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Using Electronic Control Weapons
Your agency's policy needs to specify in what situations ECWs can be used and the responsibilities of officers for gathering evidence after use.
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Your agency's policy needs to specify in what situations ECWs can be used and the responsibilities of officers for gathering evidence after use.
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From ECWs, to sprays, to impact munitions, these less-lethal devices provide options for gaining compliance from individuals and crowds.
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