Conducted Energy Weapon

Question 1

When may a Police officers use a CEW as a force option

Answer 1

to prevent themselves from being overpowered when violently attacked
to prevent a prisoner being taken from police custody
to disarm an apparently dangerous person armed with an offensive weapon
to control a potentially violent situation when other use of force options are not viable
for any other lawful and justifiable purpose

Question 2

Whenever a CEW is cycled, excluding spark testing shall

Answer 2

Ensure, if possible, that one or more additional officers are present during the CEW activation cycle
Record the particulars in the memorandum book