Taser

Question 1

At what point of the TOF can you use TASER?

Answer 1

Assaultive or above

Question 2

When exposed to an effective TASER discharge an individual may experience a combination of effects, what are they?

Answer 2

Yell or scream
Experience involuntary muscle contractions
Freeze in place with legs locked

Question 3

What are risks associated with discharging TASER probes at close range?

Answer 3

Probes are too close together to achieve NMI

The officers proximity to an assaultive subject

Question 4

Which of the following situations would require you to complete a TOR?

• When discharged during training
• When discharged operationally
• Laser painting
• Contact stun

Answer 4

Operationally
Laser painting ( statistically only)
Contact stun ( statistically only )

Question 5

Describe how the characteristics of how electricity from a TASER works.

Answer 5

It follows the path of least resistance

It can flow through conductive materials and arc up to 50mm through the air

Question 6

Two key factors that increase TASER effectiveness

Answer 6

Both probes connect with the target and wires create and maintain a circuit.
The probe is spread MORE then 100mm

Question 7

Any use of force must be reasonable in all circumstances.

What 2 components make up the reasonable test?

Answer 7

Necessary &; Proportionate

Question 8

How long is the stun cycle

Answer 8

5sec

Question 9

What are the 4 cardinal rules of TASER safety.

Answer 9

1. Treat as if they are loaded.
2. Point the weapon in a safe direction (laser rule).
3. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are on target or have decided to fire.
4. Be sure of your target and what is around and behind it.

Question 10

Things to consider before you fire your TASER when you are ranged between 4.5 - 7.5m

Answer 10

Extended range
Extreme distances provide a greater reactionary gap for the operator but have a maximum probe spread and very low hit probability.
There is also greater risk of wires breaking due to having less slack or probes dislodging when subject falls.

Question 11

Range consideration 2m - 4.5m

Answer 11

OPTIMAL RANGE

Provides the best combination of accuracy & effectiveness and safe distance from the subject. (officer safety)

Question 12

Range considerations under 2m

Answer 12

Distances under 2m have a high hit probability but a low probe spread with limited effectiveness and reduced reactionary gap increasing risk yo the operator.
At close range an operator should utilise the ‘Breaking the belt’ tactic to increase likely hood effectiveness.

Question 13

Where is the optimal location to aim the TASER

Answer 13

’ break the belt ‘

Question 14

When discharging the TASER probes will separate at a rate of approximately?

Answer 14

30cm for every 2.7m of travel

Question 15

When must you recharge the TASER

Answer 15

60% or less

Question 16

What is a TASER

Answer 16

A TASER is a less lethal conducted electrical weapon, using an electrical discharge to cause incapacition through motorskill dysfunction.

Question 17

What gives officers their powers to carry TASER

Answer 17

Arms Act 1983

Section 3

Question 18

What is involved with the pre carriage check for serviceability?

Answer 18

Date
Time
QID
Number of activations

Question 19

What is the voltage

Answer 19

50k

Question 20

What is the ampage

Answer 20

0.0012

Question 21

How do you switch between cartridges

Answer 21

Arc button

Question 22

Which cartridge auto selects

Answer 22

Left