Less Lethal Shotguns Flashcards
(16 cards)
Less Lethal Shotguns
Supervision
- Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory when _____
- Supervisory Officer notification mandatory when _____
- Officer in Charge notification mandatory when _____
- Officer in Charge of Division of occurrence notification mandatory when _____
- Duty Senior Officer notification mandatory when _____
- Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC) notification mandatory when _____
- Firearm Discharge Investigator (FDI) notification mandatory when _____
- less lethal shotgun is discharged
- less lethal shotgun is discharged
- equipment is missing, damaged or malfunctioning
- less lethal shotgun is discharged
- less lethal shotgun is discharged
- less lethal shotgun is discharged
- less lethal shotgun is discharged
In the case of an _____, the officer will be deemed not qualified to use the less lethal shotgun until remedial training is successfully completed and the officer is subsequently re-qualified by a member of the Armament Section.
- accidental or negligent discharge
Police officers may use a _____ as a force option
* to prevent from being overpowered when violently attacked
* to prevent a prisoner from 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.
- less lethal shotgun
The less lethal shotgun is a weapon designed to aid officers in gaining control of a subject who is assaultive. In certain situations, the less lethal shotgun may be a viable option against subjects who pose a threat of _____, including _____.
The less lethal shotgun should not be used on _____, _____ or the _____, except in situations where other use of force options would _____.
- imminent serious bodily harm or death
- suicide threats or attempts
- children
- pregnant women
- elderly
- have the potential to cause greater injury
Less Lethal Shotguns
Two (2) officer cars shall not be assigned _____.
- both a lethal and less-lethal shotgun
Less Lethal Shotgun - Police Officer
Police Officer
- When assigned to use a less lethal shotgun shall
* be qualified by the Armament Section to use less lethal shotguns
* take custody of the less lethal shotgun and designated orange bag
* prove the less lethal shotgun safe and perform a function check in accordance with training
* comply with Procedures 15-03 and 15–15
* administratively load the less lethal shotgun with _____ Defence Technology Marking “Sock Round” in the tubular magazine and _____ Defence Technology Marking “Sock Round” in the side saddle
* ensure the designated orange bag contains only _____ Defence Technology Marking “Sock Round” ammunition
* not be simultaneously assigned a conventional shotgun
* not carry or load any other type of shotgun ammunition in the less lethal shotgun
* not chamber any rounds when transporting the weapon
* if a round is chambered during the course of an event, unload and reload the weapon in a safe area in accordance with training, and secure accordingly
* transport the less lethal shotgun to and from the vehicle in accordance with training
* report deficiencies to the _____, immediately upon discovering any unsatisfactory equipment
* return the less lethal shotgun to the unit at the completion of the tour of duty, and store in the designated storage container
- 4, 6, 10
- Officer in Charge
Less Lethal Shotgun
when no contact of a discharged “sock” round is made with a person, the _____ is still required to investigate any discharge of a firearm at a person by an official, regardless of whether _____;
when contact is made of a discharged “sock” round with a person, the _____is still required to investigate any discharge of a firearm at a person by an official, regardless of whether _____;
- if no longer required for immediate investigations, or by the SIU, collect and preserve the discharged “sock” round(s) and casing(s) for a minimum of _____ days in order to maintain integrity of any future investigations
- Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
- serious injury or death occurred
- SIU
- serious injury or death occurred
- ninety (90)
Less Lethal Shotguns - Police Officer
After discharging a less lethal shotgun while in the performance of duties, other than at an authorized range or under the exemption provisions, shall
* immediately seek medical attention, if required
* immediately notify
- _____
- the Officer in Charge of the division in which the discharge occurred
* comply with the applicable sections of Procedure 15–01
* complete a TPS 105 when injuries result
* complete a Use of Force Report
* notify Communications Services of the circumstances
* comply with Procedure 13–16
* if no longer required for any immediate investigations, or by the SIU, collect the _____
* document the particulars on a TPS 649 and submit to the Armament Section for proper disposal and issuance of replacement rounds
- if no longer required for immediate investigations, or by the SIU, collect and preserve the discharged “sock” round(s) and casing(s) for a minimum of ninety (90) days in order to maintain integrity of any future investigations
- document the particulars on a TPS 649 and provide the document to the Armament Section for issuance of replacement rounds
- comply with Procedure 09-03 and complete a TPS 403 and TPS 405 when collecting and preserving “sock” round(s) and casing(s)
- When inspecting or cleaning a less lethal shotgun shall complete a TPS 553.
- their supervisory officer
- discharged “sock” round(s) and casing(s)
Less Lethal Shotguns - Supervisor
When notified of a less lethal shotgun discharge incident shall * \_\_\_\_\_ * ensure immediate medical attention is provided, if required * comply and ensure compliance with the applicable sections of Procedure 15–01 * complete a TPS 586 * notify the - \_\_\_\_\_ - \_\_\_\_\_ * comply with Procedure 13–16 * ensure compliance with item 7
- attend the scene immediately
- Officer in Charge
- Officer in Charge – Toronto Police Operations Centre
Less Lethal Shotguns - OIC TPOC
Officer in Charge – Toronto Police Operations Centre
- When notified of a less lethal shotgun discharge shall
* immediately notify the _____
* immediately notify the _____
* comply with Procedure 13–16
- Duty Senior Officer
- on-call FDI
Less Lethal Shotguns - Officer in Charge
- When assigning an officer equipped with a less lethal shotgun to patrol duties shall ensure
* the officer is qualified in the use of a less lethal shotgun
* the officer is not simultaneously assigned _____
* where feasible, assign two (2) qualified officers to a less lethal shotgun equipped vehicle
* the Officer in Charge – Communications Services is notified of the vehicle call sign
* each key ring for a police vehicle equipped with an electric mount includes a manual override mount key
* two (2) sets of vehicle keys are available for each vehicle, with both sets going to the officer of a solo vehicle, and each officer receiving a set where the vehicle has two (2) officers
* compliance with Procedure 13–16
* compliance with Procedures 15-03 and 15–15 - When assigning an officer both a less lethal shotgun and a C-8 rifle shall only do so when the officer is assigned to _____.
- When notified of a less lethal shotgun discharge incident shall
* ensure compliance with items 7 and 10
* comply and ensure compliance with the applicable sections of Procedure 15–01 and 13–16
* review the TPS 586 for completeness and forward to the Unit Commander - When a less lethal shotgun is inspected or cleaned shall ensure the appropriate entry is made on the TPS 553.
- a conventional shotgun
- a marked police vehicle equipped with an electric mount.
_____ means an unintentional discharge of a service firearm or less lethal shotgun by a police officer that is not the result of undue care and attention to the prescribed safe handling procedures.
- Accidental Discharge
_____ means the manner in which a gun is loaded, in accordance with training, to ensure safety.
- Administrative Load
_____ means a designated shotgun which uses less lethal impact munitions and is designed to be braced against the shoulder when fired.
- Less Lethal Shotgun
_____ means an intentional or unintentional discharge of a service firearm or less lethal shotgun by a police officer that is the result of undue care and attention to the prescribed safe handling procedures.
- Negligent Discharge
_____ means a police officer qualified by the Toronto Police College – Armament Section to use a less lethal shotgun and who has attended and passed less lethal shotgun recertification training before the twelve (12) month expiry of the date of certification of the previous year.
- Qualified in the Use of a Less Lethal Shotgun
