TASER (Electronic Control Devices)

Question 1

What is the process when ‘notifying supervisor’ regarding TASERs?

Answer 1

• Whenever a TASER is shown or used, the operator MUST notify a supervisor as soon as practicable. In the case of employees in rural or remote locations, notify the nearest on duty Supervisor.

Question 2

Explain the Supervisors action after an operational TASER use?
Clue: 8 steps

Answer 2

1. Consult with the Operator involved as to whether your physical attendance is necessary at the scene.
2. Ensure that proper aftercare and appropriate medical attention where necessary is provided.
3. Ensure that:
   . The scene is preserved and photographed where it is believed this may be necessary or relevant for subsequent enquiries
   . All evidence, including discharged cartridges, wires, probes, and sufficient cartridge identification tags (CIT) are recovered from the scene and secured.
4. Ensure:
   . Subjects exposed to the application of TASER are examined by the registered medical doctor and
   . The examination is recorded on a POL42 - Post TASER exposure medical examination form.
5. Ensure the operator completes the details of all instances of use in the TASER register.
6. Ensure the operator, or individuals involved submit a Tactical options report in compliance with reporting requirements in the Use of Force overview. Note the process to follow if the incident in which TASER was used resulted in the subjects death.
7. Ensure the operators involved:
   . Uploads the incident into Evidence.Com via Evidence Sync
   . Categorizes the uploaded data including the TOR and event details
   . Shares the event in Evidence.Com with their Supervisor
8. Review the TASER footage and TOR, determining whether the use of the TASER was in accordance with these instructions noting on the TOR form a summary of the outcome of the review.

Question 3

Explain the Supervisors action after an operational TASER show?
Clue: 4 steps

Answer 3

1. Ensure the operator or individuals involved submit a Tactical options report (TOR).
2. Ensure the operator completes the details of all instances of arcing in the TASER register.
3. Ensure the operators involved:
   . Uploads the incident into Evidence.Com via Evidence Sync
   . Categorises the uploaded data including the TOR and event details
   . Shares the event in Evidence.Com with their Supervisor
4. Debrief the officer involved on the incident and review the TASER footage along with the 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 4

Explain “TASER evidential disclosures”?

Answer 4

• Disclosure is the responsibility of the officer in charge (OC) of a file.
• The Police Prosecution Service may assist in assessing disclosure if requested by the OC, or an application for disclosure under S. 30 of the Criminal Disclosure Act 2008 is made.
• When required for disclosure, the OC must liaise with the District CJSU.

Question 5

Explain “Privacy Act and Official Information Act requests” in relation to TASER footage?

Answer 5

• If a request for TASER data is made under the Privacy Act 1993 or Official Information Act 1982, forward the request to the National Manager: Response and Operations at PNHQ to be actioned.