USE OF THE TASER

To use only the force necessary to bring an incident under control

Physically evasive movements by a subject to defeat an LEO's attempt at control

The process of pressing the TASER against the target with the projectile cartridge removed

The activation of the TASER resulting in the arching of the unit during contact with the target

Hostile, attacking movements by a subject that may cause injury to an LEO or another person

Prepare an Incident Report with detailed description of the subject's behavior

Deployed TASER for inspection and data download

Placed into the expended cartridge with pointed ends facing downward and secured with evidence tape

Download the TASER's data record for download to the Professional Standards Bureau electronic database

A detailed description of the subject's behavior and demeanor prior to and after deployment

In an evidence envelope labeled with a biohazard sticker

After reviewing all reports, photographs, and evidence submissions

The TASER's data record

When encountering a subject displaying active resistance to the LEO and presenting an imminent danger.

The lower-center mass of the body

On a subject who has come in contact with flammable liquids

Check the subject for breathing irregularities and level of consciousness

Subjects operating a bicycle or motor vehicle

$7 - 15$ feet

Battery level verification, spark test, and expiration of cartridges

Conditions or circumstances that exist that pose a danger which could reasonably be expected to cause physical harm immediately or before such danger can be eliminated

The determination that the necessity for using force and the level of force used is based upon the officer’s evaluation of the situation in light of the totality of the circumstances known to the officer at the time the force is used

A less-lethal device/weapon that uses an electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles causing incapacitation

Conditions or circumstances that exist that pose a danger which could reasonably be expected to cause physical harm immediately or before such danger can be eliminated

The determination that the necessity for using force and the level of force used is based upon the officer’s evaluation of the situation in light of the totality of the circumstances known to the officer at the time the force is used

An activation of the TASER device caused by a single depression of the trigger during which time an electrical charge is arching from the fixed electrodes or conductive wires

Receive documents and instructions related to Department policies and procedures concerning response to resistance

Certified weapons instructors

They receive remedial training depending on certified trainer availability

Turn it in to a certified weapons instructor as soon as practical

Submit a TASER Cartridge Replacement Form through their chain of command

The process of pressing the TASER against the target without a deployed cartridge

Conditions or circumstances that exist posing a danger causing physical harm immediately

The determination of force necessity and level based on officer's evaluation

Activation of the TASER resulting in the arching of the unit during contact with the target

Hostile, attacking movements causing injury to an LEO or another person

Physically evasive movements by a subject to defeat an LEO's attempt at control

Complete eight (8) hours of initial certification training

On an annual basis

Attaining a score of 100% or better on all written and practical tests

To provide instruction for proper TASER deployment