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5 5  Policy Manual
6 6  
7 7  
8 -Volume: AE Use of Force
8 +Volume: AE
9 9  
10 -Chapter: 04 Firearms
10 +Use of Force
11 11  
12 +Chapter: 04
12 12  
13 -Replaces and/or Supersedes: AE 04 04/28/2022
14 +Firearms
14 14  
15 -Approval Date: 11/8/2022
16 16  
17 +Replaces and/or Supersedes:
17 17  
19 +PE 05, OD 02-001-b, 690.00
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21 +Published:
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23 +10/10/2011
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25 +Review Date:
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27 +10/10/2012
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29 +
30 +Sheriff Cory Pulsipher
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32 +Undersheriff Bart Bailey
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18 18  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
19 19  
20 20  AE 04_101 Definitions
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52 52  1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
53 53  1. Firearms Post: A job position or assignment that requires the employee to carry a firearm while on-duty.
54 54  
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55 55  **AE 04_102 __REFERENCES__**
56 56  
57 57  1. Federal law: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act.
58 58  1. Utah Judicial Council Rules of Judicial Administration, Chapter 3, Article 4, Rule 3-414(7)(B)(iv).
59 59  
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60 60  **AE 04_103 __GENERAL__**
61 61  
62 62  1. Purpose:
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74 74  11. Firearms regulations allow the WCSO to maximize the safety and security of employees and the public.
75 75  11. The WCSO should not restrict the rights granted by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah to keep and bear arms.
76 76  
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77 77  **AE 04_104 __AUTHORIZATION__**
78 78  
79 -1. Employees shall not represent the WCSO as a law enforcement officer, be in uniform, or display any items identifying them as a WCSO law enforcement officer, unless carrying a firearm, except when prohibited to carry a firearm (e.g., within a jail or prison). Employees should reference [[AB06_102 Attire and Grooming>>doc:Policy.Administrative.AB 06 Attire and Grooming.WebHome]] regarding travel to and from work,
99 +1. Including travel to and from work, employees shall not represent the WCSO as a law enforcement officer, be in uniform, or display any items identifying them as a WCSO law enforcement officer, unless carrying a firearm, except when prohibited to carry a firearm (e.g., within a jail or prison).
80 80  1. No WCSO employee shall carry a firearm under color of county authority without authorization from the WCSO. Employees shall only be authorized when:
81 81  11. The employee has met current training and qualification requirements with the firearm to be carried;
82 82  11. The firearm to be carried has been inspected and approved by a WCSO armorer or firearms instructor (this applies to all types of firearms); and
83 83  11. The WCSO has a record of the firearm's description and serial number (this applies to all types of firearms).
84 84  
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85 85  **AE 04_105 __COURT__**
86 86  
87 87  1. Employees possessing a firearm in a courtroom shall notify the bailiff or the judge.
88 88  1. Employees shall not possess a firearm in a courthouse if appearing at the courthouse as a party to litigation.
89 89  
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90 90  **AE 04_106 __FIREARMS POST__**
91 91  
92 92  1. Only employees who are currently authorized by the WCSO to carry a firearm while on-duty shall be assigned to or scheduled for a firearms post.
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100 100  111. Emergency hospital or medical visits;
101 101  111. PCF inmate evacuations.
102 102  
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103 103  **AE 04_107 __OFF-DUTY__**
104 104  
105 105  1. Pursuant to the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, WCSO deputies are authorized to carry a concealed firearm when off-duty. Any deputy who elects to carry a firearm while off-duty must comply with the following:
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106 106  11. The deputy must be considered currently qualified by the WCSO;
107 107  11. The firearm shall be concealed from public view; and
108 108  11. The deputy shall have on his/her person at all times, while armed, a valid WCSO photo identification card.
109 -1. Deputies are only authorized to act under color of county authority off-duty within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office only when the above (AE04 104) requirements are met, as well as the following:
110 -11. The deputy has on his/her person at all times, while armed, a valid WCSO photo identification card and badge. The WCSO badge shall be worn in a manner where it can become readily identifiable; and
111 -11. The deputy has successfully completed both the POST law enforcement officer certification and WCSO law enforcement field training.
112 -11. Currently assigned to the Patrol Division in a law enforcement role.
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114 114  **AE 04_108 __ISSUED EQUIPMENT__**
115 115  
116 -1. The WCSO shall issue firearms and related equipment (e.g., ammunition, holsters, etc.) to employees for on-duty use.
136 +1. The WCSO may issue firearms and related equipment (e.g., ammunition, holsters, etc.) to employees for on-duty use.
117 117  1. Issued equipment shall remain the property of the WCSO and may be required to be returned at any time.
118 118  1. Employees in possession of any WCSO-issued equipment shall return any item upon request from a supervisor, armorer, or firearms instructor.
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120 120  **AE 04_109 __DUTY FIREARMS__**
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122 -1. The duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be the department-issued GLOCK model pistol in 9mm.
123 -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]]).
143 +1. The primary duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be a GLOCK model pistol in .45 ACP. Other approved handguns previously authorized will be phased out by January 30th, 2014. At that time, the GLOCK model pistol in .45 ACP will be the only authorized primary duty handgun. Deputies must qualify with each firearm to be carried on-duty.
144 +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).
124 124  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.
125 125  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.
126 -1. Any Red Dot Sight system (RDS) mounted on an agency firearm shall be approved and installed by an agency armorer.
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128 128  **AE 04_110 __BACKUP HANDGUN__**
129 129  
130 130  1. Deputies may carry a secondary handgun as a backup to their primary duty handgun, provided they have:
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133 133  11. The backup handgun’s description and serial number are on file with the WCSO; and
134 134  11. The ammunition to be used is unmodified factory ammunition and has been approved by a WCSO armorer or firearms instructor.
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136 136  **AE 04_111 __TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS__**
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138 138  1. In order to be considered firearms qualified with a specific firearm, employees must:
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140 140  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.
141 141  11. Successfully complete applicable basic training:
142 142  111. Pistol: Basic handgun course;
165 +111. Shotgun: Basic shotgun course;
143 143  111. Rifle: Basic carbine course;
144 -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.
167 +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:
168 +111. Pistol: Quarterly;
169 +111. Shotgun: Annually;
170 +111. Rifle: Annually; and
145 145  11. Successfully pass required qualification testing:
146 -111. Pistol: Every four months;
147 -111. Rifle: Every six months.
148 -1. Before using any RDS, the deputy shall attend agency-approved training relative to the RDS that is mounted on their agency-issued firearm.
149 -1. Deputies shall qualify with the RDS on their agency firearm before being authorized to use it.
172 +111. Pistol: Quarterly;
173 +111. Shotgun: Annually;
174 +111. Rifle: Annually.
150 150  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.
151 151  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.
152 152  1. Firearms post employees who fail to attend or qualify with their primary firearm, shall be reassigned to a non-firearms post. Reinstatement to a firearms post may be considered after a pattern of proficiency has been demonstrated via:
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153 153  11. A single successful qualification test for a single non-consecutive session failure;
154 154  11. A minimum of two successful qualification tests (during different testing sessions) for consecutive session failures. Failing two attempts during one qualification session counts as one failed qualification.
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156 156  **AE 04_112 __QUALIFICATION COURSES__**
157 157  
158 158  1. Qualification courses shall be determined by the Firearms Training Unit supervisor with approval from the Sheriff or designee.
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164 164  1. Employees who fail two attempts during one session shall be granted an opportunity for remedial training. At the completion of the remedial training, employees shall be granted two additional attempts to qualify. All attempts must be with the same firearm declared during the initial attempt.
165 165  1. Qualification tests for backup handguns must be requested by the employee desiring to qualify. Attempts to qualify with a backup handgun may only be granted after the qualifying employee has successfully qualified with their primary duty handgun.
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167 167  **AE 04_113 __INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE__**
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169 169  1. Employees shall be responsible for the cleaning and care of all WCSO equipment issued to them.
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171 171  1. Duty firearms should be inspected annually and necessary repairs may be provided by the WCSO armorer.
172 172  1. Duty firearms may be subjected to unannounced inspections by supervisors or firearms instructors.
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174 174  **AE 04_114 __INCIDENTS__**
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176 176  1. All incidents involving the discharge of a firearm, except for normal discharge during training or qualification testing, shall be reported and documented in detail prior to the end of the involved employee's shift.
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