15-09 Conducted Energy Weapon

Question 1

15-09 Conducted Energy Weapon-Supervision

Answer 1

 Supervisory Officer attendance 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
 Communications Operator notification mandatory when a CEW has been used in Demonstrated Force Presence,
Drive Stun Mode, or in Full Deployment

Question 2

Police officers may use a CEW as a force option

Answer 2

 to prevent themselves from being overpowered when violently attacked
 to prevent a prisoner being taken from police custody
 to disarm an apparently dangerous person armed with an offensive weapon
 to control a potentially violent situation when other use of force options are not viable
 for any other lawful and justifiable purpose

Question 3

Police officers shall NOT use a CEW in Drive Stun Mode or Full Deployment on a subject who is

Answer 3

 operating a motor vehicle, bicycle or other conveyance, except as a last measure to protect life
 subdued and under control
 known to have been in contact with flammable liquids, or in a flammable atmosphere (e.g. natural gas leak, drug
lab), except as a last measure to protect life, or
 in a precarious position or location where a fall will likely cause serious injury or death, except as a last measure to
protect life
 in handcuffs
Further, police officers shall NOT use a CEW for the sole purpose of gathering digital video and audio evidence, or as a
form of coercion or punishment

Question 4

Supervisory Officer -When notified of a CEW being used in Drive Stun Mode or Full Deployment shall

Answer 4

 attend the scene immediately
 ensure immediate medical attention, if required
 comply and ensure compliance with the applicable sections of Procedure 15–01 and 15–02, as applicable
 notify the
- Officer in charge - The Communications Operational Supervisor with the
- event number,
- type of deployment,
- subject officer’s badge number and
- description of subject and officer injuries (if applicable)
- Officer in Charge – TPOC
- If the CEW use occurs in other than the police officer’s home unit shall ensure the Officer in Charge of the
division where the CEW use occurred is notified of the use
 ensure the Use of Force Report, the TPS 584 and, if applicable, the TPS 105 are properly completed and submitted
to the Officer in Charge
 comply and ensure compliance with the applicable sections of Procedure 13–16, as applicable
 ensure the extended battery pack (EBP) is placed in the docking station for automatic download data transfer–
Taser 7 Model
 complete the officer’s portion of the Use of Force Report when an officer is incapable of doing so