Taser

Question 1

When must you advise a supervisor in regards to a taser?

Answer 1

whenever a taser has been shown or used, the operator must notify a supervisor asap

ensure post-incident procedures required of/by a supervisor are completed

Question 2

What are the Supervisor’s actions after an officer uses a TASER?

Answer 2

Check with operator if your physical attendance is necessary at the scene

Ensure proper aftercare and medical attention is provided

Ensure the scene is preserved and photographed,

all evidence, including discharged cartridges, wires, probes and sufficient (4-5) cartridge identification tags (CIT), are recovered from the scene and secured

Ensure:
the med exam is recorded on a POL 42 - Post TASER Exposure Medical Examination Form and uploaded to the TOR

Ensure the operator completes the details in the TASER register

Ensure the operator, or individuals involved submit a tactical options report

Question 3

Who can exam a person who has been tasered?

Answer 3

A registered medical doctor (or where not available, an Intermediate Life Support (ILS) qualified ambulance officer)

Question 4

What are the supervisor’s action after a TASER has been shown?

Answer 4

Ensure the operator submits a (TOR)

Ensure the operator completes the details of all arc/warning display in the TASER register

Ensure the operator
uploads the TASER footage and event logs into Evidence.Com via Evidence

categorises the uploaded data including the TOR and event details

shares the event in Evidence.com with their supervisor

Debriefs the officer involved on the incident, reviews the footage and TOR

Determine whether the show of the TASER was in accordance with these instructions, noting on the TOR form a summary of the outcome of the review.

Question 5

Who processes TASER evidence for disclosure?

Answer 5

CJSU

Question 6

What are the two forms of unintentional Taser discharges?

Answer 6

Operator error
Mechanical fault

Question 7

Who should the operator notify if they have had an unintentional Taser discharge?

Answer 7

Their supervisor asap

Question 8

If there is a unintentional Taser discharge or mechanical fault, what should you do with the Taser?

Answer 8

Immediately withdraw the TASER from service and consult with the Police national Armoury

Question 9

Does an operator involved in an unintentional Taser discharge have to submit a TOR?

Answer 9

Yes