5-314.03 USE OF CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES (CED) –
SITUATIONAL FACTORS (10/01/10)
In the following situations, CED’s
should not be used unless the use of deadly force would otherwise be
permitted:
·
On persons in elevated positions, who might be at a risk of a
dangerous fall;
·
On persons operating vehicles or machinery;
·
On persons who are already restrained in handcuffs unless
necessary to prevent them causing serious bodily injury to themselves or others
and if lesser attempts of control have been ineffective.
·
On persons who might be in danger of drowning;
·
In environments in which combustible vapors and liquids or other
flammable
substances are present;
·
In similar situations involving heightened risk of serious injury
or death to the
subject.
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