GM 512

Question 1

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An officer desiring to carry an electronic control device (ECD) while on or off duty must successfully complete a training course at training academy in the use of the ECD or present a certificate of training from a TCLEOSE approved ECD training course and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the ECD to the ———- or———–.

Answer 1

training academy commander

Or his designee

Question 2

Upon satisfactory demonstrating proficiency in the use of the ECD, the training academy commander or designee and recommends approval or disapproval for the officer to carry the ECD while on or off duty and routes a written report of the approval or disapproval to – – –

Answer 2

Officer’s division commander

Question 3

The ECD is preprogram to deliver a – – – electrical burst

Answer 3

Five second

Question 4

Officers must be selected by – – – or – – – to receive the ECD training

Answer 4

Chief of police or designee

Question 5

If an officer fails any portion of the ECD remedial training, they will not be authorized to carry an ECD. The officer who has failed remedial training may request authorization to carry an ECD after – – – and if approved must complete the entire block of ECD training.

Answer 5

Six months

Question 6

In regards to preoperational check of the ECD prior to going on duty: officers will test fire the ECD once. Accidental discharges of the ECD will require supervisor notification. The officer shall report the incident in writing – – – to his – – –. A copy of the report shall be forwarded to the internal affairs unit.

Answer 6

Through his chain of command to his division commander.

Question 7

The ECD is deployed as a non-deadly tool for the officer and is not intended to be used in – – – situations. Personnel shall only utilize the ECD consistent with the training received.

Answer 7

Deadly force

Question 8

T or F

The ECD is placed at the same level of force as OC spray/gel.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Officers may use and ECD when:

1) ——— have failed
2) in self defense or defense of a third person 3) subduing or controlling a violent subject 4)subduing an aggressively resisting actor or 5)physical force has proven ineffective or is not a reasonable option based upon the circumstances

Answer 9

Lesser methods have failed

Question 10

Officers may use and ECD when:

1) lesser methods have failed
2) in————-
3) subduing or controlling a violent subject 4)subduing an aggressively resisting actor or 5)physical force has proven ineffective or is not a reasonable option based upon the circumstances

Answer 10

In self defense or defense of a third person

Question 11

Officers may use and ECD when:

1) lesser methods have failed
2) in self defense or defense of a third person 3) subduing or controlling a ——–
4) subduing an aggressively resisting actor or 5)physical force has proven ineffective or is not a reasonable option based upon the circumstances

Answer 11

Subduing or controlling a violent subject

Question 12

Officers may use and ECD when:

1) lesser methods have failed
2) in self defense or defense of a third person 3) subduing or controlling a violent subject 4)subduing ————-
5) physical force has proven ineffective or is not a reasonable option based upon the circumstances

Answer 12

Subduing and aggressively resisting actor

Question 13

Officers may use and ECD when:

1) lesser methods have failed
2) in self defense or defense of a third person 3) subduing or controlling a violent subject 4)subduing an aggressively resisting actor or 5)——– has proven ineffective or is not a reasonable option based upon the circumstances

Answer 13

Physical force

Question 14

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:
1) ——- of the device

Answer 14

Needless display

Question 15

Prior to discharging the electronic control device, ECD, the operator should notify others on the scene by announcing – – –

Answer 15

TASER

Question 16

What are the preferred target sounds for using an electronic control device?

Answer 16

Below the chest and off center

below the neck from the back position

Question 17

A supervisor shall be notified and respond to all scenes in which an electronic control device ECD has been activated. The supervisor will conduct a preliminary assessment of the ECD activation and submit – – –

Answer 17

A report of his findings along with the use of force report

Question 18

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:

2) careless or haphazard —— of the device

Answer 18

Muzzle control

Question 19

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:

3) use against any person in a ———

Answer 19

Punitive manner

Question 20

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:

4) use or threat of use of the device during an ——–

Answer 20

Interrogation

Question 21

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:

5) using the device to ———

Answer 21

Awaken a person

Question 22

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:

6)using the device as a ——-

Answer 22

A prod

Question 23

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:

7) using the device on ———person

Answer 23

A helpless or obviously disabled person

Question 24

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to:

8) carelessness in its ——-

Answer 24

Storage

Question 25

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to: 9) ------ of the equipment

Answer 25

Abuse

Question 26

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to: 10) failure to report – – –

Answer 26

Damage to the device

Question 27

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to: 11) failure to document receipt of a-----------

Answer 27

A new or replacement device or cartridge

Question 28

Improper handling or inappropriate uses of the electronic control devices ECD which may result in disciplinary action include but are not limited to: 12) tampering with the --------

Answer 28

Device or the data

Question 29

An officer desiring to carry an electronic control device (ECD) while on or off duty must successfully complete a training course at – – – in the use of the ECD or present a certificate of training from a TCLEOSE approved ECD training course and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the ECD to the training academy commander or his designee.

Answer 29

Training academy

Question 30

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 1)when the officer knows a subject has come------

Answer 30

Contact with flammable liquids or is in a flammable atmosphere

Question 31

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 2) when the subject is in a position to-----

Answer 31

Fall and possibly sustained substantial injury or death

Question 32

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 3) punitively for purposes of-----

Answer 32

Coercion

Question 33

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 4). To – – – or – – – subjects

Answer 33

Escort or jab

Question 34

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 5)– – – Unconscious subjects

Answer 34

Awaken

Question 35

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 6) on a – -----prisoner

Answer 35

Handcuffed

Question 36

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 7) when the subject is visibly – – – unless deadly force is the only other option

Answer 36

Pregnant

Question 37

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 8) The subject is in or around – – –

Answer 37

Water where drowning could result

Question 38

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 9)against – – – of any age

Answer 38

Frail persons

Question 39

ECD (electronic control devices) shall not be utilized in the following circumstances 10)against persons known to be under

Answer 39

The influence of drugs

Question 40

ECD, electronic control devices, should NOT be utilized in the following situations 1) on subjects operating ----- 2) on a person operating a self-propelled vehicle 3) when the subject is holding a firearm

Answer 40

Motor vehicles

Question 41

ECD, electronic control devices, should NOT be utilized in the following situations 1) on subjects operating Motor vehicles 2) on a person operating a ------ 3) when the subject is holding a firearm

Answer 41

Self-propelled vehicle like a bicycle

Question 42

ECD, electronic control devices, should NOT be utilized in the following situations 1) on subjects operating Motor vehicles 2) on a person operating a self propelled vehicle 3) when the subject is holding a

Answer 42

Firearm

Question 43

ECD, electronic control devices, should NOT be utilized in the following situations 4) when the subject is at ------- 5) when deadly force is clearly justifiable unless another officer is present and capable of providing deadly force to protect officers and/or civilians as necessary

Answer 43

Extremes of age (youth or aged) or physically disabled

Question 44

ECD, electronic control devices, should NOT be utilized in the following situations 4) when the subject is at extremes of age youth or aged) or physically disabled 5) when deadly force is clearly justifiable unless -------- to protect officers and/or civilians as necessary

Answer 44

Another officer is present and capable of providing that the course

Question 45

ECD, electronic control devices, should NOT be utilized in the following situations 4) when the subject is at extremes of age youth or aged) or physically disabled 5) when deadly force is clearly justifiable unless another officer is present and capable of providing deadly force to protect officers and/or civilians as necessary 6) in cases where another officer has already – – –

Answer 45

Successfully deployed and ECD on the suspect

Question 46

Supervisor shall ensure fired ECD cartridges are replaced when?

Answer 46

Prior to the end of the officers tour of duty

Question 47

Any officer discharging on ECD accidentally or intentionally shall immediately notify – – – and report the incident on riding through his chain of command to his division commander

Answer 47

On-duty supervisor

Question 48

And ECD certified officer may remove the ECD darts when penetration has occurred; however, the officer will not remove probes embedded in the– – ------of the subject. Try to name 9

Answer 48

``` Face Eye Mouth Neck hands female breast area nipples Groin Genitals ```

Question 49

In regards to discharging an electronic control device, Anytime the probes break off inside the suspect the suspect will be------

Answer 49

Transported for medical treatment

Question 50

Dispatchers shall dispatch – – – to all scenes where there has been a discharge Of an ECD by San Antonio police officer

Answer 50

Crime scene unit investigators

Question 51

When the EMS personnel determine a prisoner does not require further medical attention, The prisoner is transported to – – – by the officer .The officer verbally notifies – – – personnel the prisoner was exposed to an ECD.

Answer 51

Detention facility (goes in both blanks)

Question 52

Crime scene unit investigators shall promptly respond to the scene where there has been a discharge of an ECD by San Antonio police officer. The crime scene unit investigator shall place spent probes into – – – as evidence.

Answer 52

Property room

Question 53

The armory and supply office replaces ECD equipment returned to the armory by officers and completes the appropriate section of SAPD form # 62-RFI, receipt for issue/replacement OC spray/gel and/or ECD and forwards a copy of the form to – – –

Answer 53

Internal affairs unit

Question 54

In regards to electronic control devices, Supervisory officers must understand – – – of all weapons carried by their shift personnel

Answer 54

Maximum effective range

Question 55

All ECD's assigned under the supervisor must be downloaded on a –------- basis to keep the time and date accurate

Answer 55

Quarterly

Question 56

04 APPROVAL TO CARRY ECD C. The officer's _____makes a written recommendation approving or disapproving the carrying of the ECD to the ____ and ______.

Answer 56

division commander | Training Academy Section and the Office of the Chief

Question 57

.05 ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE (ECD): A. When the probes make contact with the suspect, the ECD will transmit electrical pulses along the wires and into the suspect. 1. The pulses can penetrate clothing up to _____ inches in thickness.

Answer 57

two inches

Question 58

.07 ECD EQUIPMENT ISSUE | F. Cartridges will not be stored except in the designated issue point, a ____ or _____.

Answer 58

Department locker, or the armory

Question 59

.08 PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE ECD A. A pre-operation check of the ECD will be conducted prior to going on duty. 1. The ECD resembles a pistol and it should be handled accordingly. 2. With the cartridge removed and the weapon pointed in a safe direction, the officer will perform a spark display of the ECD. 3. If the ECD fails to fire or fires slowly, ensure the _______. If it doesn’t work, contact your____ or ____ for replacement.

Answer 59

batteries are fully charged and properly installed | immediate supervisor, or the armory

Question 60

.09 ECD DEPLOYMENT I. Situations appropriate for ECD deployment include, but are not limited to: 1. Probe Mode - Proper application will result in temporary immobilization of the subject and provide the officer a “window of opportunity” in which to take the subject safely into custody. Optimum range for probe deployment is ___ to ___feet with a ____maximum distance.

Answer 60

7 to 15 | 21 foot

Question 61

.09 ECD DEPLOYMENT I. Situations appropriate for ECD deployment include, but are not limited to: 2. Drive Stun Mode - When touched to the body, the ECD causes significant localized pain in the area touched by the ECD but does not have the effect of ____. The Drive Stun does not ______but may assist in taking a subject into custody.

Answer 61

NMI | incapacitate a subject

Question 62

.09 ECD DEPLOYMENT S. Any officer discharging an ECD accidentally or intentionally shall immediately notify an on-duty supervisor and report the incident in writing, through his chain of command, to his division commander. 4. The _______shall review the reports and recommendations, and based on the merits, substance, and gravity of the incident, will request further investigation, implement discipline, or recommend no disciplinary action.

Answer 62

division commander

Question 63

.10 FIRST AID PROCEDURES E. If EMS personnel determine a prisoner requires further medical attention, the prisoner is _______, by the officer during transport, to include an ________.

Answer 63

continuously observed visually and audibly | officer riding with EMS

Question 64

.11 UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES: B. Crime Scene Unit Investigators shall promptly respond to the scene where there has been a discharge of an ECD by a San Antonio Police Officer. The Crime Scene Unit Investigator shall place spent probes into the Property Room as evidence by using the following procedure: 1. Leave the wires the way they are and place the probes (if used in probe mode) back into the _____with the _____. Leave the cartridge and wires in the same place where the subject was apprehended and let CSI personnel know where the subject was placed in custody and the direction the ECD was fired.

Answer 64

cartridge | barbs down

Question 65

.11 UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES: B. Crime Scene Unit Investigators shall promptly respond to the scene where there has been a discharge of an ECD by a San Antonio Police Officer. The Crime Scene Unit Investigator shall place spent probes into the Property Room as evidence by using the following procedure: 3. The cartridge shall be placed in an evidence envelope and labeled with a ______.

Answer 65

biohazard sticker