Less Lethal

Question 1

LL Shotgun Post Deployment Considerations

Answer 1

• Secure Scene & Subject
• Render 1st aid, call ambulance transport if needed
• Make complete, detailed written report of all circumstances
• Notify immediate supervisor right away

Question 2

LL Shotgun Physiological Effect

Answer 2

• Target Areas (not center mass, similar to baton)
• Munitions used to (Disorient, Incapacitate)
• Low Energy: Pain Compliance/slight physical discomfort
• High Energy: Greater physical discomfort or possible incapacitation
• Consider: Distance equates to time (more recovery)

Question 3

LL Shotgun Psychological Effects

Answer 3

• Presentation: Fear, Anxiety, Panic
• Force of impending use of force may cause surrender
• Ideal Effects: Leaves body area intact, but causes sufficient injury/pain to incapacitate

Question 4

LL Shotgun Ammo

Answer 4

*Drag Stabilized Bean Bag(Safariland)
(#9 shot/12ga) with 4 stabilizing tails)
12 ga Bore=.729 in (under 3/4 in)

• Propellant=smokeless powder
• Velocity=270ft/sec
• Advantages: design, accuracy, cost

Question 5

LL Shotgun Range

Answer 5

• Minimum Stand-off: 20 feet (6.5 yds)

* Maximum Effective Range: 75 Ft (25yds)

Question 6

What gram round is used for shotgun

Answer 6

40 Grams (duty rounds)

Question 7

LL Shotgun Reg 3.00.050 Ammo

Answer 7

• Shotgun shall only be used in dept issued 12 ga drag stab LL impact munitions
• Live rounds are not allowed in vehicle

Question 8

LL Shotgun General

Answer 8

• assaultive behavior
• Fully Loaded with 1 in chamber =5 rds
• Car carry holds 4, none in chamber
• Only difference from Reg Shotgun (orange stock, orange fore-end)
• True Cylinder w/no choke (no constriction at bore of muzzle)

Question 9

LL Shotgun past problems w/tactical decision making

Answer 9

• Creating Jeopardy/unreasonable actions (Quezada)
• Improper selection or use of mistaken round (Westminster Co)
• Leaving cover after subject falls out of sight (Tacoma)
• Poor Reporting & documentation

Question 10

LL Shotgun case law (Fremont & Adams v. city of Reinot

Answer 10

Officers have no responsibility to save a person from suicide

Question 11

LL Shotgun case law (Allen v. Muskogee)

Answer 11

To leave cover and rush armed, suicidal person to try to disarm them can be evidence of poor training

Question 12

LL Shotgun Tactic (tactical planning)

Answer 12

• Situation
• Circumstances
• Suspects weapons available
• Crime
• Opportunity
• Distances

Question 13

LL Shotgun Tactics (General)

Answer 13

• Always have lethal cover
• Be ready for follow-up shot
• Practice proper reloading

Question 14

LL Shotgun Tactic (managing officer jeopardy)

Answer 14

• Pre-incident contingency planning
• Proxemic discipline for officers to control subject
• Appropriate evaluation of containment v. deployment
• Understanding of less-lethal system

Question 15

LL Shotgun Nomenclature

Answer 15

Orange Buttstock
Bolt
Ejection Port
Rear Sight
Barrel
Front sight
Mag Cap
Orange Fore-end
Magazine
Magazine loading port
Trigger & trigger guard
Safety
Recoil Pad
Toe

Question 16

What is opportunity in LL Shotgun

Answer 16

Set of circumstances or mvmt created by the suspect or officers which allows for deployment of less-lethal option (take and make the shot) may be only shot

Question 17

LL Lethal Deployment Considerations

Answer 17

Accuracy: round must be accurate thru optimum energy range
Energy: round must deliver sufficient energy from a given distance, maximizing success of incapacitation or distraction
Distance: Equals the time it will take to reach & place subject under control

Question 18

FA Cycle of Operations “when round is fired” (FUE^2CFCL)

Answer 18

Fire, Unlock, Extract, Eject, Cocking, Feeding, Chamber, Lock

Question 19

What are 4 FA Safety Rules

Answer 19

Treat all weapons as loaded,
Muzzle Control
Keeper finger off trigger
Be sure of target