Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
304 Delano PD Policy Manual
Control Devices and Techniques
304.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of control devices that are described
in this policy.
304.2 POLICY
In order to control subjects who are violent or who demonstrate the intent to be violent, the Delano
Police Department authorizes officers to use control devices in accordance with the guidelines in
this policy and the Use of Force Policy.
304.3 ISSUING, CARRYING AND USING CONTROL DEVICES
Control devices described in this policy may be carried and used by members of this department
only if the device has been issued by the Department or approved by the Chief of Police or the
authorized designee.
Only officers who have successfully completed department-approved training in the use of any
control device are authorized to carry and use the device.
Control devices may be used when a decision has been made to control, restrain or arrest a
subject who is violent or who demonstrates the intent to be violent, and the use of the device
appears reasonable under the circumstances. When reasonable, a verbal warning and opportunity
to comply should precede the use of these devices.
When using control devices, officers should carefully consider potential impact areas in order to
minimize injuries and unintentional targets.
304.4 RESPONSIBILITIES
304.4.1 WATCH COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Watch Commander may authorize the use of a control device by selected personnel or
members of specialized units who have successfully completed the required training.
304.4.2 RANGEMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Rangemaster shall control the inventory and issuance of all control devices and shall ensure
that all damaged, inoperative, outdated or expended control devices or munitions are properly
disposed of, repaired or replaced.
Every control device will be periodically inspected by the Rangemaster or the designated instructor
for a particular control device. The inspection shall be documented.
304.4.3 USER RESPONSIBILITIES
All normal maintenance, charging or cleaning shall remain the responsibility of personnel using
the various devices.
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