Less Lethal Shotgun

Question 1

The less lethal shotgun is an intermediate ___________ impact weapon

Answer 1

extended range

Question 2

Impact munitions operate on the premise of _____________________ so that the control of the subject can be established.

Answer 2

pain compliance or incapacitation,

Question 3

Supervision
 Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory when less lethal shotgun is discharged
 Supervisory Officer notification mandatory when less lethal shotgun is discharged
 Officer in Charge notification mandatory when equipment is MISSING, DAMAGED or MALFUNCTIONING
 Officer in Charge of Division of occurrence notification mandatory when less lethal shotgun is discharged
 Duty Senior Officer notification mandatory when less lethal shotgun is discharged
 Toronto Police Operations Centre notification mandatory when less lethal shotgun is discharged

Question 4

In the case of an ______________ discharge, the officer will be deemed not qualified to use the Less Lethal Shotgun until remedial training is successfully completed and the officer is subsequently re-qualified by a member of the Armament Section.

Answer 4

accidental or negligent

Question 5

Members are encouraged to consider The Ontario Use of Force Model. The Model can aid members to understand the application of various force options in response to potentially violent situations. Members are reminded that the Model is not intended to be a justification for a member’s use of force but can provide officers with a valuable framework for understanding and articulating the events of an incident related to the member’s use of force.

Question 6

The less lethal shotgun is a weapon designed to aid officers in gaining control of a subject who is __________

In certain situations, the less lethal shotgun may be a viable option against subjects who pose a threat of _______________________, including suicide threats or attempts

Answer 6

assaultive

imminent serious bodily harm or death

Question 7

Less lethal shotguns will only be transported in a designated ________

Two-officer cars shall not be assigned both a lethal and less-lethal shotgun

Answer 7

orange bag

Question 8

Due to the methods of loading, carrying, storage, etc. used for less lethal shotguns; they should not be loaded, unloaded, and proven safe inside a ____________

Answer 8

Service facility

Question 9

Police Officer

• Administratively load the less lethal shotgun with:
  4 in the magazine
  6 in the side saddle
  10 in the orange bag
  “not chamber any rounds when transporting the weapon
  if a round is chambered during the course of an event, unload and reload the weapon in a safe area in accordance with training, and secure accordingly”
  report deficiencies to the Officer in Charge, immediately upon discovering any unsatisfactory equipment

Question 10

 when practicable, advise the communications operator via radio “Sock Round on Scene”
 when practicable, prior to discharging a less lethal shotgun announce “Sock Round”

Question 11

After discharging a less lethal shotgun while in the performance of duties, other than at an authorized range or under the exemption provisions, shall:

 immediately seek medical attention, if required
 immediately notify their supervisory officer
 the Officer in Charge of the division in which the discharge occurred
 notify Communications Services of the circumstances

Question 12

When no contact of a discharged “sock” round is made with a person, the SIU is still required to investigate any discharge of a firearm at a person by an official, regardless of whether serious injury or death occurred;
 collect the discharged “sock” round(s) and casing(s) when no longer required for any immediate investigations, or by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
 document the particulars on a TPS 649 and submit to the Toronto Police College – Armament Section for proper disposal and issuance of replacement rounds

Question 13

When contact is made of a discharged “sock” round with a person, the SIU is still required to investigate any discharge of a firearm at a person by an official, regardless of whether serious injury or death occurred;
 collect and preserve the discharged “sock” round(s) and casing(s) for a minimum of ____ days in order to maintain integrity of any future investigations, and when no longer required for immediate investigations, or by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
 document the particulars on a TPS 649 and provide the document to the Toronto Police College – Armament Section for issuance of replacement rounds

Answer 13

90

Question 14

Officer in Charge – Toronto Police Operations Centre
When notified of a less lethal shotgun discharge shall
 immediately notify the ____________

Answer 14

Duty Senior Officer

Question 15

Duty Senior Officer

When the SIU mandate is or may be invoked shall
 attend the scene of the incident
 determine details of the incident by consulting with supervisory officers
 provide details of the incident to the Chief’s SIU On-Call Designated Authority forthwith