22.8, Community Outreach Flashcards

1
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______ is the general term which describes the activities used to manage the image of the CHP’s activities directed toward accomplishing the departmental mission, meeting objectives, and attaining departmental goals through dissemination and enforcement. (3-3)

A

Public Relations

HPM 22.8, Chapter 3

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2
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In what year was the El Protector program created?

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1987

HPM 22.8, Chapter 2

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3
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______________ is based on the collective involvement of law enforcement, community, local businesses, media, government officials, and elected representatives in a cooperative partnership to positively impact traffic safety.

A

Community outreach

HPM 22.8, Chapter 2

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4
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The ___________ is used as a tool to provide members of the community with an informal method of relaying their opinions and impressions of the CHP.

A

CHP 414, Community Service Survey

HPM 22.8, Chapter 2

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5
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Name the two areas into which the Department’s public relations efforts are focused.

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1) External information efforts
2) Internal information efforts

(HPM 22.8, Chapter 3)

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6
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True or False: CHP employees shall not participate while on duty in parades, community organization celebrations, or advocacy events without prior approval from their commander.

A

True

HPM 22.8, Chapter 4

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7
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Departmental employees are not to wear an approved CHP uniform, equipment, or recognizable portion thereof to any event while off duty without permission from ____________.

A

The Office of the Commissioner

HPM 22.8, Chapter 4

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8
Q

CHiPper represents the CHP’s commitment to providing information about ___________.

A

Child safety

HPM 22.8, Chapter 5

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9
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True or False: employees who appear in character as CHiPper may wear shorts or jeans with the costume when the weather is hot.

A

False (always must appear in full costume)

HPM 22.8, Chapter 5

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10
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True or False: CHiPper shall not appear in public without an escort officer.

A

True

HPM 22.8, Chapter 5

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11
Q

During periods of hot weather, employees are restricted to wearing the CHiPper costume for _______ minute periods.

A

15-20

HPM 22.8, Chapter 5

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12
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The ____________ Program was established in response to Governor Wilson’s 1996 California Mentor Initiative.

A

CHP Youth Mentor Program

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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13
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In Area commands, a/an ____________ may also function as the Area youth mentor coordinator.

A

Explorer advisor

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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14
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What are the minimum requirements for an employee to be eligible for mentor leave?

A

1) Have a permanent position
2) Be off probation
3) Commit to a mentor child or youth for a minimum of one school year.

(HPM 22.8, Chapter 6)

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15
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Eligible employees may receive up to ______ hours of mentoring leave per calendar year to participate in mentoring activities once they have used an equal amount of their personal time for these activities.

A

40 hours

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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16
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True or False: mentoring leave may not be used for travel to and from the mentoring location and does not count as time worked for purposes of overtime.

A

True

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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17
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Prior to requesting mentoring leave, an employee shall provide his or her ____________ with verification of personal time spent mentoring from the mentoring organization.

A

Supervisor

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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18
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What forms are used to document employee mentoring activities?

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1) CHP 177A, Daily Mentoring Activity Log
2) CHP 177B, Employee Quarterly Mentor Activities

(HPM 22.8, Chapter 6)

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19
Q

The CHP 177A, Daly Mentoring Activity Log and CHP 177B, Employee Quarterly Mentor Activities forms are due no later than ______ days after the end of each quarter to the Area/section mentor coordinator.

A

10 days

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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20
Q

Mentor leave hours are documented on the CHP 415 in the beat summary section using beat code number _____.

A

913

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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21
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True or False: a Std. 634, Absence and Additional Time Worked Report is required to be completed by employees electing to utilize mentoring leave.

A

True

HPM 22.8, Chapter 6

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22
Q

The _________ Program is a proactive traffic safety outreach program designed to reach out to students, ages 11 to 14.

A

Right Turn Program

HPM 22.8, Chapter 7

23
Q

The goal of the Right Turn Program is to increase awareness among middle school students about the dangers of _________.

A

Impaired driving

HPM 22.8, Chapter 7

24
Q

The average American child takes his or her first drink at age ______.

A

12

HPM 22.8, Chapter 7

25
Q

People who begin drinking before age 15 are _____ times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who begin at age 21.

A

Four

HPM 22.8, Chapter 7

26
Q

Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people ages ______ to ______.

A

15-20

HPM 22.8, Chapter 7

27
Q

The ____________ is a proactive traffic safety outreach program designed to reduce the number of drivers on California roadways who have consumed alcohol.

A

Designated Driver Program

HPM 22.8, Chapter 9

28
Q

The goal of the ____________ is to encourage one member of a group to abstain from consuming alcoholic beverages for an outing so they can be responsible for transporting the others.

A

Designated Driver Program

HPM 22.8, Chapter 9

29
Q

The _______ serves as an educational tool regarding the Designated Driver Program.

A

CHP 905C, Designated Driver Pamphlet; and
CHP 905L, Designated Driver Pamphlet (Spanish)

(HPM 22.8, Chapter 9)

30
Q

The _______ provides assistance to Public Information Officers and alcohol vendors regarding the Designated Driver Program.

A

CHP 905F, Designated Driver Guidebook

HPM 22.8, Chapter 9

31
Q

The _____ can be provided to alcohol vendors and other community organizations to post in public view for the purpose of disseminating information about the Designated Driver Program.

A

CHP 905A, Designated Driver Poster; and
CHP 905M, Designated Driver Poster (Spanish)

(HPM 22.8, Chapter 9)

32
Q

The goal of the _______ is to reduce the number of Asian-surnamed drivers and victims involved in traffic-related collisions.

A

Asian Pacific Islander Outreach Program

HPM 22.8, Chapter 10

33
Q

The __________ is a proactive traffic safety outreach program designed to meet the needs of the Hispanic community.

A

El Protector Program

HPM 22.8, Chapter 11

34
Q

What are the four areas of focus in the El Protector Program?

A

1) Safety belt laws
2) Child seat safety
3) Dangers of drinking and driving
4) Family safety

(HPM 22.8, Chapter 11)

35
Q

The ____________ requires all state departments to provide effective communication between all levels of government in the state, as well as the people who might otherwise be precluded from utilizing public services because of language barriers.

A

Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act

HPM 22.8, Chapter 12

36
Q

Bilingual positions are filled when the number of limited English proficiency persons, in any given language, comprises what percentage (or more) of the public contacts experienced by any local office of a state agency?

A

Five percent

HPM 22.8, Chapter 12

37
Q

Name the three internal publications of the CHP.

A

1) Zenith 12000
2) Badges of Honor
3) Perspectives

(HPM 22.8, Chapter 13)

38
Q

The ____________ is a CHP publication that focuses on the positive aspects of the Department, including awards/achievements, departmental programs/grants, and employees who deliver exceptional service.

A

Zenith 12000

HPM 22.8, Chapter 13

39
Q

When submitting photographs to the Zenith 12000, they shall be submitted in what format?

A

JPEG (300 DPI minimum resolution)

HPM 22.8, Chapter 13

40
Q

The ___________ is a CHP publication that focuses on honoring line-of-duty deaths occurring in the prior year.

A

Badges of Honor

HPM 22.8, Chapter 13

41
Q

How often is the Badges of Honor publication produced and distributed?

A

Annually

HPM 22.8, Chapter 13

42
Q

The __________ is a CHP publication that focuses on major accomplishments of the Department.

A

Perspectives

HPM 22.8, Chapter 13

43
Q

How often is the Perspectives publication produced and distributed?

A

Every five years

HPM 22.8, Chapter 13

44
Q

The use of any official CHP insignia decals must be approved by _________.

A

The Office of the Commissioner

HPM 22.8, Chapter 14

45
Q

Per 27605 VC, early model vehicles registered on or before January 1, ________, or vehicles painted solid in color, may be considered for displaying official CHP insignia decals.

A

1979

HPM 22.8, Chapter 14

46
Q

The ______ form is used to request permission from the CHP to display official CHP insignia decals on privately-owned vehicles.

A

CHP 404, Permission for Use of Official CHP Insignia Decals

HPM 22.8, Chapter 14

47
Q

Completed CHP 404, Permission for Use of Official CHP Insignia Decals forms are routed to _________.

A

Office of Community Outreach and Media Relations (COMR)

HPM 22.8, Chapter 14

48
Q

True or False: uniformed employees are permitted to operate privately-owned vehicles (displaying approved CHP decals) at special events.

A

False

HPM 22.8, Chapter 14

49
Q

True or False: once issued, official CHP insignia decals become the property of the person to whom they are issued.

A

False (the remain the property of the CHP)

HPM 22.8, Chapter 14

50
Q

The ___________ Program was designed as an educational tool for both parents and teenagers in an effort to reduce the number of teenage injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.

A

Start Smart Program

HPM 22.8, Chapter 8

51
Q

Start Smart presentations focus on providing newly-licensed teen drivers aged ______ to ______ with enhanced driver education classes emphasizing the dangers typically encountered by members of this group.

A

15 to 19

HPM 22.8, Chapter 8

52
Q

Start Smart presentations performed by employees are documented on the __________ form.

A

CHP 320, Public Relations Activity Report

HPM 22.8, Chapter 8

53
Q

The CHP 320, Public Relations Activity Report is due to Division no later than ______ days after the end of each quarter.

A

10 days

HPM 22.8, Chapter 8