HPM 70.6 Chapters 7-10

Question 1

1. California Legislature has made the use of speed traps and the Department has established a policy of visible enforcement.

Answer 1

Unlawful (p. 7-3, 1(a)2)

Question 2

2. Speed enforcement policies and tolerances are contained in which HPM?

Answer 2

HPM 100.68, Chapter 3 (p. 7-3, 2)

Question 3

The most commonly used and accepted method of speed estimation is apprehension of a violator who a patrol vehicle which is maintaining the speed limit.

Answer 3

Overtakes (p. 7-4, 3(2))

Question 4

4. Department policy requires patrol vehicles to be calibrated every or using radar or a fifth wheel.

Answer 4

90 days or 30,000 miles (p. 7-7, 4 (c))

Question 5

5. How many total hours of training must an Officer complete before they are certified to operate a radar device?

Answer 5

54 hours, 24 Classroom + 30 Field Training (p. 7-7, 5, e)

Question 6

6. Departmental firearms should be displayed in the position during high-risk enforcement contacts. The shotgun and tactical rifle have a round chambered and the safety (finger off the trigger).

Answer 6

Low-ready, Will, On (p. 8-1, 2 (b))

Question 7

7. During a high-risk enforcement contact, the supervisor respond to the scene.

Answer 7

Should (to coordinate all involved unite as appropriate to changing situations) (p. 8-3, 3 a (1))

Question 8

8. During a felony stop, departmental firearms should be displayed in the position, at the suspect(s), finger the trigger.

Answer 8

Ready, Pointed, Off (p. 8-6, 4 b)

Question 9

9. Name at least three procedures a supervisor shall ensure are followed when at the scene of a Felony Stop.

Answer 9

Indicate approval of the plan of action or modify it as necessary.
Ensure backup units are apprised of the plan of action and status of the situation.
Direct and coordinate all units as appropriate to changing situations. (p. 8-8, 5 (a,b,c))

Question 10

10. How far should the patrol vehicle be from the suspect vehicle while conducting a felony stop?

Answer 10

30 feet

p. 8-9, Fig. 8-7, Fig. 8-8, Fig. 8-9

Question 11

11. One officer intentionally make a felony stop. It is expected that the officer will the suspect until assistance arrives.

Answer 11

Should not, Follow (p. 8-9, b)

Question 12

12. Although officers can effectively control most felony apprehensions, a minimum of officers (one may be a sergeant) should be used during felony stops.

Answer 12

2, 3 (p. 8-14, d)

Question 13

13. During felony stops, there are times when subjects will not exit the vehicle. Remember, is on your side. rush the vehicle.

Answer 13

Time, Do not (p.8-23, g(1))

Question 14

14. During a felony stop, what should an officer have the suspect do when officers are faced with a suspect vehicle that causes visual problems (vans, campers, trucks with camper shell) when the suspect reaches the back of the suspect vehicle?

Answer 14

The suspect should have been ordered to retain the vehicle keys and they should instruct the suspect to open the doors, or windows that obstruct the view of the interior of the vehicle. (p. 8-24, (2))

Question 15

15. When communicating the description of a vehicle to dispatch or fellow officers, officers should use the acronym “CYMBAL”. What does “CYMBAL” stand for?

Answer 15

Color, Year, Make, Body, and License (p. 8-24, (c) 1)

Question 16

16. If the suspect of a felony stop turns out to be an innocent citizen merely caught in a set of incriminating circumstances, which document shall be utilized to document the incident?

Answer 16

CHP 268, Potential Civil Litigation Report (in accordance with HPM 11.1 CH 8) (p. 8-30, 7)

Question 17

17. During High-Risk/Felony stops, what are the responsibilities of the contact officer?

Answer 17

Records necessary suspect or incident information, Performs searches, Recovers evidence, Writes traffic or misdemeanor citations, Handles radio communications (p. 8-A-1, 1)

Question 18

18. During High-Risk/Felony stops, what are the responsibilities of the cover officer?

Answer 18

Surveillance and control of all suspects, Protection of the contact officer (p. 8-A-1, 2)

Question 19

19. The three types of hazards a subject exhibits or displays toward an officer during an enforcement stop are , , or .

Answer 19

Unknown Risk, High Risk, Felony (p. 9-1, b)

Question 20

20. List at least three things an officer should consider upon observing a violation or assisting the public?

Answer 20

Mental preparation for self-protection, A safe location to make a stop, Occupants of the subject vehicle, Traffic/other hazards that might be involved in the stop (p. 9-1 (b))

Question 21

21. During a Basic Enforcement Stop, Passive Behavior is a state of mind and may be nothing more than a feeling that the officer experiences. It may be officers intuition based upon observations and/or information that leads the officer to believe additional precautions should be taken. What are three examples (not all-inclusive) of passive behavior?

Answer 21

An officer’s impression of the vehicle’s occupants, An implied threat without an overt act, Possible contraband observed (p. 9-2, (2)(a))

Question 22

22. At the degree of hazard for passive behavior, the officer usually continue the enforcement action, but consider calling for backup.

Answer 22

Should, May (p.9-2, (b))

Question 23

23. During a Basic Enforcement Stop, Aggressive Behavior can be described as an observation, information, actions, threats, or general circumstances that lead the officer to believe that his/her personal safety is threatened. What are three examples (not all-inclusive) of aggressive behavior?

Answer 23

Threats made with the ability to follow through, Observation of a hunting weapon in the vehicle (not on a person), A number of persons in the vehicle who appear to the officer to be belligerent and of questionable character (p. 9-3, (3)(a)

Question 24

24. At the degree of hazard for aggressive behavior, and unless the circumstances so prevent it, the suggested procedure would be to and .

Answer 24

Release, Follow (p. 9-3, (b) 1)

Question 25

25. After an enforcement stop has been made and the situation escalates to a high risk level, one option is for the officer to display a firearm in the position for purposes only as a deterrent to a felonious assault.

Answer 25

Low-Ready, Defensive (p. 9-4, (b) 2)

Question 26

26. In the instance of a High Risk enforcement stop, Supervisors should ensure and to the scene if feasible.

Answer 26

That at least three officers respond, Respond (p. 9-5, 3)

Question 27

27. A solo officer may elect to pursue a suspect who flees on foot. However, pursuing multiple suspects is .

Answer 27

Discouraged (p. 9-8, 4b)

Question 28

28. Name at least three things officers in foot pursuit should immediately notify the communications center about.

Answer 28

Location and direction of travel, Number of suspects, Identification or description of suspects (identify driver separately), Reason for stop, Any information regarding firearms or threat of force (p. 9-9, 1)

Question 29

29. When partner officers are in a foot pursuit, both officers should pursue suspect, normally the .

Answer 29

One, Driver (p. 9-9, C(1))

Question 30

30. What is the supervisor’s responsibility at the scene of a foot pursuit?

Answer 30

To coordinate the foot pursuit and/or search for the suspect. The supervisor may terminate the foot pursuit/search as necessary. (p. 9-10, e)

Question 31

31. During a hostage situation, guidelines must be set, but the ultimate test will be on the part of the officer.

Answer 31

Sound professional judgement (p. 10-1, a)

Question 32

32. The supervisor be notified and respond to the scene of a hostage situation to coordinate or direct apprehension as necessary.

Answer 32

Shall, Should (p. 10-1, c)

Question 33

33. Should allied law enforcement agencies resources be available, primary responsibility be transferred to that agency by a CHP . Assistance will be provided as necessary.

Answer 33

Should, Supervisor (p. 10-1, d)

Question 34

34. The CHP member on the scene should maintain direct supervision over all personnel present.

Answer 34

Ranking, CHP (p. 10-1, d(1))

Question 35

35. During a hostage situation, deadly force should be used only as a and when the hostage’s is not further jeopardized.

Answer 35

Last resort, Safety (10-2, g)