When applying CEW, you should apply only the number of cycles reasonably necessary to capture or restrain the subject.

When applying CEW, you should apply only the number of cycles reasonably necessary to capture or restrain the subject.

• A. One cycle
• B. All cycles available
• C. The number of cycles reasonably necessary
• D. Continuously until release attempt ends

Answer: (C)

The guiding principle is to use only as many CEW cycles as are reasonably necessary to gain control. Each cycle delivers a burst of energy intended to cause compliance, but it also carries safety risks and potential medical concerns. Because of that, you judge based on factors like the subject’s size, level of resistance, behavior, and the surrounding risk environment, and you apply only the number of cycles needed to capture or restrain. If a single cycle achieves compliance, that’s sufficient; if resistance continues, you may apply additional cycles within safety limits. Relying on all cycles available or continuing indefinitely until a release attempt ends goes beyond what’s necessary and increases the chance of harm.

The guiding principle is to use only as many CEW cycles as are reasonably necessary to gain control. Each cycle delivers a burst of energy intended to cause compliance, but it also carries safety risks and potential medical concerns. Because of that, you judge based on factors like the subject’s size, level of resistance, behavior, and the surrounding risk environment, and you apply only the number of cycles needed to capture or restrain. If a single cycle achieves compliance, that’s sufficient; if resistance continues, you may apply additional cycles within safety limits. Relying on all cycles available or continuing indefinitely until a release attempt ends goes beyond what’s necessary and increases the chance of harm.