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New Brighton Department of Public Safety <br />Law Enforcement Policy Manual <br />Control Devices <br />Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2018/02/08, All Rights Reserved. <br />Published with permission by New Brighton Department of <br />Public Safety <br />***DRAFT***Control Devices - 4 <br />(c) Type and thickness of subject’s clothing. <br />(d) The subject’s proximity to others. <br />(e) The location of the subject. <br />(f) Whether the subject’s actions dictate the need for an immediate response and the use <br />of control devices appears appropriate. <br />A verbal warning of the intended use of the device should precede its application, unless it would <br />otherwise endanger the safety of officers or when it is not practicable due to the circumstances. <br />The purpose of the warning is to give the individual a reasonable opportunity to voluntarily comply <br />and to warn other officers and individuals that the device is being deployed. <br />Officers should keep in mind the manufacturer’s recommendations and their training regarding <br />effective distances and target areas. However, officers are not restricted solely to use according to <br />manufacturer recommendations. Each situation must be evaluated on the totality of circumstances <br />at the time of deployment. <br />The need to immediately incapacitate the subject must be weighed against the risk of causing <br />serious injury or death. The head and neck should not be intentionally targeted, except when the <br />officer reasonably believes the suspect poses an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death <br />to the officer or others. <br />302.9 TRAINING FOR CONTROL DEVICES <br />The Deputy Director shall ensure that all personnel who are authorized to carry a control <br />device have been properly trained and certified to carry the specific control device and are <br />retrained or recertified as necessary. Officers will receive training on the use of issued control <br />devices and this policy, including the learning objectives as provided by POST, at least <br />annually (Minn. Stat. § 626.8452, Subd. 3).