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Jail inspections are made every TWO YEARS (biennial) by which 2 agencies?

Board of Corrections & Fire Department



**2020 6-13/060.00

Station Jail: An inmate must be permitted to make an application for bail deviation within how many ? hours of booking?

8 hrs.



**2020 CDM 6-12/000.00

Misdemeanor inmates shall be released on citation, except when they are under a Watch Commanders hold (numerous reasons) or ?

Are EXTREMELY INTOXICATED (alcohol/narcotics, DANGER TO SELF OR OTHERS)



**ALSO, If no prosecution is desired for 647(f) PC (will be no cite) or person requests to SEE MAGISTRATE.



**2020 CDM 6-11/030.00 & MPP 5-03/115.20

The bail and fine money received as payment shall be deposited to the Bank of America how often?

EACH working day (M-F)



**NO personal checks are allowed as payment for bail or fines.



**2020 MPP 3-05/060.20

True or false: An arrestee detained at a station SHALL be released from custody upon the receipt of an "Authorization of Release" via JDIC, when bail has been posted at any LASD/LAPD bail-receiving unit.

TRUE



**Bail release process is as follows (when the bail posting person arrives at a given location (LASD/LAPD LOC) and wants to pay $$ to get the inmate out of custody):


1. The LASD/LAPD LOC determines/locates where the inmate is in custody.


2. The LASD/LAPD location sends a JDIC message or calls the location where the inmate is held and requests bail info for the inmate.


3. The detaining agency will respond with bail payment amount needed.


4. The bail-receiving unit (where the person is paying the bail for the inmate to be released) gets paid the bail and sends the "Authorization to Release" JDIC message to the detaining station/unit.


5. The detaining unit will then release the inmate on bail and update the AJIS computer and notify the BAIL-RECEIVING unit that the inmate has been released.



**2020 CDM 6-12/060.00

What decision ? requires judicial probable cause determination (PCD) within 48 hours for warrantless inmates arrested/detained pending release or arraignment.

McLaughlin Decision



**2020 Case Law


(County of Riverside V. McLaughlin, 500 U.S. 44 1991)

It SHALL be whos ? responsibility to notify the parents and/or guardians in the event of serious illness or injury of a juvenile.

WC



*2020 CDM 6-09/050.00

Arrested juveniles may be photographed if who ? deems it necessary for identification or investigative purposes.

Investigating Detective



**2020 MPP 5-02/090.35

All warrants for juveniles must be issued by who ? unless the juvenile has been declared UNFIT.

Juvenile Court



**2020 Ca Law

How often must facilities that contain lockups/jails complete the California Board of Corrections report on the secure detention of minors?

Monthly



**2020 CDM 6-09/140.00

When calls are received from the public concerning complaints or requests for information concerning the department, and there is any question as to the correct answer, the inquiry shall be referred to what unit ?

SHB



**2020 MPP 3-01/080.20

Any request by an outside person or agency for this department to conduct a study or survey, or to answer a questionnaire requiring the research and collection of information and/or data shall be directed, through channels, to who ?

Office of the Sheriff



**2020 MPP 3-01/080.20

In a workplace violence situation, which requires the immediate separation of the parties, who ? shall be transferred or reassigned unless the severity of the allegation requires that the subject of the investigation be relieved of duty.

The SUBJECT



** In all but extraordinary circumstances, the party alleged to have violated the policy shall be transferred, reassigned, or placed on leave, and not the complainant and/or witness.



**2020 MPP 3-01/030.34

If an outside contract vendor is the complainant and the subject is an employee of the sheriff's department, the concerned Unit Commander shall utilize existing ? procedures for the complaint.

Citizen Complaint Procedures



**2020 MPP 3-01/030.35

False statements and any other form of dishonesty, failure or refusal to make statements, when ordered during department internal investigations constitutes insubordination and shall, absent extenuating circumstances, result in what type of discipline?

DISCHARGE!



**Used to say ".....may result in disciplinary action."



**2020 MPP 3-01/040.75

A pregnant employee shall automatically be exempt from the weapons qualification requirement upon submission of a certification of pregnancy form SH-AD-648. This exemption shall remain in effect until how many ? days after the employee has returned to duty, following her maternity leave of absence.

30 days



**2020 MPP 3-01/050.65

True or false. Homicide reports are considered CONFIDENTIAL reports.

True



**The confidential box shall be used for homicides. ANY CRIMINAL investigations of LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL are also marked CONFIDENTIAL. Sex crimes, kidnapping, and domestic violence (273.5 PC) ARE ALSO CONFIDENTIAL.



**2020 MPP 4-01/020.60 & 6254(f) GC

True or false. POLICY UPDATE AS OF 111120. For 300 WIC JUVENILE detentions, NO BOOKING NUMBER SHALL BE OBTAINED.

True



**Policy used to say for ALL juveniles detained, it was required that a booking number be pulled. NO LONGER for 300 WICs.



**2020 MPP 5-02/045.10 Booking number requirement for 300 WIC Redacted/removed from policy.

A foot pursuit debriefing may be conducted by the sergeant or supervisor (court services) and discussed with the watch commander or supervising lieutenant (court services) who shall document the debriefing in the foot pursuit database. The foot pursuit database print out shall be fowarded to the unit commander for his review. A determination shall be made regarding whether the foot pursuit was within policy. The unit commander shall write his "disposition" at the bottom of the form. The unit commander shall forward the foot pursuit evaluation form, along with supporting documents and audio files to who ? for final review.

The respective DIVISION



** If the foot pursuit is an integral part of a force or shooting incident being handled by IAB Force/Shooting Response Team, the EFRC shall be responsible for determining whether or not the foot pursuit was within policy.



**2020 (111220 UPDATE): MPP 5-09/220.50

True or false. The watch commander shall be responsible for receipting and handling of all cash bail accepted at station level.

False



**Station Jailer has that responsibility, along with maintaining a running balance of the cash and keeping it under lock and key.



**2020 CDM 6-12/060.00

Newly assigned sergeants and lieutenants shall attend the divisions 40 hour custody incident command school within how many months?

3 months



**2020 CDM 3-02/040.00

True or false. The TASER is considered a SPECIAL WEAPON and may be utilized by all custody personnel.

False



**The TASER is a less lethal device used for assaultive/high risk persons.



**The TASER SHALL NOT be used by CUSTODY ASSISTANTS.



**2020 CDM 7-08/030.00

True or false. If the safety pin (stinger grenade) is removed and the need to deploy no longer exists, personnel shall replace the stinger grenade pin back into the spoon handle.

False



** Personnel shall take the LIVE stinger grenade to a safe location, in close proximity, and detonate it.



**2020 CDM 7-08/050.00

A MARK 9 is what type of "less lethal" weapon?

Chemical Agent (canister) and there is also a MARK 46



**NOT considered a "special weapon"



**2020 CDM 7-08/080.00

In custody division, what 3 reports SHALL NOT be deferred?

1. Inmate injury report


2. Behavioral Observation Report (BOMHR)


3. Special Handling Card



**2020 CDM 4-01/000.50

True or false. Counter personnel can issue a mail in complaint form to a member of the public.

False



**ONLY the WC can



**2020 MPP 3-04/010.35

True or false. If a deputy does not face punitive action (not a SUBJECT) as described in the Peace Officer Bill of Rights, then the protections and rights afforded to them under 3303 of the peace officer bill rights does not apply during a supervisory inquiry.

True



*2020 AIH pg. 1

For all service reviews (WCSCR) which result in a finding of exonerated, who shall be responsible for the final review and signature at the bottom of the WCSCR?

Division Chief



** AND, the Chief of the Professional Standards Division is responsible for reviewing all service comment reports with an exonerated result. (This ensures department wide consistency in the interpretation of policy governing the use of the exonerated result).



**2020 3-04/010.25

True or false. During a WCSCR, whenever possible, Watch Commanders should tape record their interview with non-department witnesses. To prevent a violation of the penal code, when speaking to an individual for an administrative purpose, 1st the supervisor should inform the individual before recording the conversation and receive the individuals consent to record. 2nd, if the person requests not to be recorded, the supervisor should not record the conversation.

True



**Even though peace officers are exempt from notifying the public regarding a recording, in this instance we MUST get approval first.



**2020 632 PC

In a complaint against a deputy by a suspect, the one year time limit is suspended if the suspect is charged with what crime?

Resist/obstruct or assault a peace officer



**The Division Chief will determine if the A/I will proceed or be postponed until after the criminal adjudication.



**2020 MPP 3-04/020.05

True or false. A inmate has the right to accept or to refuse an interview at any time, even after requesting the service himself.

True



** Such refusal involves no obligations to the attorney or bondsman. Whether he accepts or refuses the interview, the INMATE shall complete the appropriate portion of the attorney or bondsman interview request form.



**2020 MPP 5-03/060.05

Outside of a vehicle context, shining a spotlight on someone and asking him to remove his hands from his pockets does or does not ? convert a consensual encounter into a detention?

Does NOT



**BUT, a spotlight combined with "rushing at" someone and asking if he is on probation or parole IS a detention.





**2020 Case Law


(Franklin (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 935, 940-941; Frank V. (1991) 233 Cal.App.3d 1232, 1239--order to remove hands.



**2020 Case Law


BUT, see Garry (2007) 156 Cal.App.4th 1100, 1112

True or false. Pulling up by a parked car without emergency lights, with room for the driver to leave, is not a detention, even if you direct your highbeams and white spotlight into the passenger compartment.

True



**2020 Case Law


(Perez (1989) 211 Cal.App.3d 1492, 1496.) One contrary case holds that as soon as an officer pulls in behind a parked car and uses the spotlights to illuminate the car, the driver would feel detained. (Kidd (2019) 36 Cal.App.5th 12.)

The ISU (Intake Specialist Unit) shall be responsible for conducting an assessment of a POE report/notification form (POE-001) to determine the appropriate course of action based on the designation below:


"A" = Appears to be a violation, further investigation required


"B" = Sent Back to the Unit, "does not rise" to an equity investigation


"C" = No Causal connection, no equity issue


"N" = ?

NON-involved Sheriff employee as alleged involved party.



**2020 Update as of 112020 MPP 3-01/122.15

The Sheriff or his designee has the power to review any discipline imposed over how many days?

OVER 15 days



**Including demotions and terminations



**2020 MPP 3-01/122.15

True or false. If an employee has knowledge he or she is named in a non-criminal domestic violence report taken by law enforcement, the employee shall notify their supervisor (Sgt. or higher) without delay.

True



**2020 Update as of 112520 MPP 3-01/030.17

What color wristband is used for a highly dangerous inmate that is typically housed in a single man cell and kept away from other inmates.

Red (Restricted housing)



K-10 High risk


K-17 Disruptive/Receiving CHS


K-18 Disruptive/Protective Custody


K-19 Security threats


K-20 Highly dangerous




** Red wristband inmates shall be escorted by deputy personnel and be waist chained while being transported.



*2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color wristband is used for general population?

White



**2020 5-01/030.00

What color wristband shall be utilized for inmates who are not considered to be a threat to jail security. However, based on special circumstances, they are administratively segregated from the general population **PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, Inmate is NOT a THREAT

Yellow (K-1 & K-6)



*K-1 Family of Law Enforcement


*K-6 Protective Custody, Inmate NO threat (i.e. pedophile)



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

Inmates with a sub-classification of "Z" on their wristband shall be utilized for inmates who have been sentenced to ?

Death



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color wristband shall be utilized for inmates who require additional consideration and some segregation from the general population but not to the extent of full administrative segregation?

Blue



*K-2 thru K-5 (Inmate keep-aways from each other)



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00


What color wristband is utilized for pre-arraigned inmates associated with public events or MASS BOOKINGS?

Purple



**K-7 Mass booking/administrative segregation from general population inmates.



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color wristband is used for juveniles?

Orange (administrative seg)



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color wristband is used for a developmentally disabled inmate?

Green (protective custody)



**OR have medical or sensory impairments



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

True or false. A pregnant inmate can have any color wristband as long as it has an orange wristband LOOP?

True



**with K-8 classification and are ALLOWED to be in general population.



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

The sub classification of "Y" on a wristband is used for an inmate who has been arrested for committing what crime?

Sex with a child (protective custody)



**Indicated on a YELLOW wristband



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00


What letter is on a wristband that indicates an inmate is LGBTQUI (Lesbian gay bisexual transgender questioning intersex)

"G"



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color uniform is worn by an inmate in general population?

Dark blue



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color uniform is worn by a "K-6 G"? (Yellow wristband/protective custody LGBTQI)

Light blue



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color uniform is worn by inmate workers who work outside of security?

Yellow



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color uniform is worn by inside inmate workers?

Green



*2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color uniform is warn by administratively segregated, high level keep aways and fire camp inmates?

Orange



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

A yellow shirt worn with dark blue pants indicates what type of inmate?

MENTAL observation inmate



*2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color uniform is worn by inmates who are of undetermined age, or sexually violent predator, or civil commitment?

Red



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

An inmate in DISCIPLINE, wears what color uniform?

Orange shirt/Dark blue pants



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

A deaf or blind inmate, wears what color uniform?

Blue/Brown (shirt/pants) and a WHITE VEST



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What color uniform does a JAIL MEDICAL WARD inmate wear?

Brown/brown (shirt/pants)



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

What inmate wears a gown as their uniform?

Suicide watch inmates



**2020 CDM 5-01/030.00

True or false. The Ombudsperson Unit is not a complaint intake unit (Intake Specialist Unit). However IF a caller provides enough information (CALLER CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS) to indicate a violation of the policy of equality, the Ombudsperson unit must report the matter to the intake specialist unit.

True



**Additionally, any department member who just has questions about the meaning or interpretation of the policy of equality, should contact the Ombudsperson Unit (NOT the Intake Specialist)



**2020 Update as of 112020 MPP 3-01/122.10

Custody facility STANDARD UNDERGARMENT clothing issued (exchanged twice per week) shall be:



Males- (1) undershirt, (1) underwear


Females- (1) bra (NO undershirt), (?) panties

2 panties (has changed since last test).



**(1) pair of SOCKS for both.



**JUST REMEMBER, EVERY ITEM IS ONE except for panties (2).



**2020 CDM 5-11/060.00


True or false. Juveniles held in temporary custody at a sheriff's station shall not be securely detained without the watch commanders signed approval.

True



**WC must sign his approval and the following factors met:


1. Juvenile is 14 or older


2. Facts or circumstances exists that would lead a prudent peace officer to conclude that further criminal activity against persons or self destructive acts on the part of the juvenile are likely, or that the juvenile may be at risk of harm.


3. No longer than 6 hr detention at station



**2020 CDM 6-09/020.00



No juvenile inmates under how old ? will be housed within the Los Angeles County Jail System (NO court order).

16 yrs old



**2020 MPP 5-02/090.20

When a watch commander has probable cause to believe possession of an orthopedic or a prosthetic appliance constitutes an immediate risk of bodily harm to any person in the facility or threatens the security of the facility, the appliance shall be removed. When the appliance has been removed, the inmate shall be examined by a physician WITHIN how many hours?

12 hrs - UPDATED (old note cards say 24 hrs)



**2020 CDM 6-05/090.00

Prior to applying medically ordered restraints, a sergeant shall review the order for restraints. If more than how many hours ? have elapsed since the order was given, The sergeant SHALL request a re-evaluation of the need for the restraints.

1 hr (Updated: Used to be 2 hrs).



**2020 CDM 7-03/030.00

True or false. Title 15 compliance officers conduct hourly safety checks of inmate housing locations and assist in supervising and moving inmates scheduled for their title 15 activities.

True



**2020 CDM 5-14/100.00

True or false. A deputy MUST have WC approval to deploy (use) the tire deflation device (spike strips) on a suspect vehicle.

False



**WC approval to respond C3 to the deployment location is required, but the actual deployment (use of) the spike strips will be up to the deputy's sound judgement.



**2020 FOD 98-010

Who is responsible for disposal of narcotics evidence?

Central property and Evidence unit



**2020 FOD 96-06

True or false. Upon request of an outside agency and with the approval of the field sergeant, sheriff's units may deploy the spike strips in attempt to terminate the pursuit.

False



**WC approval required



**2020 FOD 98-010

True or false. When an involved civilian's (NON-SUSPECT) tires are deflated by department personnel (spike strips), the department will assist in obtaining replacement of the damaged tires. Therefore, stations shall make arrangements with contract tow companies to tow vehicles to the tire replacement business of the motorists choice. There will be no cost to the motorist.

True



**2020 FOD 98-10

Who investigates all student bus collisions that occur in contract cities when they ARE carrying pupils?

CHP



**LASD investigates ALL bus collisions (including city buses) in contract cities when there are NO students on board.



**2020 MPP 5-05/050.05

True or false. PATROL STATION FEEDING: On the 1st day of every month, all inmate workers assigned to food handling duties shall view the "Station Feeding and Hygiene for Inmates" training video.

True



**And the inmates viewing shall be documented in the Food Handler Hygiene Log.



**2020 FOD 02-09

True or false. An AMBER ALERT is NOT appropriate when there are indications that the crime is a kidnapping for ransom or extortion.

True, it is NOT appropriate



**If there is any indication that the crime is a kidnapping for ransom or extortion, desk personnel shall not proceed with an AMBER Alert but instead notify Station/Unit detectives and Major Crimes Bureau immediately. Desk personnel shall not dispatch a patrol car or uniformed deputies unless ordered to do so by Station/Unit detectives or Major Crimes Bureau.



**2020 MPP 5-09/120.07


True or false. The decision to request an AMBER Alert is the responsibility of the Station Watch Commander.

True (The unit WC then contacts the SCC WC via an emailed AMBER REQUEST FORM and follow-up phone call to confirm reception of the email).



**The final decision to initiate (AUTHORIZE) an AMBER Alert shall be the responsibility of the SCC Watch Commander.



**2020 MPP 5-09/120.07

PATROL STATION phone audits of the desk and front counter shall be done on a daily basis. The Watch Commander and the Watch Sergeant shall listen to how many phone calls ? per shift.

2 calls per shift



**Also, WC must contact ONE caller per WEEK to get feedback on performance.


**BOTH audits (monitored calls and WC call backs) are retained in a WC folder for 2 years, and reviewed QUARTERLY by UNIT COMMANDER.



**2020 FOD 04-03

Who ? has the responsibility for conducting undercover operations for the purpose of arresting LEWD conduct violators.

MCB-Vice



**2020 FOD 06-02

True or false. During a housing authority investigation (section 8), if the housing authority officer receives consent to enter the location/residence, the responding deputy must obtain a separate written authorization (Consent for Entry Form) to enter the location/residence.

True



** If the housing officer receives consent but the deputy does not, the deputy shall not enter the location absent exigent circumstances.


**If no law enforcement action is taken, then Deputy to pull an URN with stat 787 and place the URN on a Non-criminal Investigations/Inspections Security Request form. The form is then turned in to the WS for processing.



**2020 FOD 12-02

How long do hazard hits remain in the system?

2 years



**Each location can support up to 99 hit entries.



**2020 FOD 02-02

True or false. Seized money under $1000 shall be counted at the scene and in the presence of the person claiming it.

True



**2020 MPP 5-09/465.40

True or false. If a HIV/AIDS prisoner claims that he/she is scheduled to have his/her next dose of medication before it is possible to release or transport him/her to the Inmate Reception Center, and he/she has his/her medication in his/her possession, he/she shall NOT be allowed to self-medicate.

False - He SHALL be allowed to self medicate.



**2020 FOD 98-007

True or false. EPOs are tracked in CARPOS (California Restraining and Protective Order System).

False



**CARPOS is used to track REGULAR (non-emergency) domestic violence, civil harassment, workplace violence, elder abuse, juvenile, and criminal protective orders.



**2020 FOD 08-002

Penal code for bringing a controlled substance into the jail?

4573(a) PC (felony)



**2020 Ca PC

Penal code for bringing or possessing weapons/explosives in the jail?

4574(a) PC (felony)



**2020 Ca PC

Penal code for possession of a cellular device while in a jail facility?

4575(a) PC (Misdemeanor)



**2020 Ca PC

True or false. If an employee is scheduled for regular days off (RDO) on a holiday, the employee has his RDO and is granted "F" time for later use.

True (as long as he completes his full 40 hr work week within Su-Sat)



**2020 MPP 03-02/030.50

Penal code for every person who takes, entices away, keeps, withholds, or conceals a child and maliciously deprives a lawful custodian of a right to custody, or a person of a right to visitation

278.5(a) P.C.



**2020 CA PC

During a force review, you learn the deputy pushed the suspect, but the suspect has no visible injuries or complaint of pain. What is the appropriate force category?

Category 2



**2020 Force policy



"Any application of force used other than listed in category 1 and does NOT rise to the level of category 3."

A courtesy report of a missing adult, not in critical status, does or does not require a NCIC entry?

Does NOT



**The report will be forwarded to the agency of jurisdiction and THEY will make the NCIC entry.



Which 300 WIC section applies to sibling of a sexually abused child?

300(J) WIC



**Although it refers to sexually abused (300(d) WIC), be careful and pay attention to the word sibling, which makes it the "J" section.



**2020 CA WIC

In regards to Education Based Discipline, what 8 hour TRAINING class can be mandated in lieu of regular discipline?

LIFE (Lieutenants Interactive Forum for Education) class.



**2020 MPP 3-02/080.02

Who has the overall investigative responsibility when there is an aircraft accident, non-criminal, with no fatalities?

FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)



** If the aircraft accident is non-criminal and there is a fatality, then the primary Investigative unit is the NTSB.



**2020 Rush audio

Where are the Biological Detection Systems (BDS alarms) located? (2 locations).



**Indicating that a weapon of mass destruction has been deployed and detected**

The city of Santa Clarita and Industry.



**If alarms are triggered, SHB AND EOB get notified. TEW and EOB respond to assist station supervisors in dealing with the alarms.



**2020 Rush audio (unable to locate in current policy)

What agency/unit, responds to radiation pager alarms and/or suspicious packages with biological hazards?

Health HazMat (LACFD)



**2020 Rush audio

Who may initiate a tactical alert?

Unit Commander and higher



**2020 Rush audio

A mutual aid area commander is of what rank?

Rank of CAPTAIN



**2020 Rush audio

What is the minimum distance that a STUNBAG may be fired at a suspect?

30 feet



**2020 Rush audio

What are the 3 force measures and tactical options utilized during a MFF deployment?

1. Show of FORCE (appearance in numbers)


2. FORMATIONS


(crowd control)


3. Mobile TACTICS


(containment, isolation, dispersal)




**2020 Rush audio

If you seize a CCW (carry concealed weapon) permit for a violation of law, where do you send it?

Office of the Undersheriff



**Restriction violations of this license shall constitute an immediate revocation and subjects the bearer to provisions of 25400 PC. Additionally, the license may be seized by any peace officer and returned to LASD, Attn: Office of the Undersheriff or concerned Assistant Sheriff



**2020 MPP 5-09/380.25

In a dead body situation, non-coroner case, can the dead body be moved, without Homicide's or Coroner's authorization?

YES



**While waiting for the mortuary, the body may be moved to a more private location.



**2020 MPP 5-09/090.10

Who can declare a juvenile UNFIT (will be tried in adult court) for juvenile court?

Superior Court (trial court)



**2020 Rush audio

Custody division: Except in emergency circumstances, who is the only one to authorize the use of MEDICAL restraints?

CHS (Correctional Health Services)



** Whenever an inmate is placed into such restraints, CHS personnel and the department supervisor, at the permanent rank of sergeant or above, shall be present.



**2020 CDM 7-03/030.00

If a DUI suspect REFUSES to have a blood draw done, is a warrant required to get a FORCED blood draw done by medical professionals?

Yes (McNeely warrant)



**2020 - Case law from 2016



Whether a warrant is required will be determined based on the type of test to be administered and whether the driver gives consent. A warrant is not required for BAC breath tests administered incident to arrest. Absence consent or an exception to the warrant requirement, a search warrant is required for a blood test. (Birchfield (2016) 136 S.Ct. 2160.)

With no other factors present, other than a driver of a motor vehicle admitting to being a narcotics addict, can you arrest him for being an addict while driving ? (He is NOT participating in a listed narcotics treatment program).

YES under 23152(c) CVC



**2020 - Case law from 1965 (still enforced)



**Because a narcotics addict is subject to the physical infirmities caused by withdrawal, he is always a potential danger on the highway and it is proper to forbid him to drive. (O'Neil (1965) 62 Cal.2d 748.) It is not necessary to show that his driving was impaired at the time of driving. (Diaz (1965) 234 Cal.App.2d 818.) Nor is it necessary to show he was in a state of withdrawal. (O'Neil (1965) 62 Cal.2d 748, 754.) An "addict" under section 23152, subdivision (c), means someone who uses a drug that produces a physical dependence so as to suffer withdrawal symptoms if deprived of it. (O'Neil (1965) 62 Cal.2d 748, 753-754.) This subdivision does not apply to a person who is participating in a listed narcotics treatment program.


A unified command among law enforcement, fire department and the health department will be established for all CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) incidents within Los Angeles County. Exclusion (hot zone) and the contamination reduction (warm zone) management at a CBRN incident is the responsibility of who?

Fire Department



** Therefore, entry into either the warm or hot zones shall be with the approval of the fire incident commander and/or HAZMAT (SEB) detail personnel.



**2020 FOD 05-005

True or false.. If a suspected DUI arrestee refuses a blood draw, a WARRANT is NOT needed to draw blood.

False (McNeely warrant must be obtained)



** A search warrant must be obtained if a blood draw is needed for evidential value



**2020 FOSS 14-13, Case law Missouri v. McNeely

What is the preliminary step to personnel mobilization for MFF?

Tactical alert (may be initiated at the direction of UNIT COMMANDERS or higher)



**2020 MPP 5-06/020.05

Absent exigent circumstances, authorization for use of the safety chair is given by whom?

Watch Commander! (Confirmed this 031921)



**OLD NOTE CARDS say SGT.



**2020 CDM 7-03/040.00