TASER Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Basic Instructor Course

This course provides the basic operational theory and practical training to instruct users to reasonably safely and effectively operate TASER CEWs. This course covers the TASER X26P, X2 and the new TASER 7 CEWs, and will certify those who successfully complete the course as TASER basic instructors for a period of 2 years from the date of certification. This course is open to sworn law enforcement officers, military personnel, and licensed professional security employees. Part 1 of the courses is completed online. Part 2 consists of practical training and final certification (all attending students are required to attend 2 days in class; there is no shorter recertification version).

Topics covered include:

• TASER technology
• Neuro‐muscular incapacitation
• Medical and safety information
• Voluntary exposures
• Legal issues
• TASER CEWs
• Power sources
• Cartridges
• TASER Cam and TASER Cam HD
• Tactical considerations
• Targeting
• Risks associated with CEW use
• Probe deployment and drive stun
• Probe removal
• Policy considerations
• Post incident consideration

Several knowledge assessments will be completed online as well as written tests during the practical day. The course also includes several drills and exercises requiring physical exertion. Students should be in good physical condition and must advise the Master Instructor of any preexisting injuries or physical limitations.

Drills include:

• Non‐Firing drills
• Firing drills
• Isolation exercises
• Stress courses
• Scenarios