CPL Renewal Digital Document

CPL holders that carry and rely on a handgun as the only means of defense are limiting themselves to fight, run or shoot. Pepper Spray and Tasers should be considered for non lethal Self defense.

USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM Use of Force generally holds the following options:

7. Lethal Force – S ubject possess an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm to officer or another person.  Firearm

6. Intermediate Force (if unable to gain subject control below)  PR-24 Baton or Other Impact Weapon  Empty Hand Impact stunning  Defensive Tactics

5. Restraint Devices Handcuffs and other restraint devices should be applied to a compliant person

4. Hands on Control

• Compliance Techniques • Pressure Point Control Tactics • Escort Techniques • Light Subject Control

3. Non-lethal weapons legal to own and use by civilians for self defense These provide standoff distance subject control up to about 15 feet and help avoid and stop physical contact / fights and personal injury

 Stun-Gun, Taser  CS gas  Pepper Spray Products

2. Verbal Commands  Verbal Communication and commands 1. Non Verbal Communication  Officers Presence in Uniform

Non lethal subject compliance and control could be voluntary or through the use of force methods such as non-lethal weapons and or hands on techniques.

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