Law Enforcement Weapon Proficiency

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What is the appropriate procedure for handling expended probes after using a Conducted Electrical Weapon?

Dispose of them in a regular trash can

Clean and reuse them

Insert them point first back into the air cartridge ports and seal with tape (correct)

Give them to the subject for disposal

Which of the following is a type of Conducted Electrical Weapon approved by the Department of Detention?

Taser X26

Pepper Spray

Firearm

Stun Belt (correct)

When can civil disturbance control agents be used by employees?

During any civil disturbance situation

Never, they are not approved for use

At the discretion of the supervisor (correct)

Only during training exercises

What is the purpose of the Department of Detention's Standard Operating Procedures for CEW usage?

To ensure the safe and effective use of CEWs Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of a subject being in distress after being exposed to a Conducted Electrical Weapon?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the revised policy on Conducted Electrical Weapons?

10/26/2023 Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to use civil disturbance control agents?

Only trained employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bio-hazard container for expended probes?

To contain bio-hazard materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of less-lethal weapons in law enforcement?

To induce a subject to submit or comply with directions Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard for determining the use of force in law enforcement?

Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989) Signup and view all the answers

What is the required frequency for inspecting weapons covered in this section?

Annually, per the Deputy Monthly Inspection Report Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an unsafe or non-functioning weapon?

It is repaired or replaced prior to use Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when selecting weapons for deputies?

The Sheriff's staff's careful consideration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of outlining authorized weapons in the Sheriff's Policy Manual?

To ensure deputies are only permitted to carry authorized weapons Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of less-lethal weapons?

Weapon systems that minimize fatalities and permanent injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for deputies to carry weapons?

The deputy must be qualified and authorized by the Sheriff's Policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for deputies who cannot meet the minimum level of proficiency with each weapon?

They are scheduled for remedial training Signup and view all the answers

What is required for instructors teaching weapons other than firearms?

Certification to teach with that particular weapon Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the training certificate received by deputies upon completing a course of instruction for a particular weapon?

It is placed in the deputy's individual training record Signup and view all the answers

Who may carry batons at their discretion?

Law enforcement and detention deputies, as necessitated by their job assignment Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of expandable batons that uniformed deputies may carry?

21"-26" Signup and view all the answers

What is required for on-duty law enforcement and detention deputies to carry expandable batons?

Completion of a BSO-approved expandable baton course Signup and view all the answers

Who issues expandable batons to uniformed deputies?

BSO Signup and view all the answers

What happens to deputies who successfully complete remedial training?

They are permitted to carry that weapon on or off duty Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Weapons Other Than Firearms/Less-Lethal Weapons Policy

Deputies authorized to carry weapons must demonstrate proficiency with each weapon and undergo remedial training if they fail to meet the minimum level of proficiency.
Instructors for weapons other than firearms must be certified to teach with that particular weapon.

Impact Weapons

Batons can be carried by law enforcement and detention deputies at their discretion based on their job assignment.
Expandable batons can be carried by on-duty law enforcement and detention deputies who have completed the BSO expandable baton course, and uniformed deputies can carry 21” to 26” expandable batons based on their preference.

General

Deputies have various response levels and techniques available to counter resistance, including less-lethal weapons.
The Sheriff and staff carefully consider the tools issued to deputies to manage response to resistance situations.
Deputies are only permitted to carry authorized weapons for which they are qualified.

Less-Lethal Weapons

Less-lethal weapons are designed to induce submission or compliance while minimizing fatalities, permanent injuries, and unnecessary damage to property and the environment.
All weapons must be inspected at least annually prior to carrying on or off duty, and any unsafe or non-functioning weapon will be repaired or replaced prior to use.

Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW)

CEWs include Stun Tech Electronic Immobilization Shield, Stun Tech Ultron II, Stun Belt, and propelled CEW devices.
Department of Detention CEWs will be utilized in accordance with the Department of Detention's Standard Operating Procedures.

Civil Disturbance Control Agents

Authorized civil disturbance control agents are only used by trained employees and only at the supervisor's discretion.
The use of available canisters must be carefully evaluated.

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Quiz about law enforcement deputies carrying weapons and proficiency training.