Conductive Electric Weapon (CEW) Taser

Question 1

TASER X26P

Fill in the diagram

Answer 1

• Cartridge
• LED flashlight
• Single Laser

Question 2

TASER X26P

Fill in the diagram

Answer 2

• Fixed Sights
• Power Accessory Interface
• Selector Switch

Question 3

TASER X26P

Fill in the diagram

Answer 3

• Central Information Display (CID)
• Safety Switch
• Performance Power Magazine (PPM) release button
• Performance Power Magazine (PPM)
• Trigger

Question 4

TASER X26P

Fill in the diagram

Answer 4

• TaserCAM HD

Question 5

How do the top and bottom probe fire?

Answer 5

Top probe fires Horizontal

Bottom probe 8 deg. down

Question 6

Fill in the blanks:
Maximum effect is achieved when discharging the Taser by aiming and placing one probe _______ and _______the waistline of the subject.

Answer 6

Above and below

Question 7

What is the acronym for NMI?

Answer 7

Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation

Question 8

Fill in the blank:
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.

Answer 8

immediately armed upon removal from the holster

Question 9

Do exceptional circumstances exist when a taser should not be used?

• if no, why?
• if yes, what are they?

Answer 9

Yes,

• Against a subject who is handcuffed
• On an elderly or disabled subject(s)

Question 10

What are the target areas?

Answer 10

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)

Question 11

How long is a Single Cycle?

Answer 11

Five (5) second cycle

Question 12

How many multiple cycles happen, till police reconsider the effectiveness of Taser as the most appropriate tactical option and must consider alternative tactical options.

Answer 12

3 cycles

Question 13

Medical Considerations?

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

4 steps of spark testing?

Answer 14

1. Safe Direction
2. Ensure the Taser cartridge is removed from the Taser
3. Arm the Taser
4. Depress the Trigger

Question 15

Hot Handover Procedures?

Answer 15

Tasers should not be handed over to other officers in the field unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Question 16

Modes of Use?

Answer 16

1. Draw and Cover
2. Probes Discharge
3. Drive Stun

Question 17

The use of drive stun for pain compliance is….?

Answer 17

not recommended and should only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Question 18

What is the acronym for CID? and explain the process.

Answer 18

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

Question 19

when is the safety switch “safe” and “armed”

Answer 19

safe - safety switch down

armed - safety switch up