G.O.'s Flashcards by Carlos Alcantar

True or False: The Department will cooperate in reimbursable or other research studies directly related to traffic safety or which could result in a substantial benefit to law enforcement or departmental operations.

TRUE, GO 0.12

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True or False: Enhancing safety through service means the CHP must seek every opportunity to increase trust with the public we serve, to enforce the law equally, impartially, and without favoritism or prejudice.

TRUE, GO 0.12

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Public trust is comprised by four key elements: _______, training, policy, and strategy.
a) Contacts
b) Communications
c) Community
d) Cooperation

b) Communications, GO 0.12

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STD. 689 is the:

Answer - Oath of allegiance and declaration of permission towork for persons employed by the state of California. GO 0.13

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Support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California is the:

Answer - Oath of Allegiance. GO 0.13

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“To serve the United States of America and the State of California honestly, and conscientiously, and fulfill my oath as a soldier of the law.” Is the:

Answer - Code of Honor GO 0.13

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The Code of ______ shall be first reviewed by cadets and administered while at the CHP academy and additionally reviewed as part of the uniformed members _____ evaluation.
A.) Allegiance; Monthly
B.) Honor; Quarterly
C.) Ethics; Annually
D.) Principles; Biennially

C.) Ethics; Annually, GO 0.13

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What are the four (4) departmental goals used to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security?

Protect Life and Property
Enhance Public Trust Through Superior Service
Invest in Our People
Anticipate Public Safety and Law Enforcement Trends and Provide Assistance to Allied Agencies, GO 0.1

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What are the four (4) organizational values regarding our pledge to public Safety, Service, and Security?
a) Respect for others, Fairness, Equitable practices, Ethical treatment for all.
b) Respect for others, Fairness, Ethical practices, Equitable treatment for all.
c) Respect for others, Fairness, Ethical standards, Equality for all.

b) Respect for others, Fairness, Ethical practices, Equitable treatment for all. GO 0.1

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Which of the following is not included in the five (5) concepts that guide the Department’s overall philosophy of enhancing public Safety, Service, and Security?
A) Leadership and innovation
B) Public Trust
C) Personnel Development
D) Command Accountability

b) Public Trust, GO 0.2

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CHP personnel _____________ issue/provide courtesy cards or any form of communication that could or would purport to extend any special privilege or immunity.
A) should not
B) shall not
C) may

B) shall not , GO 0.3

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True or False: CHP personnel SHALL not issue or provide any badge that resembles the official departmental badge.

True, GO 0.3

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Souvenir or commemorative pins that are no larger than ___________ in overall diameter SHALL be deemed to be pins and not badges.
A) one half (½) inch
B) one (1) inch
C) one and one half (1 ½) inches
D) two (2) inches

C) one and one half (1 ½) inches, GO 0.3

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True or False: The objective of GO 0.4 is to ensure that a commander is responsible at all times for the operations of each command within the Department.

True, GO 0.4

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What are the procedures when designating an alternate commander?
a) Commanders SHALL designate, in writing, a first and second alternate.
b) Copies of the directive SHALL be sent to levels of command immediately above and below the author.
c) Alternate commanders SHALL assume command in established sequence.
d) All of the above

d) All of the above, GO 0.4

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When a commander is away from their assigned command during duty hours and not in radio contact, or available by telephone, they SHALL leave ___________?
a) A note
b) A CommNet
c) An Itinerary
d) An email

c) An Itinerary, GO 0.4

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True or False: Field Division and Area commanders or alternates SHALL always be available for immediate contact through their appropriate communications center.

True, GO 0.4

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The communications center SHALL be completely informed at all times regarding what?
a) Who is in command and if the individual is available by radio.
b) The individual’s location and telephone number, when available.
c) Both A and B
d) None of the above

c) Both A and B, GO 0.4

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In 1991, at the direction of the Commissioner, a departmental task force was convened to review and provide recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the California Highway Patrol’s policies on _____?
A. Use of force
B. Speed enforcement
C. DUI enforcement
D. Crash Investigation

A. Use of force, GO 0.7

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In 2009, after a couple of name changes, the task force again changed its name to what we know it now as _____?
A. Citizens Assistance Board (CAB)
B. Californias Agenda Board (CAB)
C. Constructive Advisement Board (CAB)
D. Citizens Advisory Board (CAB)

D. Citizens Advisory Board (CAB), GO 0.7

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The CAB is to serve as an advisory body to the Commissioner with the primary purpose of providing objective review and input concerning departmental policies, procedures, training, reporting, and controls to determine consistence with the demands of public safety as well as legal, moral, and public expectations. Areas of concern may include, but are not limited to:
A. Use of force/enforcement contact issues and Civilian complaint investigation
B. Equal employment opportunity issues and Management and supervisory practices,
C. Personnel practices including selection and hiring procedures and Public perception/image.
D. All of the Above

D. All of the Above, GO 0.7

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True or False: The Citizens Advisory Board consists of 11 members: 1 from each field division, 1 from Protective Services Division, and 2 representatives at large.

True, GO 0.7

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True or False: Current or past Department employees, peace officers, members of the 11-99 Foundation, employees of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, or other entities closely affiliated with the Department are eligible to be a Citizens Advisory Board member.

False, GO 0.7

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Staff support and logistical arrangements, including payment of costs associated with Citizens Advisory Board operations, are coordinated through the Department Representative with approval from where?
A. California Department of Transportation
B. CalHR
C. The Office of the Commissioner
D. The Office of the Governor

C. The Office of the Commissioner, GO 0.7

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Who are the Citizens Advisory Board findings and recommendations presented to? A. The Governor B. The Commissioner C. The Deputy Commissioner D. The Attorney General

B. The Commissioner, GO 0.7

True or False: The purpose of General Order 0.8 is to Identify and adopt a motto of professional values, which is the foundation for our commitment to serve the public and fellow employees; Apprise departmental personnel of the standards and values that are expected of them; To have a departmental motto that is easy to remember by all employees.

True, GO 0.8

Managers and supervisors ___________learn the motto, internalize, and support it, and thereafter ___________ serve as a model for subordinates to emulate. a) should b) shall c) may d) could

b) shall, GO 0.8

Managers and supervisors are accountable for the activities of the employees under their immediate control and shall reinforce the professional values concepts by frequently discussing them with employees in a variety of forums in order to achieve an environment of __________. a) The Gold Standard b) Commitment to Excellence c) CHP PRIDE d) None of the above

c) CHP PRIDE, GO 0.8

All employees, regardless of rank, classification, position, or assignment are expected to: A. Present themselves in a manner that exemplifies the order. B. Review this order and sign an acknowledgment of receipt when reporting as a new or transferring employee and during the annual evaluation period. This is accomplished by signing a copy of Annex A or designated area of the annual personnel evaluation and placing a copy in the employee personnel file. C. Have a general knowledge of the motto (CHP PRIDE) and the meaning behind it. D. Abide by these values in order to maintain their personal professionalism and to preserve the integrity of the Department. E. Understand that increasing authority is accompanied by increasing responsibility and each employee is accountable for the use of delegated authority in a manner consistent with departmental values. F. All of the above

F. All of the above, GO 0.8

Commanders __________ review this order with newly hired and transferred employees, ensure the meaning and the importance of adherence to the motto is conveyed to all employees through training and periodic discussions on the topic, and emphasize the importance of the professional values as they apply to the continued successful operation of the Department. a) should b) shall c) may d) could

b) shall, GO 0.8

True or False: All employees, regardless of rank, classification, position, or assignment shall use state owned equipment and resources for business purposes only in the furtherance of the Department’s mission. Maintain and operate state owned equipment and resources appropriately and ensure they remain in good working order.

True, GO 0.9

What are the supervisor and manager responsibilities for the use of state owned equipment and resources? A. Ensure employees have equipment adequate to perform their duties. B. Ensure equipment and resources are maintained in proper working condition. C. Ensure all employees understand and acknowledge departmental policy regarding the use of state owned equipment and resources for official business; misuse may lead to administrative action. D. All of the above

d) All of the above, GO 0.9

Types of Lineups. There are _______ types of lineups. Although they all serve the purpose of identifying the suspect of a crime, they are used in different situations.  a) six (6)  b) four(4) c) three (3) d) varying

b) four(4), GO 100.102

True or Flase: Although live lineups are ordinarily utilized when feasible due to being a better test of the witness ability to identify the suspect, employees are not prohibited from conducting photographic lineups.

True, GO 100.102

If the suspect requests a specific attorney who cannot attend the lineup within a reasonable time, or who refuses to participate, employees may conduct the lineup… The courts have not defined what they deem to be a reasonable amount of time for an attorney to attend a lineup; therefore, employees _____ use sound professional judgement when determining reasonableness and ______ notify a supervisor prior to proceeding without the suspect’s chosen attorney present.  a) should, shall  b) may, shall  c) shall, should  d) shall, shall

c) shall, should, GO 100.102

____________________ shall ensure all lineups and the corresponding audio/video recordings are preserved in their original form. This shall be accomplished by booking the original lineup and the corresponding audio/video recording as evidence. A copy of the photographic lineup shall be attached to the original investigation report. a) The Area Evidence Officer b) Investigating employees c) Area commanders d) The Area Clerical staff

c) Area commanders, GO 100.102

A responsibility of the __________________________ is the management and regulation of traffic to achieve safe, lawful, and efficient use of the state’s highway transportation system. For the purposes of this GO, the highway transportation system includes freeway-related facilities such as safety roadside rests, vista points, park and ride lots, freeway travel lanes, ramps, shoulders, and medians.  a) California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)  b) California Highway Patrol (CHP)  c) Assistant Commissioner, Field (ACF)  d) Safety Services Program (SSP)

b) California Highway Patrol (CHP), GO 100.69

Private toll highways are financed, constructed, leased to, and operated by the private sector. The private sector is required to contract with and reimburse the _____________ for all traffic enforcement services...  a) Law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction  b) California Highway Patrol (CHP)  c) California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)  d) Local County Sheriff’s office

b) California Highway Patrol (CHP), GO 100.69

Local law enforcement agencies are _____________ to continue to provide general law enforcement services on all freeways and on facilities within the freeway right-of-way. Local law enforcement agencies are also _____________ to provide general law enforcement services on park and ride lots outside of the freeway right-of-way; however, the foregoing is not intended to alter the Department’s procedures for taking appropriate action for violations of law observed or detected by CHP officers.  a) expected, expected  b) not expected, expected  c) contractually obligated, expected  d) none of the above

a) expected, expected, GO 100.69

Area briefings ____________ be conducted at the start of each shift when practicable. a. May b. Should c. Shall

b. Should, GO 1.5

The need for barrier openings/emergency passageways and their locations may/should/shall be established by the Caltrans District Traffic Safety Engineer in cooperation with the local California Highway Patrol Area office.  a. May b. Should c. Shall

Shall, GO 100.44

When an Area commander identifies a vital need for an emergency passageway which is consistent with Caltrans’ criteria, the commander __________ submit a proposal and justification to appropriate Division a. May b. Should c. Shall

Shall, GO 100.44

Who may issue a letter of competence to the DMV stating an employee is qualified to operate class M vehicles? A) Academy CMTO staff only. B) Area Commander. C) Assistant Commissioner. D) A letter of competence shall not be issued.

C) Assistant Commissioner, GO 85.1

___________________ is designated as the Office of Primary Interest (OPI) for all matters related to motor carrier safety with regard to the Department’s commercial vehicles. A: Commercial Vehicle Section B: Risk Management Section C: Motor Carrier Section D: Crash Investigation Unit

A) Commercial Vehicle Section, GO 84.1

True / False: Commands will conduct drug and alcohol testing of non-uniform commercial drivers.

False: Commercial vehicle section with conduct the testing, GO 84.1

True/False: Enforcement and Planning Division (EPD), Field Support Section (FSS), is assigned Office of Primary Interest (OPI) responsible for the identification, authorization, and implementation of investigative informational databases.

True, GO 81.6

Who approves the identification, authorization, and implementation of investigative informational databases. A: Information Management Division B: Field Support Section C: Enforcement and Planning Division D: Information Security Officer

D) Information Security Officer, GO 81.6

Information Technology Security Reporting Requirements are elaborated in what HPM? A: HPM 22.8 B: HPM 31.1 C: HPM 40.4 D: HPM 60.1

C: HPM 40.4, GO 81.6

Cadets shall wear their blue cadet uniform and soft body armor during their cadet ride along. In addition, they shall have their ___________, readily available. A. duty belt B. blue ball cap C. yellow safety vest

C. Yellow Safety Vest, GO 71.3

What shift is prohibited for the cadet ride along? A. Graveyard B. Swing shift C. Day shift D. Holiday shift on CTO

A. Graveyard, GO 71.3

As part of the Academy cadet training program, cadets ________ allowed to participate in the voluntary Cadet Ride-Along Program. A. Should be B. May be C. Shall be

C. Shall be, GO 71.3

True / False: Cadets are allowed to make approaches on occupied disabled vehicles

False, GO 71.3

The cadet’s choice to participate in the Cadet Ride-Along Program is ________. Cadets __________entitled to per diem or overtime for their participation. A. Mandatory, are B. Voluntary, are not C. Mandatory, are not D. Voluntary, are

C. Mandatory, are not, GO 71.3

True or False: Uniformed personnel shall attend a 4-hour driver training course every other year (odd years)

True, GO 70.15

Sergeants shall perform a ride-along for general performance in driving and other matters how often? a. semi-annually b. annually c. quarterly d. monthly

B) Annually, GO 70.15

What driver training is required for non-uniformed employees who routinely drive for department business? a. Upon initial hire and every four years b. Upon initial hire and annually thereafter c. Upon initial hire and never again d. Upon initial hire and every two years

A. Upon initial hire and every four years, GO 70.15

The responsibility for coordinating with POST is divided between three designated course training coordinators. Which of the following is NOT one of the three course training coordinators: a) Office of the Commissioner b) Academy c) Organizational Development Section (ODS) d) Communications Centers Support Section (CCSS)

A) Office of the Commissioner, GO 70.14

True or False: Agency-specific training courses that do not require POST certification do not require POST approval.

True, GO 70.14

All primary instructors of POST-certified courses are required to have a current __________ on file. a) Diploma b) Training File c) Resume d) CHP118

C) Resume, GO 70.14

For Peace Officers, who shall conduct a final review and approve or reject the POST certificate application before the final application is submitted to POST. a) Academy Accreditation Unit b) Office of the Commissioner c) Organizational Development Section d) Communications Centers Support Section

A) Academy Accreditation Unit, GO 70.14

True or False: For Public Safety Dispatchers, Communications Centers Support Section shall conduct a final review and approve or reject the POST Certificate application.

A) True, GO 70.14

Employees are required to shoot a qualifying course with the shotgun __________ time(s) a year using the TOQC - Shotgun Course. a) two b) one c) three d) four

A) Two, GO 70.14

Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 832.4, every peace officer must acquire the POST Basic Certificate upon completion of probation, but no later than ______ after date of appointment to the rank of Peace Officer a) 12 Months b) 24 Months c) 18 Months d) 30 Months

B) 24 Months, GO 70.14

Personal audiovisual items such as cameras, camcorders, and audiotape recorders should/should not normally be taken on routine patrol. a. Should b. Shall c. Should not d. Shall not

C) Should not, GO 70.11

True/False: The Department will not maintain, repair, or replace privately owned nonsafety equipment.

True, GO 70.11

The penalty for misuse for the 9-1-1 system, for the first violation a written warning ______ be sent by mail within ten days to the violator. For a second or subsequent violation, a citation ________ be issued to the violator. a. Should, should b. Shall, may c. Shall, shall d. Should, may

b. Shall, may, GO 60.9

If uniformed personnel are not assigned to the communications center receiving the misuse of the 9-1-1 system, the information will be forwarded to who? a. Capitol Communication Center b. Their Division Investigative Services Unit c. The Closest Communication Center d. The Area commander

B) Their Division Investigative Services Unit, GO 60.9

True or False: Capitol Communications Center (CCC) is responsible for answering the 1-800-TELL-CHP phone number.

True, GO 60.8

A Public Safety Dispatcher/Operator (PSD/PSO) shall not allow the use of their personal cellular telephone to interfere with their work duties. If circumstances exist where special consideration for the use of their phone is warranted who should they ask permission? a. The on-duty supervisor or designee b. Beat partner c. Area commander

a. The on-duty supervisor or designee, GO 60.7

True or False: Cellular telephones allowed on the operations floor of Communications Centers shall be set on silent/vibrate mode at all times. Calls shall not be answered on the operations floor unless exigent circumstances exist and approval from the on-duty supervisor or designee has been obtained.

A) True, GO 60.7

Under what circumstance may trainees, including those in remedial training, be allowed to have use any personal electronic devices and/or cellular telephones while engaged in classroom training and/or training on the operations floor? a. As long as the cellular phone is on silent with no vibration. b. As long as the trainee has permission for on-duty supervisor. c. Under no circumstances. d. As long as they only use the phone on their breaks.

C) Under no circumstances, GO 60.7

1. Area briefings shall/should be conducted at the start of each shift when practicable.

Answer – should (1.5–2).

2. Briefings are intended to provide shift supervisors the opportunity to_____.

Answer - impart operational information (1.5-2).

3. A CHP 160 is a:

Answer – Roll Call-Briefing Item form (1.5-2).

4. A CHP 160 is used for:

Answer - Maintaining a system for documenting the receipt of briefing information by uniformed employees (1.5-2).

5. A copy of Area meeting minutes shall be posted for ___ days at the respective Area office.

Answer – Five (1.5-4).

6. A supervisor shall/should be available to discuss the contents of the minutes.

Answer – Should (1.5-4).

7. When the Department functions in a lead capacity in an open/public meeting, such as a town hall or committee meeting, the Department is required to send notices to anyone who:

Answer - Submits a written request for notification (1.5-4).

8. Notices of open meetings shall be provided at least ___ days prior to the scheduled meeting to anyone who submits a written request for notification.

Answer – 10 (1.5-5).

9. The Division or Area office holding the meeting is responsible for:

Answer - developing the written notices, agendas, and/or meeting minutes

10. Public agencies shall also post notices, agendas and/or prior meeting minutes on the CHP Internet Web site ___ days prior to the scheduled open meeting

Answer -10 (1.5-5).

11. A special (nonemergency) meeting may only be called when compliance with the ten-day notice imposes:

Answer – A substantial hardship or immediate action is required to protect the public.

12. When a special meeting is called, Newspapers of general circulation, radio, and television stations must receive notice and agenda items at least ___ hours prior to the meeting.

Answer – 48 (1.5-5).

The Labor Code requires all California employers to provide a reasonable amount of break time to accommodate an employee desiring to express breast milk for the employee’s infant child. Any employer who violates this provision shall be fines how much per violation?

ANSWER: $100

Supervisors shall make reasonable efforts to provide the employee with a room or other location that is private, can be locked or a sign affixed, and out of public view, but not what type of room?

ANSWER: A restroom

Employees who require additional break time for the purpose of expressing breast milk for their infant child shall prepare what?

ANSWER: A memorandum

The additional break time requested should run concurrently with the break time already authorized for the employee. If the additional break time requested does not run concurrently, the employee must notify the supervisor and use available leave credits, except for sick leave. If the employee does not have sufficient vacation, leave, or compensating time off to apply to the additional break time, employees may be what?

ANSWER: Docked for the pay period

State law and the SAM require that smoking, including electronic cigarettes ______ be prohibited in all state-owned buildings and in all state-owned passenger vehicles. A. Should b. Shall c. May d. Can

b. Shall

Smoking is _________in State-owned housing that is the primary residence of an employee. A. Prohibited b. Permitted c. Encouraged d. Forbidden

b. Permitted

Smoke breaks ________ be taken in lieu of regular rest breaks at the discretion of the supervisor and employee. A. Should b. Shall c. May d. Can

c. May