coordination unit.
What are the retention schedules for dispatch logs and CAD logs?
6 months for dispatch logs and 3 years for CAD logs.
Who is responsible to complete the Hazardous Materials Incident Commander course?
Sergeants through the Division Chief.
What are the limits for the change fund and petty cash fund?
$100 for the change fund and $200 for the petty cash fund.
How many inspections are there during a calendar year?
Two by commissioner and two from Division commander.
During an inspection what is the percentage of inspection on 10 items?
10%. If a discrepancy is found 10% on no less than10 items.
What is the limit for an X number?
$5,000
What is the limit for a petty cash purchase?
$50
What is required regarding an employee off duty for occupational injury / illness for 30 days or more?
Commander required notification via Com-net to next level.
How long does a supervisor have to complete a 121 or 121A?
24 hours
How long does a commander have to sign a 121?
3 days.
How long does an employee have to sign a 121 A,B,C?
24 hours.
How long to file a 121 with SCIF?
5 days.
How long shall a 121 be retained on file?
5 years.
How long do you have to provide a CHP 600, 601 to an employee?
24 hours.
How long do you have to provide a SCIF 3301 to an employee?
24 hours.
void question
void
What positions must have removal for cause?
Bilingual pay, investigator pay, motorcycle pay and pilot pay (BIMP)
How long are management memorandums good for?
9 months.
How long are Comm-nets good for?
90 days.
How long do you have to respond to correspondence requiring a response?
15 days. Font size 10 to 12.
What are the 5 c's of substance abuse sample collection?
Consistency, Collection of sample, Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Control of Quality.
Who is subject to involuntary substance testing?
Sensitive positions.
How much urine should be collected?
60 milliliters
According to DPA rules what is considered a negative result?
Anything less than .04.
Do adverse actions include censurable incident reports (CHP 2)?
No.
True or false, officers must consent to an interview with an investigator regarding a civil rights investigation?
True. if during work, supervisor shall be present and record.
What are requirements prior to , and during an interrogation?
Name, rank, and command of person in charge of interrogation and all persons to be present shall be given. Questions shall be asked by no more than two investigators. Employees shall be informed of the nature of the investigation prior to the interrogation. Criminal in nature, employees shall be informed of his or her Miranda rights. Employee has the right to be represented during investigation that will likely result in adverse action....
What are the requirements for an employee locker search?
In his/her presence.
With his/her consent.
Search warrant.
Employee notified a search will be conducted. Employee given a reasonable time to respond to location.
What is considered minor discipline for an adverse action?
Penalty of 5 days or less or a step reduction in salary for 5 months or less.
When are citizens complaints discoverable?
During a Pitchess Motion.
What is the maximum amount of hours an employee can work in 24 hours?
16.5 hours.
What are the forms needed for a patrol vehicle collision and how long before they are due?
270, 208, 555, 121, 442. Medical 24 hours, T/C 48 hours and 555 ready within 8 days.
What are the spending limits for a Voyager card per day and per month?
Five times a day or $3500 per month.
How many miles can commanders and non commanders live from their place of work to be eligible for home storage?
70 miles for commanders and 50 miles for non commanders.
How often should a supervisor accompany an officer for pre vehicle inspections?
Once per month.
How often should speedometers be calibrated?
Every 30,000 miles or 90 days, whichever comes first.
How often is CLETS training?
Every two years and shall obtain passing score of 70%.
How long do you have to document a pursuit?
Within 10 days.
What form is completed if a pursuit results in a collision?
CHP 208.
When is shift differential required to be paid if worked for 4 or more hours?
1800-0100 evening shift.
2300-0600 night shift.
In what time is actual time expended documented on a 415?
To the nearest minute.
What information shall be documented when providing assists to a CHP officer or another agency.
Badge number of CHP officer or name of agency.
What increments are bereavement and injury leave used in?
Hourly.
What increments are dock time and AWOL time used in?
6 minute increments.
What does SEMS stand for?
Standardized Emergency Management System.
How often is civil disturbance reviewed by each uniformed employee?
Quarterly.
How often do uniformed employees have to display knowledge of tactical formations?
Annually.
What are the four operational modes when at a civil disturbance?
(VNAF) visible presence mode, non aggressive contact mode, assertive contact mode, forcible contact mode.
What are the non-contact areas in regards to the PR-24?
Head, neck, throat, sternum, groin, spine.

What are the two distinct planning processes for a civil disturbance?
Incident Action Plan and Operational Plan.
How many personnel does a team include?
Three officers or two officers and one sergeant.
How many personnel does a squad consist of?
8 officers and one sergeant.
How many squads does a platoon consist of?
Two, three, or 4 squads.
How many squads are in a company?
5 squads.
How many companies are in a battalion?
Two to four companies.
How many personnel are in an arrest squad?
8 to10 officers plus a sergeant.
What are the formations for a civil disturbance?
(SWEET CCS) sweeping box, wedge, echelon / diagonal, encirclement, T-formation, company/platoon on line, column of files, skirmish line.
What are the three types of evidence?
Testimonial, documentary, and physical.
How long shall administrative evidence be held for?
5 years.
What are the limits of controlled substances or hazardous materials that may be destroyed without a court order?
Controlled substances in excess of 10 pounds or hazardous materials in excess of 2 ounces.
What two forms shall currency be documented on?
CHP 36 and CHP 308.
What should be done with stolen property?
It should be photographed and returned to the owner.
What are the ways to purge evidence?
Returned to owner, sale, recycle, discard, donate, destruction or Departmental training use.
How often should evidence be purged?
Weekly.
If the District Attorney declines a case how long do you have to dispose of the evidence?
90 days.
how long shall evidence be held in death or life imprisonment cases?
Indefinitely.
How long shall evidence be held in prison sentences longer than 8 years be held?
6 years.
How long should evidence be held in state prison cases resulting in sentences of 7 years or less and all other felonies be held?
3 years.
How long shall evidence of officer-involved incidents and MAIT evidence be held?
10 years and you must get the Legal Coordination Units approval for destruction.
In the cases of felonies, juveniles and misdemeanors how long shall you hold evidence when the case has been adjudicated in a court of law?
Felonies and juveniles are 90 days and misdemeanors are 60 days.
How long shall biological evidence be retained?
For the duration of incarceration of the individual.
How long shall blood and urine evidence be held?
1 year.
How long shall money be held?
90 days and then it is sent to the accounting unit.
How long is unclaimed property held?
90 days.
How long are firearms from adjudicated cases held?
6 months and then they are sent to the Academy.
How often should a supervisor conduct an evidence audit?
Quarterly.
How often should a supervisor conduct an evidence inventory?
Anually. Then must document on memo to area.
What form shall be completed for all emergency medical services and how long shall it be maintained?
A CHP 330 must be maintained for three years plus the current year.
How long do you have to forward a CHP 330 to the academy?
By the 5th working day.
How often do you have to recertify with CPR and what is a passing score?
Annual recertification with a passing score of 80%.
How often do sergeants and officers who have EMR status recertify?
8 hours. 1st quarter of odd years.
If exposed to a general communicable disease or hiv/aids when should a AZT treatment start?
2 to 6 hours if a general communicable disease and 2 hours if HIV / AIDS related.
If an employee comes into mere contact with body fluid of another person what form is it documented on?
CHP 121A.
What should be offered in all instances when a 121 or 121A is prepared for exposure?
Testing at the Department's expense.
In regards to DUI what are the three phases in detection?
Vehicle in motion, personal contact, and pre arrest screening.
What are the approved departmental field sobriety tests?
Walk and turn, horizontal gaze nystagmus, and one leg stand.
What are the admin per se limits?
. 08 age 21 and older, .04 for commercial drivers, .01 person under 21 zero tolerance or probation for DUI.
If it commercial driver is .01% but less than .04% what happens?
Officer issues a 215, driver is out of service for 24 hours, notation and log book, officer submit report on a 202.
What is section VC 23136?
Under 21 with a BAC of .01 or greater.
What is section VC 23140?
Under 21 with a BAC of .05 or greater.
True or false, an officer shall never charge VC 23136
VC 23140 at the same time?
True.
Which section, VC 23136 or VC 23140 does not include a forced blood draw if refusal?
VC 23136.
Does implied consent apply to bicycles?
No.
Can a juvenile consent to a breath test without parental permission?
Yes.
True or false, if a minor chooses a blood test and parents refuse to sign the waiver this can be considered a refusal.
True.
When shall an officer state the results of a breath test to the subject?
Upon request and as soon as practical.
How often are breath devices checked for accuracy?
Every 10 days or 150 tests, whichever comes first.
What are the two requirements when taking a PAS sample?
The officer shall obtain two breath samples and they shall be within 02%.
How soon can specific DUI checkpoint locations be released?
They shall not be released sooner than 2 hours prior to checkpoints start time.
What are the three modes of the Explorer program?
Training, operational support, and fundraising.
What rank shall an explorer post coordinator be?
Sergeant or above.
What rank shall an explorer post advisor be?
One rank below the coordinator.
How many post advisors can an explorer post have?
1.
What is the maximum amount of explorers that can be on a post roster?
15.
How old can a CHP Explorer be?
15 to 21.
Can on duty employees oversee explorer post activities?
No.
Is overtime authorized for Explorer Post business?
No.
What are the seven force options?
Control holds, aerosol subject restraint, baton, CEW, less lethal shotgun, personal weapons and deadly force.
What are the 2 principles and understanding use of force?
Sound professional judgement.

The use of only that force reasonable for the situation as provided by law and in conformance with departmental policy.
How often is use of force policy reviewed and by whom is it reviewed?
Reviewed quarterly by all uniformed sergeants and below.
Firearms used by an officer in the course of his or her employment are considered...
Defensive weapons.
Discharge of firearms reporting policy (7 of them)
Intentional discharge of officer on duty, intentional discharge of officer off duty in direction or causing injury, accidental discharge of any firearm on duty, accidental discharge off duty of a firearm that can be carried concealed on duty, all warning shots off duty, intentional or accidental by non uniform on duty, shooting of an animal per policy.
How long does the Legal Coordination Unit, Division, and Area retain shooting reports?
Legal Coordination Unit is 5 years, Division is commanders discretion, and Area is 10 years.
How long is evidence from a shooting maintained?
10 years.
Regarding vehicle stops, what is the required distance between a violator's vehicle and the patrol unit?
10 feet.
Officers should not PIT a vehicle in excess of ___ mph.
35
How often are speedometers calibrated?
Every 90 days or 30 thousand miles.
What is the length of classroom study and field training hours for radar class?
24 hours in class and 30 hours of field training.
What is the proper distance for a felony stop?
30 feet.
What is the minimum number of officers that should be used in a felony stop?
3
How many hours of enforcement tactics, PMA, and safety equipment training shall and officer have annually?
8
How many hours of OST training shall an officer have annually?
8
What is the minimum distance for use of OC spray?
3 feet.
What is the optimal range for the less lethal shotgun?
5 to 60 feet.
How many hours of training must an officer have to carry the CEW?
8
How often do officers and sergeants recertify on the CEW?
Annually.
How often is CEW policy reviewed?
Quarterly.
What is the optimal distance for the CEW? Minimum maximum?
The optimal distance is 7 to 15 feet. Minimum is 0 and maximum is 25 feet.
What are the two situations when an officer shall not use the CEW.
If the subject is exposed to flammable liquids or the subject would fall into water after deployment.
What are the areas that an officer shall not remove CEW probes?
Groin, breast on a female,
head / eyes, neck, spine, and joints.
What is the time frame to notify a supervisor when a CEW is discharged?
Shall notify supervisor as soon as the situation stabilizes.
What is required before searching for juveniles with the canine?
Supervisors approval.
What must be obtained before responding to a request from an allied agency for a canine?
Approval of the Departmental K9 Supervisor or an on duty supervisor.
What are the four areas a firearm may be secured when unattended?
The lektro lock, patrol vehicle trunk, locker, or locked in desk.
How many shoots shall uniformed employees fire per year?
12 shoots, at least 2 in darkness.
How often should the shotgun be fired by sergeants and officers?
Quarterly
How often do officers and sergeants qualify with the shotgun?
Twice annually.
How often do sergeants and officers qualify with the rifle?
Twice annually
How many weapons officers must each command have?
At least two.
What shall range officers wear?
A red vest.
How often shall weapons be inspected by weapons officers?
Twice annually.
How often shall employees qualify with the less lethal shotgun?
Annually.
How long must an officer who fails motorcycle class wait to apply again?
6 months.
Employees who do not perform motorcycle duty during a period of _____ must go back to school.
12 consecutive months
Employees must perform motorcycle duty for a minimum of _________ within 12 months to maintain their classification.
One continuous month
What must a motorcycle officer do if he has an absence of more than 3 months?
He must complete a 5-day riding evaluation with a CMTO.
Whenever the total number of motorcycles within an area is reduced who is removed first?
The officer with the least amount of cumulative departmental assignment time to motorcycle duty.
How often do departmental motorcycle riders go to in service?
Every other year.
Who reviews all departmental of motorcycle accidents?
Academy motorcycle staff.
What are the requirements to become a CMTO?
CMTO's are selected by seniority and must have a minimum of 2 years of departmental riding experience.
How long before a motorcycle trainee can use his motorcycle for transport to and from home?
Shall not use for the first 20 days of CMTO.
How often do areas conduct a motorcycle training?
One 8 hour day quarterly.
What happens to a motor officer or motor sergeant who fails to participate in two training sessions in 12 months?
They are placed on remedial status and assigned to a CMTO.
Who is responsible for the Senior Volunteer Program?
Division commander.
Who is responsible for the management of the area Senior Volunteer Program?
Area commander.
Who can be the coordinator for an area senior volunteer program?
Sergeant or officer.
What is the minimum age to be a senior volunteer program member?
50 years old.
Any accident by a senior volunteer program member _____ count against the areas occupational safety goals.
Shall not
Areas shall handle all senior volunteer program accidents and injuries like other employees, except they have ....
Their own insurance carrier.
How shall complaints regarding the senior volunteer program be handled?
In the same manner as complaints against other employees.
How long are senior volunteer commentary driving ride alongs?
One half to one hour.
What are senior volunteers prohibited from doing?
Handling firearms, stopping for disabled motorists, activating lights, and transporting anyone in patrol vehicles.
At what rate do senior volunteers earn service stripes?
One for every two years of service.
What are the four types of departmental uniform?
Formal, work, utility, cold weather.
What shall at all times be worn when wearing the blue jacket?
Neckwear.
May a mock Dickey be worn under a short sleeve shirt without a jacket?
Yes.
When wearing a jacket with a utility uniform what is required?
A dickey.
When are personnel required to wear the campaign hat?
Funerals, memorials, inspections, Capitol grounds, and active traffic control.
What are some of the requirements for females in uniform?
No pony tails, no hair longer them the bottom of the ear, cosmetics must match skin, clear polish.
Who shall wear soft body armor?
All assigned to field enforcement duties, when operating a marked patrol vehicle in uniform, and participation in live fire weapon training.
How often is soft body armor replaced?
5 years from the date of manufacturing.
Are administrative employees in uniform at Division and headquarters required to wear their primary weapon?
Yes.
How often are handcuffs inspected?
Annually.
What is required when amending a CHP 180?
A memo which shall be attached to the 180 indicating circumstances.
What is required on a 180 when an employee actively participates/assists in an inventory of a vehicle?
Name and ID number must be listed in the remarks section.
Who shall be notified within 10 days of completing a CHP 180?
Both the registered owner and / or the legal owner.
What are the requirements for hearings on a CHP 180?
The hearing must be requested within 10 days of the date on the CHP 180 and shall be conducted within 48 hours of the request.
How long do you have to document asset forfeiture seizures and on what form do you document them on?
They must be documented within 48 hours on a CHP 202 or 216.
What is required prior to any asset forfeiture seizure?
Supervisor approval.
What is required to be provided after seizing any item?
An itemized receipt / CHP 36.
How long do you have to hold seized items to determine if evidence or forfeiture proceedings will take place?
15 days.
What organization do you file paperwork with is seized items are believed to be over $5000?
Franchise Tax Board.
What issues does the Department agreed to allow the Union to address?
MOU's that cover wages, hours, and other terms of employment
An officer is frustrated about continued negative comments on his CHP 100 form from the sergeant. What course of action can he take?
Informal Dispute Resolution.
What are the final levels of review for a complaint and a grievance?
Complaint is Commissioner's office. Grievance is Cal HR.
Does the Bazemore admonition apply to a CHP 2?
No.
What code requires all agencies have procedure to investigate complaints?
Penal Code.
What code makes complaint information discoverable during a Pitchess Motion?
Evidence Code.
Civil Rights investigations are criminal in nature. What are the expectations of our Department relative to the employee being interviewed?
Interview at discretion of the employee. If on state time, the supervisor shall be present and shall tape record.
What is the nationally recognized and standardized on-scene emergency management system?
ICS.
How long shall 121 and 121 a documents containing information about exposures be retained for?
30 years beyond the involved employees date of separation from the department.
What rank shall an asset forfeiture coordinator be?
A uniformed supervisor.
After an asset forfeiture seizure, how long do Areas have to contact the Division Asset Forfeiture Coordinator to request a case number?
5 days.
If a vehicle is going to be seized how long do you have to notify division?
Within 48 hours.
Forward all reports to division within ____ days.
20
When assets are subject to seizure roadside a supervisor shall...
Be notified and respond to the scene.
Contact an allied agency or Narcotics Task Force in accordance with the MOU.
When conducting an asset forfeiture, the investigating officer shall complete a _____ checklist and attach it to the report.
CHP 300
If persons claim no interest in items they shall be requested to sign a _______.
CHP 304.
When seizing a vehicle how many photos shall you take?
8 photos. 4 inside and 4 outside.
When seizing money roadside a supervisor shall...
Respond to the scene and stay there the entire time.
What amount of money shall not be secured in an evidence locker?
In excess of $1000. Shall be secured in the evidence room and the evidence officer notified.
Can felony, misdemeanor, and infraction violations charged against a violator be issued on more than one CHP 215?
No. They shall be issued on 1 CHP 215.
Whenever an arrest or investigation is turned over, what shall be prepared?
A CHP 215, 216, or 202.
How long are white copies of the CHP 215 retained?
6 months.
What must occur for an officer to retain green copies for more than one year?
Commander may extend at their discretion.
Is there any situation in which officers shall not arrest all felons?
No.
How many calls shall arrested adults be granted?
3 calls within 3 hours.
When should an arrested adult be granted more than three calls?
They shall get 2 more calls if the adult is responsible for a minor that is at home without care.
What must be posted where all arrestees are taken?
A notice advising of a right to telephone calls.
A subject with no identification ______ be arrested.
Should
What is the process for a refusal to sign a citation?
Shall direct to statement.
Should explain.
Shall notify a sergeant.
Shall be taken to a magistrate.
What is the process for a refusal to sign a citation?
Shall direct to statement.
Should explain.
Shall notify a sergeant.
Shall be taken to a magistrate.
An officer _____ notify a relative of the arrest of a minor.
Shall
How many calls does a minor have the right to?
Two calls within 1 hour of an arrest.
How long can a minor 14 years or older be placed in a holding cell?
No longer than 6 hours.
An officer shall accept custody of private person arrests. What should happen after this?
Should be cited and released.
Private persons arrest in special box on 215.
Complete a CHP 202 or 216. Arresting citizens name goes in witness section.
What are the requirements of a CHP 103?
Should normally be issued by a sergeant.
Must be signed by an officer or sergeant.
What form is a sergeant required to have in possession at all times?
CHP 103.
What is required for an officer to physically arrest an unlicensed driver?
Sergeant approval.
What is the prime facia speed policy?
10 miles per hour over speed: shall stop / should issue.
5 to 9 miles per hour over speed: should stop / take appropriate enforcement action. 1 to 4 miles per hour over speed: may stop / take appropriate enforcement action.
What is the department's policy on absolute speed limit?
5 miles per hour or more above speed, shall stop and should issue.
1 to 4 miles per hour above speed, may stop and take appropriate in enforcement action.
Who must approve before using an unmarked patrol vehicle for VC 23109?
Office of the Commissioner.
Can an officer cite for a hard shell helmet without a DOT sticker?
Shall not.
What shall be obtained before citing for any helmet violation?
Sergeants approval.
What should be done for all helmet violations?
A photo should be taken.
If a rider has any kind of head covering, what kind of citation shall be issued?
Correctable.
What year vehicles are seatbelts belt required in?
In cars after 1968 and trucks after 1972.
Are children in emergency vehicles required to wear safety belts?
No.
Are violators required to sign a CHP 215 issued out of a collision?
No. Write refuse to sign in box.
What happens if you arrest a mailman?
Shall notify nearest postal authority to take possession of the vehicle.
What should happen when a minor has been taken into custody by an officer?
They shall be advised of their Miranda rights.
What should happen when a minor has been taken into custody by an officer?
They shall be advised of their Miranda rights.
Officers shall physically arrest violators who have a warrant. What shall not be considered when deciding to arrest for a warrant?
Bail amount.
What is required to conduct a field search for warrants?
Reasonable suspicion.
In regards to domestic law, what shall be carried by all officers in the field?
Emergency protective orders and domestic violence cards.
Where should reports of missing persons be referred to?
Local agencies.
When receiving a report of a missing person what should Departmental personnel do?
Shall access 144 system. If results are negative, an attempt to locate should promptly be broadcasted.
When officers locate a missing person who shall immediately be notified?
The Attorney Generals office via MUPS.
When accepting a missing persons report of a person under 16, how long do you have to notify the Attorney Generals office?
Within 4 hours.
After completing a missing persons report, how long before the report needs to be forwarded to the appropriate agency?
24 hours. Then the agency must follow up within 24 hours.
When personnel locate a child under 16, how long do they have to forward a copy of the report to the Attorney Generals office?
24 hours.
What is a supervisors responsibility upon receipt of child abduction information?
Supervisor shall notify CHP communications center and request notification be made to ENTAC.
Who shall be notified when MAIT suspects a safety restraint system failure?
Division commander.
How long does MAIT have to complete investigations?
Should be completed within 90 days.
Regarding MAIT call outs: a fatal or severe injury collision involving on duty CHP or Caltrans including sub contractors working Caltrans projects.
Shall call.
Regarding MAIT callouts: a fatal or severe injury collision involving CHP or Caltrans employees, when the injured party is not a Caltrans or CHP employee.
Shall call.
Regarding MAIT call outs: a significant collision with fatalities that could lead to prosecution.
May call.
Regarding MAIT call outs: any collision that results in the spillage or leakage of a significant amount of hazardous materials that threatens life or property.
May call.
Regarding MAIT callouts: any collision that the National Transportation Safety Board will be responding to.
May call.
Regarding MAIT callouts: a fatal or severe injury accident occurs involving a departmental aircraft or when specifically requested by the OAO.
Shall call.
Regarding MAITcall outs: any collision in which a fatality or fatalities involving any vehicle or combination of vehicles described in Section VC 34500.
May call.
Regarding MAIT call outs: any fatal or severe injury collision involving a possible roadway defect as a primary cause or contributing factor.
May call.
Regarding MAIT callouts: any collision where there is an indication that an involved vehicle has a manufacturing defect which was the primary cause or contributing factor.
May call.
Regarding MAIT call outs: any collision where there is a need for an in-depth speed analysis
May call.
In regards to MAIT callouts: a fatal or severe injury collision occurs in which the investigating officer suspected an occupant restraint system failed to operate as designed.
May call.
How long should it take to prepare, review, and approve an accident report?
8 days.
Can a late reported injury collision be documented as a report?
Yes. Unless fatal then it is an investigation.
How long does the public have to report a "late reported" collision?
Up to one year from the date of occurrence.
Are GPS coordinates required on all collisions?
Yes, but if they cannot be collected a milepost marker shall be documented.
What time should be used for collisions that occur at midnight?
23:59.
What time should be used if the time of a collision cannot be determined?
2500
Can an HBD be done as a report?
Yes, with a notation of HBD, FSTs and driver determined not to be under influence.
When is a 555 D truck / bus supplemental required?
When the gross vehicle weight rating is 10,000 pounds and there was injury or tow away.
How long shall collision reports be maintained?
For 48 months.
How long shall unsolved hit-and-run collision reports be kept?
Indefinitely.
How long SHALL MAIT reports be kept?
10 years.
The goal of CALEA is to improve the delivery of public safety services using three methods. What are they?
Maintain a body of standards.
Establishing an accreditation process.
Recognizing professional excellence.
How often are CALEA standards reviewed?
Annually.
What are the 3 things that can constitute a Special Relationship?
Place a person in peril.
Effect or increase the risk of harm.
Make an express promise.
How often are employees trained on Special Relationships.
Annually.
What should an employee who has been unavailable for court cancellation service due?
Contact their office within 24 hours of the scheduled court appearance to determine if still needed.
When an individual is cited and released for a recordable offense and fingerprinted, what form must be provided to him?
CHP 194.
Can CHP personnel wear under cover or plain clothes during a warrant service operation?
No.
Area commanders shall report all in custody deaths to __________.
The California Attorney General.
What must an officer do to return to full duty after he has been involved in an actual shooting incident where shots were fired at another person?
He shall fire a qualifying score prior to returning to full duty.
A vehicle or part possessing an obviously mutilated or removed VIN number should be impounded only with the concurrence of who?
A supervisor or vehicle theft investigator.
What is the required time for a CHP 208 "accident prevention report" to be processed?
48 hours.
What is policy about when the high visibility reflective vest shall be worn
It shall be worn as soon as practicable when actively engaged in traffic control duties, actively engaged in an investigation, when outside the patrol vehicle engaged in traffic control duties at COZEEP / MAZEEP.
Of the state's current 21 representational units how many does the Department employee represented employees?
11.
How long can evidence be left in temporary lockers?
Evidence can not be left in temporary lockers more than 1 day, excluding holidays and weekends.
All uncleared VC 10751 citations shall be sent to the division vehicle theft unit at the end of _____ days?
45
The registered owner of a vehicle which has been impounded must be provided with notice of his / her rights to a post seizure hearing within _____ days of seizure.
5 working days.
How often are field commands required to participate in at least one emergency preparedness exercise?
Twice Annually.
There are three levels of response to emergency incidents based on severity. A "level one" response would represent which of the following?
A minor to moderate incident.
CHP personnel who remove injured personnel from an aircraft crash are to move the injured how far away from the crash site, upwind?
2000 feet.
How long are press cards issued by the CHP valid for?
3 years.
True or false, Easter Sunday is a required holiday reporting period, according to the Public Affairs manual?
False
According to the public affairs manual, what are 2 areas the media can be restricted from entering?
National defense area.
A crime scene which interferes with the collection of evidence.
True or false, according to the uniform policy, utility uniform trousers shall be bloused?
False
According to the PTM, VC 2108 allows _________ to determine where a resident post officer shall reside.
The commissioner.
How many hours must employees on probation work during the 12 month probationary period?
1680
What are three things that a peer support officer cannot do during assistance to another employee?
Hamper or impede an investigation.
Act as a representative for the employee.
Counsel the employee.
When are lunch hours permitted during an 8 hour day?
After the 3rd and before the sixth hour of work.
Vacation allowance is based on what?
Credits available at time of vacation.
Whenever any employee of this department learns that another agency is conducting any investigation involving a departmental employee, that employee _______ notify his commander.
Shall
When documenting a witness statement on the CHP 7, that statement should be written in ______.
Third person, except when quotations are used.
Commanders ______ obtain authorization from _______ prior to a departmentaly ordered fitness for duty examination.
SHALL / appropriate assistant commissioner
True or false, when an employee is considered to be on travel status, time for meals is considered travel time?
False
Can a unit 5 employee who is required to appear in court, but is on suspension or on leave without pay, receive pay or call back for the appearance?
No. The employee does not receive pay or call back.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of a "first responding unit" when arriving at a shooting scene? To provide medical treatment, stabilizing the scene, assuming incident command, briefly interview involved employee, or care for the involved employee.
Briefly interview involved employee.
Employees who are off duty for more than _____ may be exempt from making up all required shoots.
2 months. They SHALL qualify prior to returning to full duty.
Ear protection worn while at the range must have a minimum noise reduction rating of ______.
25 decibels.
The enforcement of dealer plate violations must be reported by area to _________ by memorandum.
Commercial vehicle section.
During the initial phase of radar deployment or when a new roadway is added, a conditioning period of how many days is required?
30 calendar days
What is a health and safety concern for the operation of radar by departmental personnel?
Do not allow anyone to stand within 8 feet of any transmitting antenna.
How often shall radar operators recertify?
Annually.
Children under _____ years of age as pedestrians or riding a bicycle that commit a violation may be issued a 215 and their parents notified by mail when follow up action, other than a court appearance is required.
14
When an officer arrests or detains an individual who he reasonably believes is a foreign national, the officer shall attempt to determine the persons citizenship within ____ hours.
2 hours
Under the Interstate Mutual Assistance agreements between the CHP and neighboring states , a CHP officer who pursues a misdemeanor violator into a bordering state should not pursue the vehicle more than ______ statute miles, unless the subjects driving persents an extreme hazard to the public.
50
The Field Training Program curriculum consists of a progressive sequence of three job-related elements. What are they?
Knowledge, skills, abilities.
Field training for new officers consists of _____ days, divided into _____ phases.
55 days / 4
Can an employee refuse a limited duty assignment if the duties are medically approved?
No.
The Command Occupational Safety Committee meets quarterly and conducts inspections of the facility and equipment how often?
At least semi annually.
Provided an employee meets the standards, merit salary adjustments are granted how often?
Annually.
A complete pay period (or continuous service) is ____ or more working days of service in a monthly pay period.
11
The imposition of penalty for a minor discipline AA will be no earlier than ____ calendar days from the date of service of the final Notice of Adverse Action.
25
Are miscellaneous investigations subject to public disclosure?
No.
Although the Notice of Adverse Action becomes public notice after it is filed with SPB, any person requesting information concerning a Notice of Adverse Action ordinarily shall be referred by the commander to ________.
State Personnel Board
No later than _____ calendar days after the effective date, a rejected probationary employee may file an appeal with _____.
15 / SPB
After the service of an adverse action, an employee may file an appeal with _____, not later than ______ calendar days.
SPB / 30
Civil Rights investigations are criminal in nature and normally investigated by any of the following except? FBI, US DOJ, State DOJ, Department of Fair Labor and Housing, County Sheriff's Department.
County Sheriff's Department.
A request for polygraph of an employee or a witness shall be approved by who?
Office of the Commissioner.
The statements of primary witnesses in a potentially serious case....
Shall be recorded.
According to the employee relations manual, which of the following examples would not be considered a grievance? Denial of overtime, denial of transfer, denial of hardship transfer, request to remove censurable incident report.
Denial of hardship transfer.
Comm-Nets establish temporary policy and are good for how long?
90 days
According to the field training program manual there are 3 15 day phases of field training. During a phase of training, how many days of scheduled training can a trainee miss?
2
Officers may stop and conduct a mechanical inspection of a passenger vehicle or light truck older than _____ years old.
3
How old must a minor be to be detained in a "lockup" ( not a jail)?
14 years old.
Can a minor under 14 years of age believed not to be a security risk, be kept in a locked cell or room?
No
According to CHP policy, a minor shall not be present in an adult facility / jail for a continuous period in excess of_____ hours for a chemical test.
2
Off duty enforcement actions are discouraged and should not be conducted unless the violation ......
Is serious and poses a threat to the public.
True or false, if overtaken from the rear by a speeding vehicle, officers may increase patrol vehicle speed to determine a vehicle's actual speed?
False.
Who shall determine the degree of beat accountability assigned to SMPV personnel?
Area Commander
CHP officers may be requested to serve only two of the three types of orders, which two are they?
Emergency protective order / restraining order
What type of protective order can a CHP officer prepare an issue?
Emergency protective order
What phrase shall be used to close all departmental letters?
Sincerely
There are 15 sensitive positions within the department. Which of the following is not listed as a sensitive position? Automotive Technician, cadet, maintenance worker, motorcycle mechanic.
Maintenance worker.
Regarding employee substance testing, the following statement is true or false. From the moment reasonable suspicion is developed until the time the employee provides a simple he / she should be under continual observation.
True.
Regarding employee substance abuse testing, the following statement is true or false. Substance abuse experts believe the best time to collect a sample is within 2 to 4 hours of the initial observation.
True.
Regarding employee substance abuse testing, the following statement is true or false. Supervisors must ensure at least 30 milliliters of urine are collected.
False. 60 milliliters.
Regarding employee substance abuse testing the following statement is true or false. To secure the best possible sample, the employees should not be allowed to avoid his / her bladder until collection of the sample.
True.
Each command is responsible for ensuring that Officer 118's are completed in a timely manner, which would be _____ days following the ____.
30 / anniversary date.
The CHP 118's, Sergeants Performance Appraisal, shall be completed and submitted to the Business Services Section within ______ days following the end of the calendar year.
60
Can a single sub standard rating on a CHP 100 form be sufficient grounds to initiate interim reporting procedures?
No.
When should CHP supervisors review officers CHP 100 forms?
Promptly after the 15th and after the last day of the month.
According to the performance appraisal manual, probationary officers shall receive written performance appraisals every _________.
4 months.
A mail carrier may stop on the main traveled portion of the highway in an unincorporated area as long as he or she has a clear unobstructed view for how far?
200 feet.
If an officer is writing a citation and is called away before he or she can enter the financial responsibility information, the proper entry for financial responsibility on the CHP 215 would be ____.
Emergency
Pursuant to Departmental policy, the only thing required to establish proof of financial responsibility is?
Any written form with company name and policy number on it.
True or false, CHP should investigate all citizens complaints involving the operation of off-highway motor vehicles.
False.
Commanders should schedule informal evaluations so that chapters are examined how often?
At least once every two years.
What are the criteria for issuing an Amber Alert?
1) confirmation that an abduction has occurred.
2) the victim is 17 years of age or younger, ort an individual with a proven mental or physical disability.
3) the victim is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
4) there is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the victim.
When providing assistance in any child abduction related incident who shall it be coordinated through?
ENTAC
What are the criteria for issuing a blue alert?
1) a law enforcement officer has been killed, suffers serious bodily injury, or is assaulted with a deadly weapon, and the suspect has fled from the scene of the offense.
2) agency investigating the offense has determined that the suspect poses an imminent threat to the public or other law enforcement personnel.
3) a detailed description of the suspect vehicle or license plate is available for broadcast.
4) public dissemination of available information may help avert further harm or accelerate apprehension of the suspect.
Can you physically restrain a person who claims diplomatic or consular immunity?
Not before verification of the claim unless the restraint is necessary for the protection of the officer or others.
What is a Marcy's Law?
Marcy's law is basically the Victims Bill of Rights. Pursuant to the Penal Code, every law enforcement agency investigating a criminal act at the time of the initial contact with a crime victim, or during follow-up investigation, or as soon as deemed appropriate, shall provide to each victim of a criminal act a Marcy's rights card.
What is the procedure and time frames for weapons confiscation from the scene of a domestic violence incident involving a threat to human life or a physical assault ?
Officer shall use a CHP 36. Weapons shall be held not less than 48 hours and unless retained for evidence, must be available for release no later than five business days after a law enforcement gun release application is approved by DOJ.
What is the definition of an adverse action?
A disciplinary legal action taken in response to an employee's misconduct or continued failure to meet the rules of conduct established by law and / or departmental policy.
What are the penalties for an adverse action?
Formal written reprimand, suspension, reduction in salary, demotion, involuntary transfer, dismissal.
RIDD SF
What is departmental policy for notifications for an in custody juvenile?
A reasonable effort to notify a parent or guardian shall be made regarding the minors arrest. This can be accomplished through routine personal or telephone contact or through the Probation Office if they agree to accept this responsibility.
What is the Public Records Act?
The PRA provides that access to information concerning the conduct of the people's business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state. The PRA applies to records maintained by state and local agencies.
Per CHP policy, what information regarding an employee is releasable under PRA?
Employee information including name, work location, classification, assignment, gross salary rate, dates of employment, time base, rehire information, and training received at state expense.
Regarding adult arrests, what information is releasable per the PRA?
Name, home address, date of birth, gender, and criminal charges against the arrestee.
Are accident reports releasable under the PRA?
No.
Are Communications Center records releasable under the PRA?
Yes. Except for personal and confidential information.
Are commercial inspection records releasable under the PRA?
Yes.
Are hazardous materials spill After Action reports releasable per the PRA?
Yes. Except injury and medical information pertaining to employees or other individuals.
Are labor contracts between the state and state employees releasable per the PRA?
Yes.
Can juvenile arrest information be released per the PRA?
Normally, juvenile arrest information is confidential and can only be disclosed pursuant to an order of the juvenile court.
Name an instance where juvenile arrest information can be released according to the PRA?
Only the name and offense allegedly committed by a juvenile 14 years or older taken into custody for a serious felony may be disclosed to the public if it can be determined that a "ward of the court" hearing has commenced.
A supervisor should / shall respond to the scene of a diplomatic immunity claim?.
Should
What are the two ways to verify a claim of diplomatic or consular immunity?
The proper identification card. Contact the Department of State and confirm by phone.
can a person with a diplomatic immunity be compelled to submit to field sobriety test?
No. Offer tests only.
After preparing a 215 / 216 / 202 on an individual with diplomatic immunity, where is it forwarded and how long before it has to be there?
AC Field / 48 hours
When is a memorandum required to be prepared when dealing with diplomatic immunity?
If the violation was flagrant, or if the claimant was uncooperative, or if there were unusual circumstances that should be reported to the Department of State.
What is the departments policy on body art / tattoos?
All uniformed employees and cadets are prohibited from displaying any body art, tattoo, brand, intentional scarring, mutilation, or dental ornamentation while on duty or representing the Department in any official capacity.
What are the retention periods for a shooting report?
Legal Coordination Unit shall retain original report for 5 years plus current year, unless civil litigation is still pending. Division shall retain a copy for a period deemed appropriate by the commander. Area shall retain for 10 years plus current year. Reports in which an employee was fatally wounded shall be retained in definitely at the Academy.
How often is use of force policy reviewed?
Quarterly.
An EEO investigator shall complete investigation and forward it to the Division Chief within _____ working days.
30
an employee may appeal termination for mental disability within _____ days after service of notice of termination.
15
The AWOL notice shall include an implementation date that allows an employee a reasonable time to request a Coleman Hearing before separation is finalized. The Coleman Hearing is informal and should be conducted by _______.
An impartial or disinterested member of the Department
What are the six possible outcomes of an adverse action?
Dismissal, involuntary transfer, demotion, formal written reprimand, suspension, salary reduction.
DID FSS
What is a Lybarger admonishment?
Advises subjects of administrative interrogation that they cannot refuse to answer questions. Failure to answer is deemed insubordination. Statements cannot be used in criminal proceedings.
Complaint investigation evidence shall be stored for _____ years from the date the complaint was filed.
5
Closing correspondence to a complaint against an officer is required in all cases, and must be sent within ______ calendar days.
30
Complaints with the findings of a sustained or unintentional error have four possible outcomes. What are they?
1) Adverse Action
2) CHP 2
3) Memorandum of Direction
4) Memorandum of Findings
How long are complaints kept on file?
They are destroyed after 5 years from the date of original receipt.
How long is corrective documentation as a result of a complaint kept in an employee's file?
3 years from date of issue.
In regards to lodging receipts, receipts from Priceline, Expedia, and Travelocity are valid and when submitted will be reimbursed. True or false?
False. Only receipts from actual establishments are valid and will be reimbursed
Signatures on a travel expense claim must be in what color ink?
Blue
What is the minimum dollar amount of a travel advance?
$25.00
How far in advance of the travel shall travel advance requests be submitted?
No earlier than two weeks before date of travel.
Can you claim overtime meals while on travel status?
No
All vehicle accidents shall be reported within ____ hours to DGS / ORIM using an STD 270.
48. Notify as soon as possible if death or serious injury or substantial property damage occur to a non-state party.
What are the requirements for motorcycle helmets involved in a collision?
Damaged helmets shall be placed out of service. If a head injury occurs or the helmet prevented an injury, send an MIS to Occupational Safety Unit.
Regarding evidence obtained and entered into Blue Team, how long do you hold evidence for threshold incidents and non threshold incidents?
Threshold incident evidence shall be held at the involved command for at least 10 years. Non threshold incident evidence shall be held at the involved command for 5 years.
In a Blue Team incident that involves criminal prosecution and results in an incarceration, how long shall evidence be held?
Threshold incident is at least 10 years. Non threshold incidents are five years. Or the length of the incarceration, whichever is longer.
What must the evidence officer determine before releasing or destroying any evidence from a Blue Team incident?
If any civil litigation is still pending.
What is the maximum dollar amount of liability for a suspect according to the DUI Cost Recovery Program?
$12,000
CHP 735 (cost recovery form) shall be forwarded to FMS, Reimbursable Services Unit, within ___ business days of receipt of BAC or within ___ business days of a conviction.
10 / 10
What is the difference between a lineup and a showup?
A lineup is a physical or photographic group of people from whom a witness may pick the perpetrator of a crime. A show up is a one on one confrontation between a witness and a suspect, usually in the field.
What is the time frame and extension request process for Equal Employment Opportunity investigations?
Investigations of internal complaints of discrimination shall be completed and submitted within 60 calendar days. Extensions must go through the appropriate Assistant Commissioner.
It is not necessary to retain field notes taken during an investigation when the three conditions are met. What are they?
1) the notes are incorporated into a report.
2) the formal report accurately reflects the contents of the notes.
3) prosecutor gives copy of the formal report to defense counsel prior to trial.
What are the two types of evidence?
Direct evidence and circumstantial evidence.
Regarding evidence, pills will be counted in lieu of weighing, unless ____ or more pills.
300
What shall be done with serialized evidence / property by the booking officer prior to storage?
It shall be checked through the Automated Property System.
Evidence may be disposed of in one of eight methods. What are they?
Returned to owner, sale, destruction, recycle, discard, donations, other claims of ownership, departmental training and educational use.
How long is evidence from a felony sexual offense held?
10 years.
How many miles per hour must a speedometer be off before it must be replaced?
A speedometer more than 4 miles per hour inaccurate must be replaced.
When shall repairs not be made to any CHP vehicle or motorcycle?
When it is involved in an accident resulting in death or serious injury to the operator / rider or any other involved party.
When considering repairs to a CHP vehicle, repair should not exceed _____ per remaining miles on the damaged vehicle.
$0.10 per mile
What is required to keep an officer's EMT status current?
24 hours of refresher training every two years. A 6 hour recertification module shall be completed every 6 months.
How many hours, and how often is CPR recertification?
Sergeants and officers shall receive four hours CPR recertification every other year, on even years, during the first quarter of the year.
What is required after the use of an AED?
The CHP 330 and event printout shall be sent to the Academy EMS within 2 working days.
How long must an area maintain a confidential file of CHP 330's?
3 years.
How long does the department maintain files of all communicable disease exposure incidents via CHP 121, 121A, to 233's and 330?
30 years.
What is the OPI for all drug programs related to the c_h_p?
Field Support Section.
In regards to seizures, what is the monetary limit before CHP must notify the Franchise Tax Board?
$5,000.
Regarding asset forfeiture, how long do you have to forward all reports and related documents to FSS through the Division AFC?
20 days
True or false, seizures in excess of $1000 can temporarily be stored in an area evidence locker for up to 24 hours.
False. $1000 or more shall not be stored in the Area evidence locker. Money shall be secured in evidence room or a safety deposit box at the bank.
What is the final level of appeal in the Department's internal discrimination complaint process?
SPB
How long do you have to file allegations of discrimination in adverse actions and allegations of discrimination in rejections during probation with the State Personnel Board?
Adverse actions are no later than 30 calendar days after service of the notice of adverse action. Rejection during probation is within 15 calendar days of the effective date of rejection.
What is the maximum time for a final departmental decision regarding an EEO complaint?
155 working days.
Can an Area / Alternate Area representative serve as an EEO counselor for another officer?
No.
How often is cultural awareness training provided to all employees of the CHP?
Annually.
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%.
OER is the department's liaison with ______.
CalHR
Excluded employee=
manager, confidential and supervisory.
What is the Dills Act?
The Dills Act is a series of Government Code sections which govern collective bargaining for represented employees of the State of California.
Signatures on correspondence shall be signed in _____ ink.
Blue.
Correspondence shall be acknowledged within _____ days.
15 WORKING
Correspondence replying to inquiries from members of the Legislature shall be coordinated with _________.
Office of Special Rep.
True or false, inappropriate reference to gender shall be eliminated from all department all correspondence.
True.
CHP letterhead shall be used for correspondence directed to agencies or individuals outside California state government. It can be used within the state government for the following two reasons.....
1 combinations of departmental and state employees.
2 letters to elected officials.
All typeface on correspondence should be in _____ or _____.
Times New Roman or Arial.
Correspondence should be prepared with a point size no less than ___ and no greater than ___.
10 / 12
Category one correspondence is prepared on a ________.
Memorandum, CHP 51.
Category one correspondence is used for individuals or agencies ________ State government
Inside
Category 2 correspondence is prepared on ___________.
Departmental letterhead
Category 2 correspondence is used for individuals or agencies __________ State government.
Outside
True or false, Category 2 correspondence is never used for individuals or agencies inside State government.
False. It may be used for commendations or letters to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State legislators, judges, or justices.
True or false, abbreviations shall not be used in the body of correspondence.
False, may be used if absolutely necessary and is generally accepted.
How long are citizen complaint records retained?
5 years.
How long does an employee have to repay travel advance?
60 days
How long does a supervisor have to complete the reasonable suspicion report?
48 hours
Catastrophic leave donations must be a minimum of ______ hours and whole hour increments thereafter.
2
A pre disciplinary hearing officer will be at the rank of ________ or higher
Assistant Chief