Weapon & Responsible Force Policy

Less-lethal force is force that is not likely to cause serious physical injury or death. Any use of less-lethal force must be both objectively reasonable and necessary in order to carry out the authorized Officer’s/Agent’s law enforcement duties. Less-lethal devices/weapons may be used in situations where empty-hand techniques are not sufficient to control disorderly or violent subjects.

Deadly force is force that is likely to cause serious physical injury or death. Authorized Officers may use deadly force only when necessary, that is, when the officer has a reasonable belief that the subject of such force poses an imminent danger of serious physical injury or death to the officer or to another person a serious physical Injury.

The first rule on when to have your firearm or taser out is to ask yourself, “Is my life really in danger?” going by this rule will solve the confusion on whether you should have your firearm or taser out or not.

It is important to understand that less than lethal force can still cause death in severe situations and that you are responsible for the effect of using less than lethal force.

Weapon Load-out

• “Glock 22” | Combat Pistol - (optional: Flashlight)

• Carbine Rifle (Racked in vehicle) - (optional: Flashlight)

• “Bean Bag Shotgun” | Pump Shotgun (Racked in vehicle)

• Police Baton (Duty Belt)

• Stun gun (Duty Belt)

• Jerry Can (Stored in vehicle)

• Fire extinguisher (Stored in vehicle)