70.12, Mounted Patrol

Question 1

In what year was the Mounted Patrol Unit created?

Answer 1

1986

HPM 70.12, Chapter 1

Question 2

Officers assigned to the Mounted Patrol Unit __________ (should/shall) not initiate traffic stops on vehicles.

Answer 2

Should not

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 3

A Mounted Patrol Unit officer initiating a traffic stop on a vehicle shall use what methods/signals to initiate the stop.

Answer 3

Verbal command, whistle, or hand gesture

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 4

Mounted Patrol Unit officers ___________ (should/shall) dismount before approaching the driver or occupant(s) of a vehicle.

Answer 4

Should

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 5

True or False: a Mounted Patrol Unit officer may continue to pursue a driver who fails to comply with a lawful order to stop.

Answer 5

True

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 6

What is the overall length of the “horse baton”?

Answer 6

40 inches

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 7

The “horse baton” is generally used as a ___________ (defensive/offensive) weapon.

Answer 7

Defensive

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 8

True or False: the policy and procedures regarding the use of force and designated strike areas applicable for the PR-24 shall apply to the “horse baton.”

Answer 8

True

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 9

When deployed for crowd control in a tactical situation, the Mounted Patrol Unit shall consist of no fewer than ________ officers.

Answer 9

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 2

Question 10

What are the two components of the Basic Assessment Test (BAT) for mounted patrol?

Answer 10

1) Basic equestrian skills test
2) Horse sensory test

(HPM 70.12, Chapter 4)

Question 11

True or False: in order to meet selection criteria, an applicant to the Mounted Patrol Unit must own a horse.

Answer 11

True

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

Question 12

In order to meet the selection criteria for the Mounted Patrol Unit, an applicant must have ________ year(s) experience as a uniformed member of the Department.

Answer 12

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

Question 13

Officers assigned full-time to the Mounted Patrol Unit shall attend no fewer than _______ training sessions per month.

Answer 13

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

Question 14

Officers assigned part-time to the Mounted Patrol Unit shall attend no fewer than _______ training sessions per year.

Answer 14

18

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

Question 15

In order to meet the minimum qualifications to be a Field Training Officer with the Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU), officers must have _____ years of experience with the MPU.

Answer 15

Two

HPM 70.12, Chapter 4

Question 16

How many Mounted Patrol Unit officers make up a Color Guard detail?

Answer 16

2 to 4

HPM 70.12, Chapter 6

Question 17

Within the formation of a Mounted Patrol Unit Color Guard detail, where is the National Color (US flag) carried?

Answer 17

In the center, to the marching right of the California State flag.

(HPM 70.12, Chapter 6)

Question 18

True or False: during the National Anthem, all flags being carried by the Color Guard shall salute (dip) out of respect.

Answer 18

False (only the CA flag salutes - the US flag remains erect)

HPM 70.12, Chapter 6