5-06/045.04 – CEW weapon confusion



•           Confusing a handgun with a CEW could result in death or serious injury.

•           Department members shall not hold both a firearm and a CEW (or any other weapon) at the same time.

•           Department members shall confirm that the weapon they are holding is a CEW and not a firearm before use.

•           Department members shall carry the CEW in a Department-approved CEW holster on the non-gun side in a manner forcing a cross

            draw or off-hand draw, as specified in the Department-approved CEW training program.

•           Department members authorized to wear a tactical vest may carry the CEW within the vest, to be worn opposite the side of the

            firearm.