Accountability in Law Enforcement

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Which color is the background in Function Test mode on the Central Information Display (CID)?

Yellow

How often should the batteries be charged for the TASER 7?

Once every Deployment Period (~30 days)

When should supervisors dock the battery to download data from the TASER?

After a reportable non-categorical use of force incident

When can officers use the TASER as a reasonable force option?

<p>When the suspect poses an immediate threat to the safety of the officer or others</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department's guiding principle when using force?

<p>Reverence for human life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if officers use unreasonable force?

<p>They may face disciplinary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended target area when deploying a TASER?

<p>Face</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the red cap on a training Inert cartridge?

<p>To prevent accidental discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the TASER activated for when the trigger is pressed and released?

<p>5 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should officers avoid using the TASER?

<p>When the suspect is known to be pregnant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which range is the optimal range for the TASER?

<p>4-22 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a drive-stun with a live cartridge in close quarter situations?

<p>To cause localized pain to the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended target area for frontal applications of the TASER?

<p>The waist area</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should an officer intercede when excessive force is observed?

<p>When the force used is clearly beyond what is necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should an officer give a verbal warning prior to using a TASER?

<p>When feasible</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should officers avoid using the TASER?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a verbal warning not required prior to using the TASER?

<p>When the tactical plan requires element of surprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the TASER be carried?

<p>In a cross draw or support side draw position</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should an officer report potential excessive force?

<p>Only if the force used is determined to be excessive by an objectively reasonable officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to use the TASER?

<p>Using the probe mode with the two probes attached to wires making contact with the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do after a reportable non-categorical use of force incident involving a TASER?

<p>Ensure the TASER data is downloaded and attached electronically to the use of force report</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do during a weapon inspection/function test of the TASER?

<p>Unload the TASER cartridge before spark testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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