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Changes for page AE 04 Firearms

Last modified by Spencer Dobson on 2022/11/08 23:29
From version 3.1
edited by Ryan Larkin
on 2020/12/17 21:17
Change comment: Update caliber information
To version 4.1
edited by Ryan Larkin
on 2022/03/01 18:03
Change comment: Policy Review

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24 24  
25 25  Review Date:
26 26  
27 -12/17/2020
27 +03/01/2022
28 28  
29 29  
30 -Sheriff Cory Pulsipher
30 +Sheriff Nate Brooksby
31 31  
32 -Undersheriff James Standley
32 +Undersheriff Barry Golding
33 33  
34 34  
35 35  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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137 137  **AE 04_109 __DUTY FIREARMS__**
138 138  
139 139  1. The primary duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be a GLOCK model pistol in 9mm.
140 -1. Shotguns may be issued by the WCSO. All WCSO-issued shotguns are considered less-lethal firearms and are to be used in compliance with less-lethal and/or SWAT policy (reference policies: AE 01 Use of Force; and AY 01 SWAT).
140 +1. Shotguns may be issued by the WCSO. All WCSO-issued shotguns are considered less-lethal firearms and are to be used in compliance with less-lethal and/or SWAT policy (reference policies: [[AE 01 Use of Force>>AE 01 Use of Force]]; and [[AY 01 SWAT>>doc:Policy.Administrative.AY 01 SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Teams.WebHome]]).
141 141  1. AR-15 and M16 rifles may be issued by the WCSO. They are to be stored with the chamber empty and the safety on. A deputy may carry a rifle of this style on-duty and use it in the performance of duty provided the firearm has been inspected, has had its serial number recorded with the WCSO and the deputy has met the necessary training and qualification requirements.
142 142  1. Only ammunition approved by the WCSO shall be used while on-duty. Ammunition shall be manufacturer-condition and shall not be modified in any way.
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156 156  11. Annually complete a minimum of eight hours of range training. The eight hours of training may be obtained by attendance at the scheduled range days prior to each quarterly qualification (range day trainings are scheduled in two hour blocks). Any deputy wishing to attend more than the minimum amount required can do so with supervisory approval.
157 157  11. Successfully complete applicable basic training:
158 158  111. Pistol: Basic handgun course;
159 -111. Shotgun: Basic shotgun course;
160 160  111. Rifle: Basic carbine course;
161 161  11. Attend applicable on-going prerequisite training in order to be eligible for participation in qualification testing. It will be the responsibility of the deputy to ensure he/she has met the requirements of training prior to attending a qualification:
162 162  111. Pistol: Quarterly;
163 -111. Shotgun: Annually;
164 164  111. Rifle: Annually; and
165 165  11. Successfully pass required qualification testing:
166 166  111. Pistol: Quarterly;
167 -111. Shotgun: Annually;
168 168  111. Rifle: Annually.
169 169  1. Employees assigned to or scheduled for firearms posts are responsible for maintaining their current qualification standards. Failure to meet these standards will subject the employee to administrative review.
170 170  1. Employees unable to attend a scheduled qualification testing are encouraged to make alternative arrangements prior to the scheduled testing. Firearms instructors may deny alternative arrangement requests that are made after the scheduled testing. Exceptions may be made for unforeseen events (e.g., illness, emergency leave, etc.) or for employees on Workers Compensation or FMLA status. In any event, qualification standards shall be met prior to the employee resuming work in a firearms post.