What is the justification for BATON?
The decision to use your baton rests with you.
You may use your baton if in danger of being overpowered
or to protect yourself or others from injury
the force used must always be reasonable
What is the justification for CEW?
Discharge a Taser to:
Protect human life
Protect yourself or others where violent confrontation or violent resistance is occurring or imminent
Protect an officer/s in danger of being overpowered or to protect themselves or another person from the risk of actual bodily harm, or
Protection from animals
What is the justification for HANDCUFFS?
The decision to handcuff rests with you.
Officer safety is paramount.
You are generally justified in handcuffing a prisoner when they have tried to escape, to prevent escape, or
Injury to themselves or others
What is the justification for DEFENSIVE SPRAY / OC?
Use defensive sprays only for:
Protection of human life
A less lethal option for controlling people, where violent resistance or confrontation occurs (or is likely to occur),
Protection against animals
Who’s decision is it to use an appointment?
The decision to use an appointment rests with the INDIVIDUAL OFFICER
T7 Cartridge 3.5-degree angle Stand Off (SO) Cartridge Spread and Travel?
30cm Spread for every 3.3m of travel
What are the USERS preferred target zones of the CEW?
The back is the most preferred target area when reasonably practicable because it contains larger muscle groups and reduces risk of hitting sensitive body areas
What is the preferred target zone CEW?
The back/rear of the body is the preferred target zone
What is the secondary target zone CEW?
The font of the body is the secondary target zone
Where should the CEW be aimed and what does is cause to the body?
ABOVE and BELOW the waistline and causes NEURO-MUSCULAR INCAPACITATION (NMI)
What is the criteria to DRAW and COVER with CEW?
Do not draw your taser, point it, or aim it UNLESS YOU CONSIDER YOU ARE LIKELY JUSTIFIED IN USING IT
TASER MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ARMED UPON REMOVAL FROM THE HOLSTER
What are the RESTRICTIONS FOR TASER USE?
A taser SHOULD NOT be used in any mode:
- AGAINST A MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT SOLEY TO MAKE THEM SUBMIT TO MEDICATION OR TREATMENT
- SHOULD NOT BE USED UNLESS EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
- ON AN ELDERLY OR DISABLED SUBJECTS
What is the single cycle Taser 7 time and how to do an additional cycle?
5 Seconds
Arc switch will need to be pressed or the trigger needs to be pulled a second time for the second probes to be discharged
How many cycles before police have to reconsider effectiveness of T7?
3 Cycles
How does the taser sight work?
PAINTING directing the RED and GREEN laser sights onto a subject
What are the modes of use for the T7?
Warning Arc
Probes Discharged
Drive Stun
ONE TASER DISCHARGED ON A SUBJECT AT ONE TIME
When do Ambulance have to be called for CEW?
ON ALL OCCASIONS ITS USED
Rules for handing over tasers to other officers in field:
SHOULD NEVER BE HANDED TO OTHER OFFICERS
Unless Exceptional Circumstances exist
Why is the function conducted prior to start of the shift CEW?
The function test is completed to verify the CEW’s core electronics and both cartridges are working properly.
What is the preferred model for issue of the Taser?
One taser per two police officers
What can CEWs Ignite?
Fuels, DEFENSE and Hair Sprays
What is the Maximum Range of the OC Spray?
Maximum Range is 3.5m
What is the Tactical Movement for OC Spray?
Spray
Move
Assess
What are the seven steps of Defensive Spray?
- Control - subjects/offenders been sprayed use verbal comms and physical restraint
- Instructions -
Remain calm nit rub eyes must obey all instructions - Removal-
affected person from spray area and area fresh air, reducing possibility of 2ndary contamination - Reassurance -
effects will wear off shortly knowledge and ability to help them - Decontaminate -
apply cool water to affected areas, extensive decontamination such as showering - Medical -
assistance from ambulance or hospital - Observe -
until effects have worn off
