15-09 Conducted Energy Weapons Flashcards
In February 2004, the Ministry of the Solicitor General approved the use of Conducted Energy Devices (CEW) to all front line officers
True of False
False, they approved the use of CEWs for: tactical units, hostage rescue teams, preliminary containment teams and qualified front line officers
In August 2013 changes to the guidelines were made that allowed police services to determine which officers were permitted to carry CEWs
True or False
True
The CEW is specifically designed to gain control of a subject who
a) is resisting
b) who is fleeing
c) who is not obeying verbal commands
d) who is assaultive
d) who is assaultive
In full deployment, a CEW delivers a metered and pulsed electronical current, which is designed to result in involuntary muscle contractions and loss of motor. This may cause the subject to become __________________, permitting officers the opportunity to gain control of the subject.
a) injured
b) aggressive
c) incapacitated
d) compliant
c) incapacitated
A CEW when applied directly, is used strictly to __________________ a subject who is at risk of causing harm
a) incapacitate
b) control
c) gain compliance
d) both a and b
b) control
A CEW should not be used on children, pregnant women, the elderly or ___________, except in circumstances wherein the use of force options would reasonably be expected to cause greater potential injury
a) animals
b) compliant persons
c) visibly frail
d) suffering from mental health issues
c) visibly frail
Anytime a CEW is activated, the _____, ______, duration of the firing is recorded in a microchip
a) date, time, location
b) date, time, duration
c) date, location, duraction
d) all of the above
b) date, time, duration
The CEW has a built-in weapons management system to prevent misuse/abuse and protect officers from unfounded allegations through documentation of usage
True or False
True
CEW shall NOT be used by police officers in the following scenarios
a) operating a motor vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance
b) subdued or under control
c) known to have been in contact with a flammable liquid
d) are in a precarious position where a fall is likely
e) in handcuffs
f) all of the above
f) all of the above
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
Tasers should be carried on the strong side on the duty belt
True or False
False, they should be carried on the support side, in a cross-draw fashion
Regardless of the model, a battery for a CEW should be charged to a minimum
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 50%
d) 75%
b) 20%
If requested, the service will provide a storage container for officers who elect to store their CEW at home rather than a police facility
True or False
False, the service WILL NOT provide a storage container for officers who elect to store their CEW at home rather than a police facility
Officers who transport their CEW to their principal residence when to out from work, are subject to the following rules set out in
a) Rules and Procedures
b) the Criminal Code
c) The Firearms Act
d) none of the above
c) The Firearms Act
this is governed by the Storage, Display Transporation and Handing of Firearm by Individuals regulations (SOR/98-209) of the Firearms Act
Whenever a CEW is cycled, excluding function testing shall report the particulars to their immediate supervisor
True or False
False, whenever a CEW is cycled, excluding function testing shall record the particulars in their memorandum book
Members should announce to other others on scene that a CEW is present by saying:
a) CEW available
b) Taser, Taser, Taser
c) Taser on scene
d none of the above
c) Taser on scene
