USING THE BATON

摘要

Within the Daigle Law Group Policy Center policies concerning non-deadly force related to impact weapons, we have looked at a number of issues that you need to keep in mind when applying this force option. Each non-deadly force option comes with its own set of conditions, needs for medical attention, and report writing requirements. Let's look at a few of the specific con-cerns-both operational and constitutional-that come with the use of impact weapons. Your ability to employ good communication and de-escalation techniques may save your life and mitigate the need for use of weapons. So when reasonable and safe to do so, officers need to give verbal commands prior to using impact weapons like the baton and give the subject an opportunity to comply.