Taser Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
Q

Taser Preferred target zone

CEW

A

Back - larger muscle groups and reduced risk of sensitive areas.

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2
Q

Taser Secondary target

CEW

A

Front of body - one probe above, one probe below waistline

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3
Q

Criteria to draw taser

A

Consider you are likely to be justified in using it.

Must be armed once drawn

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4
Q

Taser use restriction

A
  • Likely hood of significant injury
  • Punitive
  • Against a mental health patient solely to make them submit to medication.
  • On eldely subjects
  • Near flammable
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5
Q

CEW Hot handovers

When can be done?

A

Not unless exceptional circumstances exist

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6
Q

Taser Probe Spread

A

30cm for every 3.3 metres of travel

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7
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CEW Minimum range

A

3.3 metres.

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8
Q

Taser use consideration

A

Before drawing and during use of the taser you should continually assess the situation whilst always have a back-up plan

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9
Q

CEW Modes of use

A
  • Warning arc
  • Probes discharged
  • Drive stun
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