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5	5	Policy Manual
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7	7
8		-Volume: AE Use of Force
	8	+Volume: AE
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10		-Chapter: 04 Firearms
	10	+Use of Force
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	12	+Chapter: 04
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13		-Replaces and/or Supersedes: AE 04 04/28/2022
	14	+Firearms
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15		-Approval Date: 11/8/2022
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	17	+Replaces and/or Supersedes:
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	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	+03/01/2022
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	30	+Sheriff Nate Brooksby
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	32	+Undersheriff Barry Golding
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18	18	__**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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20	20	AE 04_101 Definitions
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114	114	**AE 04_108 __ISSUED EQUIPMENT__**
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116		-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.
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.
119	119
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.
	139	+1. The primary duty handgun to be carried by deputies of the WCSO shall be a GLOCK model pistol in 9mm.
123	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]]).
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.
127	127
128	128	**AE 04_110 __BACKUP HANDGUN__**
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141	141	11. Successfully complete applicable basic training:
142	142	111. Pistol: Basic handgun 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.
	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	+111. Pistol: Quarterly;
	162	+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.
	164	+111. Pistol: Quarterly;
	165	+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: