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Last modified by Spencer Dobson on 2022/11/08 23:29
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Change comment: Changed may to shall on AE 04_108.A

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25 25  Review Date:
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27 -03/01/2022
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30 30  Sheriff Nate Brooksby
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131 131  **AE 04_108 __ISSUED EQUIPMENT__**
132 132  
133 -1. The WCSO may issue firearms and related equipment (e.g., ammunition, holsters, etc.) to employees for on-duty use.
133 +1. The WCSO shall issue firearms and related equipment (e.g., ammunition, holsters, etc.) to employees for on-duty use.
134 134  1. Issued equipment shall remain the property of the WCSO and may be required to be returned at any time.
135 135  1. Employees in possession of any WCSO-issued equipment shall return any item upon request from a supervisor, armorer, or firearms instructor.
136 136  
137 137  **AE 04_109 __DUTY FIREARMS__**
138 138  
139 -1. The primary duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be a GLOCK model pistol in 9mm.
139 +1. The duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be the department-issued GLOCK model pistol in 9mm.
140 140  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.