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Changes for page AE 04 Firearms

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Change comment: Changed may to shall on AE 04_108.A
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on 2020/12/17 21:17
Change comment: Update caliber information

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24 24  
25 25  Review Date:
26 26  
27 -04/28/2022
27 +12/17/2020
28 28  
29 29  
30 -Sheriff Nate Brooksby
30 +Sheriff Cory Pulsipher
31 31  
32 -Undersheriff Barry Golding
32 +Undersheriff James Standley
33 33  
34 34  
35 35  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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130 130  
131 131  **AE 04_108 __ISSUED EQUIPMENT__**
132 132  
133 -1. The WCSO shall issue firearms and related equipment (e.g., ammunition, holsters, etc.) to employees for on-duty use.
133 +1. The WCSO may 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 duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be the department-issued 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>>AE 01 Use of Force]]; and [[AY 01 SWAT>>doc:Policy.Administrative.AY 01 SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Teams.WebHome]]).
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).
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;
159 159  111. Rifle: Basic carbine course;
160 160  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:
161 161  111. Pistol: Quarterly;
163 +111. Shotgun: Annually;
162 162  111. Rifle: Annually; and
163 163  11. Successfully pass required qualification testing:
164 164  111. Pistol: Quarterly;
167 +111. Shotgun: Annually;
165 165  111. Rifle: Annually.
166 166  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.
167 167  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.
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