General Orders 2 Flashcards

1
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What is the mission of the CHP?

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To provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California.

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The CHP mission statement is accomplished through 5 departmental goals, that are they?

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Prevent loss of life, injuries and property damage. Maximize service to the public and assistance to allied agencies. Manage traffic and emergency incidents. Protect public and state assets. Improve Departmental efficiency.

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What are the 4 organizational values of the CHP?

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Respect for others. Fairness. Ethical practices. Equitable treatment for all.

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What is the Department’s overall philosophy of enhancing public safety and service?

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Public Responsibility. Leadership and Innovation. Organizational Development (through the Command Management Planning (CMP) process). Personnel Development. Command Accountability.

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What are the CHP Professional Values?

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Courage. Honesty. Professionalism. Principles. Respect. Integrity. Dedication Esprit de Corps.

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6
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When are the professional values reviewed?

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New hire. Transfer. Annual evaluation.

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What is the CHP’s policy for meeting s and briefings?

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Chiefs should take full advantage of meetings and briefings to encourage and facilitate communication at all levels throughout the Department.

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When are top management meetings held?

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Normally during the 3rd week of odd numbered months.

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Who schedules and conducts the top management meetings?

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The Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

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When are Field Commanders Conferences (FDCC) held?

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In conjunction with the Top Management meetings.

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How many days is a copy of the Are meeting minutes to be posted for?

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5 days.

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12
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Notices of regular open meetings must be provided how many days prior to the scheduled meeting to anyone who submits a written request for notification?

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At least 1 days prior.

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13
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Can any meeting items be added to the agenda after it has been submitted and posted on the Internet?

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No.

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14
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Section 7597 GC and State Administrative Manual (SAM) address what?

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Smoking on state owned or state leased property.

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15
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What is the smoking policy?

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It is prohibited in all State owned and state leased property. This includes space shared with others, atriums, balconies and stairwells.

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How far away from a building must a smoker be?

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2 feet away from doorways, ground level air intake structures and operable windows.

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17
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What language must “No Smoking” signs be in?

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English and a maximum of 2 other languages, if necessary.

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Is smoking allowed in State-owned housing that is the primary residence of an employee?

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Yes.

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According to Section 18 of the State Administrative Manual requires all state offices to be open for the purpose of transacting business during what times and days?

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8 to 17 hours daily, except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays.

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20
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In accordance with the current Bargaining Unit 5 Labor Agreement between the Department and the CAHP , are officers who serve as an acting sergeant or OIC allowed to receive a salary differential?

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Yes, 5%+

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Is an acting sergeant allowed to provide performance documentation to person of the same rank?

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No, shall not.

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Is an acting sergeant allowed to review and/or process the CHP 415?

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No, shall not.

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23
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How many hours does an OIC have to work to receive OIC pay differential?

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6 hours or more.

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24
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What is the minimum criteria for an OIC?

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Have permanent status as an officer. Maintain a minimum performance rating of “Proficient” for all critical tasks on the CHP 1. “Meets” for all critical tasks on the CHP 118. No currently serving an adverse action penalty. Demonstrated good judgment, shown individual initiative, been supportive of departmental policies.

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25
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Are commanders required to establish a local training program to ensure OIC’s have sufficient knowledge to perform the duties for which they will be responsible?

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Yes, shall.

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26
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Does an officer have to be an OIC if asked?

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No, pursuant to the MOU any officer who does not want to be considered for an OIC assignment may submit a memorandum to his/her commander expressing this desire to not be an OIC.

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27
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What is the lactation accommodation (GO 6.1)?

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Management will honor the officer’s request.

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Is a restroom a proper location for lactation?

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It allows an employee to express breast milk of the employees’ infant child.

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29
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Are supervisors required to provide additional break times to allow for lactation accommodation?

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No, a room or other location (other than a restroom). Supervisors are not required to provide additional break time if the break time would seriously disrupt operations.

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30
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What is the civil penalty for a violation of the Labor Code relating to lactation accommodation?

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$100 for each violation.

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31
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If an employee needs additional break time for the purpose of expressing breast milk, what should they do?

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Prepare a memorandum and submit it to their supervisor.

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32
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What is the purpose of GO 82.16?

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To provide guidelines for determining lawful possession of certain types of cargo and procedures for securing the cargo in the event the driver is taken into custody. It also provides guidelines for the disposition of livestock killed on highways, securing injured or loose livestock found on highways and procedures for reporting damaged livestock fences.

33
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Are officers allowed to make a reasonable effort to notify owners of killed, injured, or loose livestock on public highways?

A

Yes, shall make a reasonable effort.

34
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Should officers make a reasonable effort to notify owners of damaged livestock fences that could potentially allow livestock to affect highway safety?

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It is a shall.

35
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Is a CHP Officer allowed to stop any vehicle, which is transporting any timber product, livestock, poultry, farm produce, crude oil or other petroleum product to investigate if the driver is in legal possession of the load?

A

Yes, even without probable cause, pursuant to Section 281(a) VC.

36
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If a load is taken into custody pursuant to Section 281(a) VC whom shall it be turned over to?

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The sheriff of the county where the apprehension is made.

37
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When a driver is transporting timber (trees) he /she must have proper documentation when the load is how big?

A

More than 5 trees (Section 384a PC).

38
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Is a transportation tag required for trees harvested outside of California?

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No, but a bill of lading should accompany the load.

39
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When the owner of a killed or injured animal cannot be located and it becomes necessary to confine the animal or store the carcass, who shall be notified?

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The Secretary of Food and Agriculture (as required in Section 1742 FAC).

40
Q

What manual gives the instructions and factors to consider when completing Side 1 of a CHP 1 form?

A

HPM 1.1 – Performance Appraisal manual.

41
Q

Shall an officers enforcement and service activities be the sole basis for a supervisors performance and evaluation comments?

A

No, it shall not.

42
Q

Side 1 of the 1 form is to be used by whom?

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All officers regardless of assignment.

43
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Who is required to complete Side 1 and Side 2 of the 1 form?

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Officers assigned to locations of departmental responsibility within beats 1 through 799.

44
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When shall information be recorded on the CHP 1, Side 2?

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At the conclusion of each regular or overtime shift.

45
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Does the CHP 1 have to be maintained in a location available to both the officer and his/her immediate supervisor?

A

Yes.

46
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When monthly shall the CHP 1 be submitted o his/her shift supervisor?

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At the conclusion of the officers last shift in a calendar month.

47
Q

On a CHP 1 what are the minimum time increments?

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1 minutes.

48
Q

This GO establishes guidelines regulating ride-alongs for what situations?

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Persons other than CHP employees riding in CHP Class “E” enforcement vehicles or aircraft. When CHP officers voluntary, on their own time, ride-along with other allied law enforcement agencies. When non-uniformed employees or CHP affiliates ride-along in a learning capacity.

49
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Should ride-alongs be encouraged for the general public who do not have a specific need to observe departmental field operations?

A

No, should not be encouraged without a specific need.

50
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When should ride-alongs be authorized?

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Non-uniformed, departmental employee requests. Persons considering employment with the Department. Persons currently involved in the cadet selection process. Cadets with the approval of the CHP Academy.

51
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Is Departmental approval required when an armed CHP Officer (off-duty) voluntary participates in a ride-along with an allied agency?

A

Yes, shall have written approval from their respective commander.

52
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Is Departmental approval required when an unarmed CHP Officer (off duty) voluntary participates in a ride-along with an allied agency?

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No.

53
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What attire shall a person on a ride-along wear?

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All ride-along participants shall dress conservatively.

54
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Should a ride-along participant be trained in the use of the Lecktro-Lok in case of an emergency?

A

No, shall not and shall not have access to any firearms.

55
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What is the policy for armed allied law enforcement officers to ride with CHP?

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They shall have approval from their commander prior to the ride-along.

56
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Can a CHP Officer wear the CHP uniform while on an off-duty ride-along?

A

No.

57
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Are communications operators required to participate in a ride-along?

A

Yes, at least one ride-along annually.

58
Q

Can an infraction be upgraded to a misdemeanor with the use of a CHP 411 – Notice of Correction and Proof of Service?

A

No, shall not.

59
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Who shall develop a SOP to ensure timely notification of specified emergencies?

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All HQ and field division commanders.

60
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Do the notification and reporting requirements set forth by GO 1.8 supersede or replace existing notification and reporting requirements?

A

No, the requirements in this GO are in addition to any other requirements.

61
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What are examples of required notifications that Commanders must make (to the appropriate Assistant Commissioner)?

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A uniformed or non-member is killed (on or off duty). A uniformed member of an allied agency is seriously injured or killed on duty. On or off duty, CHP involved shooting. Bomb incident involving departmental facilities or resources. Any incident involving an explosion or fire at any state facility. Any heavy truck-involved collision resulting in multiple fatalities or significant hazardous material spills. This list not all inclusive.

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What are examples of optional notifications that Commanders must make (to the appropriate Assistant Commissioner)?

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If the occurrence may reflect favorably or unfavorably upon the Department. If the circumstance may require administrative action at HQ or direction by Executive Management. If the magnitude of the incident may necessitate the dissemination of information to allied agencies, governmental organizations, or the news media.

63
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If a notifying division can not contact the on-call designee for the appropriate Assistance Commissioner , who shall they call?

A

ENTAC.

64
Q

This General Order was established to provide for the completion of the CHP 22D – Consent/Probable Cause Search report and establishes policy to comply with what settlement agreement?

A

The Curtis V Rodriguez settlement agreement.

65
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What is the definition of a search?

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The physical intrusion into one’s person or property to seek potential evidence or contraband that may be concealed. Merely looking at that which is open to view is not a search.

66
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What does the Fourth Amendment assure?

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The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. No warrants shall be issued, except upon probable cause.

67
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In order for a consent search to be lawful, what requirements must be met?

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Consent must be granted freely and voluntarily. The person granting consent must have “standing” over the items to be searched. The scope or limitation of the search must be defined and cannot be exceeded by the officer. The person granting consent has the right and the ability to withdraw consent at any time.

68
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What is the definition of reasonable suspicion?

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It is the belief that (1) something related to a crime has just happened, is happening, or is about to happen, and (2) the vehicle or the person in the vehicle you have stopped, detained, or contacted (or pedestrian you have detained or contacted)) is connected with that activity.

69
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What members of the Department are currently allowed to conduct consent searches?

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Full-time vehicle theft investigators. Officers permanently assigned to a multi-agency drug task forces. Members of high-tech crimes task forces. Violence suppression /counter terrorism task forces.

70
Q

What CHP form must be completed for all consent and probable cause searches?

A

A CHP 22D.

71
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Does a CHP 22D have to be completed with an officer completes a Terry Pat/Frisk and feels what he/she believes to be a weapon or contraband?

A

Yes, the officer has developed probable cause to make intrusion into the suspects clothing or property.

72
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Does a CHP 22D have to be completed when a Terry pat down search does not locate any weapons?

A

No.

73
Q

What is the policy of the CHP regarding the release of collision information?

A

To facilitate the release of collision information to persons who have a proper interest.

74
Q

Who is authorized to receive an authorized copy of a collision report at no charge?

A

Peace officers in the performance of their official duties. Coroner. DA’s. Irrigation and municipal utility districts. Public defenders or public offices organized to provide free legal services. Grand juries. Public school districts. A county exercising rights to recover from third parties. Public agencies exercising their right to recover expenses for emergency responses. NTSB or their authorized representatives. Representatives of the armed forces.

75
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How can a collision report be obtained by mail form an in state or out-of-state party?

A

The party must completed a CHP 19 or personal letter, must be accompanied by a photocopy of their drivers license or any legal proof of identification and proper payment.

76
Q

What traffic collision information can be released o the public?

A

Time of T/C. Date of T/C. Location of T/C. Make of vehicles involved. Names of vehicle occupants.

77
Q

Can a person of interest in a collision review a report in its entirety without charge?

A

Yes.

78
Q

Can a privately owned copying machine be used to make copies of collision reports?

A

No.