Policy Text
CONCORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
WEAPON REGULATIONS
GENERAL ORDER: 06.05 CREATED: December 1, 2000 ISSUE DATE: June 5, 2023
CALEA STANDARD: 4.1.4, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 5, 2023
ACTION: Amends general order dated January 6, 2023 .
06.05.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this general order is to establish the policies and procedures for the
possession, use, maintenance and training of lethal and less lethal weapons.
06.05.1 POLICY
The nature of law enforcement requires on -duty officers to carry lethal and less lethal
weapons. Safeguards designed to enhance officer performance for the protection of
citizens as well as the officer are of prime concern. These safeguards reduce the
probability of crimina l and civil liability that could arise from questions of competency,
training, and standards. In order to ensure that they are able to perform their duties and
protect themselves and the public, officers are required to demonstrate reasonable
proficiency i n all aspects of lethal and less lethal weapons; and shall therefore receive
periodic training in the use of such weapons, and weapons safety.
06.05.2 DEFINITIONS
A. CONDUCTIVE ENERGY WEAPON (CEW)
A weapon that uses electricity to override voluntary motor responses in order to gain
compliance or overcome resistance.
B. IMMINENT
Impending to the point of happening.
C. OFFICER
For purposes of this general order, the term “officer” includes sworn law enforcement
coworkers of any rank.
D. QUALIFIED ARMORER
An individual specifically trained and experienced in the area of disassembly,
assembly, and repair of functional problems of firearms, and who is authorized by
the Chief of Police to repair departmental weapons.
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06.05.3 GUIDELINES
A. Officers who carry a lethal or less lethal weapon pursuant to their authority as a law
enforcement officer shall carry only those weapons and ammunition that have been
issued or specifically authorized for use by the department (see Attachments A & B).
B. Prior to being authorized to carry or use a lethal or less lethal weapon pursuant to
police authority, each officer shall receive training on departmental policies governing
the use of force and weapon regulations, and shall demonstrate proficiency with any
authorized weapon.
C. Training, proficiency, policy receipt, and curriculum delivery shall be documented and
all weapons training and qualification shall be monitored by a certified instructor.
D. Officers shall not consume or knowingly have in their body any quantity of alcohol,
unlawful controlled substance, or other intoxicating substance while carrying:
1. Any firearm issued by the Concord Police Department;
2. A backup firearm in an on duty or law enforcement secondary employment
capacity;
3. Any firearm in a concealed manner outside of property owned by the officer.
E. Officers are prohibited from possessing a firearm while subject to a 50B order or
other domestic violence restraining order that forbids the possession of firearms. In
the event that the court order allows the officer to possess a firearm for official use,
the officer shall comply with the dictates of the order and shall only possess firearms
issued by the department while on duty. Officers shall not carry backup firearms on
duty while under such a court order.
F. Only authorized holsters shall be utilized by officers to carry their department -issued
firearm while on duty.
G. While off duty, all department issued firearms and back -up firearms shall be stored
in a manner where the firearm is not accessible to a minor in accordance with NC GS
14-315.1 .
H. The rank of Police Major or above may be issued a Glock Model 23, .40 caliber semi-
automatic handgun in lieu of the Glock Model 22 handgun.
I. Officers assigned to Criminal Investigations Division and Vice & Narcotics, or are the
rank of captain or higher may request to carry a personally owned Glock Model 27,
.40 caliber semi -automatic handgun in lieu of the department issued Glock Model 22
handgun.
1. Prior to carrying a Glock Model 27, the requesting officer shall submit Form FR -1
“Request to Carry” and receiv e approval from the Chief of Police.
2. Officers shall carry the department issued Glock Model 22 handgun when dressed
in Class A or B uniform or as otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
3. Glock Model 27 qualification requirements shall be in accordance with section
06.05.8 of this general order.
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06.05.4 OFF DUTY POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
A. Officers are not required to carry a firearm while off duty but may do so at their
discretion.
B. Officers may possess and carry concealed either their service firearm or authorized
personal firearm, while off duty within the geographical boundaries of the State of
North Carolina,