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Approved CEW Models

Publication date: March 20, 2024

Section 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 and March 20, 2024

 

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 Police 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.