Conducted Electrical Weapon (Taser 7)

Question 1

Considerations

Answer 1

before drawing and during use of Taser you should
continually assess the situation, whilst always
having a back-up plan

Question 2

Taser 7 Cartridge Angle and Spread

Answer 2

3.5-degree angle

30cm of spred for every 3.3m of travel

Question 3

Preferred Target Zones

Answer 3

On the Back/Leg spliting the belt line as it contains large muscle groups and reduces the risk of hitting sensitive body areas

Question 4

Secondary Target ZOne

Answer 4

Front of the body above and below the waistline

Question 5

What is NMI

Answer 5

Neuro-Muscular Incapcitation

Question 6

Do not draw your Taser, point it, or aim it…

Answer 6

unless you consider you are likely to
be justified in using it

Question 7

Where circumstances dictate the drawing of a Taser from the holster to cover a
subject, the Taser must be…

Answer 7

immediately armed upon removal from the
holster

Question 8

Taser Use Restrictions

A taser should not be used in any mode:

Answer 8

• against a mental health patient solely to make them submit to medication or treatment

Question 9

Taser should not be used…. unless exceptional circumstances exist:

Answer 9

• On an elderly or disabled subject(s)

Question 10

How long does a taser cycle last?

Answer 10

5 seconds

Question 11

How to use additional cycle

Answer 11

Arc Switch pressed if wires are still connected

or

Trigger need to be pulled a second time

Question 12

After how many cycles must police consider alternative tactical option?

Answer 12

3 cycles

Question 13

What is Painting?

Answer 13

Directing the RED and GREEN laser sights onto a subject combined with verbal communication that identify to the subject where the probes are going to impact.

Question 14

Three Modes of Use

Answer 14

-Warning Arc

-Probes Discharged

-Drive Stun

Question 15

When must ambulance be called

Answer 15

On ALL occasions when a subject has been Tasered

Question 16

Number of Tasers that can be used on the same subject

Answer 16

Only ONE Taser is discharged on a subject at one time

Question 17

Can you hand over the Taser to other officers in the field?

Answer 17

No, only if exceptional circumstances exist.

Question 18

Why do function test?

Answer 18

The function test is completed to verify the CEW’s core electronics and both cartridges are working properly

Question 19

Number of Tasers issued to officers

Answer 19

Only ONE per two Police Officers

Question 20

CEW’s can ignite…

Answer 20

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