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NOTE:
Batons are the only impact weapon permitted for use when dealing directly with
the public.
5. When authorized to use OC aerosol spray shall
• only use it when other options reasonably present a risk of injury to a subject or themselves
• make all reasonable efforts to decontaminate sprayed individuals at the earliest safe or
practicable opportunity, including the consideration of aerosol water mist decontamination
devices
6. When issued with and/or authorized to carry firearms or ammunition shall
• not draw a handgun, point a firearm at a person, or discharge a firearm unless
− there are reasonable grounds to believe that to do so is necessary to protect against
loss of life or serious bodily harm (Authority: O.Reg. 926/90, s.9)
− engaged in a training exercise, target practice or ordinary weapon maintenance
(Authority: O.Reg. 926/90, s.9.1)
− the discharge of a handgun or other firearm is to call for assistance in a critical
situation, if there is no reasonable alternative [Authority: O.Reg. 926/90, s.10(a)]
− the discharge of a handgun or other firearm is to destroy an animal that is potentially
dangerous or is so badly injured that humanity dictates that its suffering be ended
[Authority: O.Reg. 926/90, s.10(b)]
• not discharge a firearm
− at a motor vehicle for the sole purpose of disabling the vehicle
− at the operator or occupants of a motor vehicle unless there exists an immediate threat
of death or grievous bodily harm to the officers and/or members of the public by a
means other than the vehicle
− as a warning shot
NOTE:
Warning shots present an unacceptable hazard to both the public and the police.
7. When it is necessary to discharge a Service issued firearm for the purpose of dispatching an
animal shall comply with Procedure 15–04.
8. In critical situations shall, when tactically appropriate
• avoid confrontation by disengaging to a place of safety
• take all reasonable measures to contain the scene
• notify the communications operator and request the attendance of
− a supervisory officer
− Emergency Medical Services (EMS), if required
9. When the use of force results in an injury to a person shall
• comply with Procedure 10–06
• ensure the person receives proper medical attention, making all reasonable efforts to
relieve their discomfort
• notify the communications operator and request the attendance of
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