Policy Text
POLICY
Only those less-lethal weapons specifically approved by the Training Unit/the Chief of
Police and listed in this policy may be carried by any sworn and applicable civilian member
of this Department, while on or off duty. All personnel authorized to carry less-lethal
weapons must be trained and demonstrate proficiency in the use of each weapon prior to
carrying and utilizing such weapons in the performance of their duties. Less-lethal weapons
include subject control chemical defense sprays, all chemical munitions, batons, Pepperball
launchers, and CEWs. Less-lethal weapons are defined as weapons that, when deployed,
are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm but have the potential to do so in certain
circumstances.
It shall be mandatory for all uniformed officers, while engaged in field activities both on
duty and during off duty police employment, to carry a less lethal option of either a
Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) or Subject Control Spray (SCS).
INSPECTION