Unit Order #42 - Taser and Taser Holster Field Deployment

It is the policy of the Crescenta Valley Station that EVERY Crescenta Valley Station field patrol personnel, watch deputy, field sergeant and station jailers (who are trained to use the Taser) on every shift be deployed and equipped on their person with an X-26 or X-26P Taser and Taser holster.

Detective team (during investigative operations) shall be equipped and deployed with an X-26 or X-26P Taser and Taser holster.

This order shall apply to all Crescenta Valley Station personnel and all Department personnel assigned to work patrol and Detective operations at Crescenta Valley Station.

Note:  X-26 or X-26P Taser(s) deployed shall be strictly operated and employed by users who are departmentally approved and certified in their use

           Approved Taser Holsters: SO Tech Nylon drop down holster and “Taser” hard polymer holster

Watch Deputies will ensure at the beginning of every shift the Taser and Taser holster assigned to the Crescenta Valley Station desk are operational and functional.

The on duty field sergeant at Crescenta Valley Station is responsible for monitoring and ensuring that all field units and jailers assigned during their shift are equipped with an operable X-26 or X-26P Taser and Taser holster if available.

All personnel are responsible in ensuring notification to their respective supervisor of an inoperable or damaged Taser and/or Taser holster.  The supervisor shall in turn notify the armory sergeant and the training and scheduling sergeant of the inoperable/damaged Taser and/or Taser holster.

(Revised on  09/19/2018) db