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Officers should inspect the ammunition and holder to ensure that only _______ ammunition is available.

  • buckshot
  • shotgun slugs
  • beanbag
  • sock round (correct)

    • What is the recommended deployment range for the Beanbag Shotgun for tactical and weapon retention purposes?

  • 30 feet to 100 feet
  • 1 foot to 5 feet
  • 100 feet to 500 feet
  • 5 feet to 30 feet (correct)

    • When officers realize the need for a Beanbag Shotgun, how should they request one?

  • By broadcasting a 'Code Red'
  • By broadcasting a 'Code Sam' (correct)
  • By broadcasting a 'Code Blue'
  • By broadcasting a 'Code Green'

    • What are some tactical considerations that officers should keep in mind when deploying the Beanbag Shotgun?

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

    What should officers do if shots to the navel area or belt line do not appear to be effective when firing the Beanbag Shotgun?

    <p>Assess the viability of an alternate force option</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When encountering a self-mutilating or suicidal individual, what may be a reasonable force option according to the text?

    <p>Beanbag Shotgun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should officers shoot the Beanbag Shotgun at a fleeing suspect?

    <p>No, officers should pursue and contain the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When conducting a building search for a suspect who may be armed, what should officers deploy?

    <p>Standard firearms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers give a verbal warning prior to using the Beanbag Shotgun to control an individual?

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

    What should the verbal warning include when using the Beanbag Shotgun?

    <p>A command and a warning of potential consequences of the use of force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the use of Less-Lethal force options permissible?

    <p>When a suspect is actively resisting arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Directive No. 6.4?

    <p>To familiarize officers with the Beanbag Shotgun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for officers to resolve potential use of force incidents?

    <p>Seek voluntary compliance from suspects/subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the use of Less-Lethal force options not justified?

    <p>When a suspect is passively resisting arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors should officers consider when deciding to use the Beanbag Shotgun?

    <p>Severity of the crime and the governmental interest in the seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ammunition is recommended for use in the Beanbag Shotgun?

    <p>Sock rounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Beanbag Shotgun?

    <p>To control suspects who pose an immediate threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for officers in crowd control situations?

    <p>Use the Beanbag Shotgun as a target-specific less-lethal option</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of verbal threats of violence in justifying the use of Less-Lethal force?

    <p>Verbal threats of violence do not justify the use of Less-Lethal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text emphasize as the preferred approach for officers?

    <p>To prioritize de-escalation techniques and voluntary compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the use of warning before the use of force is true?

    <p>The warning must clearly articulate why the element of surprise was needed and explain officer safety considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended when using tactical discharges?

    <p>Considering the possibility of an individual behind a window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the reporting procedure for a tactical discharge that does not strike a person?

    <p>It should be documented on an Employee’s Report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a person struck with a sock round requires medical treatment?

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

    When should officers request a Beanbag Shotgun by broadcasting a 'Code Sam'?

    <p>When they realize the need for a Beanbag Shotgun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a tactical discharge?

    <p>To knock out lighting or break windows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Beanbag Shotgun generally not effective?

    <p>Against tinted car windows or streetlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if the Beanbag Shotgun is not effective after a tactical discharge?

    <p>Consider other options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should supervisors obtain photographs of, even when evidence of injury is not present?

    <p>All visible and complained of injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color green signify when referring to the Beanbag Shotgun?

    <p>That it is for the sock round only, not lethal munitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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