Control Devices and Techniques 304

Question 1

304.4.1 - Shift Supervisor Responsibilites

Answer 1

The Shift Sergeant may authorize the use of a control device by selected personnel or members of specialized units who have successfully completed the required training.

Question 2

304.5 - Baton

Answer 2

Officer must weigh the risk of injury to subject against the need to immediately control them.
- Do not target head, neck, groin, spine, heart, kidneys unless officer believes person is imminent threat of serious harm or death

Question 3

304.6 - Tear Gas

Answer 3

• Can only be used to alleviate present risk of serious harm posed by:
  a) Riot
  b) barricaded subject
  c) Hostage situation
• only OIC (Sgt, IC, Chief) can authorize
• If used outside of a jail must get approval from mayor or highest elected official
• Prior to any use warning announcement must be made

Question 4

304.7.2 - Treatment for OC exposure (includes pepperball)

Answer 4

• Flush with clean water

- Aid

Question 5

304.9.1 - Kinetic Energy projectiles - Use

Answer 5

Circumstances for deployment include (Not exhaustive):

• Suspect is armed w/weapon and tactical circumstances allow deployment
• Suspect has made threats to harm themselves/others
• Engaged in riotous behavior, throwing dangerous projectiles at others
• PC for violent crime and refusing lawful orders

Question 6

304.9.2 - KEP Deployment considerations

Answer 6

• Distance and angle to target
• Type of munition
• Type and thickness of clothing
• Proximity to others
• Location of subject
• Need for immediate response
• Verbal warning given when feasible
• DO NOT TARGET head/neck intentionally unless poses imminent threat of serious bodily injury/death