Taser X26P

Question 1

Conducted Electrical Weapon: (TASER)
Officers will assess if the deployment of the CEW is the best option for the prevailing situation
having regard to the Criteria to Discharge a Taser to:

Answer 1

Protect human life,
Protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance is occurring or imminent,
protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm, or
Protection from animals.

Question 2

What are the features of the Taser x26p?

Answer 2

1. Cartridge
2. Led flash light
3. Single laser
4. Fixed sight
5. Power accessory Interface
6. Selector switch
7. Trigger
8. Central info display
9. Safety switch
10. Performance power magazine BUTTON
11. PPM
12. TaserCam HD

Question 3

What is the name of the taser cartridge and the specs ?

Answer 3

The NSWPF XP 25 FT
Contains a 7.6m black and green door cartridge.
With a top probe fires horizontally
And bottom probe 8 degrees down

Question 4

What is the maximum effect when discharging the taser?

Answer 4

It is by aiming and placing one probe above and below the waistline of the subject

Question 5

What is the taser of capability are designed for when fired?

Answer 5

Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) are designed to use propelled wires or direct contact, to conduct electrical charge to primarily affect motor functions and/or the sensory
nervous system. Causing Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI)

Question 6

Criterion to Draw and Cover with CEW

Answer 6

Do not draw your Taser, point it or aim it unless you consider you are likely to be justified in using it.
Where circumstances dictate the drawing of a Taser from the holster so as to cover a subject, the Taser must be immediately armed by moving the safety switch to the (Fire) position.
Police should continue to assess the environment and the situation unfolding before them and where the reason/justification for drawing the Taser ceases to exist, the Taser should be deactivated and re- holstered.

Question 7

Actions that may constitute a Hazardous Practice include

Answer 7

Accidental discharge of the Taser.
Recklessly pointing or aiming a Taser at another officer
Failing to properly store and secure a Taser which results in an accidental discharge
Covering the lens on the Taser Cam or any action or inaction deemed a Hazardous Practice by a Taser Review Panel.

Question 8

Voluntary exposure to Taser

Answer 8

Voluntary exposure to Taser
Under NO circumstances will police undertake voluntary exposures from a Conducted Electrical
Weapon

Question 9

The following are situations where a Taser should not be used unless?

Answer 9

Expectational circumstances exist.

Question 10

When not to use the taser to the type of people ?

Answer 10

Elderly
Handcuffed person
Disabled person
A child with a small body mass 
Occupants operating a car or machinery 
Person fleeing

Question 11

How long does the drive stun go for and what are the target areas?

Answer 11

It can go up to 5 seconds during a drive stun.
The primary target are is the back centre mass.
Secondary are is the aiming for the lower torso front avoiding the groin and chest

Question 12

How many Officers can use the taser in one time and what is the medical considerations after using it ?

Answer 12

Only one officer can use it and after the use the ambulance must called

Question 13

What to do when removing the taser from the storage area?

Answer 13

Point in safe direction
Ensure the taser cart. Is removed from the taser
Arm the taser
Depress the trigger

Question 14

What is the hot handover procedures ?

Answer 14

Tasers should not be handed over to other officers in the field unless expectational circumstances exists.

Question 15

There are 3 modes of use for taser deployments they are known as?

Answer 15

Draw and cover 1
Probe discharges 2
Drive stun 3

Question 16

What are the safety considerations of the taser ?

Answer 16

i. treat all Tasers as if they are armed and ready to discharge
ii. keep hands away from the front of the Taser always, particularly when loading and unloading cartridges
iii. ensure the safety switch is engaged and the Taser is in safe mode:
a. before loading or removing a cartridge from the Taser and
b. whenever the Taser is not intended for immediate use
c. before handing it to another officer
d. upon receiving it from another officer
Accordingly, officers should:
i. where practicable, load and unload Taser cartridges in a designated Taser loading/unloading room
ii. never aim the Taser at the eyes or face of another person
iii. never throw a Taser to someone else or attempt to catch a Taser
iv. never point a Taser at any person, or in any direction where a person is likely to be, unless it is actually intended to be used in accordance with your duties and these SOPs
Failing to adhere to these safety considerations may be considered a breach of the SOPs.

Question 17

What are timing for the audible tone when cycling the taser

Answer 17

During a cycle the CID will count for a single trigger pull 1-2-3-4-5
The Audible tone sounds 3 seconds, into the 5 second cycle thus sounding with 2 seconds to go