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COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: 2016-CPO-004
TITLE: BATON – USE OF
ADOPTED: February 11, 2016 (C-53/16) SUPERCEDES NO: 2012-CPO-004
TO BE
REVIEWED: PAGE NO: 1 of 3
As required by the policies of the Alberta Department of the Solicitor General and
Public Security, as a condition to employ Peace Officers, a policy must be adopted
by Council that states the proper care and control of prohibited weapons, including
a Baton.
PROCEDURES
1. County of Newell may issue a Baton to its Peace Officer who may be required
to utilize the baton during the execution of Peace Officer duties providing
that:
a. The Peace Officer is eligible to be issued a Baton;
b. The Baton is utilized:
i. As an aid in the arrest of a resisting person, or to control a
person or crowd when lesser means are not likely to
succeed, or have failed, and more severe means are not yet
required; or
ii. To control an attack or threat of an attack from animals.
2. The issue of a Baton to a Peace Officer is conditional upon the Peace Officer
having met the qualifications, namely:
a. Successful completion of a training course on the care, use and
handling of the baton as approved by the Alberta Solicitor General
Public Security Division;
b. Written approval from Alberta Solicitor General Public Security
Division, and
c. To undergo testing every 36 months, as directed to do so by the
Alberta Solicitor General Division, in accordance with Alberta Solicitor
General Public Security Division standards.
COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: 2016-CPO-004
TITLE: BATON – USE OF
ADOPTED: February 11, 2016 (C-53/16) SUPERCEDES NO: 2012-CPO-004
TO BE
REVIEWED: PAGE NO: 2 of 3
3. Peace Officers shall only carry and use the baton which is issued by the
County.
4. Peace Officers may carry a baton only when on duty as a Peace Officer.
5. When a Baton is in possession of a Peace Officer at his residence, when it is
not reasonable to have it locked at the office, the Peace Officer must ensure
proper storage of the Baton, preferably in a locked cabinet.
6. Peace Officers who are carrying authorized batons:
a. Must check their baton on a weekly basis for the following:
i. Wear and tear on the foam grip;
ii. Bent shaft and stress fractures;
iii. Abrasions on the tip or a loose tip;
iv. A secure butt cap.
b. May make minor adjustments to the retaining clip or O-ring to ensure
the proper opening and closing capabilities.
c. Report any defective baton requiring repair or replacement
immediately to a Supervisor. NOTE: This includes a bent shaft, wear
and tear on the handle and sharp abrasions on the tip.
POST INCIDENT GUIDELINES
1. A Peace Officer involved in an occurrence where a Baton was utilized on a
human, either by himself or by any other Peace Officer, shall:
a. Provide first aid to subject and provide immediate medical assistance if
required.
2. Peace Officers who during the course of their duties utilize the Baton shall:
a. Report the occurrence forthwith to the Director of Municipal Services
and Supervisor of Peace Officers;
COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: 2016-CPO-004
TITLE: BATON – USE OF
ADOPTED: February 11, 2016 (C-53/16) SUPERCEDES NO: 2012-CPO-004
TO BE
REVIEWED: PAGE NO: 3 of 3
b. Report the occurrence forthwith to the R.C.M.P. Detachment
Commander, having jurisdiction over the area where the incident
occurred;
c. Complete a standard occurrence report outlining the circumstances
surrounding the use of Baton.
3. Peace Officers shall notify Alberta Solicitor General Public Security Division in
writing within 2 days of the circumstances surrounding the utilization of the
Baton, pursuant to Sec.22 of the Peace Officer’s Program and Procedure
manual.