Taser Flashcards

1
Q

Who should carry a taser?

A

Any uniform personnel who have been trained and where duty belt

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2
Q

How often should deputies spark test their Taser?

A

For five seconds at the beginning of each shift

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3
Q

Who should deputies try to avoid using a taser on?

A

1) . Women who are believed to be pregnant
2) . young children
3) . The elderly
4) . people with very low body mass, or who appear frail or infirm

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4
Q

In what situations should deputies avoid using a taser?

A

1) . Where flammable materials are around
2) . In an area where the subject is likely to fall
3) . Where the person is only using passive resistance
4) . Where the subject is using machinery or driving.

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5
Q

When you arrive at the jail after a taser deployment what does the deputy have to do?

A

inform booking, And have the individual seen by jail medical staff

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6
Q

If an individual is tased more than three times, what doe the deputy have to do?

A

Get a hospital clearance

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7
Q

Deputies may remove taser probes unless they are located in what areas?

A

The: head, neck, groin, area breasts of a woman, or embedded in bone;then these probes shall be removed by medical professionals.

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8
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Following a Tayser deployment what are the deputies responsibilities?

A

1) . Contact the Sgt
2) . Collect the: probes, wires, and at least 3 AFIDs, and the cartridge and log them into the property room.
3) . Provide first aid to the probe contact site
4) . Photograph and document any injuries believed to be from the taser deployment
5) . Write a report; completing the use of force form, and the Taser form
6) . Sync the taser and download the applicable video before the end of the shift

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