3-204 - Authorized Equipment and Specifications

1. Handcuffs 

1. Every sworn MPD employee shall carry at least one set of handcuffs while working in a uniform or plainclothes capacity.
2. Handcuffs shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Authorized Brands: Smith & Wesson or Peerless
2. Authorized Styles: Hinged or Chain
3. Double locking mechanism
4. Black or Chrome finish

3. Plastic handcuffs may be used to supplement standard handcuffs in emergency situations.

1. Plastic handcuffs may be used in mass arrest situations and should be available in all sergeants' vehicles.
2. Plastic handcuffs should not ordinarily be used in felony arrests or for restraining mentally ill individuals.
3. When using plastic handcuffs, the employee should monitor the arrestee to prevent injury. (03/01/05) (07/19/07)

2. Hobbles 

1. Uniformed employees shall have the hobble readily accessible in their duty vehicle or on their person.
2. The hobble shall be of the authorized brand RIPP Restraint Hobble.

3. Flashlights 

1. Every sworn MPD employee shall carry a flashlight while working in a uniform capacity.

2. The flashlight shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Diameter not to exceed 1-1/2 inches
2. Black finish
3. Minimum of two cells or equivalent
4. Maximum of five cells or equivalent

4. Knives

Employees may carry a knife as a tool. The knife blade length shall not exceed 4 inches.

5. Traffic Whistle

If used, traffic whistles shall be of military or police design only.

6. Chemical Agents

(10/30/02) (09/04/12) (07/01/13)

1. Every sworn MPD employee shall carry a 4 oz. canister of chemical agent on their person at all times while working in uniform. In addition, canisters larger than 4 oz. may be carried by sworn MPD employees when authorized by a supervisor.
2. Employees shall only carry the chemical agent issued to them by the department.
3. Authorized chemical agents are: (

1. Aerko Freeze +P, 1% CS/1% OC

• 4 oz 2k3
• 17.5 oz M9 Streamer

2. Defense Technology Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Solution .2%

• 12oz MK9 Streamer

7. Batons (Impact Weapons) 

1. Every sworn MPD employee, whose job assignment would reasonably require them to respond to 911 calls or initiate calls for service, shall carry an impact weapon while working in uniform unless issued a CED. Impact weapons are optional for employees issued a CED.

2. The impact weapon shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Authorized Brands – ASP or Monadnock
2. Overall extended length not to exceed 26 inches.
3. Black or Chrome finish

8. Riot Stick 

1. Every sworn MPD employee, while working in a uniformed capacity, shall keep in their possession (and readily available, i.e. in the squad) a riot stick for response to civil disturbances when needed.
2. Employees shall only carry the riot stick issued to them by the MPD.

9. Conducted Energy Device (CED) 

1. Sworn MPD employees shall carry a CED (if issued) while working in a uniform capacity.
2. The CED shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Authorized Brand – TASER®
   Authorized Model – X26
   Authorized Ammunition – TASER® Brand compressed air cartridges (Department issued only)

Or

2. Authorized Brand - TASER®
   Authorized Model - X2
   Authorized Ammunition - TASER® Brand compressed air smart cartridges (Department issued only)

10. Reflective Vests

All sworn MPD employees shall wear reflective vests when involved in traffic direction or control.