Sergeant Test – Study Guide and Practice Questions for Law Enforcement Promotional Exam
Preparation
True/False - When an interrogation will not be conducted the officer does not need to advise a
minor of his/her constitutional rights. (HPM 100.69) - correct answer ✔✔False,
As with any arrest, the Miranda warning must be provided after a custodial arrest and prior to
an interrogation. When an interrogation will not be conducted the officer shall advise the minor
of his/her constitutional rights just prior to the release of the juvenile to a jail facility or a parent
to comply with Section 625 WIC.
The temporary detention of a minor 14 or older for violating a criminal law must be for the
purpose of _____________________. - correct answer ✔✔giving the officer time to investigate
the case, facilitate the release of the minor to parents, or to arrange transfer to juvenile hall
*not longer than six hours
True/False - The total secure and non-secure detention time in a law enforcement facility
excluding a jail may not exceed six hours, however the juvenile may remain on the
premises voluntarily. - correct answer ✔✔True
A Miranda warning must be given after a custodial arrest and prior to interrogation. When an
interrogation will not be conducted, the _________________ should be given just prior to the
release of the juvenile to a jail facility or a parent. - correct answer ✔✔Constitutional
Advisement
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, what is the
Mission of the CHP? - correct answer ✔✔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 0.8, Professional Values, what are the Professional values? - correct answer
✔✔Courage, Honesty, Professionalism, Principles, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Esprit De
Corps (motto: CHP PRIDE)
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, the CHP mission
is accomplished through five departmental goals, what are they? - correct answer ✔✔• 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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔(1) Public Responsibility.
(2) Leadership and Innovation.
(3) Organizational Development.
(4) Personnel Development.
,(5) Command Accountability.
An OIC shall only be appointed when ___ Traffic Officers will be on duty under his/her
supervision. - correct answer ✔✔two or more
Officers who perform as an OIC for _______ hours or more will receive a salary differential pay. -
correct answer ✔✔six
Limited duty cannot exceed six months unless: - correct answer ✔✔Application in progress for
disability retirement and economic hardship exists, AA requires more than six months,
unusually urgent and compelling charitable need
(approved by Commissioner)
Qualities required for promotion to Sergeant would include: - correct answer ✔✔Demonstrated
belief in the Departments objectives as evidence by performance as a road patrol officer, an
associate of arts degree or equivalent number of college units and experience as OIC, FTO, or
other special assignment experiences are desirable.
If a pursuit results in a collision involving a pursuing unit, a ___________, is also
required. - correct answer ✔✔CHP 208, Accident Prevention Report
Per DOJ recordable offense criteria, a JUS 8715 or JUS 8716 is not to be initiated on the
following: - correct answer ✔✔(1) 647(f) PC - UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.
(2) Any offense for which incarceration is not a possible punishment (e.g., infractions,
nonspecific charges).
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, a ________ occurs when an expectation of
privacy that society is prepared to consider reasonable is infringed; a
_________ occurs when there is some meaningful interference with an individual's possessory
interest in that property; a __________ occurs when a peace officer physically applies force, or
, when a person voluntarily submits to a peace officer's authority. - correct answer ✔✔search,
seizure of property, seizure of a person
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, a search is defined as: - correct answer
✔✔The physical intrusion into one's person or property to seek potential evidence or
contraband that may be concealed. Merely looking at that which is open to view is not a
search.
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, uniformed employees (may/shall not)
request consent from an individual absent reasonable suspicion or probable cause. - correct
answer ✔✔shall not
*This does not preclude an officer from requesting consent when circumstances establish a
threat to officer safety (i.e. Terry patdown).
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, the _________ Amendment assures the
right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures which shall not be violated. No warrants shall be issued,
except upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, describing the place
to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. - correct answer ✔✔Fourth
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, an individual may waive his/her Fourth
Amendment right by permitting a law enforcement officer the ability to conduct a ________
search of his/her person, house, papers, and effects (including a vehicle).
Therefore, a consent search is a lawful procedure utilized by law enforcement officers. - correct
answer ✔✔warrantless
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, in order for a consent search to be lawful,
the following requirements must be met: - correct answer ✔✔(a) Consent must be granted
freely and voluntarily.
(b) The person granting consent must have "standing" over the items to be searched.
Preparation
True/False - When an interrogation will not be conducted the officer does not need to advise a
minor of his/her constitutional rights. (HPM 100.69) - correct answer ✔✔False,
As with any arrest, the Miranda warning must be provided after a custodial arrest and prior to
an interrogation. When an interrogation will not be conducted the officer shall advise the minor
of his/her constitutional rights just prior to the release of the juvenile to a jail facility or a parent
to comply with Section 625 WIC.
The temporary detention of a minor 14 or older for violating a criminal law must be for the
purpose of _____________________. - correct answer ✔✔giving the officer time to investigate
the case, facilitate the release of the minor to parents, or to arrange transfer to juvenile hall
*not longer than six hours
True/False - The total secure and non-secure detention time in a law enforcement facility
excluding a jail may not exceed six hours, however the juvenile may remain on the
premises voluntarily. - correct answer ✔✔True
A Miranda warning must be given after a custodial arrest and prior to interrogation. When an
interrogation will not be conducted, the _________________ should be given just prior to the
release of the juvenile to a jail facility or a parent. - correct answer ✔✔Constitutional
Advisement
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, what is the
Mission of the CHP? - correct answer ✔✔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 0.8, Professional Values, what are the Professional values? - correct answer
✔✔Courage, Honesty, Professionalism, Principles, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Esprit De
Corps (motto: CHP PRIDE)
According to GO 0.1, Department Mission Statement and Organizational Value, the CHP mission
is accomplished through five departmental goals, what are they? - correct answer ✔✔• 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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔(1) Public Responsibility.
(2) Leadership and Innovation.
(3) Organizational Development.
(4) Personnel Development.
,(5) Command Accountability.
An OIC shall only be appointed when ___ Traffic Officers will be on duty under his/her
supervision. - correct answer ✔✔two or more
Officers who perform as an OIC for _______ hours or more will receive a salary differential pay. -
correct answer ✔✔six
Limited duty cannot exceed six months unless: - correct answer ✔✔Application in progress for
disability retirement and economic hardship exists, AA requires more than six months,
unusually urgent and compelling charitable need
(approved by Commissioner)
Qualities required for promotion to Sergeant would include: - correct answer ✔✔Demonstrated
belief in the Departments objectives as evidence by performance as a road patrol officer, an
associate of arts degree or equivalent number of college units and experience as OIC, FTO, or
other special assignment experiences are desirable.
If a pursuit results in a collision involving a pursuing unit, a ___________, is also
required. - correct answer ✔✔CHP 208, Accident Prevention Report
Per DOJ recordable offense criteria, a JUS 8715 or JUS 8716 is not to be initiated on the
following: - correct answer ✔✔(1) 647(f) PC - UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.
(2) Any offense for which incarceration is not a possible punishment (e.g., infractions,
nonspecific charges).
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, a ________ occurs when an expectation of
privacy that society is prepared to consider reasonable is infringed; a
_________ occurs when there is some meaningful interference with an individual's possessory
interest in that property; a __________ occurs when a peace officer physically applies force, or
, when a person voluntarily submits to a peace officer's authority. - correct answer ✔✔search,
seizure of property, seizure of a person
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, a search is defined as: - correct answer
✔✔The physical intrusion into one's person or property to seek potential evidence or
contraband that may be concealed. Merely looking at that which is open to view is not a
search.
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, uniformed employees (may/shall not)
request consent from an individual absent reasonable suspicion or probable cause. - correct
answer ✔✔shall not
*This does not preclude an officer from requesting consent when circumstances establish a
threat to officer safety (i.e. Terry patdown).
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, the _________ Amendment assures the
right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures which shall not be violated. No warrants shall be issued,
except upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, describing the place
to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. - correct answer ✔✔Fourth
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, an individual may waive his/her Fourth
Amendment right by permitting a law enforcement officer the ability to conduct a ________
search of his/her person, house, papers, and effects (including a vehicle).
Therefore, a consent search is a lawful procedure utilized by law enforcement officers. - correct
answer ✔✔warrantless
According to GO 100.91, Search and Seizure Policy, in order for a consent search to be lawful,
the following requirements must be met: - correct answer ✔✔(a) Consent must be granted
freely and voluntarily.
(b) The person granting consent must have "standing" over the items to be searched.
