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1
Q

The Colors (US Flag) and California State Flag _________ (should/shall) be displayed at all departmental facilities.

A

Shall

HPM 70.56, Chapter 1

2
Q

True or False: The California State Flag shall not be larger than the Colors (US Flag).

A

True

HPM 70.56, Chapter 1

3
Q

True or False: flags shall not be flown during inclement weather under any circumstances.

A

False (shall not be flown if weather may damage the flag)

HPM 70.56, Chapter 1

4
Q

In addition to the Colors (US Flag) and California State Flag, what other flags may be displayed?

A

1) CHP Flag
2) POW/MIA Flag
3) Service Flag (Blue Star Flag)

(HPM 70.56, Chapter 1)

5
Q

No more than ______ flags should be flown on a single staff at one time.

A

Four

HPM 70.56, Chapter 1

6
Q

When flown on separate staffs, the Colors shall always be to the __________ of the California State Flag.

A

Marching right (observer’s left)

HPM 70.56, Chapter 1

7
Q

Under what circumstances may the Service Flag be displayed?

A

When any member of the CHP (from any command) is serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities in which the US is engaged.

8
Q

The POW/MIA Flag should be flown on what six days?

A

1) Armed Forces Day
2) Memorial Day
3) Flag Day
4) Independence Day
5) National POW/MIA Recognition Day
6) Veterans Day

(HPM 70.56, Chapter 1)

9
Q

When present at official functions, such as parades or memorial services, but not in formation, uniformed personnel shall render a hand salute to the Colors when the approaching flag is approximately _______ feet away.

A

18 feet

HPM 70.56, Chapter 1

10
Q

What is the only flag authorized to be used to cover the body of an officer who has been killed in the line of duty when the body remains at the scene during the course of the investigation?

A

5 x 7 1/2 foot cotton California “Bear” Flag

HPM 70.56, Chapter 1

11
Q

Departmental representation and/or Special Honors Detail functions may be requested for the funeral/memorial service for what persons?

A

1) All active or retired departmental employees
2) Immediate family members of all active departmental employees
3) Other law enforcement officers
4) Public officials
5) Other official requests

(HPM 70.56, Chapter 2)

12
Q

True or False: California state flags are only presented to the families of CHP uniformed members killed in the line of duty.

A

False (also includes families of any CA peace officer or state law enforcement officers outside of CA killed in the line of duty)

(HPM 70.56, Chapter 2)

13
Q

If the family of a deceased CHP employee requests departmental participation, who shall attend to represent the Department?

A

An active uniformed employee of equal rank or above.

HPM 70.56, Chapter 3

14
Q

Attendance by departmental employees at funerals of law enforcement officers of other agencies or of public officials on state time may be permitted with __________ approval.

A

Division Chief

HPM 70.56, Chapter 3

15
Q

Attendance by uniformed and non-uniformed employees on state time at funerals for uniformed members who commit suicide may be approved by __________.

A

Area or Division commander

HPM 70.56, Chapter 3

16
Q

A CHP 415, Daily Field Record, shall be submitted for attendance by uniformed employees at funerals when participating in what functions?

A

1) Honor guard
2) Escort duty
3) Active pallbearer

(HPM 70.56, Chapter 3)

17
Q

What equipment should be removed from the duty belt when attending a funeral in a place of worship?

A

Batons and radio extenders

HPM 70.56, Chapter 3

18
Q

When presenting the flag to the receiving family member, what part of the folded flag faces the receiving person?

A

The long edge

HPM 70.56, Chapter 4

19
Q

When presenting the flag to the receiving family member, the presenter’s _______ hand is on top of the folded flag.

A

Left

HPM 70.56, Chapter 4

20
Q

True or False: when presenting the certificate and flag to the deceased employee’s next of kin, the certificate is presented first.

A

False (the flag is presented first)

HPM 70.56, Chapter 4

21
Q

When is the bell toll tribute performed at the CHP Academy?

A

At 0900 hours on the next business day after the line-of-duty death

(HPM 70.56, Chapter 5)