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150.1 Departmental Awards Manual Flashcards

1
Q

Where does the authority to give awards to state employees come from?

A

Government Code and the State Administrative Manual

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2
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Does the Department extend official recognition to private citizens?

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Yes.

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3
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What are the two essential elements of the awards process?

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Promptness and accuracy.

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4
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What is the purpose of the CHP Award Board?

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Review all state-level and annual award nominations, except the Governor’s Employee Safety and the Disabled Awareness Awards.

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5
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What does the CHP Award Board consist of?

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Six members: One chief, One captain, One sergeant, Two officers, One nonuniformed

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Who is the CHP Award Board Chairman?

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Chief, Personnel and Training Division.

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7
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What are the different award classifications?

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State and Department level, Division and Area / Section level, Safety, Annual

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What are the state-level awards available to all state employees?

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Special act, Special service, Superior accomplishment, Sustained superior accomplishment

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9
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A state-level award nomination package should contain a summary not exceeding how many words?

A

5

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10
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How many departmental-level awards are there available to CHP employees?

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12

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11
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Which departmental awards are available to employees of allied agencies?

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1851 and Certificate of Appreciation (not available to CHP employees).

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12
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Which departmental awards are available to citizens?

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Certificate of Community Service and Certificate of Appreciation.

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13
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How should state and departmental awards arising from the same event be submitted?

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Together.

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14
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What is the purpose of the Commissioner’s Unit Citation?

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To recognize any departmental unit that enhances the Department’s efficiency and / or image.

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15
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The text for the plaque of the Commissioner’s Unit Citation should not normally exceed how many words?

A

3

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16
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How many years of service must an employee have upon retirement to be eligible for the Retirement Award?

A

25 years.

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17
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Employees with 25 years of service are eligible for the 25-Year Award. Can they also be eligible for the Retirement Award?

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Yes.

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18
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As far as awards for service time is concerned, is military leave considered a break in service?

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No, except that if the employee did not return to state service within 6 months of discharge.

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19
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Does the 25 Year Award have an uniform accouterment?

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Yes.

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20
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How many physical tasks are involved in the Annual Fitness Challenge?

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5

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21
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Which departmental employees are encouraged to participate in the Annual Fitness Challenge?

A

All uniformed employees.

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22
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Can the Annual Fitness Challenge pin be worn on the uniform?

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Yes.

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23
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How many shooting award classifications are employees eligible to qualify for? What area they?

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2; Master and Expert.

24
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Does an officer have to accept a Shooting Medal award?

A

No.

25
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Does an officer have to wear his / her Shooting Medal award on the uniform?

A

If the officer accepts the award, it shall be worn on the uniform. The pin shall be worn on the jacket if the jacket is worn. If the jacket is not worn, the wearing of the pin on the uniform shirt is optional.

26
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What is the criteria for receiving the 1851 – White award?

A

During a 12-month period, accomplish any of the following: Make 6 rolling stolen in-custody arrests, Recover 12 stolen vehicles, of which, 3 must be rolling stolen in-custody arrests, Develop information on a theft ring resulting in the arrests of 2 or more suspects and the recovery of at least 1 vehicles.

27
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Who is eligible for the 1851 award?

A

Officers and sergeants.

28
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Upon receiving a 1851 award, what else should the officer of sergeant receive?

A

Outstanding Performance Award, or Division Chief’s Commendation, or Commendable Incident Report.

29
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What is the criteria for earning a 1851 – Blue award?

A

Earning the White award 5 times.

30
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What is the 1851 Blue award called?

A

Master

31
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When would an officer or sergeant earn a subsequent Blue 1851 award?

A

Each time he / she meets the criteria totaling 5 1851 awards.

32
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What is the criteria for the Gold Lifetime Achievement 1851 award?

A

Eligible for the Blue 1851 award 5 times. (25 White 1851 awards)

33
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Can allied agencies participate in the Department’s 1851 award program and issue our 1851 pins?

A

Yes. However, allied agencies must not deviate from departmental standards for the award. Any deviation is considered an independent program and pins will not be issued.

34
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Who awards 1851 awards to allied agencies?

A

A CHP Division representative.

35
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Should criminal history and DMV checks be done on citizens nominated for Department’s Certificate of Community Service or Certificate of Appreciation?

A

Yes.

36
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What form is used for the nomination of a Department-level award?

A

CHP 51WP.

37
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How many Division-level awards are available to CHP employees? What are they?

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2; Division Chief’s Commendation and Investigative Services Unit’s Certificate of Commendation.

38
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What is the final level of approval for a Division-level award?

A

Division.

39
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What is the Investigative Services Unit’s Certificate of Commendation award for?

A

Persons who have made significant contributions in vehicle theft, and do not qualify for a 1851 award.

40
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How many Area / Section – level awards are available to CHP employees?

A

1; Commander’s Certificate of Commendation.

41
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What is the final level of approval for an Area / Section –level award?

A

Area / Section

42
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Under the departmental safety recognition program, what is the definition of safe performance?

A

No preventable disabling injuries, no recordable preventable vehicle accidents.

43
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Are non-uniformed employees eligible for the departmental safety recognition program?

A

Yes.

44
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How many qualifying work hours must an employee have to qualify for a safety recognition emblem?

A

16 hours or 1 year for permanent employees.

45
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Each event that results if a preventable vehicle accident or disabling injury disqualifies the employee from the safety award for how long?

A

1 year.

46
Q

What is the maximum amount of characters used on an employee’s nameplate?

A

18

47
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In regards to the Safety Recognition award, what are the different ways that qualifying work hours can be determined?

A

Attendance Report (CHP 71), CHP 1, Matrix 8 of Management Information System.

48
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The safety emblem should be presented to the employee in conjunction what other document(s)?

A

Performance Appraisal (CHP 118), or Individual Development Plan for Future Job Performance of Permanent Employee (CHP 12).

49
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Will the Department pay to replace safety emblems lost or damaged in other than on the job incidents?

A

No. Gets replaced at employee’s expense. Emblems lost or damage on the job will be replaced by the Department.

50
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A safety emblem with no jewels denotes how many years of safe service?

A

2

51
Q

What jewels are used in the safety emblem and how many years of safe service do they denote?

A

Ruby – 5 years; Diamond – 1 years.

52
Q

What is the jewel configuration on the 2-year safety emblem?

A

1 diamond and 2 rubies.

53
Q

Which awards are available to uniformed employees given by the Department of Justice?

A

Peace Officer Certificate of Commendation, Peace Officer Retirement Certificate of Commendation

54
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How many years of service should a retiree have to be eligible for the DOJ’s Peace Officer Retirement Certificate of Commendation?

A

Over 2 years.

55
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What is the nomination procedure for the DOJ awards?

A

Submit CHP 51WP through channels to the Officer of the Commissioner. Upon departmental approval, the nomination gets forwarded to DOJ.

56
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How many annual awards are available to all CHP employees?

A

6

57
Q

The Disabled Awareness Award is an example of what type of award?

A

Annual.

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