400-31 Remote Restraint Device Flashcards
The Remote Restraint Device (RRD) is a non-lethal device that is intended to…
These devices are not intended for use as an _____.
It is anticipated that the appropriate use of such a device will result in fewer serious injuries to officers and individuals and…
1) immobilize and control a resistive or non-compliant person while minimizing the risk of serious injury.
2) intermediate weapon
3) bring dangerous situations safely and effectively under control
Remote Restraint Devices are authorized for use on individuals who indicate through words or action that they will _____ or ____ and on individuals who are…
1) resist arrest
2) will not voluntarily comply with lawful orders
3) passively noncompliant, actively resisting or exhibiting active aggression, or are a potential danger to themselves or others.
APPROVED REMOTE RESTRAINT DEVICES
Officers shall use only RRDs and RRD-related equipment (e.g., batteries, cartridges) that are approved by the Training Division. No changes, alterations, or modifications are permitted to the device or the related equipment without…
specific approval by the Training Division.
APPROVED REMOTE RESTRAINT DEVICES
RRDs shall be assigned only to officers that have completed the requisite training for the proper use and reporting of the RRD.
RRDs shall be stored on the _____.
Officers who are assigned a RRD shall perform a_____ of the RRD prior to signing on duty.
If any new damage, missing parts, or defective equipment is observed, the officer shall notify their supervisor before signing on duty.
Upon signing on, officers shall notify the dispatcher that they have been assigned an RRD.
Officers shall also perform a _____ at the conclusion of their shift, whether or not the RRD was deployed.
1) duty belt or the tactical vest
2) pre-deployment inspection
3) post-deployment inspection
APPROVED REMOTE RESTRAINT DEVICES
Officers shall ensure that the safety remains in the “on” position when the RRD is not in use.
The _____ is responsible for ensuring that RDDs assigned to the division are properly assigned and maintained.
division commander
USE OF RRDS
The RRD should only be used when the officer can safely approach the intended individual within the range (i.e., _____) intended for the proper operation of the device. Officers shall consider their surroundings and additional persons near the intended individual prior to deploying the RRD.
10 - 20 feet
USE OF RRDS
If an officer is going to attempt to use a RRD when encountering an individual believed to possess a potentially lethal weapon, a secondary officer should _____.
Officers should always remember to use time, distance, numbers, cover and concealment to their advantage.
be present to provide cover with a firearm
USE OF RRDS
When practicable, officers shall give a warning to a suspect prior to deploying the RRD unless…
to do so would place any person at risk.
USE OF RRDS
Officers shall attempt to target either the individual’s _____ or the _____. The officer shall, if possible, avoid a person’s sensitive areas.
Generally, a deployment aimed at the abdomen will cover the lower arms and a deployment aimed just below the knee will cover the lower legs. If the dynamics of the situation or the officer’s safety do not permit the officer to limit the application of the RRD to the specific target zone, the officer should monitor the condition of the person if the RRD strikes them in a
sensitive area.
1) upper body (elbows to wrists)
2) lower body (mid-thigh to ankles)
USE OF RRDS
Officers ____deploy multiple RRDs at a single individual.
Officers shall consider the effectiveness of the RRDs on the individual, whether the individual has the ability or has been given reasonable time to comply, and whether verbal commands or other options may be more effective.
may
USE OF RRDS
Officers shall begin control and restraint procedures as soon as reasonably safe and practical in order to…
If officers utilize a RRD against a person displaying symptoms of _____, officers shall constantly reassess the circumstances and the subject’s behavior, reaction, and resistance after the RRD is used.
1) minimize the exertion and stress experienced by the person who has been entangled in a RRD.
2) excited delirium
RRD Use NOT Permitted
Officers shall not:
a. Display a RRD in an _____ manner.
b. Deploy a RRD from a _____
c. Deploy a RRD from _____.
1) unprofessional or unsafe
2) moving vehicle or at the operator of a vehicle or its occupants.
3) horseback
RRD Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions
The use of the RRD shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective or 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 RRD.
a. Individuals who are ____.
b. An individual who is obviously or known to be ____.
c. An individual who is _____.
d. A suspect who is fleeing, running, or moving under momentum. However, officers are justified to use their RRD if the situation justifies the increased risk to immediately effect an arrest to…
e. An individual is on an elevated surface, unstable surface, or other location where…
f. An individual is near any body of water that may _____.
Officers shall not point the RRD laser at a person unless the situation warrants the use of a RRD.
1) handcuffed or otherwise restrained
2) pregnant
3) elderly, medically infirm, visibly frail, or a young child
4) protect the public from a violent suspect attempting to avoid apprehension, taking into consideration their surroundings and potential hazards.
5) a fall may cause substantial injury or death.
6) present a drowning risk
Unintentional Deployment in Non-Field Situation
If an unintentional deployment occurs in a non-field situation and the supervisor determines the incident was an unintentional deployment and there is no injury or damage to property, then the supervisor shall forward correspondence to the…
Other reporting requirements outlined in this General Order are not required for such non-field unintentional deployments.
officer’s division commander outlining the circumstances of the unintentional deployment.
Officer’s Responsibilities
Except as otherwise noted in this General Order, whenever an officer deploys a RRD, that officer shall notify the dispatcher, who shall dispatch a supervisor. If the officer is unable to notify a dispatcher, the _____ shall contact dispatch.
most senior officer at the scene
