(A) The decision to use the taser follows the same basic criteria as using OC spray.
(B) As such, it is prohibited from being used:
(1) In a punitive or coercive manner;
(2) On a handcuffed/secured prisoner, absent overtly assaultive behavior which cannot be reasonably addressed in any less intrusive fashion;
(3) On any subject who does not demonstrate, by action, word, or deed, his or her intention to use violence or force against the officer or other person, or flight, in cases where officers would pursue on foot, to resist/avoid detention or arrest;
(4) In any environment where potentially flammable, volatile, or explosive material, including, but not limited to, such things as OC spray with volatile carriers, gasoline, natural gas, propane, and the like is present;
(5) Any known or obviously pregnant female;
(6) A subject who may receive a secondary injury resulting from a fall from its use, i.e., standing on a roof ledge, high elevation, operating a moving motor vehicle; and
(7) In facial area of the head, neck, groin, and female breast, if possible.
(Res. 2008-7, passed 10-7-2008)