5-315 USE OF IMPACT WEAPONS - POLICY (08/17/07)
(10/01/10)
The
MPD approved impact weapons (Policy and Procedure Manual, Section 3-200
Equipment) are considered less-lethal weapons. The use of impact weapons shall
be consistent with current MPD Training and MPD policies governing the use of
force (Policy and Procedure Manual, Section 5-300).
Strikes from impact weapons shall
only be administered under the following circumstances:
·
On subjects who are exhibiting active aggression, or;
·
For life saving purposes, or;
·
On subjects who are exhibiting active resistance in order to gain
control of a subject and if lesser attempts at control have been or would
likely be ineffective.
Strikes from impact weapons shall
not be administered to persons who are non-compliant as defined by policy.
Definitions
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