15-09 Conducted Energy Weapon Flashcards
Rationale
In ————– , the Ministry of the ———– (the Ministry) approved the use of Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs) for tactical units, ——– rescue teams, preliminary perimeter control containment teams and qualified front–line
——– . Furthermore, in ——– , the Ministry announced that it would change the guidelines surrounding the use of CEWs, and in ——– of that year the Ministry issued the revised guidelines titled “Revised Use of Force Guideline and Training Standards to Support Expanded Conducted Energy Weapon Use”. Parts of these changes include allowing police services to determine which officers are ———- to carry CEWs. The CEW is designed as a ——- weapon and is a legitimate force option within the —————–
February 2004
Solicitor General
hostage
supervisors
August 2013
November 2013
permitted
less–lethal
Ontario Use of Force Model
The hand held CEW when applied directly, is specifically designed to gain ——– of a subject who is ———— as defined by the Criminal Code (CC). This includes threatening behaviour if the officer believes the subject intends and has the
—— to carry out the threat, or where the subject presents an ——- threat of serious bodily harm or death, which includes ——- threats or attempts.
When CEW contact is made with a subject in Full Deployment, it delivers a —– and pulsed electrical current, which is designed to result in involuntary muscle contractions and loss of motor control. This may cause a subject to become ———, permitting officers the opportunity to gain control of the subject.
control
assaultive
ability
imminent
suicide
metered
incapacitated
Supervision
Supervisory Officer —– mandatory when a CEW has been used in Drive Stun Mode or Full Development
Supervisory Officer notification mandatory when a CEW has been used in Demonstrated Force Presence, Drive Stun Mode or in Full Deployment
————— notification mandatory when a CEW has been used in Demonstrated Force Presence, Drive Stun Mode, or in Full Deployment
attendance
Communications Operator
Procedure
CEWs provide officers with an additional tool to assist them in utilizing the appropriate level of force required when necessary. The purpose of issuing CEWs is not to increase the use of force by officers, but rather to provide officers with
an ——- option within the use of force continuum in an effort to reduce —— and serious injuries whenever possible. Officers who are authorized by law to use force are criminally responsible for any excess thereof according to
the nature and quality
additional
fatalities
Procedure
The CEW may not be effective under certain circumstances, including encountering heavy clothing, having only one probe in contact with the subject and/or other weapon limitations. Officers should be prepared to adjust their use of force options accordingly.
The device, therefore, when applied directly, is used strictly to gain control of a subject who is at risk of causing harm, not to secure ——- of a subject who is merely resistant. This Procedure limits the deployment of the device to the more
serious of circumstances and in some instances prohibits its use.
compliance
Procedure
Full Deployment or Drive Stun Mode use should be considered an appropriate force option in relation to the Use of Force Model, beginning at subject behavior considered “———–”. The use of the CEW on sensitive areas of the body should
be avoided. It should not be used on children, pregnant women, elderly or the visibly —— except under exceptional circumstances wherein the use of other force options would reasonably be expected to cause ——– potential injury.
assaultive
frail
greater
Procedure
Officers must continuously assess ——– factors within each unique critical incident. CEW effectiveness and tactical considerations may be effected by several factors including, environmental (weather), ——– (drug / substance abuse) and ——— (person in crisis) characteristics of the subject(s).
Any time a CEW is activated, the date, time and duration of the firing is recorded in a microchip. This data will be downloaded for analysis and audit purposes. The CEW has a built–in weapon management system to prevent ——- and protect officers from unfounded allegations through ———- of usage.
impact
physiological
psychological
misuse/abuse
documentation
Use of CEW
Police officers may use a CEW as a force option
to prevent themselves from being o———- when violently attacked
to prevent a prisoner being ————- from police custody
to ———– an apparently dangerous person armed with an offensive weapon
to ——— a potentially violent situation when other use of force options are not ———-
for any other ———– and justifiable purpose
overpowered
taken
disarm
control
viable
lawful
De-Escalation
Police officers when appropriate, before using a CEW as a force option shall consider
using de-escalation techniques or ——– commands
be aware of the risk of ——— injury
use demonstrated force presence / ———– techniques to gain compliance
be mindful of CEWs capabilities in relation to the ——- and environment
delivering the —— amount of cycles necessary in order to gain compliance
avoid extended or ——– cycles where practical
have reasonable and appropriate alternate force options available when practical
consider ——- and distance tactics
be aware of “———–” and when appropriate, consider disengagement
consider subject’s ——– zone
when practical, have at least —— additional officer present to control/cuff the subject under power
verbal
secondary
laser paint
context
minimal
multiple
cover
containment pressure
fall
one
Prohibitions on Use of CEW
Police officers shall NOT use a CEW in Drive Stun Mode or Full Deployment on a subject who is
operating a motor vehicle, bicycle or other —– , except as a —— measure to protect life
——– and under control
known to have been in contact with ———liquids, or in a flammable atmosphere (e.g. natural gas leak, drug lab), except as a —– measure to protect life, or
in a ——— position or location where a fall will likely cause serious injury or death, except as a last measure
to protect life
in —————-
conveyance
last
subdued
flammable
last
precarious
handcuffs
Prohibitions on Use of CEW
Further, police officers shall NOT use a CEW for the sole purpose of gathering digital ——- and audio evidence, or as a form of ——– or punishment.
Pursuant to Procedure 13–03 and 13–05, any apparent breach of this Procedure will be carefully considered on its merits having regard to all the circumstances before discipline is commenced.
video
coercion
Seizure of Service CEW
Pursuant to Procedure 13-16, Special Investigations Unit; where a CEW is involved and the S.I.U. mandate is or may be invoked, the CEW shall remain ——– and handled in compliance with this procedure, relevant Chapter 15
procedures, and training.
The CEW shall be proven safe at a proving station in the presence of an SIU investigator and the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority. The CEW information shall not be downloaded, altered, or modified.
The ——— and battery shall not be removed. The CEW or electronic download information (————-) may only be turned over to the SIU at the direction of the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority.
In exigent circumstances, such as in the case of an injured officer, a supervisory officer shall seize and secure the CEW.
holstered
cartridge
pulse log
CEW Use Reporting Responsibilities
Any time a CEW is used as Demonstrated Force Presence, Drive Stun Mode, Full Deployment or accidental or negligent discharges, a Use of Force Report and a ——shall be completed and submitted prior to the completion of the tour of
duty, unless engaged in approved training.
—————shall be notified, and commence an immediate investigation of any incident involving the use of the CEW on ———- persons.
TPS 584
Professional Standards Unit
handcuffed
Police Officer (Shared Asset)
1. When a CEW is utilized as a ——– asset, the following shall apply
a Supervisor shall obtain from the secure CEW storage cabinet the number of CEW’s that are required for issue to qualified CEW operators
a Supervisor shall personally issue the CEW to the officer and ——– the serial number of the issued CEW
the serial numbers of the CEW’s shall be entered on the unit —— sheets
the officer receiving the CEW shall record the serial number in his/her memorandum book
the officer utilizes the ———– to record the issuance of the CEW
upon returning the CEW to a supervisory officer, the officer ensures that the CEW is unloaded and utilizes AIMS to record the return of the CEW
shared
record
parade
Asset Inventory and Management System (AIMS)
Police Officer (Shared Asset)
- When issued with an X2 CEW shall
carry it in the approved holster on the ——- side, in a cross–draw fashion
conduct a ——— Test at the beginning of each tour of duty while pointing the CEW into a firearm proving unit and record the ——- test in the memorandum book
ensure the ——— (TPPM) is charged to a minimum of—– percent (——) capacity
comply with other standards as detailed in Procedure 15–16
submit a TPS 594 to the Unit Commander through the ————-
when personally issued a CEW and when there is a subsequent change in the choice of ——–election, notify the ———- of that change
support
Function
spark
Tactical Power Performance Magazine
twenty (20) one bar
Officer in Charge
storage
Unit Commander
Police Officer (Personal Issue - Taser 7 Model)
- When issued with a Taser 7 Model CEW shall
carry it in the approved holster on the support side, in a ——- fashion with attached cartridge holster
duo pack close —– will be loaded as the ——— load in the CEW for daily duties.
duo pack ———– will be secured in the cartridge holster, until the user deems it necessary for a specific incident to change cartridges.
upon the conclusion of the specific incident officers will reload the duo pack close quarter ———– and secure the stand off (SO) cartridges in the storage pouch
conduct a function test at the beginning of each tour of duty while pointing the CEW into a firearm proving unit and record the function test in the memorandum book
cross–draw
close quarter cartridges (CQ)
primary
standoff cartridges (SO)
(CQ) cartridges
Police Officer (Personal Issue - Taser 7 Model)
xviii. CAUTION – If the trigger is depressed on a loaded Taser 7 Model CEW, the weapon will immediately —— Function Test Mode and —— a cartridge
ensure the ———— (EBP) is charged to a minimum of —- capacity
comply with other standards as detailed in Procedure 15–16
submit a TPS 594 to the Unit Commander through the Officer in Charge
when personally issued a CEW and when there is a subsequent change in the choice of storage election, notify the Unit Commander of that change
exit
deploy
extended battery pack
20%
