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What is the main purpose of an SCS deployment?
What is the main purpose of an SCS deployment?
- To issue a warning to the offender
- To take follow up control
- To tactically reposition and assess
- To achieve safe separation and reassess (correct)
What is the ASP considered to be?
What is the ASP considered to be?
- A lethal weapon
- A defensive, impact weapon (correct)
- A chemical agent
- An offensive weapon
When must an LEO issue a warning before using a less-lethal launcher?
When must an LEO issue a warning before using a less-lethal launcher?
- When all other options have been exhausted
- When feasible and not jeopardizing safety (correct)
- When lethal force coverage is available
- Only when authorized by a supervisor
What areas shall you not target for less-lethal impact weapons?
What areas shall you not target for less-lethal impact weapons?
What should an LEO ensure after deploying a less-lethal weapon?
What should an LEO ensure after deploying a less-lethal weapon?
What is the primary purpose of the departmental standards directive mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the departmental standards directive mentioned in the text?
What is the definition of 'Active Physical Resistance' as per the directive?
What is the definition of 'Active Physical Resistance' as per the directive?
What does 'Imminent Danger' refer to according to the departmental standards directive?
What does 'Imminent Danger' refer to according to the departmental standards directive?
What is the policy of the department regarding the use of less-lethal weapons?
What is the policy of the department regarding the use of less-lethal weapons?
What is the definition of 'Aggressive Physical Resistance' according to the directive?
What is the definition of 'Aggressive Physical Resistance' according to the directive?
What does 'Impact Munition' refer to as per the departmental standards directive?
What does 'Impact Munition' refer to as per the departmental standards directive?
What is the primary use of a 40mm less-lethal launcher?
What is the primary use of a 40mm less-lethal launcher?
How is 'objectively reasonable' defined in the context of force use?
How is 'objectively reasonable' defined in the context of force use?
When are employees authorized to carry less-lethal weapons?
When are employees authorized to carry less-lethal weapons?
What is the requirement for recertification of less-lethal weapons training?
What is the requirement for recertification of less-lethal weapons training?
How should employees handle malfunctioning less-lethal weapons?
How should employees handle malfunctioning less-lethal weapons?
Who is responsible for conducting monthly inspections of less-lethal weapons issued to employees?
Who is responsible for conducting monthly inspections of less-lethal weapons issued to employees?
What type of uniform must LEOs be wearing to carry less-lethal weapons off-duty?
What type of uniform must LEOs be wearing to carry less-lethal weapons off-duty?
How should less-lethal launchers be stored in a Department vehicle?
How should less-lethal launchers be stored in a Department vehicle?
"Objectively reasonable" is judged from the perspective of:
"Objectively reasonable" is judged from the perspective of:
What is the primary purpose of subject control spray?
What is the primary purpose of subject control spray?
What are the regulations applicable to all less-lethal weapons?
What are the regulations applicable to all less-lethal weapons?
What is the definition of 'Active Physical Resistance' as per the given text?
What is the definition of 'Active Physical Resistance' as per the given text?
What is the primary use of a 40mm less-lethal launcher mentioned in the text?
What is the primary use of a 40mm less-lethal launcher mentioned in the text?
What does 'Imminent Danger' refer to according to the departmental standards directive mentioned in the text?
What does 'Imminent Danger' refer to according to the departmental standards directive mentioned in the text?
What is the ASP considered to be according to the given text?
What is the ASP considered to be according to the given text?
'Objectively reasonable' is judged from the perspective of:
'Objectively reasonable' is judged from the perspective of:
'Impact Munition' refers to as per the departmental standards directive?
'Impact Munition' refers to as per the departmental standards directive?
How many hours of initial certification training are required for less-lethal launchers?
How many hours of initial certification training are required for less-lethal launchers?
What is the duration of initial certification training required for SCS and the ASP from certified instructors?
What is the duration of initial certification training required for SCS and the ASP from certified instructors?