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Who is responsible for supervising the testing, evaluating, and breaking in of firearms and accessories?
Under what circumstances can unqualified personnel use a shotgun or patrol rifle?
What is the requirement for carrying an aerosol agent?
When can a sworn personnel use an aerosol agent on a handcuffed subject?
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What is the maximum number of notifications that should be made to a crowd before deploying an aerosol agent?
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Who should a CEW be issued to?
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What should be done before every shift with a CEW?
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When should a CEW be placed out of service?
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According to Division policy, when can sworn personnel use a weapon against a dangerous animal?
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What is a CEW application?
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What is the Division's policy on the use of privately-owned firearms?
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According to the policy, when are off-duty reserve sworn personnel allowed to carry a loaded firearm?
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What is the requirement for sworn personnel to carry a loaded firearm within the City of Grandview Heights?
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What is the rule regarding carrying personally-owned shotguns for sworn personnel?
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What is the consequence of carrying or using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs according to the policy?
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When should a verbal warning of intended CEW use be given?
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What is the purpose of displaying a warning arc or laser targeting after a verbal warning?
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What is the primary purpose of using the CEW in drive-stun mode?
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When should the use of CEW be avoided on certain individuals?
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When should CEW probes be removed from a person's body?
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What information should be included in incident reports involving CEW use according to the text?
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When should an individual who has been exposed to a CEW be medically assessed?
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What should transporting officers do if an individual who has been exposed to a CEW refuses medical attention?
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What is the role of an on-duty supervisor in incidents involving CEW?
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What is the responsibility of the investigating supervisor in incidents involving CEW?
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What are the authorized intermediate weapons for sworn personnel?
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When can sworn personnel use an intermediate weapon?
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According to General Order 3.23, what happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their primary service firearm in three attempts during the first qualification session?
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How many attempts does sworn personnel have to qualify with their primary service firearm?
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What happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their primary service firearm within seven days after receiving an intra-divisional letter?
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What are the circumstances in which the CEW should not be used?
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What is the recommended target area for a CEW deployment?
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How long should a CEW be applied for before evaluating the situation and considering subsequent cycles?
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What should sworn personnel do after a CEW activation?
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Sworn personnel must meet Division qualification standards annually for any firearm they intend to carry while on or off duty, except for personal firearms used for recreational purposes.
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Sworn personnel may use any weapon for a retaliatory or punitive purpose.
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Sworn personnel should not use a weapon on a dangerous animal unless it poses an immediate threat to personnel or others and the risk to human life is minimized.
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Sworn personnel may carry personally-owned shotguns on duty or while working special duty.
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Off-duty sworn personnel are required to carry a firearm.
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Sworn personnel must carry and use only approved firearms and ammunition.
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Sworn personnel in uniform may carry alternate firearms as the primary firearm without approval from the Chief of Police.
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Sworn personnel can modify or make changes to the CEW.
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CEWs can only be issued to sworn personnel who have successfully completed division-approved training.
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Notifications should be made to the crowd prior to deploying an aerosol agent.
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Sworn personnel should carry the CEW in a holster on the same side as their duty weapon.
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Sworn personnel working in plain clothes are not required to carry an approved alternate firearm when on duty or working special duty.
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Only sworn personnel who have qualified with the shotgun are permitted to carry one.
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Unqualified personnel are allowed to carry and use the patrol rifle.
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Sworn personnel may use their Division-issued aerosol agent to disperse a non-violent congregation of violators that is not moving.
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Sworn personnel should not hold both a firearm and a CEW at the same time.
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A verbal warning of intended CEW use should always precede its application.
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The CEW is a substitute for deadly force.
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The use of the CEW on certain individuals should generally be avoided.
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CEW applications and discharges must be documented on all related incident, arrest, and Use of Force reports.
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Functions tests and training uses of the CEW are considered CEW uses for reporting purposes.
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Only appropriate medical personnel should remove CEW probes from a person’s body.
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Individuals who have been exposed to multiple or prolonged CEW applications shall not be transported to a medical facility for evaluation.
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Sworn personnel may carry any intermediate weapon they choose
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The only approved intermediate weapons are a flashlight and the issued tactical ASP baton
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Sworn personnel must re-qualify once a calendar year with each intermediate weapon they are authorized to carry
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An investigating supervisor must ensure the Device Logs are downloaded for any discharged CEW during a Use of Force incident
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Is it permissible to use a CEW on individuals who are obviously pregnant or in postpartum recovery?
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Should reasonable efforts be made to avoid targeting the head, neck, chest, and groin when using a CEW?
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Should a CEW be applied for only one standard cycle before evaluating the situation before applying subsequent cycles?
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Should all CEW activations be reported to a supervisor and the expended cartridge along with both probes and wires be submitted into evidence?
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Sworn personnel must complete a Use of Force Report when using an intermediate weapon on a subject.
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Sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their primary service firearm in three attempts during the first qualification session will receive an intra-divisional letter advising them to surrender their firearm and not take any police action.
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Sworn personnel failing to qualify in three attempts during the first qualification session will receive firearm technical skills development training after qualifying with their primary service firearm.
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According to the policy statements, under what circumstances can sworn personnel use a weapon for a retaliatory or punitive purpose?
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What is the purpose of a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) according to the text?
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What is the annual qualification requirement for sworn personnel with firearms according to the text?
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What is the consequence for sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their assigned patrol rifle during the first qualification session?
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What should sworn personnel do if they fail to qualify with their approved alternate firearm?
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What is the consequence for sworn personnel who decline to qualify or fail after three attempts during the first qualification sessions for the shotgun?
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What restrictions may be imposed on sworn personnel traveling with a firearm?
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Under what circumstances are off-duty reserve sworn personnel allowed to carry a loaded firearm?
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When should sworn personnel carry only the Division-issued service firearm as the primary firearm?
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What is the policy regarding carrying personally-owned shotguns for sworn personnel?
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What is the rule regarding the use of firearms and ammunition by sworn personnel?
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Who is authorized to carry an alternate firearm off duty?
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Under what circumstances can unqualified personnel deploy, carry, or use the patrol rifle?
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What is the maximum number of times an aerosol agent should be used to target the head, neck, chest, or groin?
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What is the requirement for sworn personnel to carry aerosol agents?
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According to General Order 3.23, when are off-duty sworn personnel allowed to carry a firearm into secured areas of airports or aboard an aircraft?
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What should sworn personnel do to avoid problems or delays when traveling aboard an aircraft and carrying a firearm?
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What is the purpose of the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (NLET) teletype that sworn personnel must obtain before carrying a firearm on an aircraft?
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What should sworn personnel do if they fail to qualify with their primary service firearm during the first qualification session?
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Which of the following is true about the use of intermediate weapons by sworn personnel?
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What is the recommended practice for sworn personnel to carry when in possession of a firearm while off duty?
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What happens to sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their primary service firearm in three attempts during the first qualification session?
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What is the purpose of the Use of Force Report according to the text?
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What factors should be considered before applying additional cycles of a CEW?
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What should be done with the expended cartridge, probes, and wires after a CEW activation?
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When should accidental discharges of a CEW be documented on an incident report?
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Who should remove CEW probes from a person's body?
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Who is responsible for authorizing the issuance of an approved firearm?
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What is the requirement for recertification with initial training for members who have not carried a CEW as part of their assignment for over 6 months?
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What is included in both Initial and Proficiency Training for CEW certification?
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What is the consequence for sworn personnel failing to qualify in three attempts during the first qualification session?
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What should the investigating supervisor do if a CEW becomes damaged during a Use of Force incident and Device Log download is not possible?
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When should an on-duty supervisor respond to calls involving the potential use of a CEW?
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What should happen if an individual who has been exposed to CEW applications refuses medical attention?
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What is the responsibility of the investigating supervisor when a CEW has been activated during an incident?
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Sworn personnel must complete a familiarization class annually to carry a shotgun.
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Only certified Patrol Rifle Officers may carry a patrol rifle.
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Sworn personnel may use an aerosol agent on handcuffed subjects without danger to themselves or others.
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Authorization to carry an alternate firearm cannot be terminated once granted.
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Sworn personnel are required to annually meet Division qualification standards for any firearm they intend to carry on or off duty, regardless of whether it is a personal firearm or a Division-issued firearm.
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Sworn personnel are authorized to use any weapon for retaliatory or punitive purposes.
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Sworn personnel should not use a weapon on a dangerous animal unless it poses an immediate threat to personnel or others and the risk to human life is minimized.
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Sworn personnel should apply a CEW for multiple standard cycles before evaluating the situation.
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Factors to consider before additional applications of a CEW include whether probes are making proper contact.
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Sworn personnel should document all CEW uses on the 'Use of CEW' form.
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Used CEW probes should be disposed of as regular trash.
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Sworn personnel are allowed to carry personally-owned shotguns on duty or while working special duty.
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Off-duty reserve sworn personnel are not permitted to carry a loaded firearm.
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Sworn personnel must carry only the Division-issued service firearm as the primary firearm, unless otherwise approved by the Chief of Police.
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Sworn personnel are required to carry a loaded firearm at all times, both within and outside the City of Grandview Heights.
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Should individuals suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs be examined by medical personnel?
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Are individuals who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery exempt from medical examination?
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Should individuals exposed to multiple or prolonged CEW applications be transported to a medical facility?
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Is it the responsibility of the investigating supervisor to ensure Device Logs are downloaded for any discharged CEW during a Use of Force incident?
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Sworn personnel are allowed to carry any intermediate weapon without completing training and qualification standards.
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Intermediate weapons should only be used as a substitute for deadly force.
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Sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their primary service firearm in three attempts during the first qualification session will receive an intra-divisional letter.
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Off-duty sworn personnel are recommended to carry an approved intermediate weapon and a restraint device while in possession of a firearm.
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Sworn personnel are required to complete four hours of training one day per month for six months or until the next annual firearm qualification.
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The Division of Police and the Columbus Airport Authority Police have control over the policies adopted by the Federal Aviation Administration regarding carrying firearms aboard aircraft.
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Sworn personnel who fail to qualify with their assigned patrol rifle in three attempts during the first qualification sessions are prohibited from carrying the patrol rifle until qualifications are met.
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Sworn personnel are allowed a total of three qualification attempts per session during scheduled range qualification.
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Sworn personnel must obtain a letter of authorization from the Chief of Police to carry a firearm on an aircraft
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Off-duty sworn personnel are allowed to carry a firearm into secured areas of airports or aboard an aircraft
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Sworn personnel must attend firearms qualification phases as scheduled, and failure to qualify may result in discipline and being relieved of their firearm
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Sworn personnel may carry a firearm into secured areas of airports if they sign the required log and provide proof of identification
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Sworn personnel need to obtain authorization from Ordnance for an approved firearm.
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Qualification with the firearm on the second firearm course is required upon approval from the Chief.
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Contacting the Ordnance Unit is necessary to obtain a temporary or replacement firearm.
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All members who carry a CEW must receive initial certification training and annual proficiency training.
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