Authorized Firearms

Question 1

When a rifle is deployed, supervisor will:

Answer 1

Proceed to the scene immediately

And

Ensure rifle appointment is appropriate

Question 2

Officer deploying rifle will:

Answer 2

1. Announce deployment
2. Give subject time to comply
3. Use discretion when displaying rifle
4. Use two man team, if feasible
5. Advise dispatch of location and any changes to location
6. Advise dispatch if observer is present

Question 3

After a rifle–deployed incident, supervisor of officer deploying rifle will ensure that:

Answer 3

Ensure the officer reports it into blue team

If multiple officers, when they report enlist others as “involved officers”

List in report: details of the incident, justification per policy for rifle deployment, nature of threat requiring rifle, number of rifles and location of rifles on scene

Question 4

It is ultimately the __________ responsibility to ensure proper deployment of rifles

Answer 4

Supervisors