4. STEPS DURING CEW DEPLOYMENT                                    
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Steps to ensure officer safety                                    
There should be at least one cover officer present to provide appropriate alternative response options. √ √ √   √ √ √ √   √       √       √
Choice of stun or probe mode                                    
Use of the CEW in the contact-stun mode shall only take place where the subject is continuing to resist and:                                   √
● the probes have been discharged or have malfunctioned, and reloading is not possible; or
● the physical situation restricts use of the probes.
The CEW is not to be used in the contact-stun mode when it is armed with a live cartridge.                                   √
If a controlled stun is required due to a close-quarter encounter then a control-stun may be used with a deployed cartridge attached or not.   √                                
CEW deployment protocol                                    
When justified, an officer may discharge the probes at the subject (striking large muscle groups, pelvic girdle, and nerve endings).   √                                
The laser sight on the CEW is not to be centred any higher than the subject's upper chest.  (Never in the eyes)                             √     √
Members should approach and restrain the individual while the CEW is activated but should avoid making contact between the two electrical probes. √     √     √   √             √    
Members should make every effort to take control of the subject as soon as possible following deployment of a CEW, and if possible during the CEW deployment.                                 √