HL Chapter 5 - CEW

Question 1

Conducted electrical weapon

Answer 1

A device that uses high voltage low ampere electrical charge to induce pain compliance

Question 2

Ampere

Answer 2

A measure of electrical power or current

Question 3

CEW names

Answer 3

Stun gun
Dart firing stun gun
Electronic immobilization device
Conducted energy device
Electronic control device

Question 4

How does an officer become authorized to use CEW

Answer 4

Attend a CJSTC approved CEW course

Question 5

When to use a CEW

Answer 5

If the suspect has the ability to physically threaten the officer or others or is attempting for flee or escape

Question 6

How does CEW Work

Answer 6

it disrupts the body’s communication system by generating a high voltage low current charge

Question 7

How far can A DFSG shoot

Answer 7

typically 15 feet to 25 feet for patrol and 35 feet for SWAT

Question 8

Cycle

Answer 8

is the predetermined amount of time (usually five seconds) that a stun device will discharge

Question 9

Electro-muscular disruption (EMD)

Answer 9

physical incapacitation

Question 10

Drive Stun

Answer 10

when the front of the DFSG, with or without a live cartridge, directly touches the body of the resisting subject, and the electrical charge passes to their body. In this mode, the DFSG works as a basic stun gun and is a pain-compliance tool only.

Question 11

Effects on the Human Body

Answer 11

• immediately falling to the ground
• yelling or screaming
• having involuntary muscle contractions
• freezing in place with legs locked
• feeling dazed for several seconds or minutes
• having vertigo or a temporary tingling sensation
• having critical incident amnesia, not remembering any pain
• showing minor signature marks from contact

Question 12

Target Areas

Answer 12

below the neck area for back shots
should be below the heart for front shots