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True/False - Academy Cadets are exempted from FLSA.
False, a recent court ruling prohibited their exclusion from FLSA. Cant find
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, what is the Mission of the CHP?
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California. This is accomplished through five departmental goals.
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, the CHP mission is accomplished through five departmental goals, what are they?
- Prevent Loss of Life, Injuries, and Property Damage – To minimize the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage resulting from traffic collisions through enforcement, education, and engineering. To enforce the provisions of the California Vehicle Code and other laws to prevent crime.
- Maximize Service to the Public and Assistance to Allied Agencies – To maximize service to the public in need of aid or information, and to assist other public agencies when appropriate.
- Manage Traffic and Emergency Incidents – To promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout California, and to minimize exposure of the public to unsafe conditions resulting from emergency incidents and highway impediments.
- Protect Public and State Assets – To protect the public, their property, state employees, and the state’s infrastructure. To collaborate with local, state, and federal public safety agencies to protect California.
- Improve Departmental Efficiency – To continuously look for ways to increase the efficiency and/or effectiveness of departmental operations.
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, what are the Organizational Values of the CHP?
Respect for others, Fairness, Ethical practices, Equitable treatment for all.
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, what are the Organizational Values of the CHP?
Respect for others, Fairness, Ethical practices, Equitable treatment for all.
According to GO 0.2, Departmental Management Philosophies, what does the Department’s overall philosophy of enhancing public safety and service through a participative management program involve?
(1) Public Responsibility.
(2) Leadership and Innovation.
(3) Organizational Development.
(4) Personnel Development.
(5) Command Accountability.
According to GO 0.3, Courtesy Cards, Communications, and Badges, CHP personnel shall not issue which item(s) to anyone outside the Department?
CHP personnel shall not issue a badge or flatbadge resembling the official Departmental badge, or a courtesy card.
According to GO 0.3, Courtesy Cards, Communications, and Badges, a souvenir pin must be smaller than ____ in diameter.
1½ inches
True/False - According to GO 0.4, Designation of Alternate Commanders, all Division, office, section, and Area commanders shall designate a first and second alternate commander from within their immediate staff whenever possible. The alternate commander shall have full authority of the command and shall be responsible for its continued operation when acting for the commander.
True
According to GO 0.4, Designation of Alternate Commanders, what is the procedure for designating an alternate commander?
Commanders shall designate a first and second alternate in writing, copies shall be sent to levels above and below the author and the alternate commanders shall assume command in established sequence.
According to GO 0.4, Designation of Alternate Commanders, what are the procedures for providing on-call availability?
All commanders shall establish procedures to ensure that the commander or the designated alternate is available for telephone calls. Whenever commanders are away from their headquarters during duty hours and not in radio contact or available through a pager or cellular telephone, they shall leave an itinerary.
Field Division and Area commanders or alternates shall always be available for immediate contact through the appropriate communications center. The communications center shall be completely informed at all times regarding who is in command, and if the individual is available by radio, and the individual’s location, telephone, and pager numbers, when available.
Headquarters Division, office, and section commanders shall be exempt from designating an alternate that is available for telephone calls, providing they maintain a current telephone list available at the Sacramento Communications Center.
According to GO 0.7, Citizen Oversight Committee (COC), the Citizens’ Oversight Committee serves as an advisory body to the Commissioner. The Committee reviews departmental policies, procedures, training, reporting, and controls to determine consistency with the demands of public safety as well as legal, moral, and public expectations. The primary focus is to examine the Department’s Use of Force policies and procedures. Additional areas of concern may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Citizens complaint investigations;
(2) Equal employment opportunity issues;
(3) Management and supervisory practices;
(4) Personnel practices including selection and hiring procedures.
According to GO 0.7, Citizen Oversight Committee (COC), what is the Composition of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee?
The Committee is currently comprised of nine public members, one of which is designated as the Chairperson. In addition, the Commissioner appoints a Department Representative. The Representative will be at the rank of Assistant Chief or higher, active or retired. The Representative provides technical assistance, staff support, and serves as liaison with the Department; and does not have committee voting status.
According to GO 0.7, Citizen Oversight Committee (COC), when does the Citizens’ Oversight Committee meet?
The Committee meets at least bi-annually, and at other times as directed by the
Commissioner or deemed necessary by the Chairperson. To enhance Citizens’ Oversight Committee Members knowledge, meetings may be held in conjunction with major Departmental events or activities.
True/False - According to GO 0.7, Citizen Oversight Committee (COC), the Citizens’ Oversight Committee is authorized to inspect and review departmental files and documents necessary to achieve its responsibilities.
True, except where it is deemed inappropriate by departmental counsel. The obtaining of required information will be coordinated with affected commands by the Department Representative.
According to GO 0.8, Professional Values, when are the Professional values reviewed?
New Hire, Transfer, Annual Evaluation.
According to GO 0.8, Professional Values, what are the Professional values?
Courage, Honesty, Professionalism, Principles, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Esprit De Corps (motto: CHP PRIDE)
According to GO 1.5, Meetings and Briefings, what would be the most likely date for a top management meeting?
The third week of odd numbered months (e.g., January, March, May).
According to GO 1.5, Meetings and Briefings, who conducts top management meetings?
Top Management Meetings are scheduled and conducted by the Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner.
According to GO 1.5, Meetings and Briefings, the Office of the Commissioner will request agenda items via Comm-Net or e-mail on the _______ working day of the month prior to the next Top Management Meeting.
first
e.g., requests for January agenda items will be solicited on the first working day in December
According to GO 1.5, Meetings and Briefings, agenda items for the top managers meeting are divided into 3 categories:
decision-making issues, problem solving issues, informational items.
According to GO 1.5, Meetings and Briefings, what order are the various meeting conducted in to disseminate the information down to the rank and file?
Field Division Commanders Conferences (FDCC) will normally be held in conjunction with Top Management. If additional time is needed, FDCCs will be scheduled for one or two days on either side of the Top Management Meeting. Division, Area, and Staff meetings are scheduled by individual Chiefs/Commanders and generally, Division meetings of Area Commanders will follow a FDCC.
According to GO 1.5, Meetings and Briefings, what are the reporting requirements for Area meetings?
A memorandum will be prepared which will include the following:
(a) Total work hours expended.
(b) Persons present, but not assigned to the Area command.
(c) Agenda items:
1 Comments on items from the Field Division Commanders Conference.
2 Comments on items from the Division Meeting of Area Commanders.
3 Items originated at the Area meeting.
4 Items derived from a Field Division Commanders Conference and a Division Meeting of Area Commanders need not be repeated or summarized. Reference to item numbers and titles is sufficient.
5 A signature block for the Area Commander.
Forward one copy of the meeting minutes to Division and a copy of Area meeting minutes is to be posted for five days in the respective Area office.
True/False - According to GO 1.5, Meetings and Briefings, uniformed employees absent from an Area meeting shall be required to read and initial the posted copy of the Area meeting minutes.
True