Standard 1.13

Standard statement

At least annually, all agency personnel who carry less lethal or lethal weapons are required to receive in-service training on agency’s use of force policies.

Each bullet must stand alone when establishing compliance, with proofs identified for every lettered requirement.

a.training will be documented; and
b.if the agency authorizes use of neck restraints or similar weaponless control techniques with a potential for serious injury, it is included in the annual in-service use of force curriculum.

Discussion

The intent of this standard is to cover the carrying and use, both on and off duty, of all weapons, such as handguns, shotguns, chemical sprays, or striking weapons. Demonstrated proficiency includes achieving minimum qualifying scores on a prescribed course; attaining and demonstrating a knowledge of the laws concerning the use of authorized weapons and knowledge of agency policy(s) on the use of force, escalating force, and deadly force; and being familiar with recognized safe-handling procedures for the use of these weapons. The instruction and qualification of all weapons should be provided by a certified weapons instructor. The intent of bullet b is to require training on the use of neck restraints or similar control techniques if used by the agency. If neck or similar control techniques are not allowed, it should be noted in policy.

The discussion clarifies intent and is not a binding part of the standard. For assessment purposes you are required to comply only with the standard statement.