Questions and Answers
What should officers announce prior to deploying the PHAZZER to alert others?
What is considered a standard cycle duration for using the PHAZZER?
When might officers consider requesting EMS before using the PHAZZER?
What is a significant risk associated with PHAZZER exposure exceeding 15 seconds?
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Which area should officers particularly avoid targeting when deploying the PHAZZER?
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Following the use of the PHAZZER, what must be announced before affecting an arrest?
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What should officers do before activating a second cycle with the PHAZZER?
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Why should officers be alert for medical distress during PHAZZER use?
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Which statement accurately reflects the use of the PHAZZER according to departmental policy?
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In what situation should officers prefer to target the subject's back when deploying the PHAZZER?
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Study Notes
Duty to Intervene
- Members of the Department must intervene to prevent unethical or illegal acts by colleagues, including excessive force, theft, and harassment.
- Documentation of excessive force incidents must be submitted in writing to a supervisor.
- Interventions can be verbal or physical; failure to intervene may lead to disciplinary action, civil liability, or criminal prosecution.
Non-Deadly Force: Chemical Spray Usage
- Officers must complete a user-certification course before using chemical spray.
- Only Department-issued chemical spray is authorized for use.
- Chemical spray is used to subdue attackers or resistors posing injury risk to officers or others; verbal threats alone do not justify use.
- Effects of chemical spray vary; officers should be prepared for alternative subduing methods if necessary.
- Guidelines for chemical spray apply to both on-duty and off-duty scenarios.
- State law mandates completion of an “Administrative Notice” every time OC Spray is used.
Treatment for Exposure to Chemical Spray
- Individuals exposed to chemical spray should wash the affected area with cold water; creams and bandages are inadvisable.
- Arresting officers must notify jail personnel when a prisoner has been exposed to chemical spray.
- Medical treatment is necessary if requested by the affected person or if adverse reactions are observed.
Maintenance and Re-issue of Chemical Spray
- Officers should check aerosol dispensers periodically for fluid levels and replace expired canisters.
- Monthly inspections of chemical spray are required by supervisors.
- Defective canisters must be reported, examined, and replaced through supply channels.
- Depletion of canisters should be documented and re-issued when turned in with an Equipment Request Form.
Conducted Energy Device (Phazzer) Guidelines
- Phazzer is intended to disrupt muscular control; verbal warnings should be issued prior to its deployment.
- Officers may consider requesting EMS before Phazzer use.
- The deploying officer must announce “PHAZZER” before activation and “Clear” after use to signal cessation.
- Use should begin with one standard cycle (5 seconds) and evaluate the situation before any additional cycles.
- Exposures longer than 15 seconds may increase the risk of serious injury or death and should be carefully weighed against other force options.
- Officers must avoid aiming at the head, neck, front chest, or genital areas; center mass of the back is the preferred target.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the ethical responsibilities of law enforcement members to intervene and report any unethical or illegal activities. Participants will explore various scenarios involving excessive force, harassment, and misconduct, emphasizing the importance of documentation and accountability within the department.
