Sworn members utilizing 40MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in there use by POST certified less lethal and chemical agents instructors.
e. Lifespan
i. LEWIS MACHINE & TOOL Co. 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER – 25 years ii. DEF TECH 40 MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER Model 1327 – 25 years iii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM DIRECT IMPACT OC, #6320 – 5 years iv. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM DIRECT IMPACT MARKING (GREEN), #6326 – 5 years
v. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT, #6325 – 5 years vi. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM EXACT IMPACT LE EXTENDED RANGE, #6325LE, - 5 years
vii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM DIRECT IMPACT CS, #6322 – 5 years viii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM WARNING / SIGNALING (50 meters), #6028WS – 5 years
ix. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM WARNING / SIGNALING (100 meters), #6029WS – 5 years
x. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM CS WARNING / SIGNALING (100 meters), #6029CS – 5 years
xi. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM FERRET OC (liquid), #1260(no longer manufactured – replacement is part# 2260) – 5 years
xii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM FERRET CS (powder), #1292 (no longer manufactured) – 5 years
xiii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM FERRET CS (liquid), #2262 – 5 years xiv. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM SPEDE-HEAT CS, #6182 – 5 years xv. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM SPEDE-HEAT SAF-SMOKE, #6183 – 5 years f. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each launcher. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under General Order 300 and 303. It is the policy of the WPD to utilize the 40mm only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
6. Noise Flash Distraction Devices: A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. Safari Land #8901 Distraction Device reload steel collar, cost $34.65, quantity:
32. A non-bursting, non-fragmenting multi-bang device that produces a loud bang with an intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry or other high-risk arrest situations. ii. Safari Land #8933 Distraction Device low roll body, cost $ 52, quantity: 10. This body holds the above distraction device which can be reloaded. b. Purpose
Noise/flash distraction devices (NFDD) are less lethal weapons used to facilitate an effective resolution to assaultive or high risk situations where disorienting or moving an individual or group of people, to effect an arrest or clear an area, is desired. c. Authorized Use
Noise Flash Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
iii. By officers who have been trained in their proper use. iv. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
v. In high risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.
vi. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety. vii. During training exercises.
d. Lifespan
Until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance.
f. Training
Prior to use, officers must attend divisionary device training that is conducted by Post certified instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under General Order 407. It is the policy of the WPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
7. Rifles: Guns that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. ARMALITE, 7.62 CALIBER RIFLE, MODEL AR-10, COST: $2000.00, quantity: 1.
This rifle is equipped with a scope, sling and bi-pods. It is a short-barreled rifle, equipped with a red dot sight, light and sling which allows a trained officer better control with greater accuracy than a pistol. It is used in instances to engage a suspect at greater distances than the capability a pistol. ii. COLT, .223 CALIBER RIFLE, MODEL AR-15, COST: $1000.00, quantity: 1. This rifle allows a trained officer better control with greater accuracy than a pistol. It is used in instances to engage a suspect at greater distances than the capability a pistol.
iii. SMITH & WESSON, 5.56 mm RIFLE, MODEL M&P 15, COST $2000.00, quantity: 1.
It is a short-barreled rifle, equipped with a red dot sight, light and sling which allows a trained officer better control with greater accuracy than a pistol. It is used in instances to engage a suspect at greater distances than the capability a pistol. The rifle is capable of firing both 5.56 mm or .223 caliber ammunition. iv. COLT, 5.56mm, MODEL: M16A1, received from the military at no cost (replacement cost of $2000.00 each). Quantity: 6. It is a short-barreled rifle, equipped with a red dot sight, light and sling which allows a trained officer
better control with greater accuracy than a pistol. It is used in instances to engage a suspect at greater distances than the capability a pistol. The rifle is capable of firing both 5.56 mm or .223 caliber ammunition. v. COLT, 5.56mm, MODEL: M16A1, received from the military at no cost. (Replacement cost of approximately $1400.00 each) Quantity 2. It is a short barreled rifle converted to simmunitions (marking paint) to use for training purposes only.
vi. COLT, 5.56, MODEL M16A2, COST $2000.00, quantity: 4. It is a short-barreled rifle, equipped with a red dot sight, light and sling which allows a trained officer better control with greater accuracy than a pistol. It is used in instances to engage a suspect at greater distances than the capability a pistol. The rifle is capable of firing both 5.56 mm or .223 caliber ammunition. vii. REMINGTON, .308 CALIBER RIFLE, MODEL 700, COST $3000.00, quantity: 2. This rifle is equipped with a scope, sling and bi-pods. This rifle is a very highly accurate, used primarily in an over-watch capacity to protect the community during large events and for hostage rescue situations.
viii. BERGARA, 6.53CM mm RIFLE, MODEL, PREMIER, COST $3500.00, quantity: 1.
This rifle is equipped with a scope, sling and bi-pods. This rifle is a very highly accurate, used primarily in an over-watch capacity to protect the community during large events and for hostage rescue situations.
ix. COLT LAW ENFORCMENT 5.56 mm RIFLE, MODEL CARBINE, Cost: $2000.00, quantity 27. It is a short-barreled rifle, equipped with a red dot sight, light and sling which allows a trained officer better control with greater accuracy than a pistol. It is used in instances to engage a suspect at greater distances than the capability a pistol. The rifle is capable of firing both 5.56 mm or .223 caliber ammunition.
x. BUSHMASTER 5.56 mm RIFLE, MODEL M4, Cost: $2000.00. It is a short-barreled rifle, equipped with a red dot sight, light and sling which allows a trained officer better control with greater accuracy than a pistol. It is used in instances to engage a suspect at greater distances than the capability a pistol. The rifle is capable of firing both 5.56 mm or .223 caliber ammunition. xi. HORNADY DUTY .223 CALIBER 60 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, cost: $185.00 per case of 200, quantity 50 cases.
xii. WINCHESTER TRAINING .223 CALIBER, 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, cost: $314.20 per case of 1000, quantity 19 cases
xiii. FRONTIER TRAINING .223 CALIBER, 55 GRAIN RIFLE ROUND, cost: $185.00 per case of 500, quantity 12 cases
xiv. HORNADY DUTY, 6.53CM mm, 147 GRAIN MTAP RIFLE ROUND, cost:
$ 270.00 per case of 200, quantity 5 cases.
xv. HORNADY DUTY, 6.53CM mm, 140 GRAIN GMX RIFLE ROUND, cost:
$ 340.00 per case of 200, quantity 1 cases.
xvi. HORNADY DUTY, .308 CALIBER, 155 GRAIN ELD RIFLE ROUND, cost: $250.00 per case of 200, quantity 11 cases.
xvii. HORNADY DUTY, .308 CALIBER, 165 GRAIN GMX TAP RIFLE ROUND, cost:
$380.00 per case of 200, quantity 2 cases.
b. Purpose
To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.
c. Authorized Use
Only officers that have received department training are authorized to use a rifle. d. Lifespan
Colt Law Enforcement 5.56 carbine rifle- 15 years.
Bushmaster M4 5.56 rifle – 15 years.
Hornady Duty .223, 60 grain rifle round – no expiration.
Winchester Training .223, 55 grain rifle round – no expiration.
Frontier Training .223, 55 grain rifle round – no expiration.
Hornady Duty, 6.53CM mm, 147 grain mtap rifle round – no expiration.
Hornady Duty, 6.53CM mm, 140 grain gmx rifle round - no expiration.
Hornady Duty, .308 caliber, 155 grain eld rifle round – no expiration.
Hornady duty, .308 caliber, 165 grain gmx tap rifle round – no expiration. e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $25 for each rifle. f. Training
Prior to using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the operation of the rifle. Additionally, all members that operate any rifle are required to pass a range qualification once a year.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under General Order 306. It is the policy of the WPD to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
8. Chemical Agent and Smoke Canisters: Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released when deployed.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, POCKET TACTICAL GRENADE, CS, #1016, cost: $28, quantity: 16. The Pocket Tactical CS Grenade is small, and lightweight. The 0.9 oz. of active agent will burn approximately 20-40 seconds. At 4.75 in. by 1.4 in. in size, it easily fits in most tactical pouches. Though this device is slightly over four inches length, it produces a smoke cloud so fast it appears to be an enveloping screen produced by a full size tactical grenade. ii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, HAN-BALL GRENADE, CS, #1092, cost: $40.75, quantity:
3. The Han-Ball™ CS Grenade is an outdoor use grenade expelling its payload in approximately 15-20 seconds. The rubber ball round has an over all size of 4.8 in. tall, including the fuse head, and 3.1 in. diameter. This launch-able grenade holds approximately 1.6 oz. of active agent which is expelled through three ports around the equator of the ball.
iii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE CHEMICAL GRENADE, CS, #1072, cost: $33.05, quantity: 24. The Spede-Heat™ CS Grenade is a high volume, continuous burn it expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds. The payload is discharged through four gas ports on top of the canister, three on the side and one on the bottom. This hand held, outdoor use grenade is 6.12 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of active agent. iv. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER CS GRENADE, #1032, cost:
$46.25, quantity: 39. The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS Grenade allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The grenade is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. This grenade will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20-25 seconds burn time. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections, but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri- Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.
v. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, RIOT CONTROL CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE CS GRENADE, #1082, cost: $29.30, quantity: 16. The Riot Control CS Grenade is designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. This grenade can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launch-able grenade is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately 2.7 oz. of active agent.
vi. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE CHASER SEPARTING CANISTER, CS, #1026, cost:
$52.35, quantity: 9. The Triple-Chaser® CS consists of three separate canisters pressed together with separating charges between each. When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. This grenade can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The grenade is 6.5 in. by 2.7 in. and holds an approximately 3.2 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
vii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, INSTANTANOUS BLAST CS, #1042, cost: $54.60, quantity: 4. The Instantaneous Blast CS Grenade is designed for indoor or outdoor use; this grenade’s powder is expelled upon initiation of a small internal detonator that has sufficient force to split the canister at six machined groves on the outside surface. This device is well suited for affecting numerous subjects grouped within a contained portion of a prison yard or area, using wind
to the advantage. This 6.12 in. by 2.62 in. grenade will deliver approximately 1.5 oz. of active agent.
viii. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER OC GRENADE, #1030, cost:
$49.00, quantity: 4. Designed for law enforcement and corrections, the OC Flameless Tri-Chamber Pyrotechnic Grenade combines the effectiveness of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) as an incapacitating agent with the flexible delivery methods, range and area coverage of pyrotechnic munitions. The OC Flameless Tri-Chamber Grenade can be used in crowd control, or barricade situations, as a less lethal solution to incapacitate subjects through temporary respiratory discomfort, while reducing or negating the chance of fire to structures. The Tri- Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections, but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri- Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.
ix. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC VAPOR AEROSOL GRENADE, #1056, cost: $50.15, quantity: 2. The Defense Technology® OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade is for law enforcement and corrections use to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in a powerful mist. The grenade is designed for indoor-use in confined areas and, once deployed, inflames the mucous membranes and exposed skin resulting in an intense burning sensation. The incapacitating effect of the OC Vapor on the subject is dramatic, yet requires minimal decontamination. Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC Vapor Aerosol Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or barricade situations where the use of pyrotechnic, powder or liquid devices is not practical or desired.
x. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, OC VAPOR AEROSOL GRENADE, #1073, cost: $42.15, quantity: 22. The Maximum Smoke Grenade is designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 1.5 – 2 minutes through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. This grenade can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This grenade is 6.0 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of active agent. b. Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
i. Dangerous and/or combative individuals.
ii. Hostage situation or barricaded suspects.
iii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iv. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. v. Potentially vicious animals.
vi. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Authorized Use
Only SWAT officers who have received training in the use chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.
d. Training
Sworn SWAT Officers utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and chemical agents instructors.
e. Lifespan
5 years from manufacturing date.
f. Fiscal Impact
No annual maintenance.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the WPD SWAT Manual. It is the policy of the WPD to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
9. Explosive Breaching Tools: Tools that are used to conduct an explosive breach. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. ROYAL REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS BREACHING SHOTGUN, cost: $500, quantity:
1. This weapon allows for breaching officers to safely utilize shotgun breaching rounds in order to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The stand-off that is attached to the end of the barrel allows for positive placement of the gun into the correct position and vents gases to prevent overpressure. This weapon can also defeat windows and sliding glass doors with a flash bang round. A less lethal 2.4- inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS). ii. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-1 ORANGE CAP 275 GRAIN COPPER FRANGILBE BREACHING ROUND, cost: $5 per round, quantity: 15. The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy solid and hollow wood doors, locks and hinges. iii. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-2 BACK CAP 425 GRAIN COPPER FRANGILBE BREACHING ROUND, cost: $5 per round, quantity: 10. The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges. iv. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-3 GREEN CAP 375 GRAIN CLAYVON FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, cost: $5 per round, quantity: 15. The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks and hinges. v. ROYAL ARMS TESAR-4 YELLOW CAP 750 GRAIN COPPER FRANGIBLE BREACHING ROUND, cost: $5 per round, quantity: 15. The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. vi. ROYAL ARMS HP CUTTER 12 GAUGE HOLLOW POINT REBAR CUTTER BREACHING ROUND, cost: $6 per round, quantity: 10. The round is fired from a breaching
shotgun and is used to cut rebar, penetrate security glass, car doors, and can penetrate engine blocks.
i. ROYAL ARMS MB-70S 12 GAUGE MUZZLE BLAST FLASH BANG SOFT BREACHING ROUND, cost: $6 per round, quantity: 29. The round is fired from a breaching shotgun and is used as a diversionary round and can be used to break glass. b. Purpose
To safely gain entry into a structure.
c. Authorized Use
Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises.
d. Lifespan
Breaching Shotgun- 25 years
Royal Arms Tesar-1 orange cap 275 grain copper breaching round – 5 years Royal Arms Tesar-2 black cap 425 grain copper breaching round- 5 years Royal Arms Tesar-3 green cap 375 grain clayvon frangible breaching round- 5 years Royal Arms Tesar-4 yellow cap 750 grain copper frangible breaching round- 5 years Royal Arms HP cutter 12-gauge hollow point rebar cutter breaching round- 5 years Royal Arms MB-70S 12-gauge muzzle blast flash bang soft breaching round- 5 years e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance is approximately $50.
f. Training
All SWAT officers who use explosive breaching tools shall attend 40 hours of explosive breaching instruction and must additionally receive quarterly training for explosive operations.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is the policy of the WPD to utilize breaching tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.