Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
305 Delano PD Policy Manual
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305.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines for the issuance and use of TASER devices.
305.2 POLICY
The TASER® device is intended to control a violent or potentially violent individual, while
minimizing the risk of serious injury. The appropriate use of such a device should result in fewer
serious injuries to officers and suspects.
305.3 ISSUANCE AND CARRYING TASER DEVICES
Only members who have successfully completed department-approved training may be issued
and carry the TASER device.
TASER devices are issued for use during a member’s current assignment. Those leaving a
particular assignment may be required to return the device to the department’s inventory.
Officers shall only use the TASER device and cartridges that have been issued by the Department.
Uniformed officers who have been issued the TASER device shall wear the device in an approved
holster on their person. Non-uniformed officers may secure the TASER device in the driver’s
compartment of their vehicle.
Members carrying the TASER device should perform a spark test on the unit prior to every shift.
When carried while in uniform officers shall carry the TASER device in a weak-side holster on the
side opposite the duty weapon.
(a) All TASER devices shall be clearly and distinctly marked to differentiate them from the
duty weapon and any other device.
(b) Whenever practicable, officers should carry two or more cartridges on their person
when carrying the TASER device.
(c) Officers shall be responsible for ensuring that their issued TASER device is properly
maintained and in good working order.
(d) Officers should not hold both a firearm and the TASER device at the same time.
305.4 VERBAL AND VISUAL WARNINGS
A verbal warning of the intended use of the TASER device should precede its application,
unless it would otherwise endanger the safety of officers or when it is not practicable due to the
circumstances. The purpose of the warning is to:
(a) Provide the individual with a reasonable opportunity to voluntarily comply.
(b) Provide other officers and individuals with a warning that the TASER device may be
deployed.
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