Law Enforcement Equipment

Question 1

Who must wear body armor?

Answer 1

All personnel carrying a weapon.

Question 2

What are the specifications of body armor?

Answer 2

Level IIIA or higher as described by the NIJ (National Institue of Justice)

Question 3

BTM may arrange equipment on LE belts at their discretion with the exception of what?

Answer 3

Holster and PDW, must be worn on the strong side.

Question 4

Do all BTM have to wear the same style holster, or are individuals free to choose which style to wear?

Answer 4

All members SHALL wear same style holster.

Question 5

List the equipment required to be carried on LE belt.

Answer 5

PDW, Expandable baton, canister of OC pepper spray, minimum of two magazines, handcuffs and key, flashlight, 04 belt keepers, Rad Pager, chemical resistant gloves (non latex), 4 Gas

Question 6

What are the requirements of Coast Guard approved batons?

Answer 6

15-22 inches in length, rigid, can be spring closed but not spring opened, shiny in appearance- being either stainless steel or nickle plated, non-slip grip such as rubber or foam

Question 7

What are the requirements of Coast Guard approved OC spray?

Answer 7

5%-10% concentration, non-toxic, non-flammable, 3-5oz in size, thumb activated with safety mechanism.

Question 8

What must flashlights carried on LE belts be?

Answer 8

Intrinsically safe.

Question 9

Hand-cuffs used by Coast Guard personnel must be?

Answer 9

Double retention or Double Lock cuffs, with 2 or 3 chain lengths between.