Control Devices and Techniques

Question 1

What is the purpose of the policy described in section 303.1?

Answer 1

To provide guidelines for the use and maintenance of control devices.

Question 2

Under what circumstances may the Stockton Police Department use control devices?

Answer 2

When controlling subjects who are violent or demonstrate intent to be violent.

Question 3

Who is authorized to carry and use control devices?

Answer 3

Only officers who have successfully completed department-approved training.

Question 4

What should precede the use of control devices when reasonable?

Answer 4

A verbal warning and opportunity to comply.

Question 5

What are the responsibilities of the Watch Commander regarding control devices?

Answer 5

Authorize the use of a control device by selected personnel or specialized units.

Question 6

Who controls the inventory and issuance of pepper projectile and kinetic energy projectile systems?

Answer 6

The Rangemaster.

Question 7

What is the responsibility of the Personnel Section?

Answer 7

Control the inventory and issuance of batons and oleoresin capsicum spray.

Question 8

What should be done with damaged or inoperative control devices?

Answer 8

They should be properly disposed of, repaired, or replaced.

Question 9

When may impact weapons be used?

Answer 9

When confronted with active resistance or an imminent threat to safety.

Question 10

Which areas should not be intentionally targeted with impact weapons?

Answer 10

Head, neck, throat, spine, heart, kidneys, joints, and groin.

Question 11

Who may authorize the delivery and use of tear gas?

Answer 11

Only the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander.

Question 12

What is the purpose of deploying tear gas?

Answer 12

For crowd control, crowd dispersal, or against barricaded suspects.

Question 13

What must be done before deploying tear gas?

Answer 13

Alert or summon fire personnel for potential medical aid.

Question 14

What should officers do after using OC spray?

Answer 14

Provide clean water to cleanse affected areas.

Question 15

What is the main purpose of kinetic energy projectiles?

Answer 15

To reduce the potential for violent confrontations.

Question 16

When may kinetic energy munitions be deployed?

Answer 16

To compel an individual to cease actions when reasonable.

Question 17

What should be considered before discharging projectiles?

Answer 17

Distance and angle to target, type of munitions, and subject’s proximity to others.

Question 18

What is the two-person rule in loading kinetic energy projectiles?

Answer 18

A second officer watches the unloading and loading process.

Question 19

What must happen if an officer fails to demonstrate proficiency with a control device?

Answer 19

They will receive remedial training and may be restricted from carrying the device.

Question 20

How should the use of control devices be reported?

Answer 20

Documented in the related incident report and reported pursuant to the Use of Force Policy.