400-26 Conducted Energy Devices Flashcards
The Conducted Energy Device (CED) is intended to control a violent or potentially violent individual while _____. It is anticipated that the appropriate use of such a device will result in fewer serious injuries to officers and suspects and bring…
1) minimizing the risk of serious injury
2) dangerous situations safely and effectively under control
CEDs are intermediate weapons and are not substitutes for _____. However, officers who use force against any person shall be able to state in detail the specific reasons for using force. CEDs are authorized for use against suspects who…
1) lethal force
2) are actively resisting or exhibiting active aggression, or to prevent individuals from harming themselves or others.
APPROVED CEDS
Officers shall use only CEDs and CED-related equipment (batteries, air cartridges, and holsters) that are approved by the _____. No changes, alterations, or modifications are permitted to the device or the related equipment without…
1) Training Division
2) specific approval by the Training Division.
APPROVED CEDS
Officers with an HPD registered CED shall wear it at all times while wearing the official classified uniform, including while working extra employment, except _____.
Officers who regularly work in a uniformed capacity, including crime suppression units, shall wear a CED unless…
Classified commanders have the option to carry their CED. The CED shall be worn in a cross-draw manner as approved by the department.
1) as directed by a supervisor
2) otherwise approved by the assistant chief in the officer’s chain of command.
APPROVED CEDS
Officers in _____, whether on or off duty, are not required to carry a CED.
However, officers with an HPD registered CED shall wear it when…
Officers in plainclothes, whether on or off duty, who choose to carry a CED shall abide by the same use policies as uniformed officers. A CED carried by an on-duty plainclothes officer shall be carried in an _____ attached to the officer’s belt in a cross-draw manner. Alternatively, these officers may carry a CED in a purse or a pack, but the device shall be housed in an approved holster.
To prevent overheating of a CED, officers shall ensure that the safety switch remains in the down (Safe) position when not in use.
1) plainclothes
2) there is an expectation of participating in an arrest situation
3) approved holster
APPROVED CEDS
Personal CEDs
For personally owned CEDs, officers may purchase only CED models and related equipment approved by_____
Personal CEDs and air cartridges shall be _____ and are subject to the same restrictions, guidelines, and policies as if they were furnished by the department.
The term CED also includes personally owned CEDs.
1) the Training Division.
2) registered with the department
USE OF CEDS
CEDs will not eliminate all physical confrontations with suspects. The CED has limitations and restrictions requiring consideration before its use. Although the CED is generally effective in controlling most individuals, officers should be alert to…
the potential for failure and be prepared with other options
USE OF CEDS
Generally, CEDs are not intended to be used when confronting a suspect with a potentially lethal weapon. If an officer is going to attempt to use a CED when encountering a suspect believed to possess a potentially lethal weapon, a secondary officer should be present to _____.
Officers should always remember to use _____to their advantage.
1) provide cover with a firearm
2) time, distance, numbers, cover and concealment
USE OF CEDS
When practical, officers shall give a warning to a suspect prior to activating the CED unless…
to do so would place any person at risk.
USE OF CEDS
Officers are _____to use a CED on an animal to prevent injury to themselves or others.
authorized
USE OF CEDS
CED Use NOT Permitted
Officers shall not:
a. Display a CED in an _____ manner.
unprofessional or unsafe
USE OF CEDS
CED Use NOT Permitted
Officers shall not:
b. Use a CED on individuals presenting…
only passive resistance
USE OF CEDS
CED Use NOT Permitted
Officers shall not:
c. Use a CED on a person in close proximity to…
gas fumes, methamphetamine labs, aerosol chemical agents, or other flammable or combustible environments
USE OF CEDS
CED Use NOT Permitted
Officers shall not:
d. Discharge a CED from…
a moving vehicle or at the operator of a vehicle or its occupants.
USE OF CEDS
CED Use NOT Permitted
Officers shall not:
e. _____ Officers shall not discharge a CED from _____.
Mounted Patrol Officers shall not discharge a CED from horseback
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
a. Persons sprayed with any chemical by _____. HPD policy requires a non-flammable chemical spray.
a person outside the department
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
b. Deployment simply to protect _____.
property against destruction or damage
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
c. Individuals who are _____.
handcuffed or otherwise restrained
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
d. Individuals known to be mentally ill, but not…
actively resisting or attempting to harm himself or others.
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
e. A person who is obviously or known to be _____ .
pregnant
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
f. A person known to use _____ .
internal cardiac devices
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
g. A person who is…
elderly medically infirm, visibly frail, or a young child
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
h. A suspect who is _____.
However, officers are justified to use their CED if the situation justifies the increase risk to immediately effect an arrest to…
1) fleeing, running or moving under momentum
2) protect the public from a violent suspect attempting to avoid apprehension, taking into consideration their surroundings and potential hazards.
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
i. An individual who is on an…
elevated surface, unstable surface, or other location where a fall may cause substantial injury or death.
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
j. An individual who is suspected of possessing or wearing an _____
improvised explosive device (IED).
USE OF CEDS
CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.
Laser pointing (a.k.a. “red dotting”) can be an effective psychological tool. However, officers shall refrain from abusing the use of the CED’s laser pointer and shall refrain from intentionally red dotting sensitive areas. Officers shall not red dot a person or animal unless…
the situation warrants the use of a CED
USE OF CEDS
Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure
Minimize the number and duration of CED exposures. Officers shall keep CEO cycling to a minimum, especially against persons displaying symptoms of _____, and use the shortest duration of CED exposure necessary to…
Officers shall constantly reassess the circumstances and the subject’s behavior, reaction and resistance after each CED cycle and before initiating or continuing the exposure.
1) excited delirium
2) apply authorized restraint devices and effect an arrest.
USE OF CEDS
Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure
Avoid simultaneous CED exposures. Unless _____, officers shall not use multiple CEDs at the same time and no more than one officer should activate a CED against a suspect at a time.
an exigent circumstance exists that would cause a reasonable officer to believe prompt action is necessary to prevent serious physical harm to himself or others
USE OF CEDS
Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure
Control and restrain immediately. Officers shall _____ as soon as reasonably safe and practical to minimize the total duration of exertion and stress experienced by the suspect.
begin control and restraint procedures, including during CED exposure,
USE OF CEDS
Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure
Avoid touching probes and wires during CED discharge. Controlling and restraining a suspect during CED exposure may put the discharging officer and those assisting at risk of accidental or unintended shock. Officers shall…
avoid touching the probes and wires and the areas between the probes during the CED discharge.