22 Questions
Officers may use the TASER as a reasonable force option when
The suspect is actively resisting arrest
What is the Department's guiding principle when using force?
Reverence for human life
What are officers encouraged to use to de-escalate a situation?
Time, distance, communication, and available resources
How often should batteries be charged for the TASER 7?
Once every 30 days
What color are the loaded cartridges displayed as in the Function Test mode of the TASER 7?
Black
When should supervisors dock the battery to download the data from the TASER 7?
After a reportable non-categorical use of force incident
When should an officer give a verbal warning prior to using a TASER?
When feasible
When should officers avoid using a TASER on individuals?
When the suspect is operating a vehicle
When is a verbal warning not required prior to using a TASER?
When the element of surprise is needed
Where should the TASER be carried by an officer?
In a cross draw or support side draw position
During the loading sequence of the TASER 7 cartridge, what should you do after pushing the cartridge into the cartridge bay?
Verify that the cartridge is secure by pulling on the slides of the cartridge
When unloading the TASER, what should you do after pressing the release button?
Firmly pull the cartridges out of the bay by pulling on the sides of cartridges
What is the recommended probe spread for optimal effectiveness when deploying the TASER?
12 inches
Where should officers aim the TASER for optimal target areas?
The back or splitting the belt line
Which one of these is the optimal range for the TASER?
4-12 feet
What is the purpose of applying a drive-stun with a live cartridge in close quarter situations?
To mitigate the need for additional force
When should an officer intercede when observing another officer using excessive force?
When the force used is beyond what is necessary
When is the use of a TASER considered a reportable use of force?
When the probes make contact with the suspect's clothing or skin
When is an officer required to report potential excessive force?
When the officer believes another officer used force that is unnecessary
What is the most effective way to use the TASER according to the text?
Probe mode
What is Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) according to the text?
The involuntary stimulation of both sensory and motor nerves
What is the purpose of the weapon inspection/function test for the TASER?
To check the battery life and current firmware of the TASER
Learn about the requirement for reporting potential excessive force by police officers in this quiz. Understand the criteria for determining excessive force and the responsibilities of officers to report such incidents to their superiors.
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