1.05 Firearms Procedures

Question 1

What Department Procedure outlines the permitted use of discharging a firearm in regards to an injured animal?

Answer 1

6.09 Handling of Injured Animals

Question 2

Should or shall?
A verbal warning to submit to the authority of the officer (should or shall?) be given prior to the use of a firearm (or any less lethal instrument), if feasible, and if to do so would not increase the danger to the officer or other persons.

Answer 2

Shall

Question 3

True or false?
Discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle could create a danger to the public that outweighs the reason that deadly force was initially used.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Are firearms designed to be used as impact weapons?

Answer 4

No.

Question 5

Is an officer permitted to use a firearm as an impact weapon when protecting the officer or another person from death or serious bodily injury?

Answer 5

Yes.

Question 6

Should or shall?

When carried, shotguns (should or shall?) be secured in the vehicle’s shotgun mount.

Answer 6

Shall.

Question 7

True or false?

In a marked vehicle, shotguns may be stored or transported in the vehicle’s trunk.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

In an unmarked vehicle without a shotgun mount, how shall a shotgun be stored?

Answer 8

Shotguns stored in unmarked vehicles shall be concealed in a protective case in a locked trunk or equipment storage box.

Question 9

Who is responsible for leading the shotguns?

Answer 9

The officer to whom the shotgun is issued shall load the shotgun in the proper manner.

Question 10

When should the officer load the shotgun?

Answer 10

At the beginning of the shift.

Question 11

Upon the conclusion of an incident in which a shotgun round has been chambered, who is responsible to unload and reload the shotgun in the currently prescribed manner?

Answer 11

The officer to whom the shotgun is issued.

Question 12

At the end of the shift, the officer to whom the shotgun is issued (should or shall?) unload the shotgun in the currently prescribed manner.

Answer 12

Shall.

Question 13

True or false?

A shotgun may be loaded or unloaded in a vehicle, in a police station, and under any overhead structure.

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

True or false?

A shotgun may be loaded or unloaded in Headquarters “E” Street parking lot.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

True or False?

A shotgun may be loaded or unloaded close to multi-storied buildings if using a shotgun containment canister.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

True of False?

Canisters may be used with rifled slugs.

Answer 16

False.

Question 17

Canisters (should or shall?) not be used with rifled slugs.

Answer 17

Shall.

Question 18

True or false?
The shotgun barrel is to be inserted into the hold at the bottom of the canister throughout the loading and unloading process.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What is the reason for not loading or unloading a shotgun in a vehicle?

Answer 19

To reduce the risk of danger or injury associated with unintentional discharge.

Question 20

Should or shall?

Officers (should or shall?) immediately notify the Watch Commander’s Office of any unintentional discharges.

Answer 20

Shall.

Question 21

In the case of an accidental discharge, who should be notified of any damage to the facility as a result of the discharge?

Answer 21

The Building Maintenance Supervisor

Question 22

What activates the electric locking mechanism in the shotgun mount?

Answer 22

Electric locking mechanisms are activated by the ignition key.

Question 23

Should or shall?
Whenever officers leave the immediate vicinity of their vehicle, they (should or shall?) remove the key from the ignition and lock the doors.

Answer 23

Should.

Question 24

All firearms (should or shall?) be inspected pursuant to the Police Department Inspection Guide.

Answer 24

Shall.

Question 25

Only on-duty firearms need to be a type approved or issued by the department.

Answer 25

False. All firearms carried on- or off-duty shall be of a typed approved or issued by the Department.

Question 26

Should or shall? | All firearms carried on- or off-duty (should or shall?) be of a type approved or issued by the Department.

Answer 26

Shall.

Question 27

Who retains the master list of approved weapons?

Answer 27

The Rangemaster

Question 28

Requests to add firearms to the approved list should be directed to who?

Answer 28

The Rangemaster

Question 29

``` Should or shall? The Rangemaster (should or shall?) retain the master list of approved weapons. ```

Answer 29

Shall.

Question 30

Should or shall? | Requests to add firearms to the approved list (should or shall?) be directed to the Rangemaster.

Answer 30

Shall.

Question 31

Should or shall? | On-duty backup firearms (should or shall?) be completely concealed on the officer's person.

Answer 31

Shall.

Question 32

What type finishes are prohibited for on-duty firearms?

Answer 32

Chrome or nickel-plated finishes

Question 33

Is there a limit to the amount of approved handguns for on- or off-duty use?

Answer 33

Yes, five is the limit.

Question 34

Should or shall? Officers (should or shall?) be limited to five approved handguns for on- or off-duty use in their official police capacity.

Answer 34

Shall.

Question 35

Should or shall? Personal weapons carried on- or off-duty (should or shall?) be inspected and approved by the Department's Firearms Training Unit.

Answer 35

Shall.

Question 36

Should or shall? Following the inspection, the officer (should or shall?) demonstrate proficiency in the use of the weapon by shooting a course prescribed by the Rangemaster.

Answer 36

Shall.

Question 37

Upon successful completion of the prescribed course, what form needs to be completed?

Answer 37

Authorization to Carry a Personal Weapon on Duty (PD-899TR)

Question 38

Who completes an Authorization to Carry a Personal Weapon on Duty" form?

Answer 38

The Rangemaster, or his/her designee

Question 39

Can the Department's Firearms Training Unit repair firearms that are carried off-duty?

Answer 39

Yes. The Department's Firearms Training Unit may repair firearms carried on- or off-duty.

Question 40

Who issues Department handguns?

Answer 40

Operational Support Staff

Question 41

In the instances of lost or stolen handguns, what must the officer prepare prior to the issuance of a replacement handgun?

Answer 41

The officer shall prepare a police report, which includes the handgun's serial number, prior to the issuance of a replacement handgun.

Question 42

In the event that an officer's handgun is lost or stolen outside the County of San Diego, does the officer need to obtain a lost or stolen incident report from the other agency?

Answer 42

Yes.

Question 43

Who has the authority to issue an officer a Department handgun, or replace an officer's Department handgun in the event that it is lost or stolen?

Answer 43

The Operational Support Staff Sergeant

Question 44

``` Should or shall? The officer (should or shall?) prepare an ARJIS-9 report detailing the circumstances of the lost or stolen handgun. ```

Answer 44

Shall.

Question 45

In the event that a handgun is lost or stolen, and the crime report ARJIS-9 is completed, who needs to approve the report and where is it routed to after approval?

Answer 45

The ARJIS-9 needs to be approved by a supervisor and routed to the Records Division.

Question 46

True or false? In the event of a lost or stolen handgun, the officer shall give copies of the reports to the Operational Support Sergeant.

Answer 46

True.

Question 47

Are both the Rangemaster and the Operational Support Sergeant able to authorize the exchange of any Department handgun?

Answer 47

Yes.

Question 48

True of false? | When an officer wants to exchange a handgun, approval may only be obtained only from the Operational Support Sergeant.

Answer 48

False, the Rangemaster may also approve the exchange.

Question 49

``` Should or shall? The Rangemaster (should or shall?) notify Operational Support of the authorized exchange of the handgun. ```

Answer 49

Shall.

Question 50

What course do officers need to complete before carrying a semi-automatic pistol?

Answer 50

A Department-approved semi-automatic pistol course

Question 51

True or false? The assistant chief of a requesting command may approve other firearms for primary use by officers engaged in undercover work or other activities requiring small, completely concealable weapons.

Answer 51

True.

Question 52

Should or shall? Upon completion of the special assignment, the authorization for use of the firearm (should or shall?) be removed from the file.

Answer 52

Shall.

Question 53

Does the approval to carry other firearms for primary use by officers engaged in undercover work or other activities requiring small, completely concealable weapons need to be in writing?

Answer 53

Yes, the approval shall be in writing and placed in the officer's personnel file.

Question 54

Does the Department need to approve the type of ammunition carried?

Answer 54

Yes. Ammunition carried for use in an official police capacity must be of a type currently approved and issued by the Departments and shall not be altered in any way.

Question 55

True or false? | Officers may carry either solid or hollow-point ammunition in the .22 Derringer and Walther TPH .22.

Answer 55

True.

Question 56

Should or shall? The ten-day handgun waiver letter and the assault weapon letter (should or shall?) be obtained from the Department Rangemaster.

Answer 56

Shall.

Question 57

In order to obtain a waiver letter, what do officers need to provide to the Rangemaster?

Answer 57

A copy of their purchase receipt, indicating the make, model and serial number of the weapon.

Question 58

Who retains the original of the waiver letter?

Answer 58

The officer.

Question 59

Can waiver letters be obtained for firearms that are not Department approved?

Answer 59

No.

Question 60

Upon a service or medical retirement, can the officer retain the high-capacity magazine(s) that he/she obtained a waiver letter for?

Answer 60

Yes.

Question 61

Should or shall? | Department lockers and desk drawers containing firearms (should or shall?) be kept securely locked.

Answer 61

Shall.

Question 62

Should or shall? | Officers (should or shall?) not leave weapons left unattended in a careless manner at any time.

Answer 62

Shall.

Question 63

True of false? | Officers who come into possession of any loaded firearm shall immediately unload the firearm without exception.

Answer 63

False, unless the loaded condition is necessary for evidentiary purposes.

Question 64

Should or shall? Officers who are unfamiliar with the unloading procedures of the firearm (should or shall?) seek assistance from someone who is knowledgeable about the safe unloading of the firearm, prior to unloading or transporting the firearm.

Answer 64

Shall.

Question 65

Should or shall? When not being used on-duty or carried off-duty, officers (should or shall?) ensure their Department-issued firearms are secured to prevent unauthorized use or misuse.

Answer 65

Shall.

Question 66

When a firearm carried on duty becomes inoperable the officer in charge of the firearm shall affix a wire tag to the firearm containing what information?

Answer 66

A brief description of the problem, the serial number, the location the firearm in normally maintained and the name of the reporting officer.

Question 67

Who arranges delivery of an inoperable firearm to the Firearms Training Unit for repair?

Answer 67

The officer in charge of the firearm.

Question 68

Should or shall? | When the Firearms Training Unit is closed, malfunctioning firearms (Should or Shall) be placed in the SWAT Armory?

Answer 68

Shall

Question 69

True or False? Officers who are authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties shall meet all requirements set forth for firearms qualifications.

Answer 69

True.

Question 70

Who schedules training and firearms proficiency shoots?

Answer 70

The Rangemaster

Question 71

Officers who are authorized to carry Department-issued specialized firearms (i.e., MP-5) shall meet all qualification criteria set forth by the _______ _______.

Answer 71

SWAT Unit

Question 72

Qualification and training records shall be maintained by who (for the specialized firearms)?

Answer 72

By a supervisor of the SWAT Unit

Question 73

Should or shall? SWAT officers authorized to carry personal firearms on-duty (should or shall?) meet all criteria set forth by the SWAT Unit.

Answer 73

Shall.

Question 74

True or False? Officers who are authorized to carry personally-owned AR-15 type carbines are required to qualify annually, take an annual refresher course, and sight-in their carbines monthly.

Answer 74

False. Carbines are sighted-in each shift.

Question 75

How often does In-Service Training conduct Department shoots?

Answer 75

On a year-round basis.

Question 76

The cycle of In-Service Training Department shoots consist of what type shoots?

Answer 76

The cycle will consist of two training shoots and one proficiency shoot per year.

Question 77

Are officers required to attend all scheduled Department shoots?

Answer 77

Yes.

Question 78

True or False? | Officers must achieve a passing score at the designated proficiency shoot.

Answer 78

True.

Question 79

True or False? | Failure to attend a Department shoot without a legitimate reason will result in disciplinary action.

Answer 79

True.

Question 80

After failing the original shoot, the officer will be given (how many?) additional opportunities for achieve a passing score?

Answer 80

Four

Question 81

What is the name of the four additional opportunities given to achieve a passing score on a shoot?

Answer 81

Re-tests

Question 82

What if an officer fails the original shoot and the four "re-tests"?

Answer 82

The officer will be assigned to remedial training on duty.

Question 83

When does remedial training begin?

Answer 83

The training will begin on the officer's next work day.

Question 84

Who gets notified if an officer is assigned to remedial training?

Answer 84

The In-Service Lieutenant, Assistant Chief of Neighborhood Policing, and the officer's chain of command will be notified.

Question 85

Should or shall? A remedial test (should or shall?) be given to the officer when they have progressed to the point the instructor thinks the officer can achieve a passing score.

Answer 85

Shall

Question 86

Should or shall? Officers who are temporarily assigned or transferred to investigative duties (should or shall?) demonstrate proficiency with the handgun and holter they will use during the investigative assignment.

Answer 86

Shall

Question 87

An extended absence is defined as an absence from duty, for reasons other than medical, for a period of how many days?

Answer 87

120 days or more

Question 88

Officers who, due to medical restrictions, have been removed from full-duty for more than _______ ______ and less than _______ _______ shall demonstrate familiarity with their duty firearm and pass a Department proficiency shoot prior to returning to full-duty.

Answer 88

more than 120 days and less than a year

Question 89

True or false? Officers who, due to medical reasons, and haven't qualified in a proficiency shoot for more than a year, shall not carry a Department issued firearm on-duty but off-duty is still permitted.

Answer 89

False. They shall not carry a firearm on- or off-duty Department issued firearm until they demonstrate familiarity with their duty weapon and pass a Department proficiency shoot.

Question 90

True or false? Officers returning to duty from any medical restriction shall obtain written authorization from the Medical Assistance Unit permitting their participation in a proficiency shoot.

Answer 90

True.

Question 91

Should or shall? Officers with medical restrictions (should or shall?) notify Firearms Training Unit personnel of any limitations prior to beginning any training, monthly allotment training or Department shoots.

Answer 91

Shall.

Question 92

True or False? A civilian member may carry a firearm during the course of his or her duties while employed by the Department if directly approved by the Chief of Police.

Answer 92

True.

Question 93

True or False? Civilian members shall not be issued Department firearms and/or ammunition, unless directly approved by the Chief of Police.

Answer 93

True.

Question 94

True or false? A civilian member must have a valid Concealed Weapons Permits issued by the County of San Diego to carry a concealed weapon on their person.

Answer 94

True.

Question 95

True or False? Civilian members shall obtain and complete the required P.C. training prior to receiving approval to carry a firearm in the course of their duties.

Answer 95

True.

Question 96

True or False? | Civilian members assigned to specific duties are not required to conform to the same firearms qualifications standards.

Answer 96

False.

Question 97

True or false? | Civilians authorized to carry firearms shall only carry only Department-approved firearms and ammunition.

Answer 97

True.

Question 98

When is a civilian member of the Department authorized to discharge a firearm?

Answer 98

During firearms training at the Firearms Training Unit, or when the civilian member has a reasonable belief that a subject or attacking animal poses and imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the member or another person.

Question 99

If a malfunctioning firearm has been placed in the SWAT Armory, the SWAT officer responsible for the Armory (should or shall?) transfer the firearms to the Firearms Training Unit.

Answer 99

Shall