DATE: April 2, 2007
FROM: PATRICK E. MAXWELL, CAPTAIN TO: ALL PERSONNEL
NORWALK SHERIFF’S STATION NORWALK SHERIFF’S STATION
SUBJECT: MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE 03-07; DEPLOYMENT OF M-26 TASERS
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Management Directive is to establish the checkout and accountability procedure for the M-26 Tasers. This directive applies to all sworn personnel assigned to Norwalk Station.
SCOPE
Only personnel trained in the use of the M-26 Taser are authorized to deploy it in the field. Deputies shall note the Taser number on their vehicle inspection sheet and their Deputy Daily Worksheet on the MDT log.
An M-26 Taser sign-out log located in the secondary armory shall be completed by the deploying deputy and verified by the Watch Sergeant at the beginning of each shift. Deputy personnel shall carry the M-26 Taser with them as part of their daily equipment if one is available.
A list of personnel qualified with the M-26 Taser shall be designated on the in-services. The Watch Sergeant shall ensure that every available and functional M-26 Taser is deployed with qualified personnel. In addition, the Watch Sergeant shall complete the M-26 Taser Daily Inventory form for their respective shift.
The Armory Sergeant will ensure that each M-26 Taser is charged and operational prior to the end of each shooting trimester.