Taser

Question 1

Each discharge, excluding training discharges of the CEW, shall be documented utilizing what?

Answer 1

Each discharge, excluding training discharges of the CEW, shall be documented utilizing the Department
Use of Force report.

Question 2

When should spark tests be conducted?

Answer 2

Spark tests are conducted before each shift worked to ensure the CEW is functioning
properly

Question 3

All malfunctions will be immediately reported to who?

Answer 3

All malfunctions will be immediately reported to the

shift supervisor.

Question 4

When the CEW is deployed and used on a subject, the CEW will normally be allowed to run for how long?

Answer 4

When the CEW is deployed and used on a subject, the CEW will normally be allowed to run for the full
five- second cycle as programmed unless the situation dictates the CEW to be turned off.

Question 5

Can additional cycles be used on a suspect?

Answer 5

Additional cycles may be used if justified under current UOF policy.

Question 6

Whats the max number of cycles you should use before transitioning to another use of force?

Answer 6

3

Question 7

Prior to the use of the CEW, verbalize what?

Answer 7

Prior to the use of the CEW, verbalize, “TASER” indicating the use of the CEW is imminent to prevent
unintentional deployment.

Question 8

Avoid use of taser in any of the following situations: 8 points

Answer 8

 Any known or obviously pregnant female.
 Any subject who is saturated with or in the presence of highly flammable or combustible materials
and liquids.
 Any subject who may receive a secondary injury resulting from a fall from its use, i.e. standing on a
roof ledge or high elevation.
 Avoid the facial area of the head, neck, groin, and female breast, ifpossible.
 Avoid deploying the CEW near flammable liquids or fumes. The CEW can ignite gasoline or other
flammables. Do not deploy in highly flammable environments such as meth labs,etc.
 Any person that is shackled and handcuffed, unless there is an immediate threat to the officer,
suspect, or bystander.
 Suspect is driving a vehicle or in a position to drive a vehicle
 Suspect has a firearm in their hands and their finger is on or near the trigger.

Question 9

After securing the subject in handcuffs, the CEW officer will do what as the next step?

Answer 9

After securing the subject in handcuffs, the CEW officer will remove the probes using the prescribed
methods.

Question 10

If the probes are imbedded in soft tissue such as the neck, face, and groin, the officer shall do what?

Answer 10

If the probes are imbedded in soft tissue such as the neck, face, and groin, the
officer shall require the subject to be treated at a hospital by medical personnel.

Question 11

Removal from other areas, besdies the neck, face, groin, and eyes, will be conducted by who?

Answer 11

Removal from other areas will be at the discretion of the Officer.

Question 12

Only emergency room staff may remove probes that imbed in soft tissue areas such as what?

Answer 12

Only emergency room staff may remove probes that imbed in soft tissue areas such as the neck, face,
eyes, or groin.

Question 13

Officers utilizing the CEW will notify who?

Answer 13

Officers utilizing the CEW will notify the on-duty shift supervisor after thesubject is in custody.

Question 14

Collect and dispose of expended cartridges as what?

Answer 14

Collect and dispose of expended cartridges as a bio-hazard.

Question 15

If suspect is admitted to hospital, then do what with the used cartridge?

Answer 15

If suspect is admitted to hospital, submit expended cartridge and probe asevidence.

Question 16

After discharging the CEW on a suspect, what must the officer do with their CEW?

Answer 16

The CEW shall be turned over to the CEW Administrator for downloading of information from the
CEW.