12-03 SECURING OF TACTICAL WEAPONS
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT
"A Tradition of Service"
OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
DATE: August 8, 2012
FILE NO.
FROM: EDDIE RIVERO, CAPTAIN TO: ALL PERSONNEL
CARSON STATION CARSON STATION
SUBJECT: CARSON STATION MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE 12-03
SECURING OF TACTICAL WEAPONS
A. Purpose
The purpose of this order is to establish policy for the proper securing of the AR-15 and the Benelli M2 shotgun by Carson Station personnel.
B. Background
The deployment of AR-15 rifles provides personnel with the capability to deliver accurate fire at much greater distances than with a handgun, and it provides added levels of protection from armed suspects. The Benelli M2 provides deputy personnel the option of a semi-automatic shotgun and is an effective weapon during tactical operations. These weapons must be safely secured when not deployed.
C. Scope of Policy
This policy will establish guidelines and procedures concerning the above tactical weapons and shall be adhered to by all Carson Station personnel.
D. Accountability
Only Carson Station personnel who successfully complete the mandatory training will be allowed to deploy the AR-15 rifle and the Benelli M2 shotgun. Only Department-owned AR-15 and Benelli M2 shotguns shall be issued to deputy personnel authorized to deploy them. On-duty use of personally owned AR-15 rifles and Benelli M2 shotguns is prohibited.
1. POLICY
A. Weapon Security
The AR-15 rifle shall normally be carried locked in the rifle rack of patrol units equipped with a rack. Otherwise, the rifle shall be carried in a Department-authorized case secured in the cargo carrying area of the
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SECURING OF TACTICAL WEAPONS August 8, 2012
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vehicle. The rifle shall be carried with the bolt closed on an empty chamber, safety on, and a loaded magazine in the weapon.
The weapons maintained at Carson Station, unless deployed in field supervisor or rifle cars, shall be stored in the armory. Under no circumstances will these weapons be stored in personal lockers, personal vehicles, or in county vehicles when not in use.
When the Benelli M2 shotgun is not in use, the weapon shall be stored in a secure location in its carry bag. This means a locked county facility within a secure locked storage locker or in the station's armory.
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The weapons maintained at each Station/Unit, unless deployed in field supervisor or rifle cars, shall be stored in the armory or in a secured locker when they are issued exclusively to specific qualified personnel. Cleaning of the patrol rifle shall only be performed by personnel possessing current patrol rifle qualification. Maintenance and repair shall be performed by armorers of the Weapons Training Unit. Station/Unit personnel shall not break down or "field strip" patrol rifles except as required for cleaning purposes. Unit Commanders shall ensure that all equipment issued by the Weapons Training Unit associated with each rifle — such as optics, magazines, flashlights, slings, and ammunition carriers — are accounted for and serviceable.
Unit Commanders shall ensure all weapons at their facilities are rotated for use during the training of assigned personnel. This shall be done to ensure the weapons are functioning properly, are accurately sighted for field use, and are cleaned on a regular basis.
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