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

  • Black
  • Blue
  • White
  • Yellow (correct)
  • How often should the batteries be charged for the TASER 7?

  • Once a week
  • Once every Deployment Period (~30 days) (correct)
  • Once a day
  • Once every 6 months
  • When should supervisors dock the battery to download data from the TASER?

  • After a reportable non-categorical use of force incident (correct)
  • Once a month
  • Only when instructed by the operator
  • Every day
  • 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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