Chapter 2

Question 1

When do you need to notify a supervisor if using a taser?

Answer 1

If it is shown or used

Question 2

What does a supervisor need to do if a taser is used?

Answer 2

1. See if need to attend
2. Ensure after care is provided
3. ensure that photographs taken where necessary if need to subsequent enquires and all evidence such as wires cartridges id tags etc are recovered from the scene
4. Person who tasered needs to be seen by a registered medical doctor and recorded on Pol 42
5. Report details of all instances in taser register
6. TOR
7. Upload evidence to evidence.com, categorises data and shares with supervisor
8. review footage and TOR determine whether use is in accordance with instructions and note outcome of review.

Question 3

What does a supervisor need to do if someone shows a taser?

Answer 3

1. Submit a TOR
2. Details in arcing in taser register
3. Upload evidence.com, categorise data, share with supervisor
4. Debrief officer with footage and TOR is it in accordance with these instructions.

Question 4

What do you need to do if there is an unintentional discharge?

Answer 4

1.Preserve and photograph