painful as possible in order to gain cooperation fast from a subject. This is purposefully done to get the officer out of a dangerous situation fast. The non lethal claymore, is placed in an area a uncooperative subject is attempting to flee to. When detonated its causes hundreds of small rubber balls to be propelled by explosion at the fleeing subject (Nye, 2015). It is meant to cause maximum pain and enough injury to cause the subject to either give up or go unconscious from the pain (Nye, 2015). The long range acoustic device or LRAD can fire a powerful audible sound which causes extreme pain, disorientation, and usually complies the subject to submit (Nye, 2015). Police use the LRAD in riot situations or during hostage barricade situations
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For example, in order for an officer to be allowed to use a Taser they must first have the Taser used on them (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). This ensures the officer is fully aware of the pain they inflict on others when using a Taser. Officers are often exposed to the various types of non lethal weaponry in order to get a better idea of their effects and possible risks to both the offender and themselves (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). Police have to understand the negative and positives effects of using non lethal weapon on subjects. Officer are given countless hours to practice with both their non lethal weapons and lethal firearms (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). For some non lethal weapons such as Taser’s an officer has to pass a skill test and sometimes even a written component before being allowed to carry one. The tests are administered by a certified instructor of the weapon and is not gender specific. This sets a standard which is used by most mid western police agencies (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). Moreover, officers have to follow the safety practices and guidelines set out by the manufacturer of the non lethal weapon. There are different companies which produce similar non lethal weapons but as slightly different applications or use. As with any gear, officers need to inspect each non lethal tool in order to determine any fatal flaws on their tools. Police practice hand to hand combat techniques as well how to de-escalate a situation before even having to rely on the gear found on their duty belts. The most important non lethal weapon an officer has at his/her disposal is their communication skills (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). The main concern with police training is trying to keep up with ever changing and expanding technology for non lethal weapons (Hambling, 2005). When new technology comes out for non lethal weapons there is sometimes a generational block which limits number of officers
For example, in order for an officer to be allowed to use a Taser they must first have the Taser used on them (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). This ensures the officer is fully aware of the pain they inflict on others when using a Taser. Officers are often exposed to the various types of non lethal weaponry in order to get a better idea of their effects and possible risks to both the offender and themselves (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). Police have to understand the negative and positives effects of using non lethal weapon on subjects. Officer are given countless hours to practice with both their non lethal weapons and lethal firearms (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). For some non lethal weapons such as Taser’s an officer has to pass a skill test and sometimes even a written component before being allowed to carry one. The tests are administered by a certified instructor of the weapon and is not gender specific. This sets a standard which is used by most mid western police agencies (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). Moreover, officers have to follow the safety practices and guidelines set out by the manufacturer of the non lethal weapon. There are different companies which produce similar non lethal weapons but as slightly different applications or use. As with any gear, officers need to inspect each non lethal tool in order to determine any fatal flaws on their tools. Police practice hand to hand combat techniques as well how to de-escalate a situation before even having to rely on the gear found on their duty belts. The most important non lethal weapon an officer has at his/her disposal is their communication skills (DeLone, & Thompson, 2009). The main concern with police training is trying to keep up with ever changing and expanding technology for non lethal weapons (Hambling, 2005). When new technology comes out for non lethal weapons there is sometimes a generational block which limits number of officers