4 cardinal rules to firearm safety
- Treat all firearms as though they are loaded
- point the muzzle in a safe direction all times
- keep your finger outside the trigger guard and off the trigger until you’re ready to fire.
- Be sure of your target and what lies beyond.
4 reasons a sworn member may discharge a firearm
- Using lethal force
- Range or qualification
- to destroy an animal that presents a threat to the public / Or is suffering
- for tactical purposes.
Should sworn officers discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?
Not generally recommended, unless the suspect is a direct threat to the life and safety of others
4 Cardinal Rules of Firearm Safety
- Treat all firearms as though they are loaded
- Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times.
- Keep your finger outside the trigger guard and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
- Be sure of your target and what lies beyond it.
4 scenarios where a member may discharge a department approved firearm:
- Using lethal force
- Range practice/qualification
- Destroy an animal (A threat or suffering)
- Tactical purposes
Should you discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle?
Not generally, unless appeared to oppose a direct threat to the life and safety of others
4 reasons to remove a firearm from the holster for administrative situations
- Inspections
- firearms training
- Maintenance
- Storage
What are five requirements that must be met to have a rifle on duty?
- Forged upper and lower receivers.
- 16 inch overall barrel length
- .223/5.56 caliber only
- Factory type trigger
- Iron sites with front tritium (night) sight
What is euthanizing an animal?
The act of humanely putting an animal to death to end suffering. (Complete APO form 100)
What is the act of destroying an animal?
Putting an animal to death to protect the safety of others (contact USDA or public works)
Steps a sworn member would take when failing to qualify with their duty weapon
- Second attempt.
- Remedial training if 2nd attempt failed.
- May be scheduled up to six (4 hr) remedial training sessions.
Agitated/excited delirium
State of extreme mental and physiological excitement, characterized by extreme agitation, hostility and strength
What is “Lethal force”?
Any use of force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury
What is “Less-lethal force”?
Any use of force other than that which is considered lethal
4 guidelines for less-lethal force
- To bring an unlawful situation safely under control
- Effect an arrest
- Protect themselves or others from physical injury
- Restrain a resistant individual
2 guidelines for lethal force:
- Protect themselves or others from an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm
- To prevent the escape of a person who: is in the vicinity of a violent crime/ reasonably armed/ endangering life, that may cause death or serious bodily harm
What are the five levels to USE OF FORCE?
Lv1 - Compliant
Lv2 - Non compliant
Lv3 - Active Resistance
Lv4 - Active assaultive resistance/ non life endangering Actions
Lv5 - Active Assaultive Resistance/ Life endangering actions
Explain: USE OF FORCE Lv 1
Compliant: Subject cooperative but must be given verbal instructions for compliance.
Explain: USE OF FORCE Lv 2
Non- Compliant: Not controlled by verbal instructions, but not preventing the Officer from taking control
Explain: USE OF FORCE Lv 3
Active Resistance: Actively resists arrest in a DEFENSIVE manner
Explain: USE OF FORCE Lv 4
Active assaultive resistance/non life endangering- Subject is aggressive in a non-life threatening manner
Explain: USE OF FORCE Lv 5
Active assaultive resistance/ life endangering- Subject is aggressive with the intent to assault in a life threatening manner
How to handle use of force 1-3?
Lv1 - Officer Presence and verbal commands
Lv2 - hands on, OC, nerve compliance
Lv3 - LVNR level 1&2
How to handle use of force LV 4&5?
Lv4 - baton strikes, LVNR LV3, empty hand strikes
Lv5 - firearm retention and or deadly force
