Functionality and History of Conducted Energy Devices
Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs) are intermediate weapons used by law enforcement for incapacitating violent subjects or preventing harm. This presentation shares insights into the deployment, history, and upgrades of CEDs, including the transition to the Taser 7 model. The extensive budget allocation and spending on CEDs are also discussed, highlighting the evolution and advancements in this technology.
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CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES CHIEF OF POLICE CHIEF OF POLICE ART ACEVEDO ART ACEVEDO Information Presented by: Assistant Chief James Jones Assistant Chief James Jones Special Investigations Command Assistant Assistant Chief Lori Bender Chief Lori Bender Organizational Development Command September 10, 2019 September 10, 2019 1
Functionality of CEDs CEDs are an intermediate weapon that incapacitates uncontrollable or violent subjects All officers and supervisors assigned to patrol under the rank of Commander are required to carry a CED CEDs are authorized for use against suspects who are actively resisting or exhibiting active aggression, or to prevent individuals from harming themselves or others. CED use must be documented in an offense report, with each incident documented under HPD s response to resistance policy, and a supervisor notified Deployments for 2017: 227 unique incidents Deployments for 2018: 236 unique incidents 2
History Fall of 2004: Early X26 Taser model purchased August 2013: 5 year contract with Axon to purchase advanced Taser X2 model September 2013: Upgraded 2,100 Taser X26 to X2 model. July 2014: Completed purchase of additional 4,300 Taser X2 units August 2018: 1 year contract extension to purchase new devices to replace Tasers with expiring warranties, and make additional purchases for newly hired officers June 2019: Purchased 214 TASER Series 7 devices August 2019: 1 year contract extension 3
History Taser project had a total budget of approximately $9.5 million in spending authority Total of approximately $7.9 million spent 4
Next Generation of CEDs Updated CED model: Taser 7 Pilot program began January 2019 Taser 7 has a substantial redesign: slightly smaller sights more visible arc-switch enlarged & battery release easier to use bright yellow outer casing Darts have been significantly redesigned for straighter flight and greater kinetic impact to improve penetration of heavier clothing There are 2 different dart options: 3.5 degree for greater distances & 12 degree for close quarters 5
Next Generation of CEDs Taser 7 stores firing data in 3 locations: Inside the handle (the device) In the cartridge (the darts) In each battery pack upon insertion into device (the battery) Similar electric charge as earlier models but at a more rapid pulse rate Battery docking stations Uses rechargeable batteries with internal storage for firing data and firmware updating Docking stations and recharging devices are to be installed at each station/division 7 deployments during pilot program 6
Moving Forward CED Model Taser X2 warranties have all expired Devices are still functional as many have been replaced during the warranty period Leasing versus Purchasing CEDs Staggered replacement of CEDs over time would balance cost 7
