Policy Text
Policy
308Santa Ana Police Department
Custody Manual
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308.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy is intended to ensure that all personnel legally assigned a firearm will develop
proficiency in the use, care and safety of firearms through a regular training schedule in
accordance with all laws and regulations.
308.2 POLICY
All personnel authorized to use firearms shall receive training in accordance with state law.
Notwithstanding any statutory and regulatory requirements, at a minimum, firearms training will
include the use and care of firearms and knowledge of the department Use of Force Policy and
of relevant state and federal regulations involving the use of firearms.
308.3 FIREARMS TRAINING
Whenever possible, the Department will use firearm training courses certified by a competent
government or standards-setting organization. Whenever training is provided by the Department,
the Training Supervisor should ensure that a course outline and/or lesson plan, a roster signed
and dated by those in attendance and the name of the person coordinating the event are on file.
Personnel who are authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties are required to
maintain proficiency with firearms used in the course of their assignment.
The Rangemaster shall keep accurate records of qualifications, repairs, maintenance and training
records as directed by the Training Commander. In addition to regular qualification schedules,
the Training Division shall be responsible for providing all affected personnel with annual practical
training that is designed to simulate situations that may occur in a custody facility setting. At least
annually, all personnel carrying a firearm will receive training on the Use of Force Policy and
demonstrate their knowledge and understanding by passing either a performance or written test.
308.4 FIREARMS NON-QUALIFICATION
If any staff member is unable to qualify for any reason, including injury, illness, duty status, or
scheduling conflict, that staff member shall submit a memorandum to their immediate supervisor
prior to the end of the required shooting period.
Members who repeatedly fail to qualify will be relieved from the assignment that required a firearm;
appropriate disciplinary action may follow.
Personnel who fail to qualify on the first shooting attempt shall be provided remedial training until
proficiency is demonstrated.
See Santa Ana Police Department Policy - Firearms