Solutions
T/F
TASER Training (provided by Axon Enterprise) does NOT set
use of force policies, general orders, or procedures. CORRECT ANSWERS True
What are CEW's CORRECT ANSWERS Conducted Energy Weapons
T/F
Each agency is responsible for creating its own use of force
policies and procedures. CORRECT ANSWERS True
T/F
TASER CEWs are a substitute for authorized deadly force. CORRECT ANSWERS
False
Central Nervous system CORRECT ANSWERS Includes the brain and spinal cord
The command center where
information is processed, decisions
are made, and information is stored.
Sensory Nervous System CORRECT ANSWERS Brings information into the brain.
Consists of the nerves that connect
the sensors of the body (eyes, ears,
skin, etc.) to the brain.
Early stun devices primarily stimulated
the sensory nervous system, causing
pain but not stopping truly motivated
subjects.
Motor Nervous System CORRECT ANSWERS Carries commands from the brain to
the body's muscles Consists of the nerves that go out
from the spinal cord and connect to
the muscles controlling muscle movements.
NMI systems affect BOTH the sensory and motor nerves
What the hell is NMI? CORRECT ANSWERS NEURO-MUSCULAR
INCAPACITATION
, NEURO-MUSCULAR INCAPACITATION CORRECT ANSWERS Causes uncontrollable
muscle
contractions and reduced ability to
perform voluntary movements.
Accomplished by delivering electrical
pulses across two electrodes to over
stimulate the motor nerves.
SPREAD OF ELECTRODES IS KEY:
_____ INCHES = OPTIMAL CORRECT ANSWERS 12+ inches
The greater the probe spread, the higher likelihood of __________ CORRECT
ANSWERS NMI
Drive stuns alone cause only ____________________, not NMI CORRECT ANSWERS
Localized pain
TASER Training does NOT require a CEW exposure for
instructor or user certification, BUT lol: CORRECT ANSWERS APD does!
Medical Crisis Signs that are NOT normal: CORRECT ANSWERS -Naked
Profuse sweating
Doesn't feel pain
Incoherence
Random violence
Aggression toward objects
(breaking glass, etc.)
Disoriented
Super-human strength
Emotional instability
Hallucinations
Inability to focus
Appears drugged
"I can't breathe"
Key Safety Guidelines for Taser (5 of them) CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Avoid Dangerous
Falls
2. Avoid Flammables & Explosives
3. Use Preferred Target Zones
4. Restrain Fast - Avoid Prolonged Exposures
5. Use Caution with Sensitive Populations
Rear preferred target zone CORRECT ANSWERS Below neck (green zone)
Large muscles
Avoid head and neck
The back is the most preferred target area when