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2012
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Electronic Control Weapons - AELE Case Summaries
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE). Law Enforcement Legal Center (Chicago, IL).
“This listing of cases [regarding electronic control weapons (ECW)] is intended to assist state, municipal and county legislators; city and county managers; police chiefs, sheriffs and correctional administrators; law enforcement and correctional supervisors, trainers and officers; lawyers who advise or defend police or correctional agencies and officers; counsel who represent inmates, other claimants, or community and civil liberties organizations; risk managers; criminal justice professors, re... Read More
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2012
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Use of Electronic Control Weapons Against Handcuffed or Restrained Persons [Parts 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'After reviewing case law on various circumstances in which officers might have occasion to use ECWs (electronic control weapons) against handcuffed or restrained persons, Part 2 offers some recommendations to consider' (p. 102). Part 1 introduces the issue, use against persons no longer resisting, persons continuing to resist, and misinterpreted actions. Part 2 discusses corrections and confinement, confronting mentally disturbed persons, and recommendations.... Read More
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20 pages
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2012
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Jails in Indian Country, 2011
By Minton, Todd D..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
Statistics and information regarding Indian country jails as of June 2011 are presented. Tables following the highlights from this report show: inmates, rated capacity, and percent of capacity occupied by facility, offense, conviction status, and sex; jails providing medical services; jails operating above 150% of capacity on their peak day; admissions and expected length of stay; jails with policies for screening inmates for HIV infection, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, mental health care, or... Read More
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40 pages
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2011
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Study of Deaths Following Electro Muscular Disruption
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Deaths related to the use of conducted energy devices (CEDs) are examined. Topics discussed include: continued use of CEDs by law enforcement; potential for moderate, severe, or secondary injury; cardiac rhythm issues; respiratory and metabolic issues; CEDs as contributors to stress; excited delirium; safety margins of CEDs; prolonged exposure; research associated with a decision to use a CED; post-event medical care; considerations in death investigation; and considerations in death certificati... Read More
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74 pages
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2011
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Body Armor That Complies With NIJ Ballistic Resistance Standard, 0101.06
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This table shows how armor can meet compliance at defined protection classes and also armor, listed alphabetically by vendor, found to be compliant with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for ballistic resistance. It notes model designation, gender, opening, accessory, size range, shot-to-edge for round 1 and 2, and warranty. This list is updated whenever new armor is found to be compliant.... Read More
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2011
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Stab-Resistent Body Armor That Complies With NIJ Stab Resistance Standard, 0115.00
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This table shows how armor can meet compliance at defined protection classes and also armor, listed alphabetically by vendor, found to be compliant with NIJ Standard 0115.00 for stab resistance. It notes threat level/protection class, model name, style, and if there is a version just for females. This list is updated whenever new armor is found to be compliant.... Read More
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2011
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The Effect of TASER on Cardiac, Respiratory and Metabolic Physiology in Human Subjects
By Vilke, Gary m.; Chan, Theodore C.; Sloane, Christian; Neuman, Tom; Castillo, Edward M.; Kolkhorst, Fred.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This study investigated what happens after healthy law enforcement officers were shot by a TASER while at rest and after vigorous exercise. Results are reported for vital signs, effects on respiratory and ventilator function, effects on blood parameters, and effects on 12 lead ECG. “A 5 s[econd] exposure of a TASER X-26 to healthy law enforcement personnel either at rest or following vigorous exercise does not result in clinically significant changes of markers physiological stress” (p. 4).... Read More
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29 pages
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2011
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Respiratory and Cardiovascular Response During Electronic Control Device (ECD) Exposure in Law Enforcement Trainees
By VanMeenen, Kirsten M.; Lavietes, Marc H.; Cherniack, Neil S.; Bergen, Michael T.; Teichman, Ronald; Servatius, Richard J..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Results are presented from the first study to look at what happens when law enforcement trainees inhale while being exposed to electronic control devices (ECDs). Findings cover volitional breathing, inspiratory and expiratory volumes, and heart rate. “In contrast to reports suggesting respiration is unaffected by ECDs, present evidence suggests that voluntary inspiration is severely compromised. [Normal breathing patterns ceased.] There is no evidence of cardiac disruption during-ECD exposure” (... Read More
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33 pages
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2011
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Special Panel Review of Excited Delirium
By Hughes, Edward L., editor.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Pennsylvania State University. Weapons and Protective Systems Technologies Center (WPSTC). Special Panel Review of Excited Delirium (University Park, PA).
These proceedings are about Excited Delirium Syndrome (ExDS) and strategies for addressing it. Law enforcement and medical professionals should be aware of ExDS and the ways it could impact their interactions with afflicted individuals. “The purpose of the meeting was to examine the phenomenon of “excited delirium” and its association with the use-of-force in general and the use of CEDs [conducted energy in particular. Additionally, the panel was to review, discuss, and examine related medical a... Read More
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50 pages
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2010
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A Guidebook for Less-Lethal Devices: Planning for, Selecting, and Implementing Technology Solutions
By Hughes, Edward L., ed.; Osborne, Robert A., ed..
U.S. Dept. of Justice (Washington, DC).
Pennsylvania State University. Weapons and Protective Systems Technologies Center (WPSTC) (State College, PA).
“This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive view of less-lethal technologies, their evolutionary role in criminal justice, and considerations when acquiring such devices to meet operational needs” (p.1-1). Six chapters comprise this manual: introduction; operational contexts and considerations; research, testing, and evaluation; overview of technologies—mechanical and kinetic devices, conducted energy devices, riot control agents, directed energy devices, and barriers and entanglements; p... Read More
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94 p.
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2010
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Arming Deputy Probation Officers--California Penal Code Section 830.5
Santa Clara County Probation Dept. (San Jose, CA).
The need for arming Deputy Probation Officers is explained. Reasons for this recommendation include: the classification of probation officers as peace officers; the facilitation of community safety and offender accountability; supervision of high risk offenders; specialized narcotics task force participation; high risk during home visits; 86% of all probation departments in California arming their probation officers; and the Santa Clara Probation Department being the last large urban county not ... Read More
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3 pages
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2010
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Pros and Cons of an Armed Probation Officer
By Thompson, Elizabeth.
eHow.com (Bellevue, WA).
Individuals wanting an introduction to the issue of arming probation officers will find this brief primer invaluable. It covers two pros –dangerous offenders and practical applications—and two cons—conflicting views and probation officer preference—of providing probation officers with firearms.... Read More
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3 pages
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2009
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Review of the Department of Justice's Use of Less-Lethal Weapons
U.S. Office of the Inspector General. Evaluation and Inspections Division (Washington, DC).
The use of less-lethal weapons by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Federal Bureau of Prisons and United States Marshals Service, is evaluated. Sections following an executive digest include: introduction; background; purpose, scope, and methodology; results -- increasing less-lethal weapon use, no policies for less-lethal weapon use by DOJ law enforcement components, inadequate compiling and analyzing of less-lethal usage reports, no significant or fatal injuries with less-le... Read More
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96 p.
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2009
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Weapons and Non-Permitted Devices Detector (WANDD)
Luna Innovations Inc. (Roanoke, VA).
The use in a correctional setting of an “ultrasonic nonlinear system that beams focused ultrasonic energy to a small region on a person” penetrating their clothing to detect both metal and plastic objects was investigated (p.3). This report contains an executive discussion, technical summary, and detailed review of eight tasks. A user-friendly prototype was successfully created.... Read More
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47 p.
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2009
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Raytheon's Approach to a Passive mmW High-Throughput Concealed Weapons Detention Portal: Technical Report--Phase I, September 2007 - November 2008
Raytheon Co. (Waltham, MA).
The development of a concealed weapons detection (CWD) device is explained. The goal of Phase I is to “demonstrate imaging of concealed weapons/objects such as razor blades, knives, and guns from an 8 element linear array using our high-performance, high frame rate, and highly sensitive commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) mmW detectors.” (p.2).... Read More
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11 p.
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2009
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Comparing Safety Outcomes in Police Use-Of-Force Cases for Law Enforcement Agencies That Have Deployed Conducted Energy Devices and A Matched Comparison Group That Have Not: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation
By Taylor, Bruce; Woods, Daniel; Kubu, Bruce; Koper, Chris; Tegeler, Bill; Cheney, Jason; Martinez, Mary; Cronin, James; Kappelman, Kristin.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) (Washington, DC).
The use of Conducted Energy Devices (CED) by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) is examined in order to produce practical information that can be used to develop guidelines for the effective and safe utilization of CEDs. Five chapters follow an executive summary—introduction, literature review, research design and methods, study results, and discussion and conclusion. “Overall, we found that the CED sites were associated with improved safety outcomes when compared to a group of matched non-CED site... Read More
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101 pages
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2006
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting - January 2006
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
Contents of these proceedings are: meeting highlights; Report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics by Allen Beck; Discussion: PREA in Local Jails; Statistical Analysis: Crowding, Life Safety, and Managing Staff by Patrick Jablonski and Scott Bradsteet; Succession Planning: Executives and Middle Management by Gordon Bass, Dennis Williams, and Richard Geaither; Is There a Proper Place for Tasers in the Use of Force Continuum? by John Clark, William Collins, and Don Leach; Discussion: Use of Taser... Read More
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68 p.
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2005
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Third Status Report to the Attorney General on Body Armor Safety Initiative Testing and Activities
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Findings from a ballistic and mechanical properties test of 103 used Zylon-containing body armor are presented. This report contains the following sections: executive summary; supplemental results from Phase I testing; Phase II testing results; results of Phase I and II ballistic testing; applied research; compliance testing process review and modifications; summary; complete results of Phase I (Worst Case) P-BFS test; Phase I (Worst Case) ballistic limit and tensile strength test results; re... Read More
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43 p.
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2003
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New Approaches to Staff Safety
By Thornton, Robert L.; Schweer, Ronald G.; Barton, Joe S..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Key staff safety training issues for community corrections agencies are discussed. This manual addresses: - Use-of-force continuum;
- Crisis prevention;
- Self defense and physical fitness;
- Oleoresin capsicum;
- Body protection;
- Safety in the office;
- Protection from disasters;
- Arrest, search, and seizure;
- Field work;
- Canine considerations;
- Scenario training;
- And critical incidents.
Appendixes include: a model protocol for criti... Read More
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130 p.
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1990
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Worker Safety in Probation and Parole
By Parsonage, William H..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
An overview of worker safety among probation and parole personnel in the 1980's is presented. Examples and trends regarding the victimization of probation and parole workers, along with guidelines for their protection, are discussed.... Read More
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74 p.
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