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Except with approval by the Chief of Police, no officer shall carry any of the following types of ammunition in any weapon. 400-05, p.7

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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

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In the event an officer’s primary weapon that is not on the primary weapons lists in the Attachments, but has been continuously registered with the department since before _______________, becomes stolen, lost, or non-repairable, the officer has the option of replacing that primary weapon with an identical firearm. If an identical replacement firearm is not available, the firearm shall be replaced with one from the approved primary weapons lists in the Attachments of this General Order.

This replacement policy also applies to shotguns that have remained continuously registered in an officer’s department firearms registration record since before August 24, 2000. 400-05, p.14

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September 1, 1997

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When employees receive disciplinary suspensions of 15 days or less and the discipline is handled at the division level, employees shall be allowed to retain; __________________. The suspension paperwork shall instruct employees regarding limitation of activities and use of credentials during the term of the suspension. 400-02, p.5

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their badge, hat shield, ID card, and keys

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If a retired officer or a TCOLE licensed civilian meets one of the conditions for ______________ as listed on the F-5, the employee shall not be given any type of HPD identification. 400-02, p.4

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general discharge

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Upon arrival at the Academy firearms range, Semiautomatic handguns: 400-05, p.11

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shall have the magazine out and the slide locked back and shall be placed in the holster.

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All primary, back-up, and off duty weapons shall be? 400-05, p.2

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Professional and conservative in appearance blued, black, or silver finish

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Once approved, a copy of the Chief of Police’s authorization letter shall be forwarded to the __________________ for review. The Chief of Police’s authorization letter shall authorize ECD to generate the requests via NLETS. The reply from TSA shall contain a unique eight-digit alphanumeric identifier. 400-05, p.17

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on-duty ECD sergeant

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Upon receiving written notification of an officer’s failure to qualify, it is the______________ responsibility to ensure that corrective measures are taken until the officer is able to qualify with an approved primary weapon. 400-05, p.13

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immediate supervisor’s

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Who has the responsibility of issuing employees ID cards? 400-02, Pg. 1

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Employee Services Division (ESD)

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Officers shall attempt to qualify as soon as possible after returning to a normal duty assignment. Officers shall be given ___________ to qualify after returning to normal duty. Unless an exigent circumstance exists, an officer on normal duty at least one day during the officer’s birthday month shall not be granted the extension. 400-05, p.14

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30 calendar days

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Unsafe acts will not be tolerated at an Academy firearms range. Officers may be dismissed from the firearms range by: 400-05, p.11

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Academy range personnel for the entire day for any unsafe act.

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Definitions

A handgun that meets the guidelines set forth in General Order 400-05, that is registered in the department’s firearms registration database, and that may be carried alone. 400-05, p.2

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primary weapon

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Approved carbines may have ___________________. 400-05, p.6

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retractable or folding stocks.

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If shotgun not currently approved by the department the officer shall subnit a request in writing to who for approval? 400-05, p,5

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Submit their request in writing to the Chief of Police.

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__________ use is prohibited while at Academy firearms range locations. Specifically, there shall be no __________ 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. 400-05, p.11

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Cellular telephone

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No officer shall carry a ______________ weapon unless the Chief of Police has authorized its use as part of a job assignment. 400-05, p.7

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fully automatic

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Definitions

Any measurable concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood, breath, or urine. 400-05, p.2

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Under the Influence of Alcohol.

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______________ shall be used for deployment with approved shotguns.400-05, p.5

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“00” buckshot

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An officer may carry a revolver with a barrel length exceeding four inches but not more than six and one-half inches provided the firearm was registered with the department to the officer prior to _____________, and has remained continuously registered. 400-05

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April 3, 1985

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Upon arrival at the Academy firearms range, Revolvers shall: 400-05, Pg. 11

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have the cylinder open and be carried with the fingers through the top strap.

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Only shotguns having all of the following features shall be approved by the department: 400-05, p.5

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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

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_____________ must be double action and chambered for .38 special/ 9mm or larger cartridges. ____________ must have a barrel length of at least two inches, but not more than four inches. 400-05, p.4

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Revolvers

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Officers may respond and deploy with an approved carbine in any high-risk situation in which a suspect: 400-05, p.7

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a. Possesses a rifle, assault rifle, machine gun, or shotgun. b. Possesses or uses body armor. c. Employs measures that put any officer at a tactical disadvantage that cannot be overcome with a handgun.

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When a designated beneficiary or estate of a deceased officer requests an officer’s badge and hat shield, the request shall be routed to the ____________________________. 400-02, p.4

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Organizational Development Command

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Multicolor or camouflage carbines are ____________. 400-05, p.6

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prohibited

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Revolvers shall have a barrel length of at least __________, but not more than four inches. 400-05

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three inches

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While the incident shall not be handled as a supervisory intervention investigation, any corrective action may include a supervisory intervention, if appropriate. The department shall seek restitution from the employee for the total cost of the property if the loss or damage is a result of ____________. 400-02, p.5

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negligence

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The AR-15 style carbine with a barrel length of __________ and an overall length of more than 26 inches is an approved carbine. 400-05, p.6

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16 to 20 inches

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Suspensions of 16 days or greater shall be administered by the Internal Affairs Division (IAD). In these instances, ? 400-02, p.5

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the employee’s badge, hat shield, ID card, and keys shall be confiscated and stored in IAD

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Armed officers shall not enter any facility’s psychiatric ward except under the most serious of circumstances, and then only after having received approval from the: 400-05, p.16

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physician in charge of the unit, or in the absence of the physician in charge, any on-duty physician in the unit.

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Upon arrival at the Academy firearms range, Carbines shall: 400-05, p.11

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have the magazine out, the bolt locked to the rear, and the safety engaged (safety on).

32
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Must be .22 caliber or larger (.25 cal is prohibited) and have a barrel of two to four inches. 400-05, p.5

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Back up handguns

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Definitiions

A shotgun or carbine, 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. 400-05, p.2

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Shoulder Fired Weapon

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To pass the primary weapons qualification examination, a range score of at least _________ is required. 400-05, p.12

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76 percent

35
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The employee may receive, upon request, a retirement identification card issued by HPD and the employee shall be afforded all rights and privileges of an ________ retired employee. 400-02, p.3

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honorably discharged

36
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If an officer does not qualify within ______________ after picking up the new holster, the officer shall contact Uniform Supply to make arrangements to return the new holster. 400-05, p.8

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14 calendar days

37
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When employees are relieved of duty, 400-02, p.5

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their badge, hat shield, all official ID and security credentials, and keys shall be confiscated and stored in IAD.

38
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The annual primary weapons qualification shall be conducted ________________? 400-05, P. 10

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On duty

39
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When employees’ badges, hat shields, or ID cards are lost, stolen, or damaged, employees shall do all of the following: 400-02, p.6

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a. Report the incident immediately to their supervisor. b. Generate a Significant Event Report and send it to the Command Center. c. Have an incident report generated. d. Send an administrative letter to their division commander via the chain of command.

40
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Upon arrival at the Academy firearms range, Shotguns shall: 400-05, p.11

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have the forearm to the rear with the action open and the safety engaged (safety on).

41
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The loan of a primary weapon, while waiting for a replacement weapon or for the original primary weapon to be returned, shall not exceed _____________ without additional written justification from the officer’s division commander. 400-05, p.14

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30 calendar days

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_______________________ must be chambered for .380 caliber cartridges or larger and have a barrel length of at least two inches. 400-05, p.4

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Semiautomatic pistols

43
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What prohibits officers from exercising the authority of their office while off duty and under the influence of alcohol? 400-05, p.16

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City ordinance

44
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Any officer who attempts but fails to qualify with an approved primary weapon on the primary weapons course by the last day of that officer’s birthday month or who experiences three failed attempts to qualify with a primary weapon,: 400-05, p.12

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shall notify his division commander in writing by the next workday.

45
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Officers who then fail to shoot a passing score of 76 percent or higher shall be required to schedule and attend: 400-05, p.13

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sixteen hours of redress firearms training with Indoor firearms range instructors.

46
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The four-hour and sixteen-hour refresh’s shall be done? 400-05, p.13

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On duty

47
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Under certain conditions, officers who honorably retire or promote may retain their badge and hat shield. Officers shall submit a written request through their chain of command (assistant chief level) to _________________________________________. The request must specify the badge and hat shield shall be mounted permanently on a plaque or other form of display. 400-02,p.4

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the assistant chief of the Organizational Development Command

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If an officer’s back-up handgun is a revolver it must be ______________. 400-05, p.5

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double action

49
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Approved carbines shall be black in color. The only exception is a ________________________________ 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. 400-05, p.6

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monochromatic, olive drab color

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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. 400-05, p.1

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Academy Range Personnel

51
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If back-up handgun is a revolver it must be __________. 400-05, p.5

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double action

52
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Officers are not allowed to carry __________ alone without an approved primary weapon: while on duty in police uniform, working EJ or, off duty not in uniform not working EJ 400-05, p.4

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back-up weapon/ back-up handgun

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A badge and hat shield may be retained or obtained if requested by: a. An officer retiring honorably from the Houston Police Department. (b)(c) 400-02, p.4

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b. An officer receiving a promotion. c. A designated beneficiary (or estate if no beneficiary exists) of a deceased officer who did or would have resigned or retired honorably from the department.

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Back-up handguns must hold at least ___________ of ammunition. Officers shall qualify annually 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. 400-05, p.5

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five rounds

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Each year during the _______________, officers shall attempt to satisfy the department’s mandatory firearms qualification requirement for their primary weapons and back-up weapons (including off-duty weapons used as back-up weapons). 400-05, p.10

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the qualification quarter

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When time is critical, _______________________________________ may act as the Chief of Police’s representative and send the request letter and authorization directly to the on duty ECD supervisort. 400-05, p.17

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the assistant chief of the Criminal Investigations Command

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Any officer who fails to qualify after three attempts with an approved primary weapon on the primary weapons course during the qualification quarter shall:. 400-05, p.13

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be required to schedule and attend four hours of redress firearms training with qualification range instructors within seven calendar days

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Whenever a badge, hat shield, or ID card is lost, stolen, or damaged, the employee’s supervisor shall give the employee a ________________ and an investigation shall be conducted in accordance with the department’s disciplinary range system in which it may be handled as an expedited investigation. 400-02, p.5

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48-hour notice

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Back-up handguns must be____________ or larger (.25 caliber is prohibited) and have a barrel length of two to four inches. 400-05, p.5

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.22 caliber

60
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Only ______________________________ ammunition shall be used for deployment with an approved carbine. 400-05, p.6

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.223 caliber, 55-grain soft point

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AR-15 style, short barrel rifle (SBR) carbines with a barrel length as short as ___________ are also approved carbines provided the officer completes the appropriate federal paperwork, registers the carbine with the Training Division, and per federal law keeps a copy of the federal proof of registration and tax stamp in his possession at all times while possessing the SBR carbine. 400-05, p.6

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10 inches

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___________________ 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. 400-05, p.17

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City ordinance

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All weapons carried while an officer is in uniform, on duty, or working police-related extra employment shall have ________________________________________. Grips shall not be adorned with emblems or designs other than the standard manufacturer logo. 400-05, p.8

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black or brown grips made of wood, plastic, metal, or rubber.

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How shall carbine be stored? 400-05, p.7

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with a magazine seated in the magazine well, the safety engaged, and the chamber empty.

65
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In order to obtain the NLETS messages of authorization, officers with an operational need to fly armed shall at least____________ in advance submit to the Office of the Chief of Police a written request. 400-05, p.16

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48 hours

66
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Shotguns may have folding or retractable stocks. ________________ shotguns are not approved. 400-05, p.6

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Pistol-grip only

67
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The department shall provide up to _____________ of ammunition to each officer for use in qualifying with the officer’s primary weapon. 400-05, p.11

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150 rounds

68
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Officers ______ volunteer or participate in the execution of preplanned high-risk warrants with their carbines in lieu of contacting the Tactical Operations Division, SWAT Detail. 400-05, p.7

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shall not

69
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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 “Tactical Plainclothes Weapons” training class taught by the Tactical Training Unit, and successfully met the qualification requirements of that class annually. 400-05, p.3

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“Undercover Carry”

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Single-payment reimbursements shall be accepted with only ________ or check. 400-02, p.7

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exact cash

71
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With the exception of rifles and fully automatic weapons, a ____________________ 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. 400-05, p.3

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division commander

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