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Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/08/26, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police Department Conducted Energy Device - 1 Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual Conducted Energy Device 304.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines for the issuance and use of the conducted energy device (CED). 304.2 POLICY The CED is used in an attempt to control a violent or potentially violent individual. The appropriate use of such a device may result in fewer serious injuries to officers and suspects. 304.3 ISSUANCE AND CARRYING CEDS Only members who have successfully completed Department -approved training may be issued and may carry the CED. The Rangemaster should keep a log of issued CED devices and the serial numbers of cartridges/ magazines issued to members. CEDs 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 inventory. Officers shall only use the CED and cartridges/magazines that have been issued by the Department. Cartridges/magazines should not be used after the manufacturer's expiration date. Uniformed officers who have been issued the CED shall wear the device in an approved holster. Officers who carry the CED while in uniform shall carry it in a holster on the side opposite the duty weapon (Penal Code § 13660). (a) All CEDs shall be clearly disti nguishable to differentiate them from the duty weapon and any other device. (b) For single -shot devices, whenever practicable, officers should carry an additional cartridge on their person when carrying the CED. (c) Officers should not hold a firearm and the CED a t the same time. Non-uniformed officers may secure the CED in a concealed, secure location in the driver's compartment of their vehicles. 304.4 TASER DEPLOYMENT -JAIL TASERS are permitted to be carried in the jail facility. If possible, a supervisor should be called to the jail prior to deployment of the TASER. If it becomes necessary to utilize the TASER and no supervisor is present, the Watch Commander shall be notifi ed immediately after control of the arrestee is regained. Policy 304 Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual Conducted Energy Device Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/08/26, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police Department Conducted Energy Device - 2 304.5 VERBAL AND VISUAL WARNINGS A verbal warning of the intended use of the TASER should precede its application, unless it would otherwise endanger the safety of the Department member(s) or when it is not feasible due to the circumstances. The purpose of th e warning is to: (a) Provide the individual with a reasonable opportunity to voluntarily comply with an officer's lawful order. (b) Provide a Department member with an opportunity to potentially de-escalate a violent confrontation. (c) Provide other officers and individuals with a warning that the TASER may be deployed. If, after a verbal warning, an individual is unwilling to voluntarily comply with a sworn officer's lawful orders and it appears both reasonable and feasible under the circumstances, the officer may, but is not required to, display the electrical arc to attempt to gain compliance prior to the application of the TASER. Officers trained on the TASER 7 do not need to remove the cartridge to display an electrical arc, but officers carrying the TASER X26P will need to ensure a cartridge has not been loaded into the weapon before displaying an electrical arc. The laser on the TASER may also be used in a further attempt to gain compliance prior to the application of the TASER. The aiming laser should never be intentionally directed into the eyes of another as it may permanently impair his/her vision. The fact that a verbal warning was given or the reasons it was not given shall be documented by the member deploying the TASER in the related report. Regardless of whether a member deploys the TASER or not, when a member points the laser of the TASER at a person or uses an electrical arc warning, then the member shall document the display of force in the related report consistent with the Use of Force policy. 304.6 USE OF THE TASER The TASER has limitations and restrictions requiring consideration before its use . The TASER should only be used when its operator can safely approach the subject within the operational range of the weapon. Although the TASER is generally effective in controlling most individuals, members should be alert to the potential for failure an d be prepared with other options. 304.6.1 DEFINITIONS Actively Aggressive - A person presents an overt threat of assault through physical or verbal means, coupled with present ability, opportunity