Conductive Electric Weapon (CEW) Taser Flashcards
TASER X26P
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- Cartridge
- LED flashlight
- Single Laser
TASER X26P
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- Fixed Sights
- Power Accessory Interface
- Selector Switch
TASER X26P
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- Central Information Display (CID)
- Safety Switch
- Performance Power Magazine (PPM) release button
- Performance Power Magazine (PPM)
- Trigger
TASER X26P
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- TaserCAM HD
How do the top and bottom probe fire?
Top probe fires Horizontal
Bottom probe 8 deg. down
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Maximum effect is achieved when discharging the Taser by aiming and placing one probe _______ and _______the waistline of the subject.
Above and below
What is the acronym for NMI?
Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation
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Where circumstances dictate the drawing of a Taser from the holster to cover a subject, the Taser must be _______________________________________________ by moving the safety switch to the (Fire) position.
immediately armed upon removal from the holster
Do exceptional circumstances exist when a taser should not be used?
- if no, why?
- if yes, what are they?
Yes,
- Against a subject who is handcuffed
- On an elderly or disabled subject(s)
What are the target areas?
Primary Target Area - aim for the centre of seen target mass of the back (where possible avoid targeting the head)
Secondary Target Area - – aim for lower torso front (where possible avoid targeting face, groin, or chest areas)
How long is a Single Cycle?
Five (5) second cycle
How many multiple cycles happen, till police reconsider the effectiveness of Taser as the most appropriate tactical option and must consider alternative tactical options.
3 cycles
Medical Considerations?
Ambulance Personnel are to be called on ALL occasions when a subject has been tasered.
Your supervisor must be contacted immediately when a taser has been discharged and informed of the situation.
4 steps of spark testing?
- Safe Direction
- Ensure the Taser cartridge is removed from the Taser
- Arm the Taser
- Depress the Trigger
Hot Handover Procedures?
Tasers should not be handed over to other officers in the field unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Modes of Use?
- Draw and Cover
- Probes Discharge
- Drive Stun
The use of drive stun for pain compliance is….?
not recommended and should only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
What is the acronym for CID? and explain the process.
Central Information Display (CID)
During a cycle the CID will count up for a single trigger pull 1-2-3-4-5 The Audible tone sounds 3 seconds, into the 5 second cycle thus sounding with 2 seconds to go
when is the safety switch “safe” and “armed”
safe - safety switch down
armed - safety switch up
