5/208.02 Authorized firearms and associated equipment Flashcards
When considering whether or not to deploy a rifle, the force option must reflect the totality of the circumstances, and fall within the range of ________ _________ options.
Objectively reasonable
If there is a potential for deadly force the officer may deem which approved firearm is most appropriate based on:
- Distance
- Available cover
- Tactical situation presented
It is the ________ responsibility to ensure proper rifle deployment, and be aware of misuse or __________ of rifles
Supervisor’s, over-deployment
When a rifle is deployed, the area supervisor will
- Proceed immediately to the incident
- Assume tactical control
- Ensure rifle deployment is appropriate for the incident
- If deployment in inappropriate, modify or countermand deployment
Supervisor shall designate one employee to complete blue team upon rifle deployment, all others will be listed as __________, and the blue team will contain
-“Involved officers”
- Details of the incident
- Justification per policy of the rifle deployment
- Nature of the threat resulting in rifle deployment
- Number and locations of all rifles deployed during the incident
Supervisor review of the blue team for rifle deployment will include
- Review of the deployment
- Appropriate comments in deployment report including
- Supervisor decisions to countermand deployment
- Modification of deployment
All rifles are a _________ use of force.
Reportable
Can officers use extended magazines in their handguns on duty?
Yes. They must be inspected by FTTU
What firearms are permitted to have a laser attached?
Handgun
Are slug rounds permitted to be carried in the magazine tube of a shotgun?
No.