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5-310 - USE OF UNAUTHORIZED WEAPONS

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5-310 - USE OF UNAUTHORIZED WEAPONS

5-310          USE OF UNAUTHORIZED WEAPONS (10/16/02) ( 08/17/07)

 

Sworn MPD employees shall only carry and use MPD approved weapons for which they are currently trained and authorized to use through the MPD Training Unit. If an exigent circumstance exists that poses an imminent threat to the safety of the employee or the public requiring the immediate use an improvised weapon of opportunity, the employee may use the weapon. (08/17/07)

 

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Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
5-310 - USE OF UNAUTHORIZED WEAPONS 08-17-2007

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5-310 - Force Option- Batons 01-01-2026

Edited - Major, Split

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