4.31.1 POLICY A. The purpose of this order is to identify the conditions under which officers may deploy and use less lethal impact munitions. 4.31.2 KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES
A. This department is committed to reducing the potential for dangerous confrontations when suspects are encountered. Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury.
B. Kinetic energy projectiles, approved by the Department, are fired from specially designed and provided as 12GA and 37/40 mm launchers. Certain munitions can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation, with a reduced potential for death or serious physical injury.
4.31.3 DEPLOYMENT
cease his or her actions when such munitions present a reasonable option for resolving the situation at hand.
4.31.4 EXAMPLE OF CIRCUMSTANCES APPROPRIATE FOR DEPLOYMENT
the subject:
4.31.5 DEPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
4.31.6 DEPLOYMENT DISTANCES
deployment when using control devices, but are not solely restricted to use according to these manufacturer recommendations. Each tactical situation must be evaluated on the totality of circumstances at the time of deployment.
4.31.7 SHOT PLACEMENT
risk of causing serious injury or death. The head and neck should not be intentionally targeted when deadly force is not reasonably justified.
minimum deployment distances and target areas. However, any target area or distance may be considered when it reasonably appears necessary to accomplish immediate incapacitation in order to prevent serious injury or death and other reasonable methods have failed or reasonably appear ineffective.
4.31.8 APPROVED MUNITIONS
deployed.
4.31.9 USE OF KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES BY SUPERVISORS
normally be carried in the trunk of each supervisor unit.
it is in proper working order and loaded with approved projectiles only.
devices and shall consider the following:
course shall be authorized to use kinetic energy projectiles. Officers deploying kinetic energy projectiles will complete an annual recertification course demonstrating proficiency with the weapon and knowledge of this department’s Use of Force policy.
personnel using the various devices.
or obtain any medical aid required. With any use of physical force where an injury has occurred or is alleged, the officer should observe and evaluate, obtain medical aid, notify a supervisor and document the incident.