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is the primary weapon required while traveling in marked patrol vehicle

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you shall have primary weapon immediately available while traveling in a marked patrol vehicle, regardless of destination or attire

1
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while on duty, when can you use a “secondary” weapon as your primary weapon

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while traveling to, during, and returning from court in civilian attire in a privately owned vehicle.

2
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what is the difference between the S&W 4006 and the S&W 4013 TSW

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the 4013 is compact in size, 1/2 inch shorter in both length and height, and 13 ounces lighter

3
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who is issued the 4013

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command level personnel, and personnel permanently assigned to positions which necessitate the wearing of civilian attire on a continual basis

4
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is the 4013 intended for members of Area level special investigations teams, warrant service teams, or felony follow up teams?

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no

5
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will the 11 round mag used by the 4006 function in the 4013

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yes, but it will protrude 3/4 on an inch below the grip of the weapon

6
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will the 4013 mag function in the 4006 weaon

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no

7
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what is a secondary firearm

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any approved revolver or semi-automatic pistol carried concealed on-duty in addition to the primary firearm

8
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what is required for an officer to carry a secondary

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the firearm and safety equipment shall be submitted to the weapons officer for inspection and completion of a CHP 4 - Firearms Report

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following the initial inspection of the secondary, how often is a secondary weapon inspected

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secondary firearms shall be inspected annually.

10
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when can changes to the employee’s designated secondary firearm occur

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any secondary firearm may be remove from service and substituted at ANY time (new change 2009)

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how many authorized secondaries may be listed on the CHP 4

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employees may only select 2

12
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after submitting the CHP 4, who has the ability to approve or deny the officer’s ability to carry that weapon on duty

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the commander

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one the CHP 4 is approved, what shall be done with it

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CHP 4s shall be forwarded to the Academy to the Weapons Unit for entry into the Department’s automated inventory. following the entry, the CHP 4 shall maintained in the employee’s personnel file.

14
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what are the procedures is an employee has a secondary lost or stolen

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a new CHP 4 shall be filled out, and the agency taking the stolen report is responsible for the entry and removal of the information in the DOJ automated firearms system.

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is the modification of a departmentally issued firearm permitted

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no - shall not modify

16
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what are the two primary factors connected with an accidental discharge

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  1. failure to ensure the firearm is unloaded before dry firing
  2. placing a finger on the trigger when the employee is not intending to discharge the weapon
17
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where are clearing tubes placed

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in conveniently accessible locations, free from distractions of phones, area of heavy foot traffic or congregations of people

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what is placed inside the clearing tubes to contain accidental discharges

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clean sand is placed in the clearing tube approximately 12 inches from the top. the clearing tube will contain all common handguns, shotgun and rifle bullets. However, firearms shall not be intentionally fired into the clearing tube.

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if an additional clearing tube is required, who handles the request

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Business Services Section, Purchasing Services Unit

20
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where is the ONLY location in a CHP facility that a weapon may be drawn, loaded or dry fired

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into a clearing tube

21
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when should an employee have his/her finger on the trigger

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when actually firing the weapon and when the firearm is pointed at an intended target, and the use of deadly force is justified

22
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what are the consequences if a minor gains access to a firearm at your home and discharges it causing great bodily harm or death to himself/herself or another

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felony charges can be files on the employee - Section 12035 (b) PC

23
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if the uniformed employee decides to fly armed, what other safety tools shall be carried

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they shall carry either flex-cuffs or handcuffs

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if an employee is flying armed, and changes need to be made to the itinerary, what is the procedure

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Call the airline in advance to facilitate the changes, notify the ticket agent at the counter of the itinerary change, and a 24 hour point of contact, including a telephone number shall be printed on the authorization

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Once seated on the airplane, are you allowed to move to a different seat

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no - only if a crew member is aware of the seat change.

26
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who has the final authority of a commercial flight

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the pilot in command

27
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how often do uniformed employees have to attend refresher training on flying armed

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on an annual basis

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if an incident on an airplane occurs, who shall be notified and where does the report have to be sent

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the incident shall be reported through the chain of command with current policy contained in GO 100.80. Divisions shall ensure that a copy of the report of unusual occurrence is forwarded via comm-net to Enforcement Services Division

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what are the procedures for checking a firearm prior to your flight

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unload the firearm, place the weapon in a hard-sided container capable of being locked, and the uniformed employee shall retain the key/combination. FInally shall notify the airline when checking luggage that the unloaded firearm is enclosed

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how many primary firearm shoots are required for uniformed employees

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12 per year / once per month

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if an officer is placed on limited duty or off duty as a result of an officer involved shooting where actual shots were fired at another person, what shall happen prior to the employee being released to full duty

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the employee shall be qualified on the Task Oriented Qualification Course (TOQC), primary firearm prior to returning to full duty

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how often do sergeants and officer have to shoot the shotgun

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the shotgun shall be fired quarterly

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how often do sergeants and officers have to fire the tactical rifle

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the tactical rifle shall be fired quarterly

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what exemptions can be made if the officer is assigned to a night shift

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the employee’s shift may be rescheduled to ensure that training requirements are met

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what is the procedure if an officer fails to meet the minimum qualifications for the departmental firearms

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the employee shall be placed on interim reporting

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how may weapons officers shall each command have

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each command shall have at least two weapons officers

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how often shall the officer fire through the black bottom magazines

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black bottom magazines SHALL be used once a year to ensure they are functioning properly

38
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how many rounds are allotted for each employee monthly

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50 rounds a month

39
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what is the minimum decibel rating for ear protection

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25 decibels

40
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what are the only targets approved for TOQC courses

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official combat silhouette targets

41
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how many rounds are fired from the primary weapon during TOQC

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24 rounds

42
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what are the three departmental standards for primary firearm TOQC

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basic, expert, master

43
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what are the common ammunition defects

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case-mouth crimps and case bulges

44
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when are the red bottom mags allowed to be used

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ONLY for training

45
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how often shall an employee’s weapon be completely disassembled and inspected

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once per year

46
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how many inspections of the primary weapon are required

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1 complete inspection and 1 field stripped inspection. The complete inspection shall be made in conjunction with employee’s annual performance appraisal. Field strip inspection performed 6 months from the date of the complete inspection.

47
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are commanders allowed to conduct more frequent inspections if the see it necessary

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yes - commanders may conduct more frequent inspections of the weapon as deemed necessary

48
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if correction, repair, or replacement is deemed necessary for your firearm, holster, ammunition or magazines, how long after notification does the equipment have to be fixed or replaced

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30 days after the notification of the issue

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how often is an employee required to inspect their weapon

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weapons SHALL be inspected weekly to ensure they are in working order

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what is the purpose of the shotgun

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provide the employee with a psychological and physical advantage in the unusual circumstance where the primary fireaem does not fulfill the need

51
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what is the only approved shotgun for the Department

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Remington, Model 870, pump action shotgun

52
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how may rounds are require to bin in the shotgun at all times

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a load of 4 rounds of departmentally issued #00 buckshot

53
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how may additional rounds are carried in the butt stock of the gun

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at least 5 additional rounds

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prior to the beginning of a tour of duty, what are employees’ responsible to check with the shotgun

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sheck the shotgun chamber, count the ammunition and check the condition of the shot gun and lektro-lok

55
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what is the purpose of the tactical rifle

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to provide a supplemental firearm to the pistol and shotgun

it may be utilized at all distances from close quarters to 300+ yards

56
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how shall the rifle be carried in the patrol vehicle

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safety on, in the rifle lektro-lok, the bolt closed on a empty chamber and fully loaded magazine locked in place

57
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what is the procedure for clearing a malfunction on a tactical rifle

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SPORTS -

Slap the bottom of the magazine 
Pull the charging handle to the rear
Observe the chamber
Release the charging handle 
Tap the forward assist
Scan the scene
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during the quarterly rifle shoot, how many rounds shall each officer/sergeant fire

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20 rounds

59
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how long are firearms and weapons which are not needed as evidence, nuisance weapons and unclaimed/abandoned weapons held at the Area level prior to being sent up to the Academy for destruction

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180 days

60
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when firearms and weapons have been held 180 days and are prepared for destruction, what months should the Areas send the firearms and weapons to the Weapons Control Unit at the Academy

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During the months of March, June, September and December

61
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are law enforcement officers allowed to carry concealed weapons across state boundaries

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yes - according to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, qualified officers can carry concealed weapons across state boundaries and retired law enforcement officers can carry a concealed weapon across state boundaries

62
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what are special purpose firearms

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firearms that can be carried while on duty commensurate with emergency circumstances

63
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who can approve the carrying of a special purpose firearm

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special purpose firearms may only be carried with prior written approval from the Division chief -

A copy of the approval shall be sent to the appropriate Assistant Commissioner

64
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are grips allowed on either departmentally-issued or privately owned weapons

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unapproved grips may not be placed on state issued weapons. an employee may place grips on privately-owned firearms so long as it does not interfere with the function and it presents a professional appearance (no metal butt plates on revolvers!)

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where are weapons allowed to be stored prior to entering a jail facility

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no firearms may be carried into a jail facility. firearms may be stored in the trunk of the p/v or locked in the gun locker at the facility. magazines SHALL be removed prior to unholstering the pistol.

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can an employee fly armed on interstate flights?

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no - uniformed employees are only allowed to fly armed on intrastate commercial flights (within CA)

67
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if an officer is flying armed, can the weapon be showing or does it have to be concealed

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uniformed employees electing to fly armed shall carry their firearm concealed on their person

68
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if you fly armed, what are the rules for consuming alcohol before and during the flight

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the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited 8 hours prior to and during the flight

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of the 12 required shoots, how many are required to be done in darkness

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commanders are encouraged to conduct up to 50 percent of the monthly shoots in the hours of darkness but at least 2 shoots shall be conducted annually during the hours of darkness

70
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what is the shooting requirement for employees assigned to administrative positions

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At the discretion of the commander, they may be excused form the monthly shoots provided they shoot at least quarterly

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hoe many shoots per year may an employee miss

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commanders may allow an employee to miss up to 3 shoots per year, provided the employee attends make-up shoots

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how many make-up shoots can be done during a regular shoot

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just one - in no event shall an employee expend more than 100 rounds in a single training session (one make-up shoot and regular shoot).

73
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how often are sergeants and officers required to qualify on the shotgun and rifle

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ofcrs and sergeants are required to pass the tOQC for rifle and shotgun TWICE annually (pistol is only once annually)

74
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how many range officers is a command required to have

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2 range officers

75
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are test fires required during the annual secondary weapon inspection

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test fires are no longer required on secondary weapons (revolvers or pistols)

76
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when heat exposure might damage shotgun shells, where can the gun be stored?

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the shotgun shall be unloaded at the clearing tube and it, along with the loose shells, shall be placed in the vehicle trunk (not sure how that is any better but that’s what it says)

77
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what does the department do with a recovered stolen firearms or weapon that is legal to posses

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attempt to contact the legal owner and return them to the legal owner

78
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how is the less-lethal shotgun carried during a tour of duty

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shall be carried with 5 rounds in the pouch and an empty weapon magazine

79
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during the tour of duty, is the case locked or unlocked while being carried in the trunk

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the case shall remain unlocked while it is stored in the trunk of the p/v

80
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how often are less lethal shotguns used in the field fired

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commanders shall require all less-lethal shotguns assigned to their respective command shall be fired at least annually to ensure the shotguns function properly

81
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what program provides training that exposes officers to realistic scenarios while utilizing non-lethal training ammunition (NLTA)

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.

82
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when a NLTA kit is installed on a weapon, how is the weapon marked

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the grip of the pistol shall be permanently painted blue

83
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what is the NLTA “unsafe training zone”

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the unsafe zone is any area where live weapons, live-lethal rounds, impact weapons etc are stored

84
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what is the semi-safe zone

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the semi-safe zone is a staging area for trainees for the force-on-force training. the semi-safe zone is protected from the safe zone with a physical barrier

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what are the requirements for the semi-safe zone physical barriers

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physical barriers must have the ability to contain training rounds (walls, dirt burms, natural vegetation )

86
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what is the safe zone

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the safe zone is where the actual training will take place. when the range is hot, all personnel shall be equipped with mandatory protective gear

87
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can weapons and NLTA be issued in the semi-safe zone?

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no - weapons and NLTA will ONLY be issued in the safe zone

88
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what is the code word for “immediately stop the training scenario “

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“RED”

89
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what is the signal word used to notify all personnel the scenario site is safe and protective equipment may be removed

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‘COLD”

90
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can the light system that is mounted on the primary weapon be removed during enforcement duties

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no - the light system shall be mounted to the pistol and shall not be removed during normal enforcement duties (i.e use as a flashlight to conduct vehicle search or traffic control)

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