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306.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines for issuing firearms, the safe and legal carrying of firearms, firearms
maintenance and firearms training.
This policy does not apply to issues related to the use of firearms that are addressed in the Use
of Force or Officer -Involved Shootings and Deaths policies.
This policy only applies to those members who are authorized to carry firearms.
The Chief of Police or authorized designee shall approve all Department firearms before they are
acquired and used by any member of this Department.
306.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 1.2.2, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.5,
33.1.4, 33.1.5
306.2 POLICY
The Buena Park Police Department will equip its members with firearms to address the risks
posed to the p ublic and department members by violent and sometimes well -armed persons.
The Department will ensure firearms are appropriate and in good working order and that relevant
training is provided as resources allow. The Training Sergeant, or authorized designee, will
maintain records of all firearms, equipment, and related training.
306.3 AUTHORIZED FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND OTHER WEAPONS
Members shall only use firearms that are issued or approved by the Department and have been
thoroughly inspected by the Rangemaster. Except in an emergency or as directed by a supervisor,
no firearm shall be carried by a member who has not qualified with that firearm at an authorized
department range.
All other weapons not provided by the Department, including but n ot limited to edged weapons,
chemical or electronic weapons, impact weapons or any weapon prohibited or restricted by
law or that is not covered elsewhere by department policy, may not be carried by members
in the performance of their official duties without the express written authorization of the
member's Division Commander. This exclusion does not apply to the carrying of a single folding
pocketknife that is not otherwise prohibited by law.
All of the listed weapons are subject to inspection by an A rmorer annually, as needed, or upon
the direction of a supervisor. The Training Coordinator shall maintain a complete listing of all
Department -owned firearms by type, description, model, serial number, and to whom they are
assigned and/or controlled. Policy
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306.3.1 HANDGUNS
The authorized department -issued handgun is the Glock 17, 21, and 22. The following additional
handguns are approved for on -duty use:
MAKE MODEL CALIBER
Glock 17 Pistol 9x19mm
Glock 19 Pistol 9X19mm
Glock 23 Pistol .40 Auto
306.3.2 SHOTGUNS
The authorized department -issued shotgun is the Remington 870 12 gauge. The following
additional shotguns are approved for on -duty use:
MAKE MODEL CALIBER
Benelli M-1 Shotgun 12ga
Benelli M-3 Shotgun 12ga
When not deployed, the shotgun shall be properly secured consistent with department training in
a locking weapons rack in the patrol vehicle.
306.3.3 RIFLES AND SUB -MACHINE GUNS
The authorized department -issued patrol rifle is the AR-15 223. The following additional rifles are
approved for use by SWAT team members:
MAKE MODEL CALIBER
Colt AR-15/M4 5.56mm
Remington 700 .308 Win.
HK 91 Rifle .308 Win.
HK 93 Rifle 5.56mm
HK MP5 9x19mm
Members may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the member can articulate a
reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for
deploying the patrol rifle may include but are not limited to:
(a) Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter.
(b) When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire
at long range.
(c) Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a
suspect's firepower.
(d) When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded
person or a person with a hostage.
(e) When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor.
(f) When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
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