CEW (Taser)

Question 1

What are the seven situations where a taser should not be used? (Unless in exceptional circumstances exist)

(CHEF POD)

Answer 1

(CHEF POD)

C - CHILDREN or people with particularly small body mass.

H - Someone who is HANDCUFFED.

E - ELDERLY or disabled

F - Someone FLEEING

P - Female who you suspect on reasonable grounds to be PREGNANT.

O - Occupants of vehicle or operator of machinery where there is danger.

D - Drive stun for pain compliance.

Question 2

What is the preferred or primary target area for the CEW?

Answer 2

• Aim for the centre of seen target mass of the back. (where possible avoid the head)

Question 3

What is the secondary target area for the CEW?

Answer 3

• Aim for the lower torso front (Where possible avoid targeting the face, groin or chest areas)

Question 4

What are the three modes of use for CEW deployment?

Answer 4

1. Warning Arc
2. Probes Discharged
3. Drive Stun

Question 5

What does the CEW cause in the body?

Answer 5

(NMI)

Neuro-Muscular incapacitation

Question 6

Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) should not be used…

SPINE

Answer 6

(SPINE)

S - Where SECONDARY injury is a possibility

P - As a PROD or for coercion

I - INVESTIGATIVE purposes

N - Against passive NON-COMPLIANT, non-threatening subjects

E - Where EXPLOSIVE materials or flammable liquids or gasses present due to possible ignition

Question 7

CEW spark test

SEAD

Answer 7

(SEAD)

S - Safe direction

E - Ensure cartridge is removed

A - Arm the taser

D - Depress trigger

Question 8

List CEW hazardous practice…

FARC

Answer 8

(FARC)

F - Failing to properly store and secure the taser resulting in an accidental discharge

A - Accidental discharge of the Taser

R - Recklessly pointing or aiming the taser at another

C - Covering the lens of the Taser Cam or any action or inaction deemed a Hazardous Practice by a Taser Review Panel

Question 9

What is the criteria to draw and cover with a CEW?

DIA

Answer 9

(DIA)

D - Don’t draw, point or aim your taser unless you are likely to be justified in using it.

I - Immediately arm by moving the safety switch to fire if drawing the Taser in order to cover a subject.

A - Assess the environment and situation unfolding and where the justification for drawing the taser ceases to exist, the taser should be deactivated and re-holstered.

Question 10

What is the maximum range of the CEW?

Answer 10

Max range: 7.6m

Question 11

What is the optimum range for NMI?

Answer 11

Optimum range for NMI: 2.1 - 4.5m

Question 12

What is the definition of the CEW?

Answer 12

CEWs are designed to use propelled wires or direct contact, to conduct an electrical charge to primarily affect motor functions and/ or the sensory nervous system, causing neurological-muscular incapacitation.

Question 13

What is the probe spread when fired at 7.6 meters?

Answer 13

33cm

Question 14

What are three safety considerations?

TKE

Answer 14

(TKE)

T - Treat all tasers as if they are armed and ready to discharge

K - Keeps hands away from the front of the taser, particularly when loading and unloading

E - Ensure the safety switch is engaged and the taser is in safe mode.

Question 15

With safety in mind what should officers do with the CEW?

WNNN

Answer 15

(WNNN)

W - Where practicable, load and unload taser cartridges in a designated taser loading/unloading room

N - Never aim the taser at the eyes or face of another person

N - Never throw a taser to someone else or attempt to catch a taser

N - Never point a taser at anyone unless you intend to use it