400-05 Firearms Qualification, Training, and Control Flashcards by Cameron King

Academy Firearms Range.

The firearms training facilities located in the Houston Police Academy firearms complex and supervised by Houston Police Department Academy range personnel.

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Academy Range Personnel.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified firearms instructors assigned to an Academy firearms range or certified firearms instructors for the department’s Tactical Training Unit, Narcotics Training Unit, or Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail (designated SWAT officers only). These officers have the authority to remove anyone from an Academy firearms range for unsafe practices.

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Attempt to Qualify.

When an officer during an official qualifying line scored by Academy range personnel snoots and attempts to pass the appropriate firearms qualification course with a firearm the officer intends to carry.

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Back-up Weapon.

A firearm that is carried in conjunction with a primary weapon.

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Off-duty Weapon.

A handgun registered in the department’s firearms registration database and that may be carried in an off-duty capacity once guidelines set forth in this General Order are met. An off-duty weapon may also be carried as a back-up weapon when all criteria and qualifications have been met.

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Plainclothes.

For the purpose of this General Order only, plainclothes refers to all manner of dress other than approved department uniforms.

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Primary Weapon.

A handgun that meets the guidelines set forth in this General Order, that is registered in the department’s firearms registration database as a primary weapon, and that may be carried alone.

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Qualification.

When an officer during an official qualifying line scored by Academy range personnel shoots and passes the appropriate firearms qualification course with a firearm the officer intends to carry.

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Qualification Quarter.

The quarter of the year dedicated to department wide primary weapons qualification.

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Redress Firearms Training.

Individualized training sessions scheduled by the Training Division for officers who have failed all three attempts during the qualification quarter.

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Shoulder Fired Weapon.

A shotgun or carbine that meets the guidelines set forth in this General Order, that is registered in the department’s firearms registration database, and that may be
carried only with a primary weapon if the officer is in police uniform, on duty, or working police related extra employment.

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Specialized.

Only divisions, units, weapons, and ammunition so designated in writing by the
Chief of Police shall be considered specialized. Only officers assigned full or part time to a specialized division or unit and while carrying out those assignments, duties, and functions are allowed to carry specialized weapons and ammunition.

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Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Any measurable concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood, breath, or urine.

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All approved weapons used by officers in the performance of their official duties shall not be altered from the manufacturer specifications nor changed in any way that…

affects the safety or function of the weapons

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All primary, back-up, and off-duty weapons shall be professional and conservative in appearance and shall be, except as noted herein, of a _____ finish.

Officers shall not adorn their firearms with any symbol or design other than the standard manufacturer emblem, or with any equipment or additions not listed in this General Order.

blued, black, or silver

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A description including the make, model, and serial number of all firearms carried by each officer shall be listed in the Houston Police Department’s…

Officer’s firearms shall be maintained in good working order and are expected to be cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis.

firearms registration database maintained by the Training Division.

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PRIMARY WEAPONS

Except as noted in this General Order, officers shall carry a primary weapon for which they hold current qualification while in police uniform, on duty, or working police-related extra employment.

Regardless of assignment or exceptions outlined in this section, all officers shall qualify annually with an approved primary weapon on the department’s primary weapons course as outlined in this General Order and as dictated by ____

Academy range personnel.

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PRIMARY WEAPONS

Uniformed Officers

Only the weapons listed for uniformed officers, based on the officer’s _____, in Attachments A and Bare approved primary weapons for officers while in uniform.

Academy class

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PRIMARY WEAPONS

Plainclothes Officers

Plainclothes officers shall carry a weapon included in Attachments A or B in the primary weapons lists for uniformed officers, based on the officer’s Academy class, or a weapon included in Attachment C in the primary weapons list for plainclothes officers.

Plainclothes officers are authorized to “open carry” their primary weapon while on duty and in public view. Plainclothes officers shall adhere to all of the below requirements if choosing to “open carry.”

a.
Officers shall display the _____ on the officer’s belt or waistband next to the weapon.

b.
Officers shall display the official _____.

c.
Officers shall carry a pair of handcuffs, and at least one…

a.
Officers shall display the HPD badge on the officer’s belt or waistband next to the weapon.

b.
Officers shall display the official HPD identification.

c.
Officers shall carry a pair of handcuffs, and at least one additional loaded magazine for a semiautomatic handgun or an additional loaded speed loader for a revolver.

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PRIMARY WEAPONS

Plainclothes Officers

An exception to the above requirements is when an officer is at an assigned office or police facility and the officer is….

The above Open Carry policy does not apply to officers working in an undercover or off-duty capacity.

not conducting business with a citizen or suspect

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PRIMARY WEAPONS

Undercover Officers

Officers working in an undercover capacity shall carry a weapon included in Attachments A or B in the primary weapons lists for uniformed officers, based on the officer’s Academy class, or the weapons included in Attachment C for plainclothes officers.

Exceptions to the above paragraph are dependent upon the nature of the officer’s assignment and the types of operations in which the officer is involved.

With the exception of rifles and fully automatic weapons, a division commander may authorize an officer working in an undercover capacity to carry as a primary weapon any firearm that…

will enable the safe completion of operations.

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PRIMARY WEAPONS

Undercover Officers

If an undercover officer is authorized to carry a weapon described in section 3, Off-Duty Weapons, as a primary weapon, the officer shall have completed the _____ training class taught by the Narcotics Training Unit or the _____training class taught by the Tactical Training Unit, and successfully met the qualification requirements of that class annually.

1) “Undercover Carry”

2) “Tactical Plainclothes Weapons”

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PRIMARY WEAPONS

Undercover Officers

If an officer is authorized to carry a weapon described in section 4, Back-Up Weapons, as a primary weapon during a particular operation, the officer shall hold current qualification with the weapon on the department’s…

If a division commander approves a weapon that does not meet any of the above criteria, the officer shall hold current qualification with the weapon on the department’s back-up/off-duty weapon course prior to the operation.

If a particular operation makes it impractical for an officer to carry a firearm, the _____ may authorize the involved officer to not carry a firearm for the duration of the assignment.

1) back-up/off-duty weapon course prior to the operation.

2) division commander

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OFF-DUTY WEAPONS

Officers are reminded that even if they elect not to carry a firearm while off duty, they are considered to be a Houston police officer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Officers shall remain responsible for complying with all department policies and procedures, and are still required to take appropriate action when required. If unarmed, appropriate action may include…

contacting 9-1-1 or the police dispatcher about a crime in progress rather than attempting to make an arrest.

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OFF-DUTY WEAPONS Off-duty officers working police-related extra employment or wearing a police uniform are required to carry a primary weapon in accordance with all applicable provisions of this General Order. If an off-duty officer not wearing a police uniform and not working police-related extra employment elects to carry a handgun, the officer shall carry a primary weapon or an off-duty weapon that matches one of the following descriptions: a. Revolvers. Revolvers must be double action and chambered for _____ . Revolvers must have a barrel length of... b. Semiautomatic pistols. Semiautomatic pistols must be chambered for _____ and have a barrel length of _____.

1) .38 special / 9mm or larger cartridges 2) at least two inches, but not more than four inches 3) .380 caliber cartridges or larger 4) at least two inches

OFF-DUTY WEAPONS Handguns carried off duty must hold a minimum of ____rounds of ammunition.

five

OFF-DUTY WEAPONS Officers shall ensure that any off-duty weapon they intend to carry is... Officers do not need to qualify with off-duty weapons, unless... Off-duty weapons are to be carried in a concealed and inconspicuous manner. _______ of an off-duty weapon is prohibited regardless of whether the officer has obtained a license to carry a handgun issued by the state of Texas or other state with a reciprocity agreement.

1) registered in the department's firearms registration database. 2) the weapon is of a different type than their primary weapon. (e.g., primary weapon is a semiautomatic and the off-duty weapon is a revolver). 3) Open carry

BACK-UP WEAPONS While in police uniform, on duty, or working police-related extra employment, officers are not allowed to carry a back-up weapon... While off duty and not wearing a police uniform and not working police-related extra employment, officers are not allowed to carry a back-up handgun... Except as noted elsewhere in this General Order, the department approved back-up weapons described in the following subsections are the only firearms officers may carry in addition to their primary weapon.

1) alone without an approved primary weapon. | 2) alone without an approved primary or off-duty weapon.

BACK-UP WEAPONS Handguns Back-up handguns must be... If an officer's back-up handgun is a revolver it must be_____. Back-up handguns must hold at least ____rounds of ammunition. Officers shall qualify _____with these weapons during the qualification quarter on the department's back-up/off-duty weapon course. Back-up handguns shall be carried in a concealed and inconspicuous manner.

1) .22 caliber or larger (.25 caliber is prohibited) and have a barrel length of two to four inches. 2) double action 3) five 4) annually

BACK-UP WEAPONS Shotguns Only those shotguns listed in Attachment D of this General Order have been approved by the department. Officers who _______may carry a shotgun as a back-up weapon while in uniform, on duty, or working police-related extra employment. Officers shall qualify _____on the department's shotgun qualification course during the qualification quarter. Academy range personnel shall inspect shotguns at the time of qualification for compliance and un-authorized modifications. _______ shall be used for deployment with approved shotguns.

1) successfully complete the department's appropriate shotgun qualification and training courses 2) annually 3) "00" buckshot

BACK-UP WEAPONS Shotguns Officers who desire to carry shotguns not currently approved by the department shall submit their requests in writing to the Chief of Police for approval. Each shotgun submitted to the Chief of Police for potential approval must meet the requirements listed below: a. ___gauge b. Pump or _____ c. _____ bars (applicable to pump action shotguns) d. ______ safety e. Barrel length of _____ inches f. Tube fed _____ g. _____ finish h. _____ sights i. Loading and ejection through _____

a. 12 gauge b. Pump or semiautomatic c. Dual action bars (applicable to pump action shotguns) d. Cross-bolt safety e. Barrel length of 18 to 20 inches f. Tube fed magazine g. Black, blued, or silver finish h. Bead or iron sights i. Loading and ejection through two different ports

BACK-UP WEAPONS Shotguns Shotguns may have _____ stocks. Pistol-grip only shotguns are not approved. Officers shall transport shotguns in the _____ or in a _____ in the front compartment of the patrol vehicle provided the officer has completed the requisite training. Shotguns shall be stored with...

1) folding or retractable 2) trunk or cargo area of the vehicle inside a case 3) department approved and installed rifle rack 4) a loaded magazine tube, the safety engaged, the action closed, and the chamber empty

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines Officers of any rank from any division who successfully complete all portions of the requisite carbine rifle training may carry approved carbines as a back-up weapon while in uniform, on duty, or working police-related extra employment. Once trained, officers shall qualify _____on the department's carbine qualification course, either during the qualification quarter or their birth month.

annually

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines Only the carbines listed in Attachment 0 are approved for qualification and deployment. The AR 15 style carbine with a barrel length of ____ inches and an overall length of more than ___inches is an approved carbine. AR-15 style, short barrel rifle (SBR) carbines with a minimum barrel length of ____inches are also approved carbines provided the officer completes the appropriate federal paperwork, registers the carbine with the Training Division, and per federal law... Approved carbines may have retractable or folding stocks.

1) 16 to 20 2) 26 3) 10 4) keeps a copy of the federal proof of registration and tax stamp in his possession at all times while possessing the SBR carbine.

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines Approved carbines shall be black in color. The only exception is a monochromatic olive drab color carbine, provided the officer qualified with it prior to January 23, 2017, and the carbine has remained continuously registered with the department to that officer since before January 23, 2017. _____ carbines are prohibited.

Multicolor or camouflage

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines Approved carbines must have iron sights and a weapon mounted light. The carbine may, in addition, have electronic optical sights as listed in Attachment 0. Approved electronic optical sights must have no _____and shall be mounted either with a quick release return to zero mount or in a manner that allows...

1) magnification | 2) the immediate use of the back-up iron sights if the electronic optic fails for any reason

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines An additional approved ___magnifier, as listed in Attachment 0, may be used in conjunction with the electronic optical sight provided that the magnifier utilizes a flip to side mount and does not interfere with the back-up iron or electronic optical sight. Officers shall _____ prior to mounting the magnifier on their rifle.

1) 3X | 2) take the magnifier course

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines Only _____ammunition shall be used for deployment with an approved carbine. No officer shall carry a rifle or a carbine of a type or configuration different than that specified in this subsection unless specifically authorized in writing by the Chief of Police. Suppressors are not approved for use on carbines without written permission from the Chief of Police. Officers shall transport carbines in the trunk or cargo area of the vehicle inside a case or in a... Carbines shall be stored with...

1) .223 caliber, 55-grain soft point 2) department approved and installed rifle rack in the front compartment of the patrol vehicle. 3) a magazine seated in the magazine well, the safety engaged, and the chamber empty

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines Officers may respond and deploy with an approved carbine in any high-risk situation in which a suspect: a. Possesses a _____. b. Possesses or uses _____. c. Employs measures that... Officers may also respond with a carbine at any special threat situation as long as the requirements in General Order 600-05, Special Threat Situations, are also satisfied.

1) rifle, assault rifle, machine gun, or shotgun 2) body armor 3) put any officer at a tactical disadvantage that cannot be overcome with a handgun.

BACK-UP WEAPONS Carbines Officers shall not volunteer or participate in the execution of preplanned high-risk warrants with their carbines in lieu of contacting the... At the end of a high-risk situation in which a carbine was deployed, officers shall immediately... No officer shall carry a fully automatic weapon unless the Chief of Police has authorized its use as...

1) Tactical Operations Division, SWAT Detail. 2) render the carbine safe and place it back in the trunk or cargo area of the patrol vehicle or in the rifle rack 3) part of a job assignment

SPECIALIZED WEAPONS Specialized divisions and units may need to utilize weapons that do not meet the approved weapon criteria outlined in this General Order. Weapons such as rifles, fully automatic weapons, and carbines not otherwise approved may be designated as _____ by the Chief of Police in writing. Specialized weapons may not be utilized in any manner inconsistent with this General Order or other department policies without written approval by the Chief of Police. Officers in specialized units may carry any weapon or ammunition in any configuration that meets their needs as long as the configuration is approved in writing by the Chief of Police. Once a specialized weapon is approved in writing by the Chief of Police, the _____ shall be responsible for that weapon's use, control, and inventory.

1) specialized weapons | 2) division commander

AMMUNITION Except with approval by the Chief of Police, no officer shall carry any of the following types of ammunition. a. _____ piercing b. ____ ammunition c. _____ slug d. ____ shot e. _____ ammunition f. _____ ammunition g. ______ (hand-loaded) ammunition

a. Armor piercing b. Tracer ammunition c. Glaser safety slug d. Rat shot e. Frangible ammunition f. Incendiary ammunition g. Non-factory-loaded (hand-loaded) ammunition

GRIPS All weapons carried while an officer is in uniform, on duty, or working police-related extra employment shall have _____ grips made of _____. Grips shall not be adorned with emblems or designs other than the _____

1) black or brown 2) wood, plastic, metal, or rubber 3) standard manufacturer logo.

HOLSTERS Approved uniform holsters are listed in Attachment D of this General Order. The following procedures regarding uniform holsters shall be followed. a. Holsters shall not be...

modified in any way

HOLSTERS Approved uniform holsters are listed in Attachment D of this General Order. The following procedures regarding uniform holsters shall be followed. b. Each holster is to be used for only the _____ for which it was made.

particular weapon or configuration

HOLSTERS Approved uniform holsters are listed in Attachment D of this General Order. The following procedures regarding uniform holsters shall be followed. c. Officers shall bring their "Sam Browne" and uniform holsters when reporting to qualify with their primary weapon for uniformed officers during the qualification quarter. Academy range personnel shall inspect the holsters to ensure they are in good working order and are...

appropriate for the type and configuration of weapons the officers are carrying.

HOLSTERS Approved uniform holsters are listed in Attachment D of this General Order. The following procedures regarding uniform holsters shall be followed. d. Officers shall contact Uniform Supply before acquiring a new primary weapon to determine if... 1. If an approved holster is available, officers shall go to Uniform Supply and pick up the appropriate holster. Before the holster can be worn on duty, officers shall report to an Academy firearms range and qualify with the new primary weapon and holster on the primary weapons course. The qualification score shall be entered into the department's weapons qualification database. Officers shall return the old holster to Uniform Supply within two business days. If an officer does not qualify within ____ days after picking up the new holster, the officer shall contact Uniform Supply to make arrangements to return the new holster. 2. If an approved holster is not available, officers shall be responsible for...

1) an approved holster is available through the City's current holster vendor. 2) 14 calendar 3) purchasing an appropriate holster and having it approved by Academy range personnel before qualifying or using it on duty.

HOLSTERS Approved uniform holsters are listed in Attachment D of this General Order. The following procedures regarding uniform holsters shall be followed. e. Officers requiring replacement of a damaged holster for their existing weapon shall contact _____ to determine availability and replacement requirements.

Uniform Supply

HOLSTERS Approved uniform holsters are listed in Attachment D of this General Order. The following procedures regarding uniform holsters shall be followed. f. Officers may, at their own expense, purchase and wear custom made holsters provided the holsters meet all criteria and specifications set forth for the official City-issued holsters or approved alternatives and are approved by the_____ Prior to wearing any alternative holster, officers shall demonstrate proficiency with the holster to _____. Any rejected holster may be submitted with justification for the alternative or modification to the Chief of Police who may direct the department's Office of Planning & Data Governance to evaluate the holster. Following this evaluation, the Chief of Police shall determine whether the holster may be used.

1) Firearms Training lieutenant. | 2) Academy range personnel

HOLSTERS Approved uniform holsters are listed in Attachment D of this General Order. The following procedures regarding uniform holsters shall be followed. g. Officers shall _____ when transitioning to a different approved holster before using it on duty.

demonstrate proficiency

HOLSTERS No holster requiring _____ is authorized for use by officers at any time. This prohibition will be for all on-duty and off-duty carry. In addition, no such holsters may be used by HPD personnel, officers from other law enforcement agencies, or retirees while qualifying or attending training at HPD firearms ranges.

the trigger (index) finger to be used to defeat a retention mechanism

SIGHTS Firearms shall not be altered to accommodate laser sights; nor shall officers carry firearms with laser sights. However, specialized units may use laser sights if...

approved in writing by the Chief of Police

SIGHTS Red Dot Sights (RDS) Officers are approved to carry a Red Dot Sight on their primary or off-duty weapon if the following requirements are met: a. The officer completed an ______ and qualified with their weapon using the RDS. ``` b. ____for the RDS class has been entered into the department's firearms registration database. ``` c. Weapons mounted with a RDS are registered in the department's _____ d. The weapon has a factory slide cutout mount for the RDS or an aftermarket milled slide supplied by a _____ e. The weapon has _____ that can be viewed through the optic in the event the red dot sight fails. Officers shall present proof of purchase from an authorized manufacturer or vendor when registering the aftermarket milled slide.

a. The officer completed an 8-hour training course and qualified with their weapon using the RDS. ``` b. Credit for the RDS class has been entered into the department's firearms registration database. ``` c. Weapons mounted with a RDS are registered in the department's firearms registration database. d. The weapon has a factory slide cutout mount for the RDS or an aftermarket milled slide supplied by a department authorized manufacturer or vendor. e. The weapon has iron sights that can be viewed through the optic in the event the red dot sight fails.

WEAPON-MOUNTED LIGHTS Officers who wish to use weapon-mounted lights shall first complete the... Officers are responsible for purchasing an appropriate weapon-mounted light and holster according to the specifications listed in Attachment E of this General Order.

low light/weapon-mounted light qualification course.

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS The annual primary weapons qualification shall be conducted _____ Commanders shall give priority to officers needing time off in order to satisfy the department's qualification requirements.

on duty.

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Officers shall qualify with their primary or back-up weapons (including off-duty weapons used as back-up weapons) they intend to carry on duty. Failure to qualify with such weapon shall result in...

that weapon not being eligible for use as an on-duty or off-duty weapon.

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Officers shall maintain current qualification with all firearms they intend to carry per the guidelines in this General Order. All firearms for which officers hold current qualification shall be listed in the...

department's firearms registration database

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Officers that have multiple primary weapons registered in department's database shall qualify with... Officers will be required to notify Academy range personnel which weapons they still own each year in the qualification quarter to keep their registered weapons list up to date.

only the primary weapon they intend to carry on duty

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS All officers shall hold current qualification with an approved primary weapon prior to... Qualification with a primary weapon shall be on the primary weapons course at an Academy firearms range. Qualification with other firearms shall also be performed at an Academy firearms range. Regardless of which Academy firearms range an officer uses, the officer shall comply with that facility's policies.

qualification with any other weapon

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS "_____" firearms, such as the Sig Sauer P320, enable the user to change the frame size, barrel length, and caliber of the firearm while still retaining the same serial number. Officers are authorized to carry a modular firearm, on or off duty, only in the configuration in which the officer has _____ and as authorized in the Attachments. If an officer changes the frame size, barrel length (e.g., from full size to compact), or caliber, the officer must qualify with the firearm in the additional configuration in order to receive authorization to carry it in the additional configuration.

1) Modular | 2) qualified

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS If not previously qualified, an officer desiring to qualify with and carry a model 1911 or 2011 pistol must attend the required 1911 pistol course. Officers from Academy class ____or later, are not authorized to carry a model 1911/2011 as a primary weapon.

231

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Firearms Range Safety and Conduct Upon arrival at an Academy firearms range, officers, while wearing their Sam Browne, shall render all firearms safe by... This shall be done before going into any Academy firearms range building. Semiautomatic handguns shall have the magazine out and the slide locked back and shall be placed in the holster. Revolvers shall have the cylinder open and be carried with the fingers through the top strap. Shotguns shall have the forearm to the rear with the action open and the safety engaged (safety on). Carbines shall have the magazine out, the bolt locked to the rear, and the safety engaged (safety on).

going to the red clearing barrel and unloading their firearms and ensuring the firearms are empty

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Firearms Range Safety and Conduct Officers shall bring their body armor with them to the Academy firearms range if they intend to train, practice, and/or qualify. Officers shall put on their body armor prior to entry to the range line shooting area and during all firing events. If, upon arrival at the firearms range, an officer does not have body armor, then the officer shall... If a loaner vest is not available, then the officer shall not enter the range line shooting area. Loaner vests shall be returned at the end of the shooting event.

checkout a loaner vest

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Firearms Range Safety and Conduct Upon leaving the Academy firearms range, officers reloading firearms may do so only at the red clearing barrel. However, if shooting at the indoor range, officers may reload the weapons...

in a shooting booth with the weapon pointed down range under the direction and approval of a firearms instructor.

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Firearms Range Safety and Conduct Unsafe acts will not be tolerated at an Academy firearms range. Officers may be dismissed from the firearms range by Academy range personnel for _____ for any unsafe act.

the entire day

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Firearms Range Safety and Conduct Proper dress code per General Order 300 06, Training - Classified, shall be enforced (e.g., no sleeveless shirts, and no flip-flop shoes, sandals, or open-toe shoes). Uniform shorts are allowed on the range. Officers attempting to qualify, practice, or attend firearms related training shall bring a...

department approved duty gun belt, duty holster, and reloading devices.

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Firearms Range Safety and Conduct Cellular telephone use is prohibited while at Academy firearms range locations. Specifically, there shall be no cellular telephone use while inside the fenced area at the outdoor range, inside the SWAT range and the tactical range, or inside the qualification line at the indoor range. Use of cellular telephones in the above listed locations shall subject the user to...

being removed from the firearms range

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Ammunition The department shall provide up to ___rounds of ammunition to each officer for use in qualifying with the officer's primary weapon.

150

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Passing Score To pass the primary weapons qualification examination, a range score of at least ____percent is required. Scoring will be "Pass/Fail" (i.e., no numerical score or proficiency level will be given). With exception of the _____ medal, no shooting medals shall be worn on the HPD uniform. Classified employees who earned a DE medal may continue to wear that medal on the Class "A" Uniform throughout the remainder of their career.

1) 76 | 2) Distinguished Expert (DE)

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Qualification Documents All qualification scores shall be entered into the department's firearms registration database after the officer's qualification. A printed copy of the qualification line shall be maintained by _____.

Academy range personnel

QUALIFICATION WITH FIREARMS Specialized Divisions and Units A division or unit that is authorized to use specialized weapons and the support gear necessary for proper operation of the specialized weapons, shall train, qualify, and maintain records of the officers in the unit who are authorized to use specialized weapons while acting in the capacity of a police officer. The specialized division or unit may also administer the department's other firearms qualification courses to...

officers assigned to the division or unit

FAILED ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY Except as otherwise noted in this General Order, all handguns and shoulder fired weapons for which officers do not hold a current qualification shall not be carried by officers until...

they have qualified with those weapons.

FAILED ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY Failing Primary Weapon Qualification Any officer who attempts but fails to qualify with an approved primary weapon on the primary weapons course by the last day of the qualification quarter or who experiences _____failed attempts to qualify with a primary weapon shall notify their division commander in writing by _____. In the event the officer fails their first attempt, the officer will have _____ days from the date of their first attempt to pass the qualification course.

1) three 2) the next workday 3) 30 calendar

work an assignment that requires the officer to be armed and shall not work police-related extra employment

FAILED ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY Failing Primary Weapon Qualification Any officer who fails to qualify after three attempts with an approved primary weapon on the primary weapons course during the qualification quarter shall be required to schedule and attend... Officers who then fail to shoot a passing score of 76 percent or higher shall be required to schedule and attend... The four-hour and sixteen-hour redress firearms training shall be conducted on duty. The Chief of Police shall be notified in writing to determine the appropriate action to be taken when an officer fails to shoot a passing score of 76 percent or higher after receiving sixteen hours of redress firearms training.

1) four hours of redress firearms training with qualification range instructors within seven calendar days. 2) sixteen hours of redress firearms training with indoor firearms range instructors.

FAILED ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY Supervisors' Responsibilities Upon receiving written notification of an officer's failure to qualify as described above, it is the immediate supervisor's responsibility to... For officers whose primary weapon qualification has expired, corrective measures shall include assigning the officer to duties that do not require the officer to be armed and ensuring the officer does not... This includes suspending the officer's police-related extra employment. If necessary, and dependent upon the nature of the officer's assignment, the supervisor shall _____the officer to ensure safe and appropriate execution of duty. The Chief of Police shall determine any other corrective action.

1) ensure that corrective measures are taken until the officer is able to qualify with an approved primary weapon. 2) carry a firearm until qualification standards have been met. 3) reassign

NO ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY OR A TT END QUARTERLY TRAINING All records relating to officers not attempting to qualify with a primary weapon are to be maintained by the _____. Except as noted below, officers who make no attempt to qualify during the qualification quarter with an approved primary weapon shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Such action may include involuntary reassignment, relief from duty, or dismissal from service. Officers who make no attempt to qualify during the qualification quarter with an approved primary weapon shall not be assigned to duty that _____ and shall not be allowed to work police-related extra employment until qualification requirements are met.

1) officers' division commander | 2) requires them to be armed

NO ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY OR A TT END QUARTERLY TRAINING Legitimate Reason Officers who have a legitimate reason for not attempting to qualify with an approved primary weapon during the qualification quarter or attending quarterly training shall not be subject to disciplinary action, but shall... Some examples of legitimate reasons include, but are not limited to, authorized absences, documented illnesses or injury, pregnancy, and special assignments.

notify their division commander.

NO ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY OR A TT END QUARTERLY TRAINING Legitimate Reason Officers who are physically unable to qualify shall provide sufficient, acceptable documentation to their _____. An officer who has been declared physically unable to qualify shall not be _____ and shall not be allowed to work police-related extra employment until the officer has met the qualification standards with an approved primary weapon.

1) division commander | 2) assigned to any duty requiring the officer to be armed

NO ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY OR ATTEND QUARTERLY TRAINING Legitimate Reason Officers shall attempt to qualify as soon as possible after returning to a normal duty assignment. Officers shall be given _____ days to qualify after returning to normal duty. Unless an exigent circumstance exists, an officer ______ shall not be granted the extension.

1) 30 calendar | 2) on normal duty at least one day during the qualification quarter

NO ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY OR ATTEND QUARTERLY TRAINING Legitimate Reason Officers granted a qualification extension shall not be assigned to duty that requires _____ and shall not be allowed to work police-related extra employment until qualification requirements are met. _____ shall inform the Training Division via email at TrngQualiRange@HoustonPolice.org of an officer's legitimate reason for not attempting to qualify or attend quarterly training. Division commanders or above who have a legitimate reason for not attempting to qualify during the qualification quarter shall notify their immediate supervisors.

1) them to be armed | 2) Division commanders

LOAN AND FIREARM REPLACEMENT Any officer who temporarily does not have a primary weapon to carry on duty may request the loan of a replacement primary weapon if one of the following circumstances exists: a. The officer's primary weapon has been rendered temporarily inoperable and is _____. b. The officer's primary weapon has been _____and properly reported as required by HPD. c. The department has retained the officer's primary weapon as part of an _____and the weapon has not been returned.

a. The officer's primary weapon has been rendered temporarily inoperable and is being repaired or replaced. b. The officer's primary weapon has been stolen and properly reported as required by HPD. c. The department has retained the officer's primary weapon as part of an investigation and the weapon has not been returned.

LOAN AND FIREARM REPLACEMENT The loan of a primary weapon, while waiting for a replacement weapon or for the original primary weapon to be returned, shall not exceed _____ days without additional written justification from the officer's division commander. Prior to carrying any loaned or replacement weapon, officers shall...

1) 30 calendar | 2) first qualify with the weapon on the appropriate qualification course.

QUALIFICATION FOR RETIRED OFFICERS Chapter 411 of the Texas Statutes, Government Code and Chapter 1701 of the Texas Statutes, Occupations Code govern the firearms qualification for honorably retired peace officers holding a license to carry handguns in the state of Texas. The following guidelines shall be followed for all honorably retired HPD officers who have submitted a sworn statement from the Chief of Police as required in order to comply with Section 411.199(b) of the Texas Statutes, Government Code. a. Proficiency testing shall be required annually and shall be conducted at an Academy firearms range. Qualifying scores may also be accepted from any municipal police department with a firearms range approved by ____or from any law enforcement firearms range associated with a _____. b. Testing shall be consistent with the requirements, procedures, and qualification course designated for retirees by the _____ Division. c. Proficiency testing at an Academy firearms range shall be provided as available at no cost to any person honorably retired from HPD as a law enforcement officer and who _____. d. A certificate documenting firearm proficiency shall be provided to honorably retired HPD officers so they may report the successful demonstration of proficiency to the _____. Retired officers wanting certification under the federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States or United States Territories shall see General Order 400-06, Carrying Concealed Firearms.

a. Proficiency testing shall be required annually and shall be conducted at an Academy firearms range. Qualifying scores may also be accepted from any municipal police department with a firearms range approved by TCOLE or from any law enforcement firearms range associated with a Texas county sheriff's department. b. Testing shall be consistent with the requirements, procedures, and qualification course designated for retirees by the Training Division. c. Proficiency testing at an Academy firearms range shall be provided as available at no cost to any person honorably retired from HPD as a law enforcement officer and who currently resides in the state of Texas. d. A certificate documenting firearm proficiency shall be provided to honorably retired HPD officers so they may report the successful demonstration of proficiency to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

LIMITATIONS Limitations apply to officers carrying firearms in the following areas and circumstances. a. Courts. While attending court, officers shall...

adhere to that court's policy regarding the carrying of firearms and shall surrender their firearms if a bailiff so requests.

LIMITATIONS Limitations apply to officers carrying firearms in the following areas and circumstances. b. Psychiatric Wards. Armed officers shall not enter any facility's psychiatric ward except _____, and then only after having received approval from the...

1) under the most serious of circumstances | 2) physician in charge of the unit, or in the absence of the physician in charge, any on-duty physician in the unit

LIMITATIONS Limitations apply to officers carrying firearms in the following areas and circumstances. c. Under the Influence of Alcohol. City Ordinance prohibits officers from exercising the authority of their office while off duty and under the influence of alcohol. Therefore, officers who are under the influence of alcohol and not _____ shall not carry firearms.

engaged in the performance of their assigned work duties

LIMITATIONS Limitations apply to officers carrying firearms in the following areas and circumstances. d. Under the Influence of Medication. Officers shall exercise prudence when taking prescribed or over-the-counter medications that may impair their physical or mental faculties. Medications affect individuals differently and numerous medications come with warnings that they may cause drowsiness or other impairing side effects. Officers who _____ shall not carry a firearm. Officers shall not carry a firearm while experiencing impairing side effects from any medication.

take medication or a combination of medications that they know will cause impairment or that have a high probability of causing impairment

AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT Airports Armed officers who want to enter the sterile area of an airport shall advise the proper authorities of their intentions to do so before entering the airport security checkpoint. Officers shall present any documents or law enforcement credentials necessary to verify their identity, and shall...

comply with the decision of airport authorities to allow or deny access.

AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT Aircraft Officers shall limit a request to carry a firearm aboard an aircraft to a situation in which... Prior to air travel, officers are required to complete the _____ training program available at the Airport Division (IAH).

1) a weapon is required to ensure the safe completion of a law enforcement mission. 2) "Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed"

AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT Aircraft A National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) message to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel shall be submitted for any officer flying armed. An NLETS message shall be generated for each direction of travel. In order to obtain the NLETS messages of authorization, officers with an operational need to fly armed shall, at least 48 hours in advance, submit to the Office of the Chief of Police a written request that contains the following information needed by Emergency Communications Division (ECO) personnel: a. Officer's name and ____ b. _____ number c. _____individual type and the individual's name d. Name of the ____ e. Flight ____ f. Departing, connecting, and final _____ The above information shall be complete and accurate and is necessary for all flights that are leaving, connecting, or returning to the city of Houston.

a. Officer's name and employee number b. Cellular telephone number c. Escorted individual type and the individual's name d. Name of the airline and the flight numbers e. Flight dates f. Departing, connecting, and final destination airports

AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT Aircraft Once approved, a copy of the Chief of Police's authorization letter shall be forwarded to the on-duty ECO supervisor for review. The Chief of Police's authorization letter shall authorize ECO to generate the requests via NLETS. The reply from TSA shall contain a unique eight-digit alphanumeric identifier. The on-duty ECO sergeant shall ensure the reply message is received and forwarded to the...

requesting officer in the most expedient manner possible for presentation to the appropriate authorities at the airport.

AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT Aircraft Should a flight have to be changed or if a flight is cancelled, particularly when the date of a flight changes, a new NLETS message shall be generated by contacting an ECO supervisor. When time is critical, the _____ may act as the Chief of Police's representative and send the request letter and authorization directly to the on-duty ECO supervisor.

assistant chief of the Criminal Investigations Command

PERSONAL FIREARMS Officers often own or possess firearms for which they have no reasonable expectation of being called upon to use while acting in a police capacity (e.g., firearms normally used only for hunting or as part of a personal collection). Firearms possessed solely for such purposes and that are _____, need not be registered with the department.

never carried while the individuals are acting in the capacity of police officers

PLACES WEAPONS PROHIBITED FOR CIVILIAN AND OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES City ordinance prohibits City employees (except classified employees) from carrying firearms or other dangerous weapons while on duty, in a City vehicle, or in any City owned or controlled building, except as provided by federal or state law. Specifically, state law allows a City employee who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Texas Government Code or who lawfully possesses a firearm, to...

transport or store a firearm or ammunition the employee is authorized by law to possess in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a City parking lot, City parking garage, or other City parking area that the City provides for its employees.