HPM 70.8 FIREARMS CHP. 1-3, 6-9, 11-12 Flashcards
What are the approved Primary firearms for uniformed personnel?
- Full size Smith & Wesson 4006 Tactical Smith &
Wesson pistol. - Full size Smith & Wesson M&P .40 Cal, once trained and certified in use.
What are the exceptions to carrying additional firearms while on duty?
- When carrying a supplemental firearms, The S&W
model MP .40 Compact. - Secondary firearms which meet secondary firearm
criteria.
When can the secondary firearm be carried in lieu of the primary firearm?
Secondary firearms may be carried in lieu of the
primary firearm only while traveling to, during, and returning from court in civilian attire, in a privately owned vehicle.
Uniformed employees shall have a primary firearm immediately available while traveling in a marked enforcement vehicle, regardless of destination or
attire. (T/F)
True
What is the only supplemental firearm allowed to be carried by uniformed members?
The S&W model M&P .40 Compact
Supplemental forearms are allowed to be worn by which departmental members?
Command-level employees and employees permanently assigned to positions which necessitate the wearing of civilian attire or the approved alternate uniform on a continual basis.
Authorized carriers of supplemental firearms?
Lieutenants and above. Members of Protective Services Division, Dignitary Protection Section, Judicial Protection Section, Governor’s Protective Detail Section, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Special Weapons and Tactics; Office of Air Operations; Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams.
Field Division authorized carriers of supplemental firearms?
Vehicle theft investigator.
Drug task force member.
Multiagency vehicle/cargo task force member.
Investigative Services Unit employee.
Other Division-specific task force members (e.g., violence suppression, sexual assault, gangs, clandestine labs).
Internal affairs investigator.
Applicant investigator.
Other Division positions and background investigators, as approved by the appropriate Assistant Commissioner.
Pilots and flight observers.
What are the circumstances that must be in place for Pilots and observers to carry a supplemental firearm?
Pilots and flight observers assigned to the Air
Operations Program may carry the supplemental firearm in lieu of the primary firearm when wearing an approved shoulder holster or tactical flight vest.
What are employees strongly encouraged to do when wearing the supplemental firearm?
to wear their departmental badge so that both the firearm and the badge can be seen simultaneously.
Of the following positions, which position is not authorized to carry the supplemental firearm? A. Pilot or flight observer B. Vehicle Theft Investigator C. Warrant Service Team Member D. Applicant Investigator.
C. Warrant service team member
A memorandum must be submitted, by the area commander, requesting issuance of a supplemental firearm. Who is the approving authority for the issuance of the supplemental firearm?
The appropriate Commissioner.
How many spare/loaner firearms are issued to field Division/office with employees who wear the supplemental firearm?
2
Who approves the issuance of additional spare/loaner supplemental firearms to Divisions/area?
the appropriate commissioner.
What has to happen prior to an employee taking possession of his/her supplemental firearm?
the employee shall complete a familiarization course approved by the Academy, Weapons Training Unit
The supplemental firearm can be carried in lieu of the primary firearm if the employee is on duty and in uniform. (T/F)
False
Can uniformed employees who are issued the S&W model M&P .40 compact carry the 15 round magazine issued with the Primary M&P .40 cal. as backup magazines?
yes, in addition to the 10 round magazine carried in the pistol.
What is the department’s title for any approved revolver or semi automatic pistol carried in addition to the primary firearm?
Secondary firearm.
While in an authorized uniform, the employee should/shall carry the secondary firearm in a manner that will keep it fully concealed from view. (T/F)
shall, True
Which of the following firearms are not allowed as a secondary firearm?
A. Double action revolver with a hammer block/transfer
bar feature.
B. Semi automatic pistol with an internal firing pin
block/safety and decocking lever with an external
hammer.
C. Glock 27
D. Double action only models that may or may not have
an external hammer.
E. All can be carried as a secondary firearm.
F. None can be carried as a secondary firearm
E. all may be carried as a secondary firearm.
The secondary firearm should/shall/may not have any type of shiny plating (e.g., nickel, gold, silver, chrome).
Shall
The secondary firearm may be carried in lieu of the primary firearm only while traveling to, during, and returning from court in civilian attire, in a privately owned vehicle. (T/F)
True
Employees may carry a secondary firearm only while traveling in a marked enforcement vehicle, while traveling to training in another area. (T/F)
False. An employee shall have a primary firearm
immediately available while traveling in a marked enforcement vehicle, regardless of destination or attire
Employees carrying a secondary firearm while in civilian attire are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to wear their departmental badge so that both the firearm and the badge can be seen simultaneously. A. encouraged B. allowed C. strongly advised D. not allowed
C. Strongly Advised
