Policy Text
FLORIDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
08-07
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Approved manufacturers of shotguns to be
Magazine completely loaded and locked
carried on-duty are as follows:
into the magazine well.
Remington
Chamber empty
Mossberg
Slide in the forward position
Any other makes must be approved on a
case by case basis. Final approval on any
Sling secured (If Attached)
weapon system lies with the Chief of Police.
REMOVAL FROM VEHICLE
Note: No other tactical weapons shall be
used unless approved by the Chief of Police.
When the weapon is removed from the
vehicle for use by an officer, it shall be
DEPLOYMENT
removed in the following manner:
Any uniform or undercover officer issued a
The officer will use the electric switch or
shotgun must have a gun lock or locking
key override to unlock the vehicle gun
system installed in their marked unit prior to
lock.
being able to carry a weapon on duty, unless
otherwise approved by the Chief of Police.
Exit the vehicle holding the weapon by
the front hand guard/stock. Care should
The shotgun will be kept in the vehicle
be taken to keep the sling from catching
unless:
on an object. Once clear of the vehicle,
the officer may shoulder the weapon.
The officer is off duty. Once off duty,
The officer shall not place their finger on
the officer will secure the shotgun as
the trigger.
described in Florida State Statute 970.
The weapon must be clear of the vehicle,
The Vehicle is under repair and is left
or any obstruction before the officer can
for service. The assigned officer will
"charge" the weapon and load a live
remove the shotgun from the vehicle
round in the chamber. Once clear of the
prior to it being turned in for service.
vehicle or obstruction, the weapon may
The officer will retain custody of the
be charged if the officer determines it
shotgun until their vehicle is returned
necessary.
and available for service.
The selector switch will remain on
"Safe", and the officer's finger shall
VEHICLE GUN LOCKS
remain off the trigger until the officer
determines that it is necessary to use the
The shotgun shall be carried in the vehicle
weapon.
gun lock in the following manner:
"Safety" on
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FLORIDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
08-07
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
RESTRICTIONS
If the officer determines that it is
necessary to use the weapon, it shall
The muzzle of any firearm shall not be held
be fired from the shoulder position
in direct contact with any portion of an
and the officer will use the weapon's
individual's body at any time unless an
sight when firing.
exigent circumstance exists.
Once the officer determines that the
Officer's will make sure that the muzzle of
situation is secure, and the weapon is no
any firearm they are in possession of does
longer necessary, they shall:
not point at or go across the body of any
person they do not intend to point a weapon.
Place the selectors switch on "Safe" if
necessary and point the weapon in a safe
Officer shall keep their finger off of the
direction making certain the officer's
trigger of any firearm until they are ready to
finger is off the trigger.
fire.
Remove any live ammunition from the
weapon.
INDEXING:
Do a visual and manual inspection to
insure that the chamber is empty.
SECONDARY WEAPON
Secure the weapon in their vehicle as
SHOTGUN
described in this section.
MOSSBERG
REMINGTON
MODIFICATIONS
No officer, person or company may modify
this weapon in any way. No parts may be
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added, removed, altered or worked engaged.
APPROVED DATE:
If the weapon has a mechanical problem, it
will be turned in for repair. The only persons
PEDRO TAYLOR
approved to work on or repair are those
CHIEF OF POLICE
person and/or companies as contracted by
the City of Florida City Police Department.
No officer may have a sling on the weapon
other than the one issued.
Only City-issued ammo will be authorized
for training or duty use.
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