KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES LESS LETHAL KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES

KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES LESS LETHAL

KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES Known as LESS LETHAL PROJECTILES LESS LETHAL �Also

KINETIC ENERGY LESS LETHAL PROJECTILES Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) Model 2581 Super-Sock Bean Bag LESS LETHAL The Mira. Costa College Police Department has approved for Less Lethal Use the

CTS Model 2581 Super-Sock Bean Bag is a � Cotton Kevlar woven bag filled with 40 grams #9 shot � intended to be a direct fire impact munition. LESS LETHAL � 12 GA

CTS Model 2581 Super-Sock Bean Bag 12 Guage Chambered for 2 ¾” and 3” Cartridges Velocity: 280 FPS at 10 yards Accuracy: 4” or better at 20 yards using a Cylinder Bore from a Remington 870 Terminal Effects: Designed to deliver its Kinetic Energy over a large area and impart a Less lethal impact to the target. Optimal Ranges: Between 5 and 20 yards (15 to 60 Feet) LESS LETHAL Specifications

Law Enforcement Use of Force Officers MUST: Use that force which under the circumstances is within the law and Department Policy as well as being Reasonable and Necessary AND Have a clear understanding of their force options prior to and during encounters with hostile or potentially hostile subjects. LESS LETHAL � Police

LETHAL/LESS LETHAL FORCE DEFINITIONS Less Lethal Force Defined: A lawful application of force applied with the intent to subdue a subject or render him/her non-threatening. It is accepted that the probability exists for bodily harm or even death to occur. LESS LETHAL Lethal Force Defined: Force which when applied is of such magnitude that it may cause Death or Serious Bodily Injury.

LESS LETHAL MUNITIONS USED FOR 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Riot Control Suicidal Subjects Armed Subjects Mentally Challenged Subjects Tactical Operations Animal Control Diversionary Purposes LESS LETHAL 1.

LIABILITY CONCERNS � Graham Plakas v Drinski (1994) “There is no constitutional duty to use nondeadly alternatives first. ” Langford v Gates “Proper documentation of training” LESS LETHAL v CONNOR (1989) Can Not Punish!!! “objectively reasonable" in light of the facts and circumstances confronting them, without regard to their underlying intent or motivation”

LIABILITY CONCERNS injury resulting from the use of force could prompt litigation! � Follow the Law � Follow SOP � Follow Training � Document and photograph Were you? Reasonable? Acting in Good Faith? Under the color of law? LESS LETHAL � Any

Deploying Bean Bag(s) Factors will decide if the Deployment of a Bean Bag is successful and will discuss the following. . . � Injuries � Accuracy � Situations � Pre-Deployment � Target Concerns Areas � Deployment (Firing Protocols) � After Deployment � Department Policy 303. 9 (COPY) LESS LETHAL � Many

INJURIES Injuries Occur When: � Shots within Close Distance � Non-Target Areas � Physical Stature/Health � Elderly & Children � Incorrect Flight of Projectile � Repetitive Shots in Same Targeted area � When there is a danger of a subject falling from a significant height. LESS LETHAL � Most

Accuracy � An Sock has Increased Degree of Accuracy � 4 inch group or better at 20 yards � Super Sock leaves the barrel in its fully deployed state � Shot placement is stressed rather then range LESS LETHAL � Super

SITUATIONS with an actively aggressive suspect, armed or unarmed and combative. � Imminent threat to self or others � Their actions require police intervention � Assaultive and/or life threatening behavior � Actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon. LESS LETHAL � Confrontation

PRE-DEPLOYMENT CONCERNS to the Target � Distance = Time � Greater the distance, he has ore time to recover � Clothing (how much and how thick) � Weight, suspect really heavy � Asses the level of threat � Ability to change your level of force � How will you take the suspect into custody? LESS LETHAL � Distance

TARGET AREAS neck torso above the belly button, spine and groin SHOULD NOT be a target area unless Deadly Force is the intent. � This should be considered the RED ZONE areas!!! Center Mass hits have the highest probability for success, BUT the potential to cause serious injury or death (Vital Organs). Prime Target Areas; Arm below the elbow Lower Abdomen Thigh Leg below the knee Buttocks Rear Thigh Rear Leg below the Knee LESS LETHAL � Head,

DEPLOYMENT COVER OFFICER is Recommended. � Communicate to everybody on the scene and communications that a Bean Bag is present and about to be fired � Follow firing procedures and fire less lethal rounds until the suspect submits or the rounds have no effect. � Have a plan to take the suspect into custody quickly before the suspect regains his/her composure. LESS LETHAL �A

DEPLOYMENT COMMANDS � Verbalize/Order � Deploy Command suspect to lie on the ground and follow commands or you will deploy bean bags. If the suspect does not comply with your orders Yell our “Firing Bean Bags” if permissible. Reload and acquire a different target area if the suspect does not submit. Reassess the suspect’s actions Fire again and repeat the sequence until the suspect submits. REMEMBER each round must be justified!!!! LESS LETHAL � FIRING

AFTER DEPLOYMENT the suspect into custody as soon as possible � Handcuff then search for weapons immediately � Render First Aid as needed � Remove suspect from the scene if possible � Have medically assessed � Photograph injuries and clothing at time of incident � REMOVE spent Less Lethal Shells from the scene. � Make the Less lethal Shotgun Safe. LESS LETHAL � Take

REVIEW DEPARTMENT POLICY 303. 9 each officer with a copy of Mira. Costa College Police Department Policy 303. 9 �Supervisor MUST Review the Policy. LESS LETHAL �Provide

PRACTICAL AND TEST PHASE � *Upon successful completion of the practical test, each officer will be issued (4) four Less Lethal Rounds* LESS LETHAL Officers will be given (4) four less lethal rounds � Officers will test the Less Lethal Shotgun functions. � Make the Less Lethal Shotgun “Patrol Ready” � Properly Unload the Less lethal Shotgun � Make the Less lethal Shotgun “Patrol Ready” � Officer will fire 2 rounds and provide commands “Firing Bean Bags” each time and will load the third round into the chamber. � Officer will demonstrate properly unloading the less Lethal Shotgun. �

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