Practice question

An officer is dispatched to a freeway shutdown for a possible jumper on an overpass. Which response best applies sound CHP reasoning?

  1. Ignore the call as a low priority.
  2. Coordinate with local agencies, slow or shut down traffic for safety, and request crisis-intervention resources.
  3. Immediately attempt to physically restrain the person on the overpass.
  4. Issue traffic citations to passing vehicles.

Answer: B — Coordinate with local agencies, slow or shut down traffic for safety, and request crisis-intervention resources.

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