Ch 52 Weapons

Question 0

Prohibited from using OC

Answer 0

Officers are prohibited from using OC spray in passive civil demonstrations or in crowded areas where innocent people may be affected such as hospitals or nursing homes where an individual’s health may be endangered unless other alternatives have been exhausted.

Question 1

Deploying OC

Answer 1

When deploying OC, the officer should aim the canister directly at the face and upper torso of the subject from a distance of 4-6 feet. A 1 second spray shall be followed by the evaluation of the subject and his movements. The officer shall give verbal commands and advise the subject to follow instructions so that decontamination can take place.

Question 2

After deploying OC :

Answer 2

After deploying OC officers should allow at least 5 seconds for the mist to dissipate and then give specific commands to the subject. Exposed subjects shall be instructed to breathe normally and shall be closely monitored for the first 45 minutes. Use caution when approaching such persons within the first 30-60 seconds after exposure.

Question 3

The following shall be closely monitored after being exposed :

Answer 3

• obese individuals with medical conditions such as diabetes or heart trouble
• elderly
• those impaired by alcohol or drugs
• those with chronic respiratory problems such as asthma

Question 4

OC on restrained subjects :

Answer 4

OC spray may be used on a restrained subject only when absent the use of OC spray, the subject or another is likely to suffer injury or the subject may escape.

Question 5

Decontamination :

Answer 5

Officers will decontaminate every subject exposed to OC within 20 minutes of the application of the spray. The person exposed, shall be exposed to fresh air and cool water shall be used to flush their eyes.

Question 6

Two modes for conducted energy weapons :

Answer 6

Conducted energy weapons can be deployed in PROBE MODE or TOUCH/STUN mode. Probe mode is intended to incapacitate an individual. Touch/stun mode is used for pain compliance.

Question 7

Conducted energy weapons shall not be used/deployed :

Answer 7

On individuals who may have been exposed to an alcohol based OC spray. Officers shall consider the reasonableness of deploying the conducted energy weapon when the subject is a child, a known pregnant woman, or an individual with known heart conditions.

Question 8

Distance for probes :

Answer 8

Conducted energy weapons launches two probes up to a distance of 25 feet from the replaceable cartridge.

Question 9

Deployment of conducted energy weapons :

Answer 9

Individuals who have been subjected directly to conducted energy weapon or probes shall immediately be transported to a medical care facility for evaluation and treatment. Officers shall transport the individual unless on scene medical personnel deem transport by ambulance more appropriate.

Question 10

Removal of probes :

Answer 10

Only medical personnel may remove the probes if embedded in the skin. Officers shall obtain a hospital discharge form from the attending physician before transporting the the arrestee to a processing facility.

Question 11

Conducted energy weapon download :

Answer 11

Anytime an officer discharges the conducted energy weapon to immobilize an individual by discharging the cartridge or making direct contact with an individual using the drive stun mode, he or she will deliver the device to TED during normal business hours on the day of discharge or the following day. Of the discharging officer is off duty, the NCO will accomplish this task on the next business day.

Question 12

Treatment after less lethal round :

Answer 12

Any person struck by a less lethal round shall be transported to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment.

Question 13

Display of firearm :

Answer 13

The display of a firearm is not lethal force. An officer shall not display or draw any firearm unless he or she reasonably believes that he/she may have to employ lethal force. An officer may draw his weapon when he believes that doing so will provide a tactical advantage.

Question 14

When authorized departmental firearm is not in the immediate possession of an officer, to include within his/her residence, the officer shall ensure the weapon is :

Answer 14

• secured in appropriate locked container.
• secured with commercial gun lock or other locking device that renders the firearm incapable of being fired.
• rendered safe and maintained in a secure location as defined in this chapter.