Procedure 512

Question 1

C. The ECD is not intended to replace the open/empty hands control techniques used to restrain a passive resister.
1. The ECD is to be used for control and arrest of aggressive resisters who may be exhibiting violent behavior or when there is __________ it would be unsafe for officers to approach within contact range of the suspect.

Answer 1

reasonable belief

Question 2

2. The ECD is placed at the same level of force as __________.

Answer 2

oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray/Gel

Question 3

G. More than one officer __________ deploy (brandish) an ECD, however, no more than one officer at a time __________ activate an ECD against a person.

Answer 3

may

should

Question 4

c. Multiple “Drive Stuns” are __________ and must be justified on the SAPD #62-UOF, Use of Force Report.
If the initial application is ineffective, the officer will reassess the situation and consider other available options.

Answer 4

discouraged

Question 5

M. Prior to firing, use loud verbal commands when feasible and point the laser sight at the subject.

1. A suggested warning to the suspect may be: “If you do not comply with my commands l may be forced to use a Taser.”
2. Preferred target zones are
   (a) __________
   (b) __________.
3. Care should be taken to avoid the face, neck, __________, and __________.

Answer 5

(a) below the chest and off center so as to split the hemisphere from a frontal position and
(b) below the neck from a back position

face, neck, groin, and other sensitive areas of the subject.

Question 6

Subjects are most easily controlled while the ECD is __________.

Answer 6

discharging

Question 7

Additionally the supervisor will ensure the following is accomplished:
5. A copy of all reports, in car videos, and Crime Scene Unit Investigators’ photos will be forwarded to the
__________ through the chain of command for review and compilation of statistics.

Answer 7

Internal Affairs Unit

Question 8

Additionally the supervisor will ensure the following is accomplished:
6. A copy of all reports, in car videos, and Crime Scene Unit Investigators’ photos will also be forwarded to the
___________ for review and possible curriculum enhancements.

Answer 8

Training Academy ECD instructors

Question 9

2. Upon completion of his initial review, the supervisor will determine if there are any violations of departmental policy and he will __________ based on his review of the incident.

Answer 9

make a recommendation

Question 10

B. EMS is requested, as soon as possible, to __________ scenes where a subject has received an electrical charge from an ECD.

Answer 10

all

Question 11

3. Anytime the probes break off inside the suspect, the suspect will be __________.

Answer 11

transported for medical treatment

Question 12

E. If EMS personnel determine a prisoner requires further medical attention, the prisoner is continuously observed visually and __________, by the officer during transport, to include an officer riding with EMS.

Answer 12

audibly

Question 13

1. The officer ___________ notifies Detention Facility personnel the prisoner was exposed to an ECD.

Answer 13

verbally

Question 14

3. The name of the officer who continuously ____________ and the name of the Detention facility personnel the officer notified of the ECD exposure are included on SAPD Form #62-UOF, Use of Force Report.

Answer 14

observed the subject

Question 15

1. Leave the wires the way they are and place the probes (if used in probe mode) back into the cartridge with the barbs __________. Leave the cartridge and wires in the same place where the subject was apprehended and let CSI personnel know where the subject was placed in custody and the direction the ECD was fired.

Answer 15

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