5-405.01 - Securing Firearms Off-Duty

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5-405 - Firearms Authorized for Off-Duty Use
5-406 - Approval of Firearms

5-405.01 - Securing Firearms Off-Duty

  • Summary: Establishes safe storage requirements for off-duty firearms.
  • Effective Date: 11-27-2002
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Policy

Officers, when off-duty, are responsible for the safe storage of their firearms, whether they are in a motor vehicle, in a residence, or other facility. Officers assume the responsibility for taking reasonable precautions that their firearms do not fall into the hands of minors and/or unauthorized persons.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

  • Firearms/Ammunition/Firearm Accessories: A device that projects either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity. Ammunition is a term meaning the assembly of a projectile and its propellant. Accessories include but are not limited to holsters, gun cases, firearm optics, suppression devices, cleaning supplies, etc.
5-405 - Firearms Authorized for Off-Duty Use
5-406 - Approval of Firearms

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5-405.01 - Securing Firearms Off-Duty 11-27-2002 download PDF

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