Conducted Energy Device 305

Question 1

305.4 - Verbal and Visual Warnings

Answer 1

Warning should precede application unless not feasible. Purpose:
- Provide opportunity to comply
- Warn officers of deployment
Do not intentionally aim laser in face 
Document warning

Question 2

305.5.1 - Application

Answer 2

May be used when:

• Subject is violent or is physically resisting
• Subject has demonstrated, by action, an intention to be violent/resist and has potential to harm officers/others
• May be used against dangerous animals if they pose an imminent threat to human safety

Flight alone w/o other circumstances is not good cause for use

Question 3

305.5.2 - Special considerations

Answer 3

Should not be used on certain individuals unless totality of circumstances indicates reasonable:

• Pregnant
• Elderly or juveniles
• Low body mass
• Handcuffed/restrained
• OC exposure or close to flammable material
• Position may cause collateral injury (Fall from height, vehicles)

Question 4

305.5.3 - Targeting

Answer 4

• Target lower center of mass
• Avoid head, neck, chest, groin
• If probe strikes prohibited area monitor subject until aid

Question 5

305.5.4 - Multiple applications

Answer 5

• One cycle then evaluate
• Multiple cycles not recommended and should be avoided
  If 1st app isn’t working officer should consider:
• Probes making contact?
• Can they comply? Opportunity to comply?
• Verbal commands or other tactics more effective?
  Officers should avoid deploying multiple tasers at one subject

Question 6

305.5.5 - After deployment considerations

Answer 6

• Notify a supervisor

- Place cartridge w/ probes in evidence

Question 7

305.6.2 - Reports

Answer 7

Must include:

• ID who fired
• ID witnesses
• Medical care to subject
• Observations of subjects actions
• Known or suspected drug use/intoxication/medical problems

Question 8

305.7 - Medical Treatment

Answer 8

• Only medical personnel should remove probes
• Aid for any exposure (including laser to eyes)
  Signs of distress or multiple/prolonged exposures evaluated at medical facility

Question 9

305.8 - Supervisor Responsibilities

Answer 9

• Respond to calls when likelihood of CED use
• Respond to all activations
• Photograph probe sites