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\." Policy Number: Number of CASS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Pages: GENERAL ORDERS 1.07 1 Subject: Effective Date: Revision Date: WEAPONS I MAINTENANCE I TRAINING 4/1/2008 I. POLICY: To establish a standard policy that provides the guidance necessary to regulate the actions of the Cass County Deputies regarding weapons. II. PVRPOSE: Written policy and regulations are necessary in governing the weapons policy. Deputies will understand their responsibilities and requirements associated with weapons issued to them in the course of their duties. Deputies shall exercise reasonable judgment and safe handling procedures when dealing with issued weapons. III. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES: A. Duty weapons: ~ 1. Deputies, according to their assignment, and at the discretion of their supervisor, shall be issued the following weapons for use in the course of their duties: Oleoresin Capsicum, EMD, Impact weapon, sidearm, shotgun, and patrol rifle. 2. Deputies shall only carry approved and issued ammunition for their department issued firearms. 3. Deputies who wish to carry a personally-owned weapon for duty must request permission, in writing, from the Sheriff. In addition, the weapon must be a Glock variant, in 40 S& W caliber, and it must be loaded with approved duty ammunition. 4. Deputies must State qualify with all approved and issued weapons before carrying them in the course of their duties 5. The Sheriff shall maintain a record of all weapons used by deputies either on or off duty. The record shall list weapon description, ammunition type issued, date of issue, and information pertaining to State qualification. 6. Deputies shall be responsible to make sure they have attended all their practice and qualification shoots, unless excused by the Sheriff. \.