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What is the purpose of the directive regarding less lethal weapons?
What is the purpose of the directive regarding less lethal weapons?
- To increase the number of approved less lethal weapons
- To restrict the use of less lethal weapons by department members
- To provide guidelines on the proper use of less lethal weapons (correct)
- To completely eliminate the use of less lethal weapons
According to the policy, who must approve the less lethal weapons carried by department personnel?
According to the policy, who must approve the less lethal weapons carried by department personnel?
- The police chief or his designee (correct)
- Officers' immediate supervisors
- State legislators
- Local government officials
Which of the following is considered a less lethal weapon based on the text?
Which of the following is considered a less lethal weapon based on the text?
- Pepper spray (correct)
- Handgun
- Rifle
- Shotgun
When should members carry approved less lethal weapons according to the directive?
When should members carry approved less lethal weapons according to the directive?
What is the minimum standard officers must follow when using force with less lethal weapons?
What is the minimum standard officers must follow when using force with less lethal weapons?
Which type of tactics are approved for use as part of less lethal force?
Which type of tactics are approved for use as part of less lethal force?
What form must be completed for weapon inspection according to the related forms listed?
What form must be completed for weapon inspection according to the related forms listed?
Who has the authority to reevaluate the approved less lethal weapons?
Who has the authority to reevaluate the approved less lethal weapons?
Who is responsible for reviewing the General Order with each sworn member of the department annually?
Who is responsible for reviewing the General Order with each sworn member of the department annually?
What is considered less lethal force in the context of Canine Teams?
What is considered less lethal force in the context of Canine Teams?
Under what circumstances can physical restraints be used?
Under what circumstances can physical restraints be used?
What is the range of physical restraints mentioned in the text?
What is the range of physical restraints mentioned in the text?
In which scenario does the option to arrest remain with the officer?
In which scenario does the option to arrest remain with the officer?
How are Canine Teams governed according to the text?
How are Canine Teams governed according to the text?
What action should be taken if a subject engages in violent opposition according to the text?
What action should be taken if a subject engages in violent opposition according to the text?
When can physical restraints be applied according to the text?
When can physical restraints be applied according to the text?
What is the responsibility of officers regarding the munitions in their possession?
What is the responsibility of officers regarding the munitions in their possession?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the weapon is properly signed for?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the weapon is properly signed for?
What should be done in case there is a difference in the number of rounds of less lethal munitions?
What should be done in case there is a difference in the number of rounds of less lethal munitions?
Why are Stinger (Rubber Ball) weapons considered intermediate weapons?
Why are Stinger (Rubber Ball) weapons considered intermediate weapons?
What is the purpose of Less Lethal Impact Munitions?
What is the purpose of Less Lethal Impact Munitions?
Who decides whether to utilize the less lethal weapons?
Who decides whether to utilize the less lethal weapons?
Where should a sign-out log be maintained for documentation purposes?
Where should a sign-out log be maintained for documentation purposes?
What should happen if a less lethal round is missing from an officer's assigned munitions?
What should happen if a less lethal round is missing from an officer's assigned munitions?
What is the primary purpose of the 40mm Baton (wood, rubber, and foam) as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the 40mm Baton (wood, rubber, and foam) as mentioned in the text?
Who is responsible for ensuring proper handling of the 40mm Baton while on duty?
Who is responsible for ensuring proper handling of the 40mm Baton while on duty?
What action should be taken if there is a discrepancy in the number of less lethal rounds for the 40mm Baton?
What action should be taken if there is a discrepancy in the number of less lethal rounds for the 40mm Baton?
How are 40mm Batons classified in terms of their usage?
How are 40mm Batons classified in terms of their usage?
Why are 40mm Batons considered useful in minimizing injury potential during resistance situations?
Why are 40mm Batons considered useful in minimizing injury potential during resistance situations?
What should departmental members do if they wish to carry the 40mm Baton while on duty?
What should departmental members do if they wish to carry the 40mm Baton while on duty?
In what situation should officers utilize 40mm Batons according to the text?
In what situation should officers utilize 40mm Batons according to the text?
What type of range does a 40mm Baton provide officers when confronting actively resisting subjects?
What type of range does a 40mm Baton provide officers when confronting actively resisting subjects?
Where should the holster be carried according to the text?
Where should the holster be carried according to the text?
Who is authorized to make the decision to use diversionary devices?
Who is authorized to make the decision to use diversionary devices?
When can diversionary devices be used?
When can diversionary devices be used?
Who can be designated to deploy diversionary devices?
Who can be designated to deploy diversionary devices?
What type of officer can be designated to deploy aerial diversion devices?
What type of officer can be designated to deploy aerial diversion devices?
In what situations can diversionary devices be utilized?
In what situations can diversionary devices be utilized?
