HPM 81.5 DRUG PROGRAMS MANUAL Flashcards

1
Q

Within _____ days, the investigating law enforcement agency must notify the district attorney, preferably in writing, of their intent to initiate asset forfeiture procedures. After this time, the asset must either be returned to the owner or held as evidence (or held for another legal reason).

A

15 days

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2
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When assets subject to seizure under state or federal asset forfeiture laws have been identified by departmental personnel, a departmental uniformed supervisor _______ be notified and shall respond to the scene, preferably before assets are seized or removed.

A

Shall

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3
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When there is a change of command within the CHP, it is not necessary to renew asset forfeiture MOUs currently in effect unless the incoming commander wishes to make changes to an existing MOU.

A

True

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4
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When more than one agency is involved in an investigation involving seizure of assets for forfeiture, the Department will negotiate an equitable share of the asset forfeiture proceeds to reflect the proportionate contribution of each agency participating in the seizure. If the agencies cannot agree, the _____________shall be the decisive arbitrator for state forfeitures.

A

District attorney

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5
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Law enforcement agencies shall notify the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) where there is reasonable cause to believe the property seized has a value in excess of __________.

A

$5,000

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6
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___________ should develop appropriate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with all allied law enforcement agencies and/or Narcotics Task Forces (NTFs) within their geographical jurisdictions for cases involving asset seizures and drug arrests initiated by CHP personnel not assigned to an NTF.

A

Division Chief

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7
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Whenever a CHP Area receives notification from the Dept. of Homeland Security/ICE of suspected drug smuggling, the degree of departmental response shall be a decision of the ______________, who is authorized to commit the personnel and resources necessary to meet the particular situation.

A

Division Chief

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8
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When the Department is asked to conduct a whisper stop (wall-stop), the on-duty supervisor shall be made aware of the nature of the request, and shall provide appropriate direction. The supervisor may accept or deny the request for assistance based on current priorities and available resources. Additionally, which of the following shall be obtained prior to authorizing a whisper stop:

A

a) Requesting Agency.
b) Contact Supervisor telephone number.
c) Officer Safety Concerns.
d) What type of action is desired by the requesting agency.

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9
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An MIS Mask Menu Screen #50 (Notification of Drug/Asset Seizure) shall be completed within _______ hours when any of the following occur:)

1) Drugs are seized.
2) Currency is seized.
3) Obvious concealment locations/false compartments are located.
4) Illegal drugs or money are seized as a result of departmental canine involvement, regardless of amounts.

A

48 hours

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10
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Complaints generated by task force activities should be investigated by the task force supervisor. However, the CHP commander shall be notified of all complaints against a CHP officer and ensure an investigation is completed.

A

True.

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