CEW Taser

Question 1

Justification: Taser

Answer 1

Protect human life,

Protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance is occurring or imminent,

Protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm,

Protection from animals.

Question 2

Primary Target Areas: Taser

Answer 2

aim for the centre of seen target mass of the back

Question 3

Secondary Target Areas: Taser

Answer 3

aim for lower torso front (where possible avoid targeting the face, groin or chest areas)

Question 4

Parts of a taser

Answer 4

Cartridge, LED Flashlight, Single Laser, Fixed sights, Trigger, Safety Switch, Camera, Central information display (CID),

Question 5

Maximum effect of a shot

Answer 5

One probe above and below the belt line.

Question 6

Direction of probes

Answer 6

Top probe goes horizontal and bottom probe goes 8 degrees down

Question 7

Max range of taser probes

Answer 7

7.6m

Question 8

How many volts

Answer 8

50,000

Question 9

What is NMI- Taser

Answer 9

Neuro-Muscular Incapcitation

Question 10

What is the minimum charge for a taser?

Answer 10

At or above 20%

Question 11

Actions that may constitute Hazardous practice include:

Answer 11

Accidental discharge of taser

Recklessly pointing or aiming a taser at another officer

Failing to properly store and secure a taser which results in accidental discharge

Covering the lens on the taser cam or any action or action deemed hazardous