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1.05 Firearms Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

What Department Procedure outlines the permitted use of discharging a firearm in regards to an injured animal?

A

6.09 Handling of Injured Animals

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Should or shall?
A verbal warning to submit to the authority of the officer (should or shall?) be given prior to the use of a firearm (or any less lethal instrument), if feasible, and if to do so would not increase the danger to the officer or other persons.

A

Shall

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True or false?
Discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle could create a danger to the public that outweighs the reason that deadly force was initially used.

A

True.

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Are firearms designed to be used as impact weapons?

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No.

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Is an officer permitted to use a firearm as an impact weapon when protecting the officer or another person from death or serious bodily injury?

A

Yes.

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Should or shall?

When carried, shotguns (should or shall?) be secured in the vehicle’s shotgun mount.

A

Shall.

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True or false?

In a marked vehicle, shotguns may be stored or transported in the vehicle’s trunk.

A

False.

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In an unmarked vehicle without a shotgun mount, how shall a shotgun be stored?

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Shotguns stored in unmarked vehicles shall be concealed in a protective case in a locked trunk or equipment storage box.

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Who is responsible for leading the shotguns?

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The officer to whom the shotgun is issued shall load the shotgun in the proper manner.

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10
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When should the officer load the shotgun?

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At the beginning of the shift.

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Upon the conclusion of an incident in which a shotgun round has been chambered, who is responsible to unload and reload the shotgun in the currently prescribed manner?

A

The officer to whom the shotgun is issued.

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At the end of the shift, the officer to whom the shotgun is issued (should or shall?) unload the shotgun in the currently prescribed manner.

A

Shall.

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Q

True or false?

A shotgun may be loaded or unloaded in a vehicle, in a police station, and under any overhead structure.

A

False.

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True or false?

A shotgun may be loaded or unloaded in Headquarters “E” Street parking lot.

A

False.

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True or False?

A shotgun may be loaded or unloaded close to multi-storied buildings if using a shotgun containment canister.

A

True.

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True of False?

Canisters may be used with rifled slugs.

A

False.

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Canisters (should or shall?) not be used with rifled slugs.

A

Shall.

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18
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True or false?
The shotgun barrel is to be inserted into the hold at the bottom of the canister throughout the loading and unloading process.

A

True.

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What is the reason for not loading or unloading a shotgun in a vehicle?

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To reduce the risk of danger or injury associated with unintentional discharge.

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20
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Should or shall?

Officers (should or shall?) immediately notify the Watch Commander’s Office of any unintentional discharges.

A

Shall.

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21
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In the case of an accidental discharge, who should be notified of any damage to the facility as a result of the discharge?

A

The Building Maintenance Supervisor

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22
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What activates the electric locking mechanism in the shotgun mount?

A

Electric locking mechanisms are activated by the ignition key.

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23
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Should or shall?
Whenever officers leave the immediate vicinity of their vehicle, they (should or shall?) remove the key from the ignition and lock the doors.

A

Should.

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24
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All firearms (should or shall?) be inspected pursuant to the Police Department Inspection Guide.

A

Shall.

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25
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Only on-duty firearms need to be a type approved or issued by the department.

A

False. All firearms carried on- or off-duty shall be of a typed approved or issued by the Department.

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26
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Should or shall?

All firearms carried on- or off-duty (should or shall?) be of a type approved or issued by the Department.

A

Shall.

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27
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Who retains the master list of approved weapons?

A

The Rangemaster

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28
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Requests to add firearms to the approved list should be directed to who?

A

The Rangemaster

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Should or shall?
The Rangemaster (should or shall?) retain the master list of approved weapons.
A

Shall.

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Should or shall?

Requests to add firearms to the approved list (should or shall?) be directed to the Rangemaster.

A

Shall.

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31
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Should or shall?

On-duty backup firearms (should or shall?) be completely concealed on the officer’s person.

A

Shall.

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32
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What type finishes are prohibited for on-duty firearms?

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Chrome or nickel-plated finishes

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33
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Is there a limit to the amount of approved handguns for on- or off-duty use?

A

Yes, five is the limit.

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34
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Should or shall?
Officers (should or shall?) be limited to five approved handguns for on- or off-duty use in their official police capacity.

A

Shall.

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35
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Should or shall?
Personal weapons carried on- or off-duty (should or shall?) be inspected and approved by the Department’s Firearms Training Unit.

A

Shall.

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36
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Should or shall?
Following the inspection, the officer (should or shall?) demonstrate proficiency in the use of the weapon by shooting a course prescribed by the Rangemaster.

A

Shall.

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37
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Upon successful completion of the prescribed course, what form needs to be completed?

A

Authorization to Carry a Personal Weapon on Duty (PD-899TR)

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38
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Who completes an Authorization to Carry a Personal Weapon on Duty” form?

A

The Rangemaster, or his/her designee

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39
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Can the Department’s Firearms Training Unit repair firearms that are carried off-duty?

A

Yes. The Department’s Firearms Training Unit may repair firearms carried on- or off-duty.

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40
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Who issues Department handguns?

A

Operational Support Staff

41
Q

In the instances of lost or stolen handguns, what must the officer prepare prior to the issuance of a replacement handgun?

A

The officer shall prepare a police report, which includes the handgun’s serial number, prior to the issuance of a replacement handgun.

42
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In the event that an officer’s handgun is lost or stolen outside the County of San Diego, does the officer need to obtain a lost or stolen incident report from the other agency?

A

Yes.

43
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Who has the authority to issue an officer a Department handgun, or replace an officer’s Department handgun in the event that it is lost or stolen?

A

The Operational Support Staff Sergeant

44
Q 
Should or shall?
The officer (should or shall?) prepare an ARJIS-9 report detailing the circumstances of the lost or stolen handgun.
A

Shall.

45
Q

In the event that a handgun is lost or stolen, and the crime report ARJIS-9 is completed, who needs to approve the report and where is it routed to after approval?

A

The ARJIS-9 needs to be approved by a supervisor and routed to the Records Division.

46
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True or false?
In the event of a lost or stolen handgun, the officer shall give copies of the reports to the Operational Support Sergeant.

A

True.

47
Q

Are both the Rangemaster and the Operational Support Sergeant able to authorize the exchange of any Department handgun?

A

Yes.

48
Q

True of false?

When an officer wants to exchange a handgun, approval may only be obtained only from the Operational Support Sergeant.

A

False, the Rangemaster may also approve the exchange.

49
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Should or shall?
The Rangemaster (should or shall?) notify Operational Support of the authorized exchange of the handgun.
A

Shall.

50
Q

What course do officers need to complete before carrying a semi-automatic pistol?

A

A Department-approved semi-automatic pistol course

51
Q

True or false?
The assistant chief of a requesting command may approve other firearms for primary use by officers engaged in undercover work or other activities requiring small, completely concealable weapons.

A

True.

52
Q

Should or shall?
Upon completion of the special assignment, the authorization for use of the firearm (should or shall?) be removed from the file.

A

Shall.

53
Q

Does the approval to carry other firearms for primary use by officers engaged in undercover work or other activities requiring small, completely concealable weapons need to be in writing?

A

Yes, the approval shall be in writing and placed in the officer’s personnel file.

54
Q

Does the Department need to approve the type of ammunition carried?

A

Yes. Ammunition carried for use in an official police capacity must be of a type currently approved and issued by the Departments and shall not be altered in any way.

55
Q

True or false?

Officers may carry either solid or hollow-point ammunition in the .22 Derringer and Walther TPH .22.

A

True.

56
Q

Should or shall?
The ten-day handgun waiver letter and the assault weapon letter (should or shall?) be obtained from the Department Rangemaster.

A

Shall.

57
Q

In order to obtain a waiver letter, what do officers need to provide to the Rangemaster?

A

A copy of their purchase receipt, indicating the make, model and serial number of the weapon.

58
Q

Who retains the original of the waiver letter?

A

The officer.

59
Q

Can waiver letters be obtained for firearms that are not Department approved?

A

No.

60
Q

Upon a service or medical retirement, can the officer retain the high-capacity magazine(s) that he/she obtained a waiver letter for?

A

Yes.

61
Q

Should or shall?

Department lockers and desk drawers containing firearms (should or shall?) be kept securely locked.

A

Shall.

62
Q

Should or shall?

Officers (should or shall?) not leave weapons left unattended in a careless manner at any time.

A

Shall.

63
Q

True of false?

Officers who come into possession of any loaded firearm shall immediately unload the firearm without exception.

A

False, unless the loaded condition is necessary for evidentiary purposes.

64
Q

Should or shall?
Officers who are unfamiliar with the unloading procedures of the firearm (should or shall?) seek assistance from someone who is knowledgeable about the safe unloading of the firearm, prior to unloading or transporting the firearm.

A

Shall.

65
Q

Should or shall?
When not being used on-duty or carried off-duty, officers (should or shall?) ensure their Department-issued firearms are secured to prevent unauthorized use or misuse.

A

Shall.

66
Q

When a firearm carried on duty becomes inoperable the officer in charge of the firearm shall affix a wire tag to the firearm containing what information?

A

A brief description of the problem, the serial number, the location the firearm in normally maintained and the name of the reporting officer.

67
Q

Who arranges delivery of an inoperable firearm to the Firearms Training Unit for repair?

A

The officer in charge of the firearm.

68
Q

Should or shall?

When the Firearms Training Unit is closed, malfunctioning firearms (Should or Shall) be placed in the SWAT Armory?

A

Shall

69
Q

True or False?
Officers who are authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties shall meet all requirements set forth for firearms qualifications.

A

True.

70
Q

Who schedules training and firearms proficiency shoots?

A

The Rangemaster

71
Q

Officers who are authorized to carry Department-issued specialized firearms (i.e., MP-5) shall meet all qualification criteria set forth by the _______ _______.

A

SWAT Unit

72
Q

Qualification and training records shall be maintained by who (for the specialized firearms)?

A

By a supervisor of the SWAT Unit

73
Q

Should or shall?
SWAT officers authorized to carry personal firearms on-duty (should or shall?) meet all criteria set forth by the SWAT Unit.

A

Shall.

74
Q

True or False?
Officers who are authorized to carry personally-owned AR-15 type carbines are required to qualify annually, take an annual refresher course, and sight-in their carbines monthly.

A

False. Carbines are sighted-in each shift.

75
Q

How often does In-Service Training conduct Department shoots?

A

On a year-round basis.

76
Q

The cycle of In-Service Training Department shoots consist of what type shoots?

A

The cycle will consist of two training shoots and one proficiency shoot per year.

77
Q

Are officers required to attend all scheduled Department shoots?

A

Yes.

78
Q

True or False?

Officers must achieve a passing score at the designated proficiency shoot.

A

True.

79
Q

True or False?

Failure to attend a Department shoot without a legitimate reason will result in disciplinary action.

A

True.

80
Q

After failing the original shoot, the officer will be given (how many?) additional opportunities for achieve a passing score?

A

Four

81
Q

What is the name of the four additional opportunities given to achieve a passing score on a shoot?

A

Re-tests

82
Q

What if an officer fails the original shoot and the four “re-tests”?

A

The officer will be assigned to remedial training on duty.

83
Q

When does remedial training begin?

A

The training will begin on the officer’s next work day.

84
Q

Who gets notified if an officer is assigned to remedial training?

A

The In-Service Lieutenant, Assistant Chief of Neighborhood Policing, and the officer’s chain of command will be notified.

85
Q

Should or shall?
A remedial test (should or shall?) be given to the officer when they have progressed to the point the instructor thinks the officer can achieve a passing score.

A

Shall

86
Q

Should or shall?
Officers who are temporarily assigned or transferred to investigative duties (should or shall?) demonstrate proficiency with the handgun and holter they will use during the investigative assignment.

A

Shall

87
Q

An extended absence is defined as an absence from duty, for reasons other than medical, for a period of how many days?

A

120 days or more

88
Q

Officers who, due to medical restrictions, have been removed from full-duty for more than _______ ______ and less than _______ _______ shall demonstrate familiarity with their duty firearm and pass a Department proficiency shoot prior to returning to full-duty.

A

more than 120 days and less than a year

89
Q

True or false?
Officers who, due to medical reasons, and haven’t qualified in a proficiency shoot for more than a year, shall not carry a Department issued firearm on-duty but off-duty is still permitted.

A

False. They shall not carry a firearm on- or off-duty Department issued firearm until they demonstrate familiarity with their duty weapon and pass a Department proficiency shoot.

90
Q

True or false?
Officers returning to duty from any medical restriction shall obtain written authorization from the Medical Assistance Unit permitting their participation in a proficiency shoot.

A

True.

91
Q

Should or shall?
Officers with medical restrictions (should or shall?) notify Firearms Training Unit personnel of any limitations prior to beginning any training, monthly allotment training or Department shoots.

A

Shall.

92
Q

True or False?
A civilian member may carry a firearm during the course of his or her duties while employed by the Department if directly approved by the Chief of Police.

A

True.

93
Q

True or False? Civilian members shall not be issued Department firearms and/or ammunition, unless directly approved by the Chief of Police.

A

True.

94
Q

True or false?
A civilian member must have a valid Concealed Weapons Permits issued by the County of San Diego to carry a concealed weapon on their person.

A

True.

95
Q

True or False?
Civilian members shall obtain and complete the required P.C. training prior to receiving approval to carry a firearm in the course of their duties.

A

True.

96
Q

True or False?

Civilian members assigned to specific duties are not required to conform to the same firearms qualifications standards.

A

False.

97
Q

True or false?

Civilians authorized to carry firearms shall only carry only Department-approved firearms and ammunition.

A

True.

98
Q

When is a civilian member of the Department authorized to discharge a firearm?

A

During firearms training at the Firearms Training Unit, or when the civilian member has a reasonable belief that a subject or attacking animal poses and imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the member or another person.

99
Q

If a malfunctioning firearm has been placed in the SWAT Armory, the SWAT officer responsible for the Armory (should or shall?) transfer the firearms to the Firearms Training Unit.

A

Shall

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