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1
Q

During civil disturbances managers and supervisors are responsible to actively assess

A

situations, actions, discipline, and corrective action

2
Q

What is the response mechanism for all CHP emergency incidents?

A

The Incident Command System ICS

3
Q

How often shall chapter 1 be reviewed by all uniformed members of the Department?

A

Quarterly

4
Q

How often shall the tactical formations and distraction techniques be reviewed?

A

Semi-annually

5
Q

What is the purpose of the operational modes?

A

To categorize departmental responses to activities during civil disturbances

6
Q

Describe visible presence mode

A

Present at location and readily visible to the public

7
Q

Describe non-aggressive contact mode:

A

Use of baton to physically guide crowds by pushing, nudging, and direct pressure.

8
Q

Describe assertive contact mode

A

Assertive, physical contact intended to direct the

movement of incident crowds, may offensive or defensive.

9
Q

Describe forcible contact mode

A

Assertive physical contact which causes pain or discomfort to gain compliance. (crowd exhibits unlawful and violent or riotous behavior threatening injury or damage.)

10
Q

when is the use of the baton justified on passive demonstrators

A

Baton use is not justified against anyone sitting or prone.

11
Q

name the 2 elements that are indicated in the 2 step planning process

A

Strategic planning and operational planning

12
Q

Describe strategic planning

A

the who, what, when, where, and why portion of planning

13
Q

Describe the operational planning process

A

The how portion of planning

14
Q

Describe tactical alert

A

procedure for mangers or supervisors to initiate and

notify other areas resource capabilities

15
Q

A formal request for mutual aid support must be authorized through the _______ to commit CHP resources.

A

Commissioner’s office

16
Q

______ may authorize mobilization of personnel to meet immediate needs.

A

Division or area

17
Q

If the situation is beyond the area’s capabilities to manage, ______ may initiate a tactical alert.

A

Supervisor or OIC

18
Q

Can Supervisors or OICs place neighboring CHP areas on tactical alert?

A

* YES, per MM08-093 when there is an actual or
potential threat to public safety and when the event has or
will span beyond the resource capabilities of the area. Must
advise Commander and
Div. Commander
** NEW INFO!!!

19
Q

are uniformed members of the department required to wear soft body armor during civil unrest operations?

A

OH, you betchya!!, SHALL be worn

20
Q

Describe the purpose of the tactical alert

A

To expedite the organization of on duty personnel to respond to an emergency that is beyond the capability of a single area.

21
Q

How many uniformed members from one area are allotted for a tactical alert?

A

Half of the area’s on-duty personnel, all ranks.

22
Q

If the on duty supervisor orders a tactical alert ____ shall be notified

A

the Commander

23
Q

How frequently shall tactical alert exercises be conducted

A

at least twice per calendar year

24
Q

Once a supervisor or OIC has ordered a tactical alert and notified the area commander, what is the next step?

A

Establish an incident command post

25
Q

who is responsible for organizing available personnel into companies or squads after the alert has been ordered?

A

The area ordering the alert

YOU ORDER IT, YOU ORGANIZE IT!!

26
Q

What does CLEMARS stand for?

A

California law enforcement mutual aid radio system

27
Q

What is the primary purpose of tactical formations?

A

To control or move a crowd by using a

minimum of force.

28
Q

Describe a typical make-up of a squad

A

leader and 8 officers

29
Q

Squads should be of a size to transport in ____ number of patrol cars

A

3

30
Q

Describe the typical make-up of an arrest team

A

squad leader and 8-10 officers

31
Q

What is the primary responsibility of the arrest team?

A

primary function is to make arrests and perform

rescue tactics.

32
Q

What is the normal make-up of a platoon?

A

2-4 squads, leader being a Lt.

33
Q

What is the normal make-up of a company?

A

usually 5 squads

34
Q

What is the normal make-up of a battalion?

A

2-4 companies

35
Q

Who may authorize the assignment of rifle officers and chemical agent officers?

A

Only the on scene incident commander

36
Q

Describe the designation of rank that maybe worn on the back of the helmet

A

Captain: 2 parallel vertical bars
Lt. 1 vertical bar
Sgt. 1 horizontal bar

37
Q

What is the function of the skirmish line?

A

move small crowds or deny access.

38
Q

What is the visual indicator of the skirmish line?

A

The baton is held horizontally overhead with both hands

39
Q

What is the function of the wedge formation?

A

to split crowds or affect a rescue or arrest.

40
Q

What is the function of the encirclement formation?

A

To make multiple arrests.

41
Q

What is the visual sign for the encirclement formation?

A

The leader holds arms overhead with both hands locked, forming a circle.

42
Q

How many officers are utilized for the sweeping box formation?

A

4-6 officers for selective arrests or rescue

43
Q

What type of force is authorized for arresting a protestor that goes limp and refuses to obey commands?

A

Not more than necessary to move them.

44
Q

Who is responsible to ensure that authorized arrest techniques and restraint procedures are followed?

A

Incident commanders, managers, and supervisors

45
Q

Passive demonstrators shall not be dragged, carried, or lifted unless what conditions exist?

A

Sick, elderly, or injured and control holds prove ineffective.

46
Q

If all other reasonable methods have been attempted without success, the arrestee may be lifted and carried by how many officers?

A

by 2 or more

47
Q

Arrest team officers shall work in ____

A

pairs

48
Q

The arresting officer should tell the arrestee that _______

A

they are under arrest and what the charges are

49
Q

describe the dimensions of the wooden dowel distraction tool

A

5 ½ inches long and 5/8 inch in diameter

50
Q

Who is authorized to carry and use the wooden dowel?

A

Only officers who have received departmental training

51
Q

Chemical agents shall not be deployed to disperse crowds which are not ____________________.

A

actually endangering public safety and security.

52
Q

How far does the shotgun grenade launcher launch the rubber ball type grenades?

A

approximately 125 yards

53
Q

name and describe the three basic parts of a group of demonstrators

A

Muscle: directly confront law enforcement
Meat: form the cause but no desire to be arrested
Shell : keeping the participants focused on the protest

54
Q

How many prisoners is the MARK 30 arrest chain designed to hold?

A

30 prisoners, unless they are passive, then single cuff each prisoner, giving a total of 60.