Approved CEW Models
Publication date: March 20, 2024Section 1.0 – Use of Force
Sub Section 1.3 – Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW)
Subject 1.3.2 – Approved CEW Models
Effective: January 30, 2012
Revised: February 1, 2015, March 20, 2024, and June 24, 2025
Definitions
Conducted Energy Weapon or CEW: A weapon that when discharged uses a conducted electrical charge in order to incapacitate a person, or to generate compliance through pain.
Director: The Director of Policing and Law Enforcement Services referred to in section 39 (1) of the Police Act.
Standards
Approved CEW models
The Chief Constable, Chief Officer, or Commissioner must ensure that:
(1) Only the CEW models approved by the Director are used. The approved models are: TASER® X26P and TASER® 7.
Policies and procedures
The Chief Constable, Chief Officer, or Commissioner must ensure that:
(2) Policies and procedures governing CEWs are developed prior to CEWs being used and amended as needed to reflect the transition to a new CEW model.
(3) Policies and procedures are consistent with these BC Provincial Policing Standards.