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TASKFORCE FOR REGIONAL AUTOTHEFT PREVENTION (TRAP) UNIT ORDERS

10-01 DEPLOYMENT OF REMINGTON MODEL 870 SHOTGUN


08-02 INVESTIGATIVE EXPENSES AND EXPENSE CLAIMS
10-02 RELEASE INFORMATION

TRAP Page HeaderUnit Order:  10-01

Subject:       DEPLOYMENT OF REMINGTON MODEL 870 SHOTGUN

 

Effective Date:

03/16/2010

Last Date Revised:

00/00/2000

Last Date Reviewed:

04/09/2020

Next Review Date:

04/09/2021

 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Unit Order is to establish a uniform policy for the issue, storage, deployment, and use of the Remington 870 Shotgun by Department personnel.  This policy is being implemented to ensure that Sheriff’s detectives assigned to TRAP adhere to the guidelines established by this unit and the Manual of Policy and Procedures of the Sheriff’s Department.  These guidelines shall include training, storage, deployment, and handling of such weapons, and the authorization for issuance of the weapon.

GUIDELINES

Sheriff’s detectives shall attend a Department certified training course in order to be issued or deploy the Remington 870 shotgun.  Certification shall be confirmed through Department training records or other documentation and be noted in the detectives training file.  Remington 870 shotguns shall be issued to personnel only upon approval by the Unit Commander or his/her designee.

During any investigation, field operation or search operation, the Remington 870 shotgun may be deployed and used as warranted for the situation.  The utilization of this weapon should increase both officer safety and the safety of the public during situations where deadly force is authorized or in situations in which it may be likely.

The Unit Commander shall ensure that at least one detective is assigned as the Unit Armorer and a Team Supervisor is designated as the Armory Supervisor.  The Unit Operations Lieutenant is responsible for ensuring proper maintenance, storage, inventory, and issuance of the weapons in compliance with Department Policy. 

 DEPLOYMENT       

Department personnel, who have received the proper certification and authorization to be issued or deploy the Remington 870 shotgun, shall adhere to the following guidelines:

                                  

  • Only trained and certified Department personnel are authorized to be issued or deploy the Remington 870 shotgun.  Those personnel are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of the weapon while in their possession. 
  • The Remington 870 shotgun may be deployed during any investigation, field operation or search operation, as is reasonable and necessary.
  • Ammunition used in the Remington 870 shotgun shall conform to Department guidelines set forth in the Manuel of Policy and Procedures.
  • Qualified personnel who choose to deploy the Remington 870 shotgun shall be guided by sound tactical principles when involved in any tactical incident.  The tactics employed by Department members shall be governed by applicable Department Policies, accepted training practices, the exigency of the circumstances, and the application of sound judgment and common sense.  The Department's Core Values, a reverence for human life, and the safety of all parties shall be considered when deciding on a resolution to a tactical incident.
  • Personnel issued or in possession of the Remington 870 shotgun during duty hours and when not actually deployed, shall ensure that the weapon is secured and stored in a safe and inconspicuous manner compliant with ALL State Laws and Department Policies.
  • Personnel issued or in possession of the Remington 870 shotgun shall ensure that they are not stored in motor vehicles after the completion of a shift or during off duty hours.  The weapon shall be stored safely in the detectives’ vehicle in the garage, in the detective’s home, or work site in a manner compliant with Department Policy.
  • Should there be a loss or theft of the Remington 870 shotgun, immediate notification shall be made to the Unit Commander, through the Area Lieutenant. 
  • Team Supervisors, when notified of such a loss or theft, shall ensure all necessary law enforcement agencies in the jurisdiction of occurrence are notified.  A copy of all reports will be submitted to the Unit Commander and Area Lieutenant for administrative purposes.

REPORTING PROCEDURES

Use of the Remington 870 shotgun is subject to all pertinent reporting procedures and all Department Policy and Procedures regarding the “Use of Force” shall be followed.  Proper notifications to the Team Supervisor and Area Lieutenants shall be made immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MARTIN L. RODRIGUEZ, CAPTAIN

PROJECT DIRECTOR