Firearms (DP 1.05) - Pages 5–9

Flashcards covering Firearms Safety, Repairs, In-Service Firearms Training, and consequences of proficiency failures from the provided notes.

What is required for Department lockers and desk drawers containing firearms?

They must be kept securely locked.

What should officers avoid doing with weapons at any time?

Leaving weapons unattended in a careless manner.

What must an officer do when they come into possession of any loaded firearm?

Immediately unload the firearm, unless the loaded condition is necessary for evidentiary purposes; seek assistance from someone knowledgeable about safe unloading procedures if unfamiliar.

How should off-duty officers store their firearms?

In accordance with applicable laws.

When not being used on-duty or carried off-duty, what must officers ensure about their Department-issued firearms?

They are secured to prevent unauthorized use or misuse.

In the Repairs section, what must the officer do first when a firearm becomes inoperable or jams?

Affix a wire tag describing the problem, the serial number, the location normally maintained, and the name of the reporting officer.

What information must the wire tag for a malfunctioning firearm include?

A brief description of the problem, the serial number, the location normally maintained (e.g., equipment # or SWAT Armory), and the reporting officer’s name.

Where should malfunctioning on-duty firearms be delivered for repair?

To the Firearms Training Unit; the Rangemaster shall arrange the repair.

What happens if the Firearms Training Unit is closed?

Malfunctioning firearms shall be placed in the SWAT Armory until the Firearms Training Unit opens.

Who is responsible for transferring firearms from the SWAT Armory to the Firearms Training Unit?

The SWAT officer responsible for the Armory.

What is the primary goal of the Department Firearms Proficiency Shoot program?

To maintain the proficiency of officers in handling and shooting their weapons.

What is required annually for officers authorized to carry a firearm?

Qualify annually with their off-duty firearm, including an inspection by the Department Firearms Training Unit.

Who maintains qualification and personal firearm records for SWAT officers?

The SWAT Unit maintains the records, and they are available for review by the Department Rangemaster.

What special requirements exist for officers who carry personally owned AR-15 type carbines?

They must qualify annually, attend mandatory training shoots, and sight-in their carbines each shift (refer to DP 1.41 for details).

What is the Department shoot cycle described in DP 1.05?

Two training shoots and one scored proficiency shoot per year.

Who will be available for coaching and instruction during range hours?

Firearms Training Unit personnel.

What must on-duty officers obtain before participating in individual firearms practice or training?

Approval from their supervisor.

What happens if an officer fails the yearly scored firearms proficiency shoot?

They must undergo a remediation process including re-tests, remedial training, and follow-up training; supervisors and Rangemaster are notified.

How many additional re-test opportunities are allowed after an original test failure?

Up to four re-tests.

What happens if an officer fails the original shoot and all re-tests?

Remedial training; the officer is removed from field assignment and further steps are taken, with notifications to supervisors and Rangemaster.

What happens during remedial training after a failure and before returning to duty?

Eight on-duty training sessions; additional opportunities may be provided; once passing, the officer is returned to duty and must continue with follow-up requirements.

What is follow-up training after the sixth or seventh opportunities to pass the proficiency shoot?

Monthly handgun training for the remainder of the current shift and the next shift, with mandatory attendance and tracking by range staff.

What occurs if an officer fails to attend a Department shoot without a legitimate reason?

Disciplinary action, which may include revocation of police powers.