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

When a suspect is passively resisting

When a suspect is actively resisting (correct)

When a suspect is verbally threatening

When a suspect is failing to comply with commands

What is the guiding principle when using force?

Forceful control

Reverence for human life (correct)

Swift action

Maximum force

What may officers endanger if they fail to use force when warranted?

Themselves

The community

Fellow officers

All of the above (correct)

When can officers use less-lethal force options?

When a suspect is actively resisting Signup and view all the answers

What may officers expose themselves and the department to if they use unreasonable force?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Yellow Signup and view all the answers

How often should the TASER 7 batteries be charged?

Once every Deployment Period (~30 days) Signup and view all the answers

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

Dock the battery to download the data from the TASER Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure that the latest firmware updates are uploaded onto the TASER 7 Docking station?

Routine battery charging Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to store the TASER 7?

With battery inserted Signup and view all the answers

Which range is considered the optimal range for the TASER?

12-22 feet Signup and view all the answers

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

To maximize the effectiveness of the TASER Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate to use the TASER in drive-stun mode only?

When the suspect is non-compliant Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if the force option they have selected does not appear to be effective?

Transition to another force option Signup and view all the answers

When is an officer required to intercede during the use of force?

When the force used is excessive Signup and view all the answers

When should officers generally give a verbal warning prior to using a TASER?

When encountering an armed self-mutilating individual Signup and view all the answers

What is a tactical consideration when using a TASER?

Avoid using the TASER on individuals who are fleeing or running away Signup and view all the answers

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

When an officer is attacked and must respond to the suspect's actions Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if they encounter an armed self-mutilating or suicidal individual?

Utilize distance and cover to avoid placing themselves in a vulnerable position Signup and view all the answers

Where should the TASER be carried by officers?

In a cross draw or support side draw position Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to use the TASER?

Probe Mode Signup and view all the answers

Which type of TASER cartridge has a range of 4-12 feet and a 12° spread?

Close Quarters (CQ) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) caused by the TASER?

To cause involuntary stimulation of both the sensory and motor nerves Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do after conducting a function test of the TASER?

Verify on the Central Information Display (CID) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the TASER be worn on the duty belt?

On the non-dominant side Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct unloading sequence for a TASER 7?

Point the TASER in a safe direction, ensure the safety switch is in the down position, keep your hands away from the front of the cartridges, press the release button and pull the cartridges out of the bay Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended probe spread for optimal effectiveness of a TASER?

12 inches Signup and view all the answers

When should officers avoid using the TASER?

When the suspect is on an elevated/unstable surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Warning Arc display on a TASER?

To de-escalate a situation without deploying a cartridge Signup and view all the answers

What is the Drive Stun mode of a TASER used for?

To maximize effectiveness without using a cartridge Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

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

What is the guiding principle when using force?

What may officers endanger if they fail to use force when warranted?

When can officers use less-lethal force options?

What may officers expose themselves and the department to if they use unreasonable force?

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

How often should the TASER 7 batteries be charged?

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

What should be done to ensure that the latest firmware updates are uploaded onto the TASER 7 Docking station?

What is the recommended way to store the TASER 7?

Which range is considered the optimal range for the TASER?

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

When is it appropriate to use the TASER in drive-stun mode only?

What should officers do if the force option they have selected does not appear to be effective?

When is an officer required to intercede during the use of force?

When should officers generally give a verbal warning prior to using a TASER?

What is a tactical consideration when using a TASER?

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

What should officers do if they encounter an armed self-mutilating or suicidal individual?

Where should the TASER be carried by officers?

What is the most effective way to use the TASER?

Which type of TASER cartridge has a range of 4-12 feet and a 12° spread?

What is the purpose of the Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) caused by the TASER?

What should officers do after conducting a function test of the TASER?

Where should the TASER be worn on the duty belt?

Which of the following is the correct unloading sequence for a TASER 7?

What is the recommended probe spread for optimal effectiveness of a TASER?

When should officers avoid using the TASER?

What is the purpose of a Warning Arc display on a TASER?

What is the Drive Stun mode of a TASER used for?

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Questions and Answers

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

What is the guiding principle when using force?

What may officers endanger if they fail to use force when warranted?

When can officers use less-lethal force options?

What may officers expose themselves and the department to if they use unreasonable force?

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

How often should the TASER 7 batteries be charged?

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

What should be done to ensure that the latest firmware updates are uploaded onto the TASER 7 Docking station?

What is the recommended way to store the TASER 7?

Which range is considered the optimal range for the TASER?

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

When is it appropriate to use the TASER in drive-stun mode only?

What should officers do if the force option they have selected does not appear to be effective?

When is an officer required to intercede during the use of force?

When should officers generally give a verbal warning prior to using a TASER?

What is a tactical consideration when using a TASER?

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

What should officers do if they encounter an armed self-mutilating or suicidal individual?

Where should the TASER be carried by officers?

What is the most effective way to use the TASER?

Which type of TASER cartridge has a range of 4-12 feet and a 12° spread?

What is the purpose of the Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) caused by the TASER?

What should officers do after conducting a function test of the TASER?

Where should the TASER be worn on the duty belt?

Which of the following is the correct unloading sequence for a TASER 7?

What is the recommended probe spread for optimal effectiveness of a TASER?

When should officers avoid using the TASER?

What is the purpose of a Warning Arc display on a TASER?

What is the Drive Stun mode of a TASER used for?

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