Electronic Control Device (ECD)

Question 1

Ricky Beaver vs. City of Federal Way (2004)

Answer 1

The use of an ECD involves the application of force.

Each additional application of an ECD involves an additional justification.

Subject was tased approximately 5 times. 1-3 applications were with one officer by himself. Afterwards, another officer arrives on scene and subject is tased 2 more times.

*Critical issue-should have cuffed under power

Question 2

Brooks vs. Seattle (2004)

Answer 2

Female refused to sign citation. Subject refused to exit driver seat and be taken into custody. Subject was drive stunned in thigh (1st), then shoulder (2nd) and back 3rd). 2 officers and 1 Sergeant are on scene.

• Critical issue-Enough Officers on scene to get out without tasing.

Question 3

Bryan vs. MacPherson (2005)

Answer 3

Subject was tased and fell and broke his teeth.

• No warning was given

Question 4

Matos vs. Arguano

Answer 4

DV call

Question 5

ECD Power Output

Answer 5

50,000 volts m, but once it completes a circuit it drops to approximately 12 volts

Question 6

ECD

Answer 6

Turn it off and on and it will default to the #1 bay

Question 7

ECD Optimal Distance

Answer 7

7-15 feet

Spread is 1 foot drop for every 9 feet away

Question 8

ECD Aftercare

Answer 8

No need to collect aphids (confetti). Put probes in cartridges and book into evidence with wires.