400-26 Conducted Energy Devices

Question 1

The Conducted Energy Device (CED) is intended to control a violent or potentially violent individual while _____. It is anticipated that the appropriate use of such a device will result in fewer serious injuries to officers and suspects and bring…

Answer 1

1) minimizing the risk of serious injury

2) dangerous situations safely and effectively under control

Question 2

CEDs are intermediate weapons and are not substitutes for _____. However, officers who use force against any person shall be able to state in detail the specific reasons for using force. CEDs are authorized for use against suspects who…

Answer 2

1) lethal force

2) are actively resisting or exhibiting active aggression, or to prevent individuals from harming themselves or others.

Question 3

APPROVED CEDS

Officers shall use only CEDs and CED-related equipment (batteries, air cartridges, and holsters) that are approved by the _____. No changes, alterations, or modifications are permitted to the device or the related equipment without…

Answer 3

1) Training Division

2) specific approval by the Training Division.

Question 4

APPROVED CEDS

Officers with an HPD registered CED shall wear it at all times while wearing the official classified uniform, including while working extra employment, except _____.

Officers who regularly work in a uniformed capacity, including crime suppression units, shall wear a CED unless…

Classified commanders have the option to carry their CED. The CED shall be worn in a cross-draw manner as approved by the department.

Answer 4

1) as directed by a supervisor

2) otherwise approved by the assistant chief in the officer’s chain of command.

Question 5

APPROVED CEDS

Officers in _____, whether on or off duty, are not required to carry a CED.

However, officers with an HPD registered CED shall wear it when…

Officers in plainclothes, whether on or off duty, who choose to carry a CED shall abide by the same use policies as uniformed officers. A CED carried by an on-duty plainclothes officer shall be carried in an _____ attached to the officer’s belt in a cross-draw manner. Alternatively, these officers may carry a CED in a purse or a pack, but the device shall be housed in an approved holster.

To prevent overheating of a CED, officers shall ensure that the safety switch remains in the down (Safe) position when not in use.

Answer 5

1) plainclothes

2) there is an expectation of participating in an arrest situation

3) approved holster

Question 6

APPROVED CEDS

Personal CEDs

For personally owned CEDs, officers may purchase only CED models and related equipment approved by_____

Personal CEDs and air cartridges shall be _____ and are subject to the same restrictions, guidelines, and policies as if they were furnished by the department.

The term CED also includes personally owned CEDs.

Answer 6

1) the Training Division.

2) registered with the department

Question 7

USE OF CEDS

CEDs will not eliminate all physical confrontations with suspects. The CED has limitations and restrictions requiring consideration before its use. Although the CED is generally effective in controlling most individuals, officers should be alert to…

Answer 7

the potential for failure and be prepared with other options

Question 8

USE OF CEDS

Generally, CEDs are not intended to be used when confronting a suspect with a potentially lethal weapon. If an officer is going to attempt to use a CED when encountering a suspect believed to possess a potentially lethal weapon, a secondary officer should be present to _____.

Officers should always remember to use _____to their advantage.

Answer 8

1) provide cover with a firearm

2) time, distance, numbers, cover and concealment

Question 9

USE OF CEDS

When practical, officers shall give a warning to a suspect prior to activating the CED unless…

Answer 9

to do so would place any person at risk.

Question 10

USE OF CEDS

Officers are _____to use a CED on an animal to prevent injury to themselves or others.

Answer 10

authorized

Question 11

USE OF CEDS

CED Use NOT Permitted

Officers shall not:

a. Display a CED in an _____ manner.

Answer 11

unprofessional or unsafe

Question 12

USE OF CEDS

CED Use NOT Permitted

Officers shall not:

b. Use a CED on individuals presenting…

Answer 12

only passive resistance

Question 13

USE OF CEDS

CED Use NOT Permitted

Officers shall not:

c. Use a CED on a person in close proximity to…

Answer 13

gas fumes, methamphetamine labs, aerosol chemical agents, or other flammable or combustible environments

Question 14

USE OF CEDS

CED Use NOT Permitted

Officers shall not:

d. Discharge a CED from…

Answer 14

a moving vehicle or at the operator of a vehicle or its occupants.

Question 15

USE OF CEDS

CED Use NOT Permitted

Officers shall not:

e. _____ Officers shall not discharge a CED from _____.

Answer 15

Mounted Patrol Officers shall not discharge a CED from horseback

Question 16

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

a. Persons sprayed with any chemical by _____. HPD policy requires a non-flammable chemical spray.

Answer 16

a person outside the department

Question 17

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

b. Deployment simply to protect _____.

Answer 17

property against destruction or damage

Question 18

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

c. Individuals who are _____.

Answer 18

handcuffed or otherwise restrained

Question 19

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

d. Individuals known to be mentally ill, but not…

Answer 19

actively resisting or attempting to harm himself or others.

Question 20

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

e. A person who is obviously or known to be _____ .

Answer 20

pregnant

Question 21

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

f. A person known to use _____ .

Answer 21

internal cardiac devices

Question 22

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

g. A person who is…

Answer 22

elderly medically infirm, visibly frail, or a young child

Question 23

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

h. A suspect who is _____.

However, officers are justified to use their CED if the situation justifies the increase risk to immediately effect an arrest to…

Answer 23

1) fleeing, running or moving under momentum

2) protect the public from a violent suspect attempting to avoid apprehension, taking into consideration their surroundings and potential hazards.

Question 24

USE OF CEDS

CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions

The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED.

i. An individual who is on an…

Answer 24

elevated surface, unstable surface, or other location where a fall may cause substantial injury or death.

Question 25

USE OF CEDS CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED. j. An individual who is suspected of possessing or wearing an _____

Answer 25

improvised explosive device (IED).

Question 26

USE OF CEDS CED Use to Be Avoided Under the Following Conditions The use of the CED shall be avoided in the following situations unless the totality of the circumstances indicate that other available options reasonably appear ineffective, impractical, or would present a greater danger to the officer, the suspect or others, and the officer reasonably believes that the need to control the individual outweighs the risk of using the CED. Laser pointing (a.k.a. "red dotting") can be an effective psychological tool. However, officers shall refrain from abusing the use of the CED's laser pointer and shall refrain from intentionally red dotting sensitive areas. Officers shall not red dot a person or animal unless...

Answer 26

the situation warrants the use of a CED

Question 27

USE OF CEDS Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure Minimize the number and duration of CED exposures. Officers shall keep CEO cycling to a minimum, especially against persons displaying symptoms of _____, and use the shortest duration of CED exposure necessary to... Officers shall constantly reassess the circumstances and the subject's behavior, reaction and resistance after each CED cycle and before initiating or continuing the exposure.

Answer 27

1) excited delirium 2) apply authorized restraint devices and effect an arrest.

Question 28

USE OF CEDS Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure Avoid simultaneous CED exposures. Unless _____, officers shall not use multiple CEDs at the same time and no more than one officer should activate a CED against a suspect at a time.

Answer 28

an exigent circumstance exists that would cause a reasonable officer to believe prompt action is necessary to prevent serious physical harm to himself or others

Question 29

USE OF CEDS Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure Control and restrain immediately. Officers shall _____ as soon as reasonably safe and practical to minimize the total duration of exertion and stress experienced by the suspect.

Answer 29

begin control and restraint procedures, including during CED exposure,

Question 30

USE OF CEDS Minimizing the Risk from CED Exposure Avoid touching probes and wires during CED discharge. Controlling and restraining a suspect during CED exposure may put the discharging officer and those assisting at risk of accidental or unintended shock. Officers shall...

Answer 30

avoid touching the probes and wires and the areas between the probes during the CED discharge.

Question 31

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Unintentional Discharge in Non-Field Situation If an unintentional discharge occurs in a non-field situation (e.g., during roll call) and the supervisor determines the incident was an unintentional discharge and there is no injury or damage to property, the supervisor shall... Other reporting requirements outlined in this General Order are not required for such non-field unintentional discharges.

Answer 31

forward correspondence to the officer's division commander outlining the circumstances of the unintentional discharge.

Question 32

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Officer's Responsibilities Except as otherwise noted in this General Order, whenever an officer discharges a CED, that officer shall notify the dispatcher, who shall _____. If the officer is unable to notify a dispatcher, the most senior officer at the scene shall contact dispatch. The officer shall generate an incident report or supplement an existing incident report. If more than one officer discharges a CED during an incident, each officer shall supplement the incident report describing his actions and observations. The incident or supplement report shall document the incident following the guidelines in the CED Incident Checklist form and General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting. In addition, the report shall also: a. Specify the number of _____ b. Describe the location on the suspect's body where the CED made contact either with darts or by drive stun. c. Identify the person who _____ Officers shall download body worn camera data involving CED cases before going off duty.

Answer 32

1) dispatch a supervisor 2) trigger activations. 3) removed the darts (name and affiliation).

Question 33

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Emergency Communications Division's Responsibilities When notified of a CED discharge, the dispatcher shall send the officer's supervisor to the scene. If that supervisor is not available (e.g., off duty or on another call), the dispatcher shall send another supervisor from the officer's division to the scene. Should no supervisors from the officer's division be available to respond, the dispatcher shall...

Answer 33

send a supervisor from the patrol division responsible for the location where the incident occurred.

Question 34

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The supervisor responding to the scene of a CED incident shall first... The Houston Fire Department shall be contacted if the suspect has been darted in a sensitive area or has sustained secondary injuries, or if otherwise needed. If the incident involves serious bodily injury or death, the scene supervisor shall...

Answer 34

1) check to see if anyone is injured. 2) contact the Command Center

Question 35

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The scene supervisor shall conduct an inquiry of the CED incident and gather sufficient information to perform the following tasks in addition to the procedures outlined in General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting. a. _____ of any animal that was darted or drive stunned.

Answer 35

Notify the owner

Question 36

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The scene supervisor shall conduct an inquiry of the CED incident and gather sufficient information to perform the following tasks in addition to the procedures outlined in General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting. b. Obtain the _____ before going off duty.

Answer 36

CED download data

Question 37

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The scene supervisor shall conduct an inquiry of the CED incident and gather sufficient information to perform the following tasks in addition to the procedures outlined in General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting. c. Issue new ____

Answer 37

air cartridges.

Question 38

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The scene supervisor shall conduct an inquiry of the CED incident and gather sufficient information to perform the following tasks in addition to the procedures outlined in General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting. d. Ensure each officer involved...

Answer 38

wrote any required incident or supplement report before going off duty and that the report contains sufficient details justifying the CED discharge.

Question 39

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The scene supervisor shall conduct an inquiry of the CED incident and gather sufficient information to perform the following tasks in addition to the procedures outlined in General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting. e. Ensure _____ are downloaded before going off duty.

Answer 39

data from body worn cameras involving CED cases

Question 40

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The scene supervisor shall conduct an inquiry of the CED incident and gather sufficient information to perform the following tasks in addition to the procedures outlined in General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting. f. Upon completion, forward copies of the_____ to the division commander.

Answer 40

CEO Incident Checklist, Significant Event Report, CED download data, email confirmation, and the incident and supplement reports

Question 41

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The supervisor's supplement report shall be written using the CED supplement template and shall include all of the following: g. _____ of the officers discharging a CED.

Answer 41

Name and employee number

Question 42

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The supervisor's supplement report shall be written using the CED supplement template and shall include all of the following: h. Description of location of...

Answer 42

dart strikes or drive stun

Question 43

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The supervisor's supplement report shall be written using the CED supplement template and shall include all of the following: i. Name and affiliation of the person who _____

Answer 43

removed the darts.

Question 44

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The supervisor's supplement report shall be written using the CED supplement template and shall include all of the following: j. _____ of the suspect and where and by whom the suspect was transported.

Answer 44

Medical condition

Question 45

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The supervisor's supplement report shall be written using the CED supplement template and shall include all of the following: k. _____ of the CED and the serial number of the air cartridges used.

Answer 45

Make, model, and serial number

Question 46

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The supervisor's supplement report shall be written using the CED supplement template and shall include all of the following: I._____ data, including the date, time, number of activations, and duration of the CED cycles. A CED download shall be done for _____. The date range of the download shall be sufficient to capture the time period from the beginning of the...

Answer 46

1) CED download 2) each CED device that was discharged during the incident 3) officer's shift until the discharge.

Question 47

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The narrative of the supervisor's supplement shall include: m. Date and time the supervisor _____

Answer 47

arrived at the scene.

Question 48

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The narrative of the supervisor's supplement shall include: n. Officer, witness, suspect, or reportee statements that are not...

Answer 48

already included in the incident or supplement reports.

Question 49

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The narrative of the supervisor's supplement shall include: o. A brief statement reiterating the officer's...

Answer 49

justification to activate the CED.

Question 50

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The narrative of the supervisor's supplement shall include: p. A brief statement that the supervisor...

Answer 50

reviewed the incident report and it contains all of the required facts in accordance with this General Order.

Question 51

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Supervisor's Responsibilities The narrative of the supervisor's supplement shall include: If a supervisor discharges a CED, another supervisor shall be...

Answer 51

dispatched to the scene to conduct the inquiry and complete all required paperwork and notifications.

Question 52

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Command Center's Responsibilities If the incident involves serious bodily injury or death, the Command Center shall...

Answer 52

contact Homicide Division and Internal Affairs Division.

Question 53

CED DISCHARGE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON Division Commander's Responsibilities Division commanders shall review all _____ and ensure the reports contain detailed justification for the CED activation. Then division commanders shall approve the CED Incident Checklists via the Response to Resistance application on the department's Intranet Portal.

Answer 53

CED incidents and CED Incident Checklists generated by personnel under their command

Question 54

CED DISCHARGE OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF HOUSTON If officers are outside the city limits of Houston and discharge their CED, then officers shall immediately... See General Order 600-20, Response to Resistance Reporting regarding the response and documentation of CED discharges outside the city limits of Houston.

Answer 54

contact the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, appropriate medical personnel, and the HPD Command Center if applicable

Question 55

CED EVIDENCE The unique air cartridge number that correlates with the Anti-Felon Identification (AFID) tags shall be documented in all CED incident reports. CED probes and AFID tags shall be collected and preserved as evidence only for incidents in which: a. A suspect has been darted in a sensitive area or has... b. A suspect has sustained a... c. An officer has sustained an injury needing medical treatment and the injury is _____. d. Officers believe the CED evidence may be... If CED probes are not collected for evidence, they shall not be left at the scene or simply thrown away. Officers shall consider the probes as_____ and they shall be disposed of in proper "sharps" disposal receptacles located at any jail facility or with permission in any other proper disposal receptacles (e.g., at hospitals and in ambulances).

Answer 55

1) sustained a serious bodily injury 2) secondary injury needing medical treatment 3) related to the CED incident 4) needed in a future investigation or hearing 5) "used needles" or "sharps" waste

Question 56

DART REMOVAL A CED trained officer may remove CED darts from suspects if there is no indication for medical personnel to be called to the scene. In addition to those situations in which an ambulance would normally be called to a CED scene, medical personnel shall be immediately summoned to the scene if any of the following are true: a. A person is _____ b. A dart is _____ c. The person exhibits an_____. d. The person has a _____.

Answer 56

1) darted in a sensitive area. 2) too deeply embedded for easy removal. 3) adverse reaction 4) significant secondary injury

Question 57

JAIL BOOKING Before booking a prisoner who has been darted, officers shall ______. "CED Event" shall be entered into the Records Management System (RMS) where the physical condition of the prisoner is noted; and documentation of the jail HPD sergeant that was notified of the event shall be entered into the narrative of the incident report.

Answer 57

notify the jail personnel and jail HPD sergeant that the suspect has been darted or drive stunned by a CED

Question 58

CED SPARK TEST Officers shall conduct a _____ at the beginning of their shift in order to keep the internal CED capacitor charged and to avoid a delayed spark or software corruption. Roll call supervisors shall document witnessing spark tests on the roll call sheet and ensure all officers on the sheet conducted a spark test. All other officers carrying a CED on duty, whether in uniform or plainclothes, shall conduct a five-second spark test in front of a supervisor and shall document the test separately. This documentation should be kept for a minimum of _____.

Answer 58

1) five-second spark test 2) 90 calendar days

Question 59

CED SPARK TEST Uniformed officers working extra employment shall conduct a five-second spark test at the beginning of their extra employment. The test shall be _____ and shall be documented separately. This documentation should be kept for a minimum of _____.

Answer 59

1) conducted out of public view 2) 90 calendar days

Question 60

CED SPARK TEST Officers may test their CEDs more frequently if there is an operational reliability concern (e.g., the unit gets wet or dropped). When the CED is tested for reliability concerns, a supervisor shall...

Answer 60

be present and the circumstances regarding the test shall be documented separately, preferably on the roll call sheet.

Question 61

CED SPARK TEST All officers who are not mandated by General Orders to carry their CED on a daily basis or at extra employment shall _____. The test shall be documented separately and this documentation should be kept for a minimum of ______.

Answer 61

1) conduct a spark test at least once a week 2) 90 calendar days.

Question 62

Damaged or Malfunctioning CEDs Officers shall not carry a CED that... If a CED is dropped or officers think there may be a problem with their CED, they shall... Warning: Officers are advised even after a CED has been checked and no apparent damage is found, the CED may unintentionally discharge when the safety switch is placed in the up (Armed) position.

Answer 62

1) shows obvious signs of damage (beyond normal wear) or is malfunctioning 2) conduct a thorough inspection of the unit looking for any possible signs of damage (e.g., broken central information display or a cracked laser or flashlight lens) before it is used.

Question 63

Wet CEDs Warning: A CED exposed to extreme moisture may _____ with the safety switch in the down (Safe) position due to short-circuiting of the electronic components.

Answer 63

unintentionally discharge

Question 64

Static Electricity Warning: A CED exposed to extreme amounts of static electricity may _____ with the safety switch in the down (Safe) position due to short-circuiting of the electronic components.

Answer 64

unintentionally discharge

Question 65

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: a. Immediately _____ and do not replace it until the device is checked as described below and functions normally.

Answer 65

remove the air cartridge

Question 66

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: b. Remove the CED's ____.

Answer 66

battery

Question 67

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: c. Thoroughly inspect the CED for____.

Answer 67

damage or moisture

Question 68

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: d. If exposed to moisture or rain,... If there is any visible moisture inside the battery well, officers shall follow the procedures outlined in section 10 of this General Order. If no moisture is found in the battery well, officers shall ensure all components are completely dry for at least _____before reinserting the battery

Answer 68

1) wipe the CED thoroughly with a dry cloth 2) 24 hours

Question 69

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: e. If no damage is detected and the CED is thoroughly dried (after the 24-hour waiting period), insert the battery and then... If the weapon unintentionally discharges without pulling the trigger, place the safety switch in the down (Safe) position and _____. The CED is unsafe and is not to be used in any manner. Officers shall then follow the steps in section 10 of this General Order.

Answer 69

1) place the safety switch in the up (Armed) position. 2) remove the battery

Question 70

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: f. If the weapon does not discharge unintentionally, officers shall _____. A rapid pulse should occur and the electrical discharge should stop after five seconds. Officers shall conduct the wet and damaged test in front of a supervisor. The supervisor shall _____.

Answer 70

1) conduct a full five-second spark test in front of a supervisor 2) document the test on the roll call sheet

Question 71

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: g. If the CED does not operate normally,_____, and follow the steps in section 10 of this General Order.

Answer 71

place the safety switch in the down (Safe) position, remove the battery

Question 72

CED Inspection Procedures When a CED malfunctions, is suspected of being damaged, or becomes wet or exposed to extreme moisture, officers shall not move the safety switch to the up (Armed) position until the following procedures are performed: h. If the CED functions normally, place the safety switch in the down (Safe) position and _____. The device can now be carried.

Answer 72

replace the air cartridge

Question 73

CED. BATTERY, HOLSTER. OR AIR CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When any CED equipment (CED, battery, holster, or air cartridge) needs replacing for any reason, the following steps shall be followed: a. Officers shall immediately _____. b. The supervisor shall _____. c. Upon approval from a supervisor, the officer shall report to the _____or other designated station to obtain a CED equipment replacement. d. CED equipment may be exchanged by only the _____.

Answer 73

1) notify their supervisor of the reason a replacement is needed 2) determine if a replacement is warranted 3) Training Division 4) employee assigned the equipment requiring replacement

Question 74

Lost, Stolen. or Damaged CED Equipment When loss, theft, negligence, or abuse of a CED or any CED equipment occurs, officers and supervisors shall follow the guidelines in General Order 400-18, Responsibility for City and Other Government Property. In order for officers to obtain any CED equipment replacement due to loss, theft, negligence, or abuse, they shall follow the procedures listed earlier in this section and also provide copies of the following documents to the replacement location: a. The incident report with the _____ (if applicable) listed in the Article section. b. The supervisor's _____. See General Order 400-18, Responsibility for City and Other Government Property, for information regarding the administrative letter. c. A _____ from the department's Office of Budget and Finance (if applicable).

Answer 74

1) serial number of the item 2) administrative letter to the division commander 3) Restitution Receipt

Question 75

CED Equipment Replacement Locations Officers may obtain all approved CED equipment replacements at the Training Division's CED Unit during its normal business hours, at the Academy Qualification Range after hours, or at the Downtown Division. Air cartridges and batteries are also available at _____.

Answer 75

all patrol stations

Question 76

CED FIRMWARE UPDATES AND DATA DOWNLOADS Periodic CED firmware updates are necessary to maintain functionality of the CED. The latest firmware number should be displayed on the designated system. Any critical or emergency firmware updates shall be announced by _____ for immediate action. Division commanders shall ensure that CEDs assigned under their command have data downloads performed _____ to check for abuse and functionality. Instructions regarding how to maintain CEDs in good working order, firmware updates, or perform a data download are located on the department's Intranet Portal.

Answer 76

1) department Circular or mail manager 2) twice per year

Question 77

AUDITS Commanders shall periodically conduct random audits of CED data downloads and reconcile response to resistance reports with recorded activations. Supervisors shall...

Answer 77

take necessary action as appropriate when inconsistencies are detected